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BY MAXIME BILODEAU | OCT 26 2023

The English language may be king in science, but neural machine translation could well put an end to its dominance.

BY ERIKA THORKELSON | OCT 23 2023

Simply called Frog, the statue was originally built in 1971 by a professor and a group of his students.

BY JADINE NGAN | OCT 17 2023

Canadian universities emerged from the pandemic with investment growth, but long-term sustainability is a consistent concern.

BY DIANE PETERS | OCT 13 2023

COVID-19 led to new opportunities and challenges.

BY BHAKTI MISHRA | OCT 04 2023

The store has become a valuable resource for the international student community in particular.

BY JULIEN CAYOUETTE | OCT 02 2023

As Université de Sudbury hits a wall, other French-language universities in Ontario are experiencing record enrolment.

BY BRIAN OWENS | SEP 25 2023

The CIHR Review Quality Assurance process reveals vast majority of grant reviewers are doing a good job.

BY DIANE PETERS | SEP 22 2023

Student presses are especially struggling to adapt.

BY CATHERINE COUTURIER | SEP 20 2023

The overwhelming rise of text generators raises the need for reflection and guidelines to ensure their ethical use in an academic setting.

BY MOHAMED BERRADA | SEP 15 2023

Recent survey results released by Universities Canada show a majority of respondents are committed to integrating Indigenous knowledge into their programs.

BY MAXIME BILODEAU | SEP 11 2023

The latest report from the Standing Committee on Science and Research concludes that a serious shake-up is needed to restore French-language science to its former glory in Canada.

BY ANGELA MOMBOURQUETTE | SEP 06 2023

“I think it’s really important to have safe providers who can offer this care. So I’m doing my best to fill that gap,” says clinic physician Sara Thomas.

BY KERRY BANKS | SEP 01 2023

From high-contrast window films to reflection-blocking shades, small design details are helping prevent thousands of bird collisions every year.

BY DIANE PETERS | AUG 29 2023

As generative AI disrupts the world of teaching and learning, academia has been slow to address its use in scholarly research.

BY NATALIE SAMSON | AUG 25 2023

An audio tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of a sprawling – now largely forgotten – art installation created by late Canadian artist Michael Snow for the opening of Brock’s iconic Mackenzie Chown Complex.

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | AUG 22 2023

How researchers are making Canada’s lagging clinical trials ecosystem more efficient and inclusive.

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | AUG 18 2023

The felted stole, designed by artist and student Megan Pegg, kicked off a new tradition for graduates of MSVU’s MountAbility program.

BY JOSH KOZELJ | AUG 16 2023

How faculty and students are faring after the private university in Squamish, B.C., suspended operations earlier this year.

BY UA/AU | AUG 16 2023

We have been watching this situation unfold with dismay as social media is an important avenue to share our stories throughout the university community. Here’s how you can continue to follow the latest content from University Affairs.

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | AUG 09 2023

The Western Research Scholars Academy, which pairs CRCs with experienced mentors from across the globe, emphasizes personal connection as a key part of professional development.

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