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Globe and Mail University of Calgary president to step down at end of 2018 “It has been an honour and a privilege,” Elizabeth Cannon said in a video message posted on the university’s website. “We have done great things.” BNN RBC funding new cybersecurity lab at University of Waterloo The Royal Bank of Canada is […]
Globe and Mail Concordia releases guidelines on student-instructor relationships The guidelines will require instructors to disclose in writing any relationship with a student and withdraw completely from all professional duties relating to the student. CTV News Laval University criticized for asking job candidates about HIV, menstruation Université Laval’s vice-rector for human resources said the questionnaire […]
CBC STU the odd school out as universities reach funding, tuition deal Three of the New Brunswick’s four publicly funded universities have signed agreements with the provincial government for a little more money and a tuition cap for students. Toronto Star Opinion: Why I defended freedom of speech on campus From my experience, the best […]
CTV Feds announce funding for 14 marijuana research projects across Canada The federal government has announced more than a million dollars for research projects on the effects of legalizing recreational marijuana. Global News McMaster University lands $19 million in federal health research dollars It’s part of a $372-million federal investment in health research from coast […]
Globe and Mail Globe editorial: Giving a tuition break to foreign PhD students is an educated idea The University of Toronto announced last week that it will slash annual tuition for international PhD students from roughly $23,000 to the much lower domestic rate of roughly $8,000, starting in the fall. Let’s hope this becomes a […]
CBC Toronto police partner with Ryerson University for lessons in ‘bias avoidance’ The program is part of a broader initiative to modernize policing in Toronto, police say. CBC Laurentian University rules out smoking ban Lakehead University tried banned smoking from campus in 2004, but has since gone to designated smoking areas. CBC How art is […]
Globe and Mail Scientists urge Trudeau to restore or replace key climate research fund An open letter calls on the Prime Minister to restore or replace the Climate Change and Atmospheric Research program. CBC Paired with university students, Montreal merchants learn French on the job A program funded by the Quebec government and Montreal […]
Global News Atlantic provinces to develop mental health framework in an effort to help students The framework will allow the provinces to learn from each other and to create province-specific initiatives. Global News U of S receives over $2.2M in cyber infrastructure funding Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are set to receive significant funding […]
Toronto Star U of T to slash international PhD tuition fees The University of Toronto is drastically cutting tuition fees for international PhD students — a rare move administrators hope will open doors for more outstanding academics to come here to study. Globe and Mail Professor calls on UBC to disclose any disciplinary action against […]
Globe and Mail Canadian researchers test new stem-cell therapy for diabetes A Vancouver man with Type 1 diabetes is the first Canadian to receive an experimental stem-cell therapy, UBC researchers announced Tuesday. CBC Professor put on leave after allegedly mocking U of G student with ‘severe anxiety’ The University of Guelph is investigating claims by […]
Telegram Memorial University launching new MBA in social enterprise and entrepreneurship The 12-month program, starting this fall, aims to train new business leaders in a new way of doing business in public, private and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on three pillars of sustainability. CTV News Outspoken professor stokes free-speech debate at Acadia University A Halifax-based activist […]
CBC UBC prof steps aside from teaching after placed under supervision with ‘focus on’ sexual harassment Forensic psychologist Dr. Stephen Porter has consented to a reprimand from B.C.’s College of Psychologists. Global News University of Calgary not reviewing sexual violence policy despite Connor Neurauter controversy The U of C says it won’t be reviewing its […]
National Post Ontario universities create mentorship program for Indigenous health researchers A federal initiative to attract more Indigenous health researchers to the field is up and running in Ontario. CBC Anonymous donor gives Centre for Addiction and Mental Health record $100M The gift will create the Discovery Fund to support next-generation scientists conducting research aimed […]
Global News Calgary judge accused of making racist comments to law students resigns from U of C position Justice Kristine Eidsvik has resigned her position as a judge-in-residence at the University of Calgary’s faculty of law after being accused of making racist comments toward law students. Globe and Mail UBC alumni involved in Steven Galloway […]
Globe and Mail Concordia says allegations of sexual harassment ‘serious’ The president of Concordia University says that recent allegations about sexual harassment in the university’s creative-writing department “are serious, and will be treated seriously.” Toronto Star Concordia University head ‘disturbed’ by sexual misconduct allegations Alan Shepard’s statement was prompted by an online essay by writer […]
Global News Prime Minister Trudeau to hold town hall at McMaster University on Wednesday It’s part of what is expected to be a national town hall tour, which begins Tuesday in Halifax and continues Thursday in London. Maclean’s Canadian universities with the highest (and lowest) graduation rates At Queen’s, nearly 90% of students finish their […]
National Post University of Calgary says judge has apologized for comments to students CBC News reported Justice Kristine Eidsvik told a class that she was uncomfortable walking into a room “full of big dark people.” Prince George Citizen UNBC names inaugural aboriginal scholar in residence A University of Calgary researcher and professor will serve as […]
National Post Students are feeling more pressure than ever to be perfectionists — and social media may be to blame New research suggests a desire to be perfect is causing more mental health issues among young students. Maclean’s Opinion: Why scientific information is the key to democracy Recent public-policy failures in Flint and Puerto Rico […]
Globe and Mail How Memorial is turning out a new generation of social entrepreneurs Over the past few years, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Memorial University has developed a reputation for social entrepreneurship. National Post How Indigenous knowledge advances modern science and technology Indigenous science incorporates traditional knowledge and Indigenous perspectives, while non-Indigenous scientific approaches are commonly […]
Globe and Mail A curriculum of their own As number of Indigenous grads grows, so do calls for funding and programs that reflect the history of their communities. CBC 40 percent of U of S students face issues around food insecurity, study shows In order to pay for their studies, many university students in this […]