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BY MARIE-LOU BERNATCHEZ | November 18 2024

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

BY MOHAMED BERRADA | November 11 2024

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.

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | November 04 2024

He is described by colleagues as ‘one of our most prolific writers on Canada-U.S. relations.’

BY JOSH KOZELJ | October 16 2024

Author of the first book on Canadian foreign policy in Africa, Dr. Akuffo has a rich sense of wonder that dates back to childhood.

BY SHARON ASCHAIEK | October 07 2024

Months of pro-Palestinian demonstrations left lingering mental and emotional scars for Jewish students and faculty members who say their safety and inclusion is still being threatened.

BY MOHAMED BERRADA | September 25 2024

One of the goals of the new CEO of Montreal’s École de technologie supérieure is to increase the visibility of the university on both a national and global scale.

BY CAILYNN KLINGBEIL | September 18 2024

The oft-overlooked Prairie province’s higher education sector is beginning to recover after several years of budget cuts, strikes and government interference.

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | September 11 2024

Canada’s education brand is at risk as enrolment takes a dive.

BY ANGELA MOMBOURQUETTE | September 04 2024

‘I feel that there’s an indebtedness that I have to give back in all of my research to communities that I’ve benefited from.’

BY HAILEY LEGGETT | August 28 2024

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

BY HAILEY LEGGETT | July 25 2024

Meet Canada’s athlete-scholars competing at the summer games.

BY DIANE PETERS | July 17 2024

Academics who research and teach accounting are quietly championing environmental efforts.

BY ERIKA THORKELSON | July 03 2024

‘It’s fascinating to look at museums, libraries, archives and art galleries to see what isn’t there.’

BY MAXIME BILODEAU | June 05 2024

While efforts to eradicate HIV continue, funding for Canadian researchers is dwindling.

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | May 31 2024

Canadian universities have seen a surge of pro-Palestinian protests this spring, following similar demonstrations across North America. Students have built encampments on campuses to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has worsened since an Israeli military offensive in the wake of a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7. The demonstrators are calling on […]

BY LÉO CHARBONNEAU | May 15 2024

Former University Affairs columnist Jessica Riddell wants academics to rewire their mindsets and perspectives on how Canadian universities are currently being run.

BY MOHAMED BERRADA, HANNAH LIDDLE & DANIEL HALTON | May 08 2024

University Affairs reached out to professors for their advice to faculty on how to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict with students.

BY MAUD CUCCHI | April 26 2024

Regarded as one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, Yoshua Bengio now urges caution when it comes to AI.

BY CHRISTINA FRANGOU | March 27 2024

Almost a year after the stabbing at U of Waterloo, what has changed?

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | March 20 2024

Three new medical schools and an innovative family medicine program look to alleviate a crisis in primary care.