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BY ELIZABETH HOWELL | FEB 03 2022

‘We need more breakthrough technologies, and we need more ideas,’ says one chemical engineer.

BY JULIEN CAYOUETTE | FEB 01 2022

We take an interactive look at some of the significant moments from the past year.

BY UA/AU | JAN 31 2022

February 2, 2022 Returning to in-person learning prompting petitions, walkouts Several universities in Ontario returned to campus or began a phased reproach to a full return on Jan. 31, causing concern among students and staff. The Toronto Star reported that students in the province felt “forced” to begin in-person learning, regardless of their personal risk […]

BY MARK CARDWELL | JAN 28 2022

One sports psychologist says he’s seen a major upswing in mood and anxiety-related symptoms over the past two years.

BY KERRY BANKS | JAN 25 2022

New course is part of a three-year project examining whether emerging technology can help boost engagement in learning.

BY ERIKA THORKELSON | JAN 18 2022

The Earthquake Engineering Research Facility is studying the dangers of seismic instability.

BY WENDY GLAUSER | JAN 14 2022

But many are also seeing an influx of applications, and renewed interest from provincial governments to expand programs.

BY TARA SIEBARTH | JAN 13 2022

On any given day there is a nurse practitioner at the clinic to provide a range of services to students.

BY SHAUNA MCGINN | JAN 13 2022

Experts say the ‘cash cow’ narrative belies policy challenges that need to be addressed.

BY BECKY RYNOR | JAN 11 2022

Marine biologist Shane Gero studies how sperm whales live. Now he wants to know what they are talking about.

BY PIERRE BLAIS | JAN 10 2022

Quebec adventurers spent months crossing Canada from north to south while participating in three research projects.

BY MATTHEW HALLIDAY | JAN 04 2022

The SciCards highlight unique and extraordinary animals, plants and even molecules.

BY CATHERINE COUTURIER | JAN 03 2022

Launched in 2019, the program is preparing to enter new stages, despite the pandemic.

BY TARA SIEBARTH | DEC 31 2021

December 23, 2021   Winter 2022 semesters will mostly start online across the country   British Columbia Most universities in British Columbia are planning on returning to in-person learning for the Winter 2022 semester. This comes after a statement released by Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer wrote a letter to BC institutions, recommending universities […]

BY MAXIME BILODEAU | DEC 23 2021

Contributing to the most powerful space telescope in the world has helped the country emerge as a leader in astronomy research.

BY SHAUNA MCGINN | DEC 15 2021

Sexual minorities are still experiencing barriers to care, says a professor overhauling curriculum at Dalhousie University.

BY DIANE PETERS | DEC 13 2021

Computer scientists and statisticians are starting to create datasets that mimic important properties of the real thing, which could help ease privacy concerns.

BY STEPHEN LEAHY | DEC 08 2021

Only 10 institutions have announced full or partial divestment, compared to more than half of public universities in the U.K.

BY TAYO BERO | DEC 02 2021

Universities and colleges across Canada now have a new set of guidelines to address racism and promote Black inclusion at their institutions.

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | DEC 01 2021

Universities and colleges are hoping to send students from non-traditional backgrounds to work and study abroad.

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