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BY RYLEY WHITE | JUN 07 2016

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 […]

BY NATALIE SAMSON | MAY 31 2016

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

BY MICHAEL RANCIC | MAY 30 2016

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

BY ANQI SHEN | MAY 25 2016

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

BY RYLEY WHITE | MAY 23 2016

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

BY SOHINI BHATTACHARYA | MAY 18 2016

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

BY ASHLEIGH VANHOUTEN | MAY 16 2016

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

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | MAY 10 2016

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

BY RYLEY WHITE | MAY 09 2016

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

BY ANQI SHEN | MAY 04 2016

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

BY PETER WILSON | MAY 02 2016

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

BY DIANE PETERS | APR 27 2016

Site features content written by academics and edited by on-staff journalists.

BY ANQI SHEN | APR 26 2016

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

BY NATALIE SAMSON | APR 20 2016

Mindshare series officially launched in Edmonton with a discussion on the future of energy.

BY EMMA TRANTER | APR 19 2016

“I’ve never liked being called on,” says one student. “It feels like you’re under a microscope.”

BY NATALIE SAMSON | APR 13 2016

Founding director says the centre is one of the largest hubs of higher ed research in the world.

BY SHAWNA WAGMAN | APR 12 2016

They warn scholars to “think twice” before sharing their work on the popular social network.

BY LÉO CHARBONNEAU | APR 08 2016

Universities have until May 9 to submit proposals for funding to upgrade research facilities.

BY ASHLEIGH VANHOUTEN | APR 06 2016

Collection reflects history of Chinese restaurants in North America.

BY TIM LOUGHEED | APR 06 2016

When news of a mosquito-borne virus that might be causing birth defects in Latin America started to make headlines earlier this year, Brock University professor Fiona Hunter was more than ready to take a closer look at the problem. Brock recently built a Containment Level 3 laboratory for Dr. Hunter’s research, making hers one of […]

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