If intellectual breakthroughs depend on anything, it is the collision – rather than convergence – of distinct ways of thinking. Critics of diversity often frame inclusion as antithetical to excellence ...

The days of the traditional, subscription-based scholarly journal seem to be numbered. Around the world, research funders are adopting ever-more expansive policies requiring the researchers they fund ...

After successfully defending her PhD in human ecology in 2009, Patti LaBoucane-Benson was encouraged by her supervisory committee at the University of Alberta to publish her dissertation as a ...

It would be interesting to have some data on the demographics among the ever-growing number of directors, diversity and inclusion. My bet is that few are white, over 50 and male. A new unfair ...

As Western universities began their rise almost a millennium ago, there was no question as to which area of study was the “Queen of Sciences.” And as theology began its slow slide into relative ...

La ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec, Danielle McCann, a déposé le 6 avril dernier le projet de loi 32 visant à protéger la liberté académique universitaire. Photo par La Presse ...

Recently, researchers have noted the need for going beyond a focus on research as the main training element of graduate programs, and the necessity of including teaching skills for graduate students ...

In early Fall 2023, staff and faculty at Mount Royal University gathered to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Standing before a crowd on the campus field, Elder Roy Bear Chief shared ...

Convocation speeches hit differently this spring. The words of wisdom traditionally imparted to graduates often felt more like battle cries. University leaders are keenly aware of the creep of ...

A pilot project by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) to identify and minimize national security risks in federally funded research will soon roll out at all federal ...

Gregory (Scotland Yard detective): Is there any other point to which you would wish to draw my attention? Holmes: To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time. Gregory: The dog did nothing in ...