Headlines for Dec. 18, 2019
CBC
Women don’t call their research ‘novel’ or ‘excellent’ as often as men do
Is that scientific research “excellent,” “novel,” “promising” or “unique”? Men are more likely than women to describe their research with those words, according to a new study.
The Fulcrum
Editorial: U of O admin must take immediate action on improving mental health services
We shouldn’t be reporting that at least four University of Ottawa students have died in the past eight months — it’s a string of tragedies no campus should ever have to face.
CBC
UPEI supporting students and staff with weekly concussion clinic
A new clinic is now open at UPEI Heath and Wellness Centre in Charlottetown to better support students who have had a concussion.
Global News
University of Guelph fires track and field coach Dave Scott-Thomas over ‘unprofessional conduct’
The University of Guelph has fired the head coach of its track and field program due to “unprofessional conduct.”
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