Establishing a new relationship with indigenous peoples is the “most important societal issue” facing the country.

Records from artists like Nickelback, April Wine, and Tom Cochrane might not be the first items to come to mind when you think of university library collections, but a recent acquisition could change that for the University of Calgary. The university library has acquired the entire EMI Music Canada archive from Universal Music Canada, which […]

Thirteen of Canada’s 19 UNESCO Chairs are based in Quebec, with only two at universities outside of major cities.

Initiative marking Queen Elizabeth II’s reign promotes leadership and cultural exchanges among Commonwealth nations.

University Affairs took home four gold awards at the Canadian Business Media Awards, the highest number of golds presented to any publication this year. Our awards include: Best Issue (Porn Studies, Feb. 2015) Best Cover (Good Food Revolution, April 2015, photography by Michael Crichton, art direction by Underline Studio) Best Photograph (Good Food Revolution, April […]

Our cars and refrigerators “are spying on us,” says Ray Boisvert at SFU Mindshare event.

A new generation of British Columbia’s indigenous wood carvers is getting support from a forestry research-funded art program to help their careers take root. Opening Doors gives budding artists from First Nations communities in B.C. the opportunity to create their own hand-carved door. The program launched last summer with 10 students training at Emily Carr […]

Do you eat organic fruit? Drive an eco-friendly car? If so, society likely thinks you’re a good person – unless you’re on welfare. We don’t look kindly on those who use government financial assistance to buy expensive “ethical” items, according to a study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Consumer Research. Purchasing […]

Individualized programs, less coursework and scrapping comprehensive exams some of the options discussed at Future of the Humanities PhD conference in Ottawa.

Kevin Turcotte aims for interpretation instead of imitation in the Baker biopic Born to Be Blue.

Long-term thinking, smart development are key to preparing for the next big natural disaster.

At the Campus Bike Library, anyone with a McMaster University library card can borrow a bicycle at no cost.

Wilfrid Laurier University’s renowned theoretical physicist Dr. Ghose discusses quantum theory – and the need to attract more women into science.

The online service offers students free access to live mental-health support through an app or website.

International graduates of Canadian universities are “the perfect candidates” for citizenship, says immigration minister

Residency introduces a fourth-year student to the writing life.

Move is overdue recognition that the university has become much more diverse, says president.

A pro-exit vote would strip EU students of privileged access to U.K. universities, prompting them to look elsewhere.

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The International Federation of National Teaching Fellows is set to launch this fall.