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Canada’s francophone universities: drivers of thriving communities

Despite challenges, Canadian universities in francophone minority settings actively contribute to their communities and the advancement of knowledge.
News Equity

Inside the University of Alberta’s move away from equity, diversity and inclusion

Motivations for the decision are being debated by members of the university community.
News Policy

Rethinking the role of social sciences and humanities to help drive innovation and productivity

Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, discusses the need to think differently about how we measure and report the impact of humanities-related research.
News International students

UQAC deregisters 104 students: miscalculation or essential measure?

This is the first time this has happened on this scale in the Quebec higher education system.

Opinion Mental Health

The importance of cultivating social connection at universities

With feelings of loneliness and isolation higher than ever, social connection is a key driver to support student mental health.
Opinion International students

International graduate students should not be charged different fees

Why it’s time to reconsider our fee policies.
Opinion Indigenous

Strengthening the circle: empowering success for Indigenous learners through community-based assessments and reciprocal relationships

Meeting learners within their Indigenous communities to promote higher education is a powerful demonstration of respect and support.
Opinion International students

The complex costs of Quebec’s international student policy reforms

International students have gone from being seen as the solution to many issues to the problem.

Feature articles Israel-Hamas conflict

Taking stock: Multiple perspectives on pro-Palestinian protests

Activists and administrations from Halifax to Nanaimo review policies after this spring’s pro-Palestinian encampments.
Features

Activists-in-residence enrich and test universities

New programs are emerging on campuses across the country, but finding funding for these positions is a challenge.
Features Profile

Jean-Pierre Bergevin celebrates 50 years at Université de Hearst

The passionate psychologist and teacher is a prominent figure in Hearst’s university community.
Features Students

The fragile state of student housing

In an unprecedented housing shortage, Canadian and international students are facing a crisis that puts their studies – and their well-being – at risk. But innovative partnerships between universities, governments and private stakeholders are exploring long term solutions.

Career Advice Advice

Mentorship matters: Building relationships that shape your grad school success

Having a mentor who is available when you need them and listens to your dreams and concerns objectively is key.
Career Advice Advice

Should your supervisor be your boss?

Working for your supervisor is a choice, not an obligation.
Career Advice Advice

Addressing the gap in academic professionalization for graduate students

Academic support units have an important role to play in the professionalization of graduate students.
Career Advice Advice

The New Frontiers in Research Fund: peer reviewers’ perspectives

Often, interdisciplinary research projects don’t fit into the standard funding competition requirements, but the NFRF values true interdisciplinarity.

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Feature articles Israel-Hamas conflict

Taking stock: Multiple perspectives on pro-Palestinian protests

Activists and administrations from Halifax to Nanaimo review policies after this spring’s pro-Palestinian encampments.

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Jean-François Venne
November 27, 2024

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