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October 18, 2017

University of Toronto student Farah Talaat: Prompt internet access is critical to keeping up.

University of Toronto student Farah Talaat: Prompt internet access is critical to keeping up.

The necessities: advice on what students can’t do without

October 18, 2017

Grace Annie Lockhart, in 1875, became the first woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in the entire British Empire.

Grace Annie Lockhart, in 1875, became the first woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in the entire British Empire.

Universities at Confederation would be unrecognizable to us

October 18, 2017

University of British Columbia professor James Charbonneau: The school’s interdisciplinary science programs meld math, chemistry, biology and physics, offering experiences that students may ‘miss out on otherwise.’

University of British Columbia professor James Charbonneau: The school’s interdisciplinary science programs meld math, chemistry, biology and physics, offering experiences that students may ‘miss out on otherwise.’

Students: Maybe you don’t have to choose your discipline

October 18, 2017

Frank Gu, a student in the bachelor of applied science in engineering program, stands with a solar car at the University of Toronto's Bahen Centre.

Frank Gu, a student in the bachelor of applied science in engineering program, stands with a solar car at the University of Toronto's Bahen Centre.

Outside the classroom: five students explain how extracurricular activities helped them

October 18, 2017

Tiffany Gordon, a PhD student in philosophy at Dalhousie University in Halifax: “Being surrounded by philosophers and academics of colour who were successful professors made me think there might be room in philosophy for me.”

Tiffany Gordon, a PhD student in philosophy at Dalhousie University in Halifax: “Being surrounded by philosophers and academics of colour who were successful professors made me think there might be room in philosophy for me.”

Lack of faculty diversity can affect studies and career aspirations

October 18, 2017

'We strive to provide prospective undergraduates with advice from professionals, as well as from students who have been there, to help them navigate and thrive in university,' says Canadian University Report magazine editor Steve Tustin.

'We strive to provide prospective undergraduates with advice from professionals, as well as from students who have been there, to help them navigate and thrive in university,' says Canadian University Report magazine editor Steve Tustin.

Prospective students: ideas and advice to help you on your journey to university

October 18, 2017

Ryerson University professor Hayden King: ‘There are all kinds of structural barriers.’

Ryerson University professor Hayden King: ‘There are all kinds of structural barriers.’

Indigenous ideals at university

October 17, 2017

The Arts building at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

The Arts building at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Alberta university profiles to help you choose

October 17, 2017

A riot squad stands by as students block an entrance to a university in Montreal in 2012.

A riot squad stands by as students block an entrance to a university in Montreal in 2012.

Shouting online: Social media is driving an ugly tone in debates

October 17, 2017

Ryerson University's business management program in downtown Toronto offers students experiential learning opportunities beyond learning from books and going to classes.

Ryerson University's business management program in downtown Toronto offers students experiential learning opportunities beyond learning from books and going to classes.

Five things to consider when choosing a university

October 17, 2017

‘There’s every indication that we’re going to know within the first six weeks who is and who isn’t going to thrive,’ says Kathryn Carter, associate vice-president, teaching and learning, at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.

‘There’s every indication that we’re going to know within the first six weeks who is and who isn’t going to thrive,’ says Kathryn Carter, associate vice-president, teaching and learning, at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.

You are not alone: university services for students who are struggling

September 20, 2017

Read the 2018 Canadian University Report

October 18, 2016

Trinity Western University.

Trinity Western University.

Profiles of faith-based universities

October 18, 2016

Alberta university profiles to help you choose

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Atlantic Canada university profiles to help you choose

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British Columbia university profiles to help you choose

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Ontario university profiles to help you choose

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Prairies university profiles to help you choose

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Quebec university profiles to help you choose

October 18, 2016

Students at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Students at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Profiles of schools across Canada to help you choose where to study

October 18, 2016

Torontonian Joan Lillian Wilson studied fine arts at OCAD University in Toronto and now juggles a part-time graphic design contract at a community newspaper, freelance photography gigs, youth workshops and volunteer political work.

Torontonian Joan Lillian Wilson studied fine arts at OCAD University in Toronto and now juggles a part-time graphic design contract at a community newspaper, freelance photography gigs, youth workshops and volunteer political work.

The top jobs then and now

October 18, 2016

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announces tuition grants for most postsecondary students from low-income families.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announces tuition grants for most postsecondary students from low-income families.

Free university tuition with a side of salary, please

October 18, 2016

Newton Zheng won $19,200 in awards to help cover costs at Queen’s University.

Newton Zheng won $19,200 in awards to help cover costs at Queen’s University.

And the financial award goes to … those who apply, apply, apply

October 18, 2016

Faria Sana, an assistant professor of psychology at Athabasca University in Alberta, has studied the effects of laptops in the classroom.

Faria Sana, an assistant professor of psychology at Athabasca University in Alberta, has studied the effects of laptops in the classroom.

Laptops in class: help or hindrance?

October 18, 2016

James Lao, now a part-time student at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 19.

James Lao, now a part-time student at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 19.

Student won’t let schizophrenia stop him

October 18, 2016

Among the changes university health professionals have seen is increased stress from growing cultural diversity, as well as changed academic expectations.

Among the changes university health professionals have seen is increased stress from growing cultural diversity, as well as changed academic expectations.

How student mental health issues have changed

October 18, 2016

Ryerson International student Josephine Tse visiting Cambodia.

Ryerson International student Josephine Tse visiting Cambodia.

With study-abroad experiences, the world is your classroom

October 18, 2016

This rendering shows the plan for UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.

This rendering shows the plan for UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.

Indigenous-centred spaces, curriculum start to take root at Canadian universities

October 18, 2016

University of Waterloo professor Katherine Acheson: Essay-writing skills include other ways of organizing a mass of information in a meaningful way.

University of Waterloo professor Katherine Acheson: Essay-writing skills include other ways of organizing a mass of information in a meaningful way.

Beyoncé’s Lemonade as an A+ essay

October 18, 2016

Though Francis Gosselin has a PhD, started several businesses and bought a house, he doesn’t feel like he is travelling a straight line through adulthood.

Though Francis Gosselin has a PhD, started several businesses and bought a house, he doesn’t feel like he is travelling a straight line through adulthood.

A longer road to adulthood

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