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‘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.’
These Canadian Paralympians are taking the term “student athlete” to the next level.
The hope is that the plan will forge a “positive path” forward for the institution.
Science policy is increasingly talking about diamond open access. But what’s it all about?
The new bill ensures universities will not be subject to bankruptcy laws – and raises questions about their financial future.
Meet Canada’s athlete-scholars competing at the summer games.
Academics who research and teach accounting are quietly championing environmental efforts.
Sometimes it isn’t just that certain terms offend people, it’s that the use of this language also implies a particular way of thinking.
Opponents say it poses a threat to academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and the future of the postsecondary sector in Alberta.
‘It’s fascinating to look at museums, libraries, archives and art galleries to see what isn’t there.’
Originally purported to be the ‘future’ of higher education, microcredentials are instead proving to be a messy undertaking.
While efforts to eradicate HIV continue, funding for Canadian researchers is dwindling.
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 […]
The pro-Palestinian student protest movement is gaining momentum nationwide as debates intensify over freedom of expression.
Former University Affairs columnist Jessica Riddell wants academics to rewire their mindsets and perspectives on how Canadian universities are currently being run.
University Affairs reached out to professors for their advice to faculty on how to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict with students.
The proposed funding is intended to facilitate access to care and support mental health initiatives, as experts call for greater coordination between federal and provincial governments.
An interview with host Kate Kenyon on the launch of University Affairs’ new podcast.
Regarded as one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, Yoshua Bengio now urges caution when it comes to AI.
Focus put on R&D funding, student housing and student debt restructuring.