London Free Press
Western expected to announce new president Thursday
The person will replace Amit Chakma, who has been in the position since 2009, and become the school’s 11th president.
Globe and Mail
One in four Ontario postsecondary students lacks basic literacy, numeracy skills, studies say
Harvey Weingarten, president of HEQCO, said the research is among the first of its kind to try to measure employment-related skills outcomes in the higher-education system.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Complaint over university’s $17,500 security charge for anti-abortion protest heads to Alberta’s top court
While there were no reports of actual violence at the 2015 rally, police and university security intervened several times, according to court documents.
Kingston Whig-Standard
Queen’s says lecture by alumnus convicted of assaulting girl, 16, in Kingston ‘unfortunate’
Queen’s University has confirmed that Chance Macdonald, found guilty of assaulting a 16-year-girl in 2015, spoke to a Queen’s University business class last spring.
Featured Jobs
- Psychology - Assistant Professor, 9.5 month TermSaint Mary's University
- Dean, Faculty of Health StudiesBrandon University
- Director – Faculty Bargaining ServicesCanadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO)
- Emergency Medical Services - Dr. Ron Stewart EMS Clinician Scientist Dalhousie University
More from News
-
Neurodiversity in Canadian postsecondary education
More support and recognition needed according to Conference Board of Canada report.
-
The Scarborough Charter and addressing anti-Black racism among francophone postsecondary institutions in Quebec
Under the charter, Canadian postsecondary institutions pledge to establish frameworks to eliminate anti-Black racism from their campuses.
-
Postsecondary education welcomes new government
Universities will be critical to economic growth, say leaders.
-
Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
More from Campus Currents
-
Headlines for February 28, 2025
CNW GroupCanada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortagesMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the...
-
Headlines for February 27, 2025
The Montreal GazetteU de M, McGill, Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international studentsUniversities warn Quebec’s standing as a leading destination for international students and academics will suffer even more after the province on Wednesday announced enrolment...
-
Headlines for February 26, 2025
The Calgary Herald 'Huge opportunity': Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRUWith my desire to continue to work with young people, my commitment to post secondary education, this was just a huge opportunity … so I...
-
Headlines for February 25, 2025
Times Higher EducationSilver lining to international education crackdownIf doors to opportunity close, ‘it can become a potent political issue very quickly’. The Hub‘I don’t recall a moment like this’: Dr. Deep Saini on the opportunities and challenges facing...
Post a comment
University Affairs moderates all comments according to the following guidelines. If approved, comments generally appear within one business day. We may republish particularly insightful remarks in our print edition or elsewhere.