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Whether they like it or not, Canadian institutions will have to address the issue of cybersecurity – before it’s too late.
‘People doing computer science degrees, of any sort, need ethical training,’ says one of the designers.
February 23, 2022 Universities take varied response to ending vaccine requirements Many provincial governments have announced the end of vaccine mandates, with some universities choosing to follow suit. In Alberta, where in-person learning will resume on Feb. 28, the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta and Mount Royal University have all decided to drop […]
Sense of isolation during the pandemic spurred effort to unite senior Indigenous administrators across Canada’s universities.
COVID-19 forced universities to cancel in-person events in January to remember those killed in the Tehran missile attack.
A lack of consultation from university administrators is leading to labour relations tensions at some institutions.
One challenge is how to avoid postsecondary institutions themselves determining the validity of an individual’s claim of Indigeneity.
Project aims to show it’s possible to remove gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere and store it beneath the seabed.
Now more than ever, faculty and staff are working hard to help students succeed.
A new Canada Foundation for Innovation survey finds that while young people generally trust science, action is still needed to improve literacy.
‘We need more breakthrough technologies, and we need more ideas,’ says one chemical engineer.
We take an interactive look at some of the significant moments from the past year.
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 […]
One sports psychologist says he’s seen a major upswing in mood and anxiety-related symptoms over the past two years.
New course is part of a three-year project examining whether emerging technology can help boost engagement in learning.
The Earthquake Engineering Research Facility is studying the dangers of seismic instability.
But many are also seeing an influx of applications, and renewed interest from provincial governments to expand programs.
On any given day there is a nurse practitioner at the clinic to provide a range of services to students.
Experts say the ‘cash cow’ narrative belies policy challenges that need to be addressed.
Marine biologist Shane Gero studies how sperm whales live. Now he wants to know what they are talking about.