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BY PASCALE CASTONGUAY | April 19 2022

Recent summit on the topic capped off a year of consultations, and found that collaboration will play a key role.

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | April 08 2022

Budget 2022 largely focuses on housing affordability, clean growth and defence, with few targeted investments in scientific research.

BY KERRY BANKS | March 16 2022

Elizabeth Clare’s work could help transform the way scientists study and monitor animal biodiversity around the world.

BY FRANCES BULA | March 09 2022

Universities are exploring ways to build more student accommodations of all kinds amid a worsening shortage.

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | March 08 2022

A combination of factors has contributed to a pair of faculty strikes, with more possibly to come.

BY SARAH REUTER | March 07 2022

Thanks to new technologies it’s never been easier to have an inclusive, hybrid classroom.

BY BRIAN OWENS | March 02 2022

Some say there’s been too little progress toward supporting Canadian research in fundamental science.

BY MAXIME BILODEAU | March 01 2022

Whether they like it or not, Canadian institutions will have to address the issue of cybersecurity – before it’s too late.

BY SARAH ELAINE EATON | February 22 2022

When addressing student plagiarism, it is easy to react emotionally, but as educators we need to keep a growth mindset even when we find ourselves in ethically challenging situations.

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | February 11 2022

These Canadian Olympians are taking the term “student athlete” to the next level.

BY JULIEN CAYOUETTE | February 01 2022

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

BY JENNIFER QUESNEL | January 19 2022

Home to one of Canada’s only Level 3 biosafety labs, VIDO was one of the first in the country to isolate SARS-CoV-2.

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | January 12 2022

They’ve been on the lips of a growing number of postsecondary administrators and faculty in recent years, and COVID-19 has only accelerated the trend.

BY WILLA BLACK | January 10 2022

Cisco digital platforms deliver access and equity in higher education.

BY KERRY BANKS | January 05 2022

After prolonged delays, many academics are hoping to restart their stalled research projects.

BY UA/AU | December 30 2021

As an eventful 2021 comes to an end, here are the stories and issues that shaped the year in Canadian higher education. Re-enjoy some of our award-winning content during your holiday break. And in the spirit of the season, share this newsletter with anyone in your network who may not know about UA. Stories that […]

BY MAXIME BILODEAU | December 23 2021

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

BY UA/AU | December 23 2021

Stories we’re thinking about at year’s end.

BY LESLEY EVANS OGDEN | December 09 2021

The ‘Flip the Script’ program she developed is having an impact on campuses in Canada and internationally.

BY STEPHEN LEAHY | December 08 2021

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