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A torch stands outside the Olympic skating oval at the University of Calgary, a lasting reminder of Calgary’s 1988 Winter Games and the legacy they left behind. The legacy of the Olympics is also on the mind of Vancouver-area institutions for the upcoming 2010 Winter Games. No university got the chance this time to have […]
Preston Manning has been a knowledgeable supporter of science for years
There’s plenty of folklore, but few facts, about the origins of a two-headed calf on display in the pathology wing of the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. The calf (pictured above) was there well before technical supervisor Lois Ridgway began working in pathology. She told the university’s On Campus News that she […]
Daily maid service, wet bar, luxurious linens, modern decor and a chic bistro – these are not the kinds of amenities you’d expect from your typical campus accommodations. But the University of Calgary’s newly opened Hotel Alma, one of Canada’s few on-campus hotels, “is not a traditional campus residence,” says Voula Cocolakis, associate vice-provost, residence and […]
Students may sometimes roll their eyes at their university’s marketing efforts, but Brock University has found a way to get their students actively involved. Using their distinctive “Both Sides of the Brain” campaign, the university has invited students to discover their own “other side” with a special photo booth and through an online Facebook contest. […]
Most schools are concerned about funding from provincial grants
Nine out of 10 international students say they are satisfied with their decision to study in Canada and eight out of 10 say that both their courses and universities met or exceeded their expectations, according to the 2009 survey of international students by the Canadian Bureau for International Education. On the less positive side, the […]
Three programs highlight ways of including international students and their families in the community
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Games organization has partnered with the Globe and Mail newspaper to produce a series of Olympic-themed podcasts featuring Canadian academics. The podcast series, entitled “Intellectual Muscle: University Dialogues for Vancouver 2010,” began in October, and new podcasts are being added each week until the start of the games in mid-February. The […]
Advocates need to show how research helps solve problems, says AUCC’s Herb O’Heron
Lucky duo to sing in celebration of U of T’s engineering society
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada welcomes its 95th member
Students from low-income families who get help with student-aid forms are more likely to attend university, says a Canada-U.S. study
Researchers capture first images of memories being made
Recession likely keeping students in school and out of the labour market
Researchers and policymakers hope it will help journalists better cover science and researchers better understand reporters’ motivations
Polaris Institute commends several universities for embracing bottled-water-free zones
As one of the few groups funding national research on student access to university and college, demise of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation will leave a gap
University Affairs was named a finalist for overall best magazine website, overall best design and twice for best blog.
CFHSS aims to boost profile of its four annual book prizes