Headlines for June 8, 2017
Globe and Mail
Canadian universities in battle to retain top spots in global rankings
Canadian universities have dropped on a world rankings table, according to a key global survey released Wednesday.
Financial Post
Canadians trust professors most and politicians least on energy issues and pipelines: survey
A study from Canada’s largest oil and gas industry group shows people trust professors, neighbours and environmental activists more than journalists and energy company leaders.
Globe and Mail
Starving research means less crucial innovation: scientists
Over the past 15 years, scholars, scientists and trainees pursuing independent research work in Canada have seen funding decline by about 35 per cent.
CTV
Rewriting history: Advice from a 93-year-old university graduate
Is a PhD in the cards for him now? “No, no that’s a bridge too far,” he said.
Globe and Mail
In search of the greenest roof
At the U of T rooftop lab, researchers are looking to fine-tune a growing technology.
CBC
‘Out of survival mode’: Bishop’s University to receive $4M financial boost
Bishop’s University says it is getting its fair share as Quebec divvies up funding to universities.
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