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University of Calgary says judge has apologized for comments to students
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Prince George Citizen
UNBC names inaugural aboriginal scholar in residence
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Times Higher Education
Opinion: Global university collaboration is key to fighting nationalism
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Predatory journal has firm grip on universities in Ottawa and Canada
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