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How healthy is university food in Canada?

1 week ago | universityaffairs.ca | Martine Letarte

Until recently, breaded chicken strips and fries were standard fare at university cafeterias. Though such deep-fried fodder remains available, healthier options are becoming more widespread. As scientific studies highlight the harmful health effects of ultra-processed foods, awareness is growing about the benefits of a diet rich in vegetables, plant-based proteins, white meat, fish and whole grains.
Louis Busch: weaving knowledge to heal and teach differently - University Affairs

2 weeks ago | universityaffairs.ca | Sparrow McGowan

When Louis Busch saw the job posting for his current position, “it was like being hit by a lightning bolt,” he says.
Neurodiversity in Canadian postsecondary education

3 weeks ago | universityaffairs.ca | Sparrow McGowan

Despite increased access to postsecondary education, neurodivergent students remain underrepresented in Canadian institutions and less than half disclose their identities and diagnoses, according to a recent report by The Conference Board of Canada and the Future Skills Centre. Neuroinclusive policies and practices can promote student retention and success, says the report, but they need to be integrated and centralized.
The challenges facing Nova Scotia's postsecondary institutions

1 month ago | universityaffairs.ca | Angela Mombourquette

Welcome to Nova Scotia: your gateway to extraordinary experiences and endless opportunities!” reads the EduNova homepage. The cooperative in international student recruitment works to “champion Nova Scotia as a leader in the international student experience while advancing social and economic growth in the province.” That mission – which once seemed so straightforward – has become much more challenging in the last year.
Canadians need universities — and so will their next government - University Affairs

1 month ago | universityaffairs.ca | Gabe Miller

Imagine a world without doctors, nurses, engineers, teachers or scientists. A world without cutting-edge technological research, life-saving medicine, or decades of innovation that have shaped the way we communicate. A place where earning a degree isn’t an option, where career ambitions are blocked and higher salaries are out of reach. Each of these scenarios is rooted in higher education.
The View From Here

1 month ago | universityaffairs.ca | Paul Wells |Ivy Khaw

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Five UM scholars named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women

2 months ago | universityaffairs.ca | Kaitlin Vitt

The Women’s Executive Network has announced its annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, celebrating the achievements of leaders across the country. This year’s theme was “Be Bold,” with more than 500 women nominated. Among this year’s winners are five scholars from the University of Manitoba, including Hope Anderson. “I like to think that a powerful woman is one who has the wherewithal to bring out the best in those she leads, mentors, and serves,” Dr. Anderson said.
UNBC prof developing toolkit to help women feel safe online

2 months ago | universityaffairs.ca | Moira Macdonald

Retreat is one option for women confronted with online gender-based harassment and abuse. But keeping quiet is not a strategy Luna K C is willing to accept. Instead, the University of Northern British Columbia professor of global international studies is developing a cyber self-defence toolkit to help women protect themselves while staying active online.
Jean-Marc Narbonne: A philosophical approach to our era

2 months ago | universityaffairs.ca | Maud Cucchi

Through his work on ancient philosophy and commitment to democracy, Jean-Marc Narbonne highlights how critical thinking and civic debate can help us better understand and contend with contemporary challenges. Graphic by Edward Thomas Swan with files from CRSH Jean-Marc Narbonne is a philosophy professor at Université Laval who has spent decades studying Greek thought and its influence on the modern world.
The long road to equity

Mar 5, 2025 | universityaffairs.ca | Lesley Evans Ogden

Despite increased institutional commitment, experiences of men and women faculty differ starkly. Posted in Illustration by: Valerie Bordeleau About six years ago, Amanda Moehring recalls a meeting where faculty had gathered to discuss student evaluations. To lead off, her male colleague overseeing the meeting began introductions around the table of mainly female participants, referring to each by their first name.