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McGill, Concordia communities call on Quebec government to reverse new tuition and language requirements
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McGill, Concordia communities call on Quebec government to reverse new tuition and language requirements
Faculty and alumni say the decision will do nothing to protect the French language – only harm the province’s reputation.
BY HANNAH LIDDLE | DEC 18 2023
Will Ontario answer calls for increased postsecondary funding and tuition?
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Will Ontario answer calls for increased postsecondary funding and tuition?
The province’s postsecondary education sector responds to blue ribbon panel report.
BY MOIRA MACDONALD | DEC 15 2023
Blue ribbon panel report misses the mark for francophones in Ontario
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Blue ribbon panel report misses the mark for francophones in Ontario
The three options proposed concerning small French-language universities in the report have been rejected by academic stakeholders.
BY JULIEN CAYOUETTE | DEC 20 2023
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Western appoints first-ever chief AI officer
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Western appoints first-ever chief AI officer
The new position is intended to support the university’s efforts to adopt a progressive approach to machine learning and explore the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
BY EVAN BRYANT | DEC 19 2023
Advancing research skills training by building student autonomy
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Advancing research skills training by building student autonomy
Understanding research independence can help identify level-appropriate strategies for skill development.
BY LOLEEN BERDAHL | DEC 18 2023
Why retirees should be the CEO of their own health care
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Why retirees should be the CEO of their own health care
Remember that you have the right to ask questions and can disagree with a diagnosis.
BY DAVID ZITNER | DEC 14 2023
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Lori Francis Mount Saint Vincent University

Mount Saint Vincent University has named Lori Francis vice-president, academic, and provost. Dr. Francis was most recently dean of the faculty of science at Saint Mary’s University. A first-generation university graduate, she holds a PhD in organizational psychology from the University of Guelph.

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