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Academic necessity or hazing ritual? Why comp exams are the ‘most contentious’ part of getting a PhD
PhD students preparing for a comprehensive exam are spending their summer mired in reading and research, a rite of passage some call gruelling.
CBC News
MUN University Centre reopens following massive flood cleanup
Memorial University’s St. John’s campus University Centre has reopened after flooding from a broken sprinkler forced the evacuation of the building on Saturday.
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University of Saskatchewan, UNESCO research collaboration promotes relationship-building in field work
TThe approach can be applicable to virtually anyone who works in the field with Indigenous and rural communities.
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Medical advances typically begin with a study. Now, universities are struggling to afford them
Scientists at University of Guelph are challenging traditional business model of academic publishing.
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Saskatchewan increases funding to universities, confirms multi-year agreement in 2026 budget
Universities will receive $33.6 million in operating funding in 2026-27.
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New Brunswick effectively freezes post-secondary funding in 2026 budget
Universities given reprieve after cuts proposed earlier this month.
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Stéphane Dion: “The university will always be a forum for debate”
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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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...
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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...
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
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