Headlines for June 5, 2017

Globe and Mail
Canadian researchers rally around funding recommendations
Scientists say they urgently need to get across about the value of their work in the wake of a sweeping review of Canada’s flagging research-funding system.
Hill Times
Government committed to supporting Canadian students, advanced research: Duncan
‘Canada’s strength is its openness,’ and the federal government is making crucial investments to attract the ‘world’s most talented researchers,’ says the Science minister.
Times Higher Education
Opinion: Academic recognition for public policy work is slowly gathering pace
To tackle the challenge of implementing evidence-based policy, change is also needed in the university sector, writes Gavin Costigan.
Globe and Mail
Students navigate tough course in off-campus housing
A breakdown of off-campus housing options and advice in three cities.
CBC
Smart Serve to have sexual violence prevention training if bill passes
The proposal echoes a recommendation from the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance in their November 2016 policy on sexual violence prevention and response.
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