When politicians make students the scapegoats
Students are being attacked for being too “woke”; for submitting too readily to their institutions’ diversity, equity, and inclusion policies; for tolerating and even promoting anti-Semitism on campus; and now for driving up the cost of housing.
‘Very hit and miss’: calls for comprehensive international student strategy following intake cap announcement
Multiple postsecondary sector groups warn of funding shortfalls and layoffs if additional measures are not taken after capping provincial numbers of foreign students.
Canada must invest in global leadership programs within higher education institutions
The cost and support needed to pursue experiential learning opportunities can be major barriers, but the federal government can help students by funding scholarship programs that empower young global leaders.
Advocates disappointed by Liberals’ absence at global school meals summit, lack of progress on $1B nutrition promise
As one in four children experience food insecurity, the Breakfast Club of Canada’s Judith Barry says the Liberals’ lack of progress shows they still don’t recognize the urgency of the crisis.
University and College Research
AI is not intelligent and needs regulation now
The iterative nature of artificial intelligence means that without meaningful regulation, it will become easier for the average person to have the power to cause very serious public harm, should they so wish.
More than a sleepy bureaucratic town, Ottawa is shaping up to be a vibrant life sciences research hub
Ottawa’s post-secondary institutions and hospital-affiliated research institutes employ more than 6,500 researchers and clinicians, attracting more than $380-million in research funding each year.
Closing Canada’s skills gaps starts at the post-secondary level
As the nature of work changes, learning experiences outside the classroom—and outside the country—are now more relevant than ever.
Lessons from COVID-19: we need long-term investment in research
Our universities build Canada’s capacity and develop the skilled workforce needed for emergency response.
Universities are a critical piece of the climate-change puzzle
Researchers are tracking climate change impacts on our systems and infrastructure, and developing projections to help communities prepare for increases in temperature and extreme weather events.
