January 2010
Concentrating research funding in the largest institutions may not be the most productive model for Canadian research
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
Three programs highlight ways of including international students and their families in the community
With devices like the Kindle now available in Canada, e-textbooks are poised to push out traditional paper books – or are they?
Toronto’s Baher Abdulhai leads the way in helping cities clear up traffic congestion
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
Two-day program is geared for postsecondary administrators at Canadian universities and colleges
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada welcomes its 95th member