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With growing demand for clean-energy jobs, Canada must prepare its workforce with the right skills. Universities are working to meet the rising demands of the clean-energy sector. 

Canada’s universities have long been leaders in sustainability and are committed to helping the country achieve its climate targets. Researchers within these institutions are actively monitoring the impacts of climate change on various systems and infrastructure, while also developing new clean technologies and generating projections to assist communities in preparing for the anticipated rise in […]

OTTAWA – Students, parents and guidance counsellors searching for the right university and degree program have a helpful new tool at their disposal with today’s launch of universitystudy.ca, an online resource about Canadian higher education. The searchable directory includes university profiles and AUCC’s popular study program database – a top-ranked site averaging 60,000 queries a […]

This op-ed was originally published on the Academica Group’s Rethinking Higher Ed Forum on April 15, 2015. By Andrew Parkin, former director general, Council of Ministers of Education, Canada Are we pushing too many young people to go to university? A new paper by Ken Coates argues that a preoccupation with universities and a tendency to […]

Many athletes representing Canada in this year’s winter Olympics have ambitions for a career beyond their sport and are pursuing a university degree to get there.

Mindshare – fresh thinking on policy issues critical to Canada’s future.

IDeA competition: Making the kitchen barrier-free

Canada’s universities are longstanding leaders in sustainability and are reducing their emissions, conducting critical climate research, equipping students with green skills, and partnering with their communities to address the challenges posed by climate change.

UOIT highlights the research done by Research Excellence Award recipients Dr. Sheldon Williamson (Faculty of Engineering) and Dr. Christopher Collins (Faculty of Science). Join us for their research talks where they will present highlights of their work and how it has the potential to positively impact society.

With the addition of the extension certificate at Mount Royal University, students will now study one of four new IPSE-specific courses in the spring and summer semesters. The newly created courses Community Citizenship, Language Skills, Personal Management Skills and Professional Skills are designed to fill skill gaps and provide a fully rounded educational experience to students.

At Accelerate 2022, climate expert Katharine Hayhoe, in conversation with RBC’s John Stackhouse, spoke about how we can effectively communicate the threat facing our planet and do something about it.

Universities Canada hosts national and international dialogues of importance to Canadians. As part of our member relations services, we also offer leadership development seminars and workshops to university presidents and senior leaders and host two membership meetings per year. These events are by invitation only.

Case studies In an effort to identify and facilitate innovation within the context of North-South university partnerships, this study was conducted by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada to identify common characteristics amongst Canadian universities pursuing new ways of partnering in development. The report demonstrates the innovative ways in which universities develop, maintain […]

Cardinal Points: How North-South partnerships support internationalization strategies provides an overview of the Leader’s Symposium hosted by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada in February 2010. The symposium focused on Canadian universities’ approaches to internationalization and how North-South partnerships support those efforts. The association had invited Canadian universities with longstanding North-South engagement to […]

Universities Canada manages government-funded international partnership programs and more than 120 scholarship programs on behalf of private sector companies.

Helping students gain in-demand international skills and experience during their studies. 

To support its member universities in their efforts to advance sustainable development, Universities Canada has developed a new toolkit. This repository contains information on charters, frameworks, networks and tools related to the university sector and its engagement with the SDGs.

Canada’s universities play an essential role in sustaining and contributing to the economic and social wellbeing of their communities. As vibrant, modern and engaged institutions, universities are anchors for their communities and highly involved in fostering local social development and impact. This engagement benefits both universities and their communities through activities such as workintegrated and […]

Mobilizing a full spectrum of ideas, talent and experiences is essential to creating a higher education and research ecosystem that responds to changing Canadian demographics and global challenges. Doing so helps build an innovative, prosperous and inclusive country – and creates institutions that are responsive, nimble and able to ensure the next generation can navigate […]

Read the handy guide to setting up successful programs for mobility program administrators, faculty and students.

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We urge Global Affairs Canada to align Canada’s research agenda with international education to support research and innovation excellence.

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program continues to offer emerging global leaders outstanding opportunities to develop their research, leadership, networking and community engagement skills. Through QES, scholars have a lasting impact on communities in Canada and around the world.

This guide is meant to provide a reference point on how post-secondary institutions in Canada and around the world are reporting their progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Report of the March 2011 workshop held for our members to share best practices and examine innovative ways to enhance the undergraduate experience at all types of institutions.

As scholars resumed inbound and outbound placements, QES-supported work-integrated learning and research experiences allowed them to tackle growing global problems ranging from climate change and energy access to food security and gender equality.

This Good Practices Guidebook is part of the Association’s strategy to promote increased engagement with India and add value to members’ existing activities there. It is designed to provide the university community with a guide to effective international student recruitment in India, with a particular emphasis on acceptance and admissions methods, as well as advising […]

Learn how Canada can be a leader in the global creative economy by harnessing universities’ strengths and expertise.

In 2010, there were almost 1.2 million students in degree programs on Canadian campuses. Trends in Higher Education, volume 1 looks at current trends in university enrolment and the drivers of demand for a university education in Canada. The publication provides analysis on the following factors: Immigration and international students Labour market demand Family-based influences […]

Report on the participants’ views and recommendations at the National Working Summit on Aboriginal Postsecondary Education.

Canada’s future depends upon its people, its ideas and its communities. Society is experiencing transformative technological, social, economic and political changes. Across the country, Canadians are stepping up to solve the challenges of our increasingly competitive and complex world.

Highlights from the Canada-Africa Research Exchange Grants program (2010–2016). Program has now ended.

UniWorld was dedicated to enhancing the visibility of university contributions to international development. We no longer publish UniWorld. Frequency: Two issues per year (March and October) Format: Tabloid (9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″), approximately 12 pages, bilingual ISSN: 1183-725-X Previous issue Spring 2011 Archives For archived issues, please contact Philip Landon, director, Partnerships and Programs […]

Highlights from 2008-2011 of the Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants program.

Learn more about the 28 international research projects funded by the Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants program.

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Engaged, global, collaborative, strategic, connected How Canada’s universities are making a difference through international research partnerships. Research collaboration plants the seeds for other kinds of collaboration. Using Canada’s research strengths to promote growth and development drives Canadian diplomacy and international trade to the benefit of all Canadians.

Canadian universities are increasingly seeking to internationalize their campuses and to offer their students opportunities to have international experiences that will help enhance their global skills. In early 2016, Universities Canada, at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy to Canada, conducted a series of focus groups to identify push and pull factors that draw American students to Canadian universities, and the […]

Explore lessons and new approaches on innovation policies and practices across national borders.

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Download the ads >> Building on Abacus Data’s polling results of Canadians’ views of universities, Universities Canada recently launched a new online advertising campaign geo-targeted to Ottawa decision-makers and politicians. Running at strategic intervals into 2017, the campaign will reinforce how Canada’s universities benefit students, the economy and society. To ensure that this effort can be […]

Universities Canada’s submission to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology June 2017 Technology transfer and commercialization are some of the important ways that universities enhance Canada’s economic growth and innovation. The process through which the benefits of university teaching and research are actively spread to society is known as “knowledge mobilization” and includes not only generating new […]

Learn how Universities Canada unique scholarship management expertise can work for you.

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This document aims to highlight the ways in which Canada’s universities and their partners are innovating in teaching, learning and discovery to equip graduates for success in a rapidly changing global knowledge economy, examined through the lens of Univation’s discussions and takeaways.

Helping students gain in-demand international skills and experience during their studies. 

OTTAWA – More than 450 researchers at the doctoral, postdoctoral and early-career levels will undertake global research projects as part of the new Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Advanced Scholars Program, contributing to improved global talent exchange between Canada and other nations. This expanded second round of the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program will fund […]

Profiles on how the Students for Development Program shaped the careers of its alumni. Between 2005 and 2014, more than 1,500 students from over three-quarters of Canada’s universities participated in the program’s internships. Funded by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, the program provided senior Canadian university students with internship opportunities in developing and emerging countries. […]

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program continued to offer emerging global leaders outstanding opportunities to develop their study, work integrated learning, research, leadership, networking and community engagement skills during a difficult year. The program’s success in 2020-2021 reflects the resiliency of participating universities and QES partner organizations in the Global South and Canada.

Rector, Université Laval Chair of Universities Canada Universities Canada’s fall 2019 membership meeting Good afternoon everyone.  It is a great pleasure and a privilege for me to chair the Board of such an important association on the national academic stage.  I step into this role with the comfort of knowing that the leadership of Mike […]

Universities Canada’s submission to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology’s statutory review of Canada’s Copyright Act. As creators, owners and users of copyright, universities bring a balanced perspective to the Copyright Act review. They believe fair dealing is an important way to maintain equilibrium in the Act and facilitates educational opportunities to the […]

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships’ (QES) success in 2021-2022 reflects the resiliency of
participating universities and QES partner organizations in the Global South and Canada.

In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a roadmap to action to eradicate poverty and inequality, and to preserve the planet for generations to come. At the heart of the 2030 Agenda are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 17 indivisible goals with 169 targets and more than 230 […]

Submission by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada in response to the federal government’s recently launched consultation process to update its science, technology and innovation strategy. The association highlights the universities’ unique role in Canada’s innovation system. The association points out that our ability to train innovative graduates, to attract the brightest minds […]

A summary of university programs and services specifically tailored to Indigenous students.  The report includes data collected from a 2012 survey sent to Canadian universities.

Through its international reach and research-focused programming, the QES-AS program has helped shape hundreds of global citizens equipped to find solutions to complex global development problems.

Canadians value an inclusive country, where equity is embedded, and diversity welcomed. Canadian identity is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance. Building on this, Canada’s universities believe our teaching, research and community engagement are also enriched by diversity and inclusion. In 2017, university presidents from across Canada made a personal commitment […]

Reading between the lines of the budget

University Affairs is a magazine for and about Canada’s university community, published eight times a year and updated regularly online. Produced continuously since 1959, University Affairs offers news, commentary, in-depth articles on a wide range of topics, and career advice for academics. Free subscriptions to the digital and print editions are available online. The award-winning […]

Workshop report discusses trends, opportunities and challenges in leveraging digital technologies for research, university operations, and teaching and learning.

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Some of your favourite blockbusters were filmed closer to home than you might think.

This article was originally published in The Hill Times on June 5, 2017. Reprinted with permission by The Hill Times. By Marco Vigliotti After a record allotment in 2016, the Trudeau government is weathering criticism for keeping funding for the three major research granting councils flat in 2017. Post-secondary institutions and industry advocates are applauding the Trudeau […]

The new internationalization survey by Universities Canada highlights how universities across the country are highly engaged in and committed to internationalization. This survey, the first of its kind since the association’s last such survey in 2006, presents an authoritative picture of internationalization activities across Canadian universities. It includes key findings in how internationalization activities are prioritized and […]

AUCC partnering with The Royal and ACCC to promote free mental wellness app on campuses across the country

Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of Budget 2024

Universities Canada’s submission to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s Study on Remuneration Models for Artists and Creative Industries Universities support a vibrant Canadian culture and encourage the federal government to examine policy and program levers that would directly mitigate the impacts of digital transformation on the creative economy while ensuring quality higher education. Recommendations […]

Highlights of the 2010-2014 Students for Development program. The brochure profiles the contributions of the interns to improving the lives of children and youth, ensuring food security and strengthening sustainable economies. The April 2010 to March 2014 program funded 55 multi-year university projects which included: 565 Canadian student internships 93 international student internships 28 networking initiatives. […]

Report on the association’s two-day workshop in June 2010 to explore successful models of engagement in India.

151 mobility projects funded More than 11,000 students to gain global skills Learn more about Global Skills Opportunity, the Government of Canada’s national outbound student mobility pilot program. It aims to empower post-secondary institutions to increase the participation of Canadians in international learning opportunities — especially students with disabilities, Indigenous students and those from low […]

This article was originally published in The Hill Times on June 26, 2017. Reprinted with permission by The Hill Times. By Derek Abma A panel recommended the government boost spending to support scientific research by $1.3-billion over four years. The federal government is expected to respond in the coming days to a report that called for a […]

With the recent growth in the numbers and types of student mobility programs with the South, there has been increased debate on the effectiveness of such programs in developing global citizens and on their contribution to development results. Universities Canada is currently studying mobility in North-South partnerships, particularly the outgoing mobility of Canadian students. Through research, […]

Supporting university students to succeed Universities Canada’s submission to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Canadian and international labour markets are going through a period of change at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements, automation, demographic shift and continued globalization. These changes are transforming […]

Students share impact of global study in new video resource Visit the UniversityWorks website >> Too few Canadian students pursue a study-abroad experience, but those who do are reaping significant benefits. Today, Universities Canada launched a series of short videos of university students sharing the impact of international study on their personal and professional lives.  […]

Remarks by Paul Davidson, President of Universities Canada to the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, September 27, 2016 I want to begin with the acknowledgement that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Mississauga adjacent to Haudenosaunee Territory in eastern Ontario. I would like to thank the diverse Indigenous […]

Universities have a unique understanding of copyright. They’re home to copyright owners, creators, buyers, sellers and users. University academics and researchers are the creators of most of the content used on campus by students. Universities understand both sides of copyright: users and creators. That’s why they are seeking a balanced approach to copyright. And fair dealing is an important way of maintaining this balance.

Highlights from the Canada-Africa Research Exchange Grants (CAREG) pilot program (2010–2012).

These inspiring Canadians are at the forefront of northern scholarship and are helping shape a better future for Canada and the world.

Report looks at the future of the liberal arts and how best to reinvigorate this area of study to build an innovative and inclusive Canada.

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Speech presented at Universities Canada’s membership meeting on April 25, 2017 in Montreal By Henri-Paul Rousseau, vice-chairman, Power Corporation of Canada Check against delivery The Canadian University for Global Leadership or The “Blue Leaders” Network Introduction Good evening, I would like to begin by thanking rector Breton and president Davidson for their gracious invitation. They […]

Universities Canada’s submission to the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development’s consultation on Canada’s new IP strategy. July 2017 University research and development is a major driver of Canadian innovation and economic growth. Canada’s universities conduct 41 per cent of Canada’s R&D. It is estimated that postsecondary institutions produce over $55 billion annually in economic […]

Recipients of prestigious international research awards and fellowships in 2015, these researchers are tackling big problems and helping improve quality of life in Canada and around the world.

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MONTREAL – Canada’s universities have adopted a new Statement on Academic Freedom that clarifies the importance and definition of academic freedom on campuses across Canada. The new Statement on Academic Freedom was accepted unanimously by university presidents at the centennial meetings of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada today in Montreal. It replaces […]

Here’s a look at what Canadian universities are doing to help 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty feel more safe, included and welcome to be themselves.

Discover how universities are helping advance quantum research and education in Canada.

Find out what you need to know before moving to Canada for university.

Published by Joy Johnson, president of Simon Fraser University.

This publication is a basic primer on the Brazilian higher education system. It is not intended as a comprehensive review of the system, but rather a guide to the basic structure of the system.

From ensuring a climate conscious education for future leaders to striving for net zero greenhouse gas emissions on campus, universities are working to develop solutions for a greener, cleaner tomorrow.

Read Universities Canada’s Budget 2021 submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

OTTAWA – Substantial and exceptional investments in university research announced today in Budget 2014 will allow universities to achieve global leadership in knowledge and innovation for Canada, say leaders of Canada’s universities. “This is a pivotal moment for research excellence and innovation in Canada,” says David Barnard, president of the University of Manitoba and chair […]

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic Universities Canada and its members recognize the need and importance to re-engage with key international partners.

Find out about out-of-the-box courses offered at Canadian universities.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada recently noted that “Canada’s world-class researchers and universities play a critical role in finding solutions to major challenges and …helping create a better future for all Canadians and people around the world.” But Canada’s universities are confronting a series of serious and cascading issues ranging from inadequate research funding […]

This op-ed was published on the Canadian Science Policy Centre website on March 26, 2019 By Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada This year’s federal budget underscores the importance of sustained commitment to universities, recognizing the central role they play in meeting the needs of Canadians. Budget 2016’s support for postsecondary infrastructure enhanced student education and learning environments […]

Whether you’re a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community or an ally, pride centres are a great source of information, advice and social connection on campus.

Discover how microcredentials can help advance your career.

Our submission to the Expert Review Panel on Research and Development. The submission outlines how Canada’s universities, working with government and business, could play a greater role in helping Canadian companies address critical innovation and productivity challenges.

Canada’s universities strongly condemn this invasion of a free, independent and democratic nation.

Canada’s universities have demonstrated their solidarity with all those impacted by the invasion of Ukraine, making concerted efforts to support all faculty, staff and students affected by these disturbing events.

Op-ed by AUCC president Paul Davidson.

This op-ed was published in Maclean’s on October 11, 2018 By Dr. Deborah Saucier, President, MacEwan University I am an Indigenous person. I am also the president of a colonial institution. At times, the combination is unsettling. Looking out at the sea of faces during the first convocation I attended as president of MacEwan University could […]

This Fair Dealing Week we are shedding light on what fair dealing means and why it’s important in Canadian education.

Watch for this early fall event The Economic Club of Canada hosts Paul Davidson, president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada As students head back to class at Canada’s universities, join Paul Davidson as he tackles one of the most hotly debated questions in Canada today: What kinds of skills do young […]

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Presentation by Mike Mahon, Universities Canada board chair, president and vice-chancellor, University of Lethbridge Introduction Oki, ni Kso Koo wa wa. A Blackfoot welcome we say at the start of each University of Lethbridge ceremony that I say today as a means of showing respect for our being on the traditional lands of […]

Meet the 2023 award winners! These inspiring Scholars are at the forefront of northern scholarship and are helping shape a better future for Canada and the world.

Photo: University of Toronto This op-ed was published in the Globe and Mail on May 10, 2017 By Meric Gertler, president, University of Toronto For too long, we have watched our best and brightest talent in burgeoning fields like artificial intelligence pack their bags to leave Canada and make their future elsewhere. That all changed […]

Through cutting-edge research, Canadian universities are deepening our understanding of the Earth, developing new technologies and educating the next generation of climate experts.  

Our research talent has been taken for granted. It is critical the government ensures we have the domestic research capacity needed to fuel discovery and train the next generation of talent for a knowledge-driven economy.

The report summarizes the work being done on university campuses to reduce their climate footprint by measuring greenhouse gas emissions, setting reduction targets and publicly reporting on progress.

What is quality assurance and how is it different from accreditation? Quality assurance is a series of processes and policies intended to maintain and continuously improve academic program standards. Canada’s system of quality assurance is multi-layered, with roles shared among provincial and/or regional authorities and the institutions themselves. In Canada, accreditation is the process by […]

Boot camp takes Ryerson undergrads to “world headquarters of TV” Ryerson University School of Radio and Television Arts in L.A. program demystifies the Hollywood scene for the next generation of Canadian media-makers. Undergraduates at the Ryerson University School of Radio and Television Arts are benefitting from an introduction to the business of film and television […]

A new model for learning to lead Diversity, difference and unconventional thinking are hallmarks of a new University of Manitoba student leadership development program Nardine Abdelsayed, a second-year science student at the University of Manitoba, says she came out of the very first meeting of the school’s Student Leadership Development Program inspired and motivated to […]

Les échanges vers le Canada et l’étranger ayant recommencé, les boursier·ères se sont attelé·es à des problèmes mondiaux
d’envergure, soit des changements climatiques à la sécurité alimentaire en passant par l’accès à l’énergie et l’égalité entre les
sexes, dans un contexte de recherche et d’apprentissage en milieu de travail.

HALIFAX – Nearly 40 university leaders met in Halifax yesterday to share strategies to reduce students’ high-risk drinking and explore ways to work together to curb the problem. The day-long workshop, co-hosted by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and Acadia University, looked at the possibility of launching a new cross-Canada collaboration among […]

Speech Economic Club of Canada – Ottawa Paul Davidson President, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Check against delivery [Greetings] Thank you David, and thank you to the Economic Club. It is great to see so many friends of higher education, research and innovation here. En français, one speaks of this time of year […]

OTTAWA – Canada is building and strengthening long-term connections with higher education, research and innovation partners in Brazil, for the benefit of people of both countries. International education practitioners, language education experts, senior policy-makers and industry leaders from both countries are gathering in São Paulo, Brazil March 20-22 for the second Canada-Brazil Language Education and […]

OTTAWA – Making work-integrated learning a fundamental part of the Canadian undergraduate experience is one of several commitments recently made by the Canadian Business/Higher Education Roundtable – a year-old organization representing some of Canada’s leading companies and post-secondary institutions. Roundtable members agreed on an ambitious forward agenda, which includes: A national goal for work-integrated learning […]

This letter to the editor was published in the Ottawa Citizen July 6, 2016. By Pari Johnston, Vice-president, Policy and public affairs, Universities Canada I read with interest your series on Canada’s millennials and their future prospects (July 2, 2016). It is important for high school students and their families to have up to date […]

This op-ed was published in The Daily Gleaner on November 11, 2016. By Dino Trevisani, president, IBM Canada He spoke at the Halifax Public Library on Monday, November 7 on the topic of “Made-in-Canada Innovation” as part of Universities Canada’s Mindshare speaker series. Skilled, educated young people are a valuable resource in Canada and, in Atlantic Canada, […]

This op-ed appeared in Policy Options on February 6, 2017. By Abdullah Snobar, executive director of the DMZ at Ryerson University and speaker at Universities Canada’s Converge 2017. Introduce innovation and entrepreneurship at a young age, well before the post-secondary level, to future-proof our next generation of leaders. In 1873, 10-year-old Edward Bok had an […]

OTTAWA – More than 80 university, public service, business and civil society leaders convened with student entrepreneurs and innovators at Univation, a national forum co-hosted by Universities Canada and the Rideau Hall Foundation, in Ottawa February 5 and 6. Against the backdrop of increasing digital change and technological disruption, Univation participants explored the challenges and […]

From author Margaret Atwood to actor Simu Liu, find out which notable people graduated from a Canadian university.

University events this month are revisiting forgotten histories, sharing traditional foods, focusing on Black health and wellness and more.

University leaders conclude successful virtual mission.

Universities have organized events to highlight First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures during the month of June.

This Welcoming Week, help us foster a sense of belonging for all and make international students feel at home in Canada.

April is pedagogy month at the Université de Sherbrooke.

RBC is proud to partner with First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) and Reconciliation Education to offer 4 Seasons of Reconciliation, a transformative Indigenous cultural awareness program. This self-paced online program offers a series of interactive learning modules on truth and reconciliation, and will be available to Canadians from October 20 to December 31, 2021 and from June 1 to August 31, 2022.

Universities Canada members will be asked this fall to consider whether to require member universities to commit to equal treatment of all people, without discrimination. The Board of Directors approved a proposed by-law change in June that would include a non-discrimination requirement in the criteria for membership in the organization. More than two-thirds of the […]

Photo: Rob Blanchard This op-ed was published in The Daily Gleaner on April 18, 2017 By Eddy Campbell, president of the University of New Brunswick Universities are often described as key supports of economic development. Which they undeniably are. But to consider them “supports” alone overlooks the potentially greater contribution universities can make as engines […]

OTTAWA – Thanks to a new partnership between The Rideau Hall Foundation and Universities Canada, Canadian researchers now have added support in their efforts to apply for and receive career-boosting national awards. The Global Excellence Initiative, which has assisted Canadian researchers apply for major international awards since 2012, is expanding its mandate to include national prizes and fellowships. To be considered for major international awards, researchers often must […]

Continuous investment in Canadian university research and development is crucial for equipping future graduates with essential skills for pivotal industry roles and driving economic sector development. Universities are: Equipping young Canadians for industry demands Building youth resilience in a changing economy Expanding youth opportunities in growing industries Learn more about the impact of research funding […]

Digital education for underprivileged children

The projects featured in the booklet Pushing the frontiers of knowledge for the advancement of humanity are a small sample of the powerful ways that Canadian universities collaborating with other higher education institutions, non-governmental organizations, governments and the private sector are changing lives for the better. These partnerships advance knowledge and practice in many fields […]

This op-ed was published in The Globe and Mail on May 28, 2014. By Indira Samarasekera, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta It has been a miserable two weeks for the University of Saskatchewan, and everyone involved in its recent crisis. It has harmed the institution and all of the individuals involved. By […]

This letter to the editor appeared in the Windsor Star May 8, 2015. Re: Student debt cripples young. By Christine Tausig Ford, vice-president, Universities Canada (formerly Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada). Jack Lessenberry’s piece (guest column, April 29, 2015) is exclusively focused on student debt in the U.S. It is important for readers […]

Remarks by Paul Davidson, President of Universities Canada to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce

This oped was published in the Globe and Mail on August 6. By Feridun Hamdullahpur, president, University of Waterloo The North American free-trade agreement, or NAFTA, has become a familiar acronym that has dominated trade discussions in Canada for more than two decades. In recent months, it appears that the participating countries are being forced back […]

Canadian universities are doing all they can to support Ukrainian students and scholars and help raise awareness about the crisis.

The ergonomics of education A novel layout transforms undergraduate chemistry at McGill Innovation isn’t always about technology. When it came time to replace and update almost 900 square metres of undergraduate chemistry lab space at McGill University, a new floor plan and design transformed both the space and the introductory chemistry experience. The resulting split-level […]

Building a prosperous, competitive and inclusive future means mobilizing the talent and skills of all Canadians. Canada’s universities are well-positioned to help make this happen. Universities Canada’s Budget 2019 Finance Committee submission recommends investment in two areas pivotal to Canada’s competitiveness: Student-oriented and future skills supports; and State-of-the-art research and training environments. Recommendation 1 Invest […]

OTTAWA– The Queen Elizabeth Scholars program is expanding, allowing more advanced scholars to benefit from the life-changing global experiences that the program offers. Universities Canada launched a call today to universities from across the country to submit new project proposals by November 25, 2016. Contributions from Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Social […]

Over the next four years, thousands of Canadian students will have transformative international experiences as they take part in the Global Skills Opportunity program. The $95 million Global Skills Opportunity program, officially launched on November 3, will give Canadian college and undergraduate-level university students the chance to study, work or conduct research abroad. The program places an […]

We all know the classic degrees: business, science, the arts. But what if you want to study something a little more “off the beaten path”?

Discover some of the advantages of obtaining a liberal arts degree.

Canadian universities are introducing innovative teacher education programs to fill gaps and train the next generation of teachers.

Dr. Maryam Sadeghi, scientist at Simon Fraser University, discusses why she created Molescope, an innovative device and app allowing users to track potentially cancerous moles.

“Reconciliation is not just a noun, it is also a verb,” said Roberta Jamieson, president and CEO of Indspire at the Converge 2017 event. Ms. Jamieson warned against allowing reconciliation to be the “flavour of the month” during Canada’s sesquicentennial. She encouraged universities to support the efforts of Indigenous leaders and communities in building a better […]

Mount Royal University began allowing students to use the first names of their choice in 2017. Students can use their preferred first name for many systems and services, including class lists, email accounts and student ID cards.

Creating technology that allows anyone to be an inventor

Know Canada, Know the World: Lessons from Universities Canada’s workshop on innovation in experiential learning features highlights and key outcomes from an event held in December 2014. The workshop brought together university leaders and private sector representatives to engage in dialogue on developing a culture of mobility among Canadian university students. Participants focused on short-term […]

Prosperous societies are innovative societies, and innovation begins with basic research. The research conducted at Canada’s universities provides the basis for innovation throughout our economy.

These inspiring Scholars are at the forefront of northern scholarship and are helping shape a better future for Canada and the world.

This op-ed was published in Research Money May 7, 2014. By Christine Tausig Ford, vice-president and chief operating officer, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada When Prime Minister Stephen Harper met recently with European leaders last fall, he signalled to the world that Canada and the European Union are entering a new era of cooperation. The […]

This op-ed was published in the Victoria Times Colonist on December 13, 2014. By Jamie Cassels, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria  As the season for university applications in British Columbia approaches, there will be lively conversation around the holiday table. Where to go and what to study takes some thought. There are plenty […]

And it’s good for the economy

By Elizabeth Cannon, president, University of Calgary

OTTAWA – The capacity of top university researchers to produce world-leading research and innovation received a major boost today with a $900 million investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. The second round of CFREF awards was announced at the University of Waterloo by Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan. With $350 million already announced […]

Fair dealing is vital to meeting students’ learning needs

Global Skills Opportunity to connect students with a world of new opportunities OTTAWA — Thousands of Canadian post-secondary students will soon have access to life-changing international study and work opportunities through the new Global Skills Opportunity program. Officially launched today, this national outbound student mobility program is expected to enable more than 16,000 Canadian college […]

Last year, university researchers pushed the boundaries and came up with creative solutions to big problems.

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Universities Canada are excited to announce this inaugural event.

Discovery research allows us to understand the universe better, says Arthur B. McDonald, Nobel Prize winner and professor emeritus of Queen’s University.

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This op-ed appeared in the Ottawa Citizen, and on the websites of the Leader Post, Star Phoenix, Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal, Montreal Gazette, The Province, Calgary Herald and Windsor Star June 8, 2015. By David T. Barnard, chair of Universities Canada and president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba Education has the power to transform […]

Op-ed by AUCC chairman David Barnard.

This op-ed was published on the CBC News Manitoba website on May 30, 2016 By David Barnard, past chair, Universities Canada and president, University of Manitoba As students graduate, I hope their university days will not have been the ‘best years of their lives’ My children like to tease me that I started university when […]

This oped was published on the Canadian Science Policy Centre website on April 19, 2017 By Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada Canada has a new roadmap for regaining a leadership position in global research. The long-awaited report from the Advisory Panel on Federal Support for Fundamental Science charts a promising path for Canada’s research ecosystem. […]

This oped was published on the Canadian Science Policy Centre website on March 2, 2018 By Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada Canada’s research community mobilized this past year as never before to make the case for major reinvestment in our federal research ecosystem. With alignment across institutions, networks and organizations – from students to faculty […]

As we kick off 2022, we’re taking a moment to appreciate Canadian universities’ progress despite the challenges the past year and the pandemic presented.

The faculty of arts at the University of Prince Edward Island established an equity and inclusion committee during the summer of 2018 to encourage more inclusive practices on campus.

Indigenous students continue to be underrepresented in Canadian higher education institutions and our universities are committed to do their part to close this education gap.

OTTAWA – Major new investments in university infrastructure in Budget 2016 will support groundbreaking discoveries and enhance learning opportunities for students. The government’s announcement of $2 billion over three years for a new Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund reflects the impact of higher education, research and innovation in driving prosperity and enhancing quality of life […]

Investing in our youth to drive a prosperous, inclusive and innovative Canadian economy.

Mobilizing people and ideas for Canada’s innovative future. Universities Canada’s recommendations to the federal government.

COVID-19 has reshaped our world, accelerating many economic and social trends. Canadian public policy must respond to reflect new realities. It is investments in people and ideas that will enable Canada to tackle the challenges before us, create inclusive economic growth, and facilitate a fair and just social recovery from the pandemic.   Canada’s tremendous healthcare response […]

Promoting university education of Indigenous students and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples are core priorities for our member institutions and organization.

Canada’s universities sign memorandum of understanding with Mexican science and technology council. Mexico City, Mexico – Canada strengthened its higher education ties with Mexico today as Universities Canada signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Council of Science and Technology of the United Mexican States (CONACYT). The agreement will increase academic exchanges and research […]

This op-ed was published by Waterloo Record on March 29, 2016. By Franco Vaccarino, president of the University of Guelph  Universities, like governments, must constantly look to the future. Both have real societal needs to meet today, while keeping an eye on the future with all its challenges and potential. It can be a delicate […]

This op-ed was published in the September/October 2016 edition of Policy magazine. By Suzanne Fortier, president, McGill University The greatest challenge for universities in a rapidly evolving social and economic environment is how to transfer knowledge and skills to students that will serve them long-term at a time when the pace of change is dazzling. McGill […]

OTTAWA – Following the welcome news today that Julie Payette will serve as Canada’s next Governor General, universities express deep gratitude to His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston for his outstanding service to Canada and his role as a global champion for Canadian higher education, research and innovation. “Throughout his stellar career, David Johnston […]

This op-ed was published in Policy Magazine on October 30, 2020. By Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a sudden realignment happened both socially and economically whereby essential services were redefined by a combination of necessity and virtual viability. In that new context, Canada’s universities became an essential public […]

Gillian Siddall, president and vice-chancellor of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, reflects on her experiences as a female leader and gives advice for future generations of women. What are the benefits to having women in leadership? It is essential to have a diversity of perspectives in leadership roles, and that includes having women […]

This gift will allow many more young Canadians the opportunity to participate in international experiences to advance their studies and research.

This National Housing Day, Canadian universities echo the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s statement that much more must be done to achieve the National Housing Strategy’s goal of introducing 160,000 new affordable homes by 2028, and that a collaborative approach is needed to do so.

President, University of Toronto Chair of Universities Canada Universities Canada’s fall 2021 membership meeting I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to serve Universities Canada.  Merci pour la confiance que vous m’avez accordée. Universities Canada leads such an important cause in the service of Canadian higher education and advanced research.  It plays a vital role […]

Universities, students and Canadian business leaders all agree that we have to act now to foster and retain the next generation of Canadian talent.

Highlights from Phase 6 (2011-2014) of the Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants program. The report includes research carried out in: Argentina Brazil Cuba Jamaica Mexico Peru Trinidad and Tobago With the support of

Learn about discoveries that have benefitted humankind and the researchers behind them.

Canadian universities have contributed to global advancements in medicine, food production, computer science and so much more.

We have an important opportunity as a country to make transformative investments in our own future, and universities are ready to deliver on Canada’s needs.

Find out about work underway at Canadian universities to protect the planet.

This new initiative, organized by Universities Canada, will unite Canadian universities in a coordinated effort to mitigate and address the impact of climate change.

Published by Vianne Timmons, President of Memorial University of Newfoundland.

By Paul Davidson The first six notes of Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance can prompt a lot of emotions: pride in parents who watch the gangly teens they saw off to university now cross the stage as adults; joy in graduates who’ve completed a challenge to achieve; wonder among educators who remain ever curious about […]

Dr. Temitope Oriola’s criminology research is shaping public policy and improving police relations with the communities they serve. After completing his graduate studies in Canada, Dr. Oriola had to move to the U.S. to find employment—a common experience for many academics. Fortunately, Dr. Oriola was able to return to Canada and is using his expertise […]

A peculiarity of staying close to home in these pandemic times is that it’s made the world seem smaller. Alone on our screens we’ve seen how connected we are as inhabitants of this planet.   We’ve felt the evidence in our own neighbourhoods of global warming and the effects of wildfires thousands of kilometres away. We’ve paid more for food and joined wait lists for electronics triggered by international supply chain issues. And, […]

Teaching students to see business as a tool for change Social entrepreneurship is a way of life at Mount Saint Vincent University. “A social entrepreneur is an entrepreneur with a really big heart.” That’s how Dr. Peter Mombourquette, Chair of the Department of Business and Tourism at Nova Scotia’s Mount Saint Vincent University, starts the […]

Mindshare was a speakers series in 2016-17.

This article was originally published in Re$earch Money on June 14, 2017. Reprinted with permission by Re$earch Money. By Debbie Lawes President Donald Trump’s push for major cuts to research funding in the US are fueling even closer scientific ties between our two countries. Preliminary talks have begun between the US National Science Foundation and research […]

University presidents and innovation leaders from Canada, Israel and Germany share ideas for higher education, research and innovation OTTAWA – An international gathering of university and research leaders in Ottawa this week will discuss national innovation systems and how they help universities drive the advancements that build prosperity. University presidents and innovation experts from Canada, […]

Canadian universities are committed to enhancing the quality of life of all Canadians through economic, social and community innovation.

This op-ed was published by Times Colonist on March 25, 2016. By Ralph Nilson, president and vice-chancellor of Vancouver Island University  Last December’s final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission mapped out a new relationship between Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The country’s universities not only have a key role to play in turning that map […]

This op-ed was published in The Hill Times on April 20, 2016. By Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada The Rio Olympics start in just over 100 days, and the world’s athletes have long been preparing for Brazil. So have Canada’s universities. But after the cyclists and swimmers and rowers and gymnasts leave Rio […]

Collected data will provide accurate information on faculty and researchers at Canada’s universities OTTAWA – Today’s announcement that Statistics Canada will resume collecting important information about the employment trends in Canada’s universities signals that the government recognizes the key role higher education plays in advancing the country’s innovation and inclusion agendas. Minister of Science, Kirsty […]

This op-ed was published in Policy Options on October 10, 2016. By Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada Now that students are settled back on campus for another academic year, they should also start thinking about packing their bags. In addition to planning for essays, exams and research projects, Canada needs its university […]

Universities are offering students the chance to develop cultural intelligence, global awareness and learn about Indigenous Peoples around the world.

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The board of directors of Universities Canada is pleased to announce that, effective March 18, 2024, Gabriel Miller will assume the role of president and CEO.

Ryerson University has released an action plan based on extensive consultations within the Ryerson community, representing the university’s official response to the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Navigating the University of Guelph campus will get a little easier for the visually impaired thanks to an electronic wayfinding system called BlindSquare. By accessing an app on their iPhones, users can identify their immediate surroundings, either outside or inside.

Learning on the street Service learning enriches Memorial’s undergraduate experience What’s it like to be homeless? To have an addiction? Those are questions students at Memorial University of Newfoundland considered when they prepared and served a hot pasta lunch for over 75 community members experiencing poverty and later walked the streets of St. John’s, NL […]

Improving treatment outcomes for patients across Canada

New identity launched for the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad OTTAWA – Effective today, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) becomes Universities Canada/Universités Canada. Under the AUCC banner, adopted in 1965, the organization has brought universities together, facilitating a cohesive voice and a forum for collective action. The shift […]

This op-ed was published in Policy Magazine.  Since the dawn of this century and the fourth industrial revolution, trends toward interdisciplinarity, inter-institutional collaboration and academic-industry technology transfer have underscored universities’ status as a knowledge network. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated those trends in a way that can also make universities indispensable to Canada’s innovation economy. Sophie […]

Universities Canada joined representatives from Canada’s business community and student leaders Thursday afternoon to urge the federal government to support the development and retention of talent.

Significant new investments announced in research, scholarships and mental health will benefit students and Canada’s economy.

Learn more on the progress made by Canadian universities. View Universities Canada’s 2017 survey results.

Universities Canada’s submission to federal science review focuses on mobilizing people and ideas

Creative, analytical, innovative, global, collaborative graduates How universities are producing the workforce Canada needs. Canada’s prosperity depends on university graduates and researchers – they drive innovation in all sectors of our economy. The research-enriched learning environment on university campuses helps students develop the critical thinking skills required in the knowledge economy.

Making nursing education an immersive experience Undergraduates at the University of Lethbridge gain confidence and skills from high-tech fusion of practice and theory The patient has congestive heart failure—and his condition is getting worse. Test results are due any minute, but his blood pressure is dropping. Suddenly he’s in full cardiac arrest. The nursing team […]

Furthering research on pre-First World War Germany

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world. […]

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization serving university presidents and providing a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our […]

Submission by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance concerning their study on youth employment in Canada. For young Canadians, a university education remains a path to success in the job market. Canadian universities share the federal government’s concern about youth unemployment, and are committed […]

Published in the Windsor Star

Canada’s universities condemn the recent coup attempt and offer their full support to a democratic Turkey, one that recognizes the importance of the rule of law. However, we also wish to express our growing concern about some of the measures that have been implemented during the extended state of emergency declared by the government. We […]

This op-ed was published in the September/October 2016 edition of Policy magazine. By Robert Proulx, president, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Canadian universities play an instrumental role in developing a dynamic innovation system to provide for Canada’s social, economic and cultural advancement. Universities above all others are institutions that nurture the key ingredients of innovation: […]

OTTAWA – Canada’s universities are deeply concerned about a new executive order issued in the United States Friday preventing individuals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. for 90 days. This action affects students, faculty and staff at Universities Canada’s 97 member universities. The executive order restricting travel into the U.S. affects research partnerships, […]

This op-ed appeared in Policy Options on February 6, 2017 By Bessma Momani, professor, political science, University of Waterloo and Balsillie School of International Affairs, and Jillian Stirk, former Canadian ambassador and a public service executive. Ms. Momani was a speaker at Universities Canada’s Converge 2017. Business leaders, universities and governments should encourage international education […]

This oped was published in the Montreal Gazette on September 1, 2017 By Suzanne Fortier, principal and vice-chancellor, McGill University and member of Universities Canada’s board of directors; Sophie D’Amours, rector, Université Laval and Guy Breton, rector, Université de Montréal. They’re back! Over the past few days, 310,000 students have arrived on campus at universities across […]

Canada’s universities express their deep concern in light of recent reports that Iranian security forces have clashed with students at a university in Tehran.

This op-ed was published in the Globe and Mail December 21, 2022 By Meric Gertler, president of the University of Toronto and Chair of Universities Canada’s Board  Antisemitism is a pernicious and despicable form of racism – a growing concern in Canada and elsewhere. Sadly, university campuses are not immune. A recently published reflection on […]

Education is key to advancing truth, reconciliation and healing in Canada. This National Indigenous History Month, learn how universities are integrating Indigenous content into their curriculum and resources.

It is a priority for Canadian universities to ensure that opportunities and space are available to Indigenous students, who often face barriers in postsecondary education. This National Indigenous History Month, learn how one Canadian institution is a trailblazer in bringing Indigenous Knowledges and culture to campus. The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) opened its […]

This op-ed was published in The Hill Times on September 27, 2023. Reposted with permission from The Hill Times. By Rhonda MacEwen, president of Victoria University in the University Toronto The word “intelligence” has no place in what we now ubiquitously refer to as “artificial intelligence”. The term was coined in the 1950’s, at a […]

Memorial University of Newfoundland revived its dormant Black Students’ Association in 2018, giving students of colour their own space to gather and network.

Earth Day is a call to action. The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a roadmap for collective progress. Unfortunately, these goals are seen by a significant proportion of our society, particularly young people, as almost unattainable. Yet many solutions exist already, and the challenge is to scale-up our actions far beyond current levels. […]

“Reconciliation can’t be just a slogan for Canada’s 150th, and then we move on.” Ms. Jamieson warned against allowing reconciliation to be the “flavour of the month” during Canada’s sesquicentennial.

Eradicating the Ebola virus

Universities Canada provided input to the Special Senate Standing Committee on the Charitable Sector’s study on the impact of federal, provincial and territorial laws and policies governing Canada’s charities. Canada’s universities are active members of the non-profit and charitable sector and they partner closely with other organizations, including our colleagues in the college system, on […]

OTTAWA – New investments in research and students announced in today’s federal budget will make Canada more innovative and prosperous, say the country’s universities. The federal government’s funding of $1.33 billion over six years to the Canada Foundation for Innovation ensures that Canada’s globally competitive international research platform will continue to be a world leader […]

This op-ed was published in the September/October 2016 edition of Policy magazine. By Elizabeth Cannon, chair of Universities Canada and president, University of Calgary One million students are taking notes, conducting research and interpreting texts on university campuses across Canada today, pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Among them are the soon-to-be sesquicentennial grads, our first foot […]

Reinvest in research, for Canada and Nova Scotia

Ottawa must improve research funding – or risk losing the innovation race

Canadian universities have long been leaders in cutting-edge research that drives a positive impact in society.

Treating inoperable brain tumours with lasers

A quantum leap in information science

“The selection committees for scholarships are objective.” To some extent, this is true. No one on a selection committee does their job with the intention to discriminate against a certain group. However, humans are still vulnerable to implicit bias. Implicit biases are subconscious shortcuts our minds take to fill in the gaps about a person […]

Company scholarships make a lot of sense when it comes to attraction, retention of employees. To find out why, download the Canadian HR Reporter article Family-friendly education.

Op-ed by UNB president, Eddy Campbell.

Universities Canada’s membership meeting

Remarks by Christine Tausig Ford, vice-president of Universities Canada, at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Ottawa, November 27

The following op-ed was published in the Vancouver Sun on March 25, 2016. By Prof. Jamie Cassels, president of the University of Victoria and chair of the Research Committee of Universities Canada The 2016 federal budget provides significant support for Canadian universities. Indeed, it is a call to action for universities to recommit to our mission […]

The following article featuring Universities Canada president Paul Davidson was published in the Globe and Mail on October 21, 2016. Preparing Canadian students for the challenge of change After 18 months of study, a panel of experts brought together by the Council of Canadian Academies published a report last year that emphasized the critical importance […]

Copyright: protecting fair dealing

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities—an occasion to reflect on how we can make the world a more accessible and inclusive place.

Participants at Accelerate had a chance to hear from Dr. Pieter Cullis, contributor to mRNA technology, on how Canada can be ready for future health challenges.

Innovations have the potential to engage communities, help people and make our world a better, more inclusive place.

This Indigenous History Month, learn about university courses and initiatives that support reconciliation.

On International Beer Day, discover how universities share their love of beer with their community!

$1.6 million in new program funding will support 133 students at six Canadian universities.

Preserving endangered Indigenous languages through modern technologies

Education plays a vital role in reconciliation. Universities are committed to helping First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples achieve their potential through higher education. This brochure focuses on Indigenous students and features: Recent statistics Our online database of programs and services Universities’ targeted resources and programs to improving Indigenous students’ successful completion of a postsecondary […]

Op-ed published in the Ottawa Citizen

Canadian universities have a long history of offering assistance to scholars and students fleeing conflict zones. Now is no different. Universities across the country are responding to the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis by raising funds, offering scholarships and building on longstanding relationships with established refugee assistance programs. Several universities – and their students, faculty and […]

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Find out about this comprehensive university guide which ran for over 60 years, and where to find the data now.

The University of Saskatchewan has developed a web page with links to promote inclusivity in the classroom environment.

Leveraging university resources for better business Uncertain economic times. Growing demand for sophisticated skills and new knowledge. An increasingly competitive global marketplace. Today’s businesses must be nimble, responsive and visionary in the face of emerging challenges. Partnering with universities helps companies and communities gain this competitive advantage. Join Paul Davidson, president of Universities Canada, as […]

Op-ed by Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada.

Leveraging university resources for better business Uncertain economic times. Growing demand for sophisticated skills and new knowledge. An increasingly competitive global marketplace. Today’s businesses must be nimble, responsive and visionary in the face of emerging challenges. Partnering with universities helps companies and communities gain this competitive advantage. Join Paul Davidson, president of Universities Canada, as […]

Leveraging university resources for better business Uncertain economic times. Growing demand for sophisticated skills and new knowledge. An increasingly competitive global marketplace. Today’s businesses must be nimble, responsive and visionary in the face of emerging challenges. Partnering with universities helps companies and communities gain this competitive advantage. Join Paul Davidson, president of Universities Canada, as […]

Leveraging university resources for better business Uncertain economic times. Growing demand for sophisticated skills and new knowledge. An increasingly competitive global marketplace. Today’s businesses must be nimble, responsive and visionary in the face of emerging challenges. Partnering with universities helps companies and communities gain this competitive advantage. Join Paul Davidson, president of Universities Canada, as […]

As Canada’s 150th anniversary fast approaches, join Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada as he explores the role of industry and higher education in shaping Canada over the next 50 years and beyond. His talk focuses on how universities and businesses can work together to apply their knowledge, expertise and resources to contribute […]

OTTAWA – Canada’s universities are pleased with today’s launch of the search for Canada’s new Chief Science Advisor. Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan opened the competition at the National Research Council in Ottawa this morning. “The Chief Science Advisor, supported by a team of scientists and policy experts, will play an important role in supporting […]

OTTAWA – Canada’s universities are home to world-leading researchers and innovators, including five of this year’s recipients of the 2017 Governor General’s Innovation Awards. Among the newest winners of these prestigious awards are: The University of Guelph’s Bonnie Mallard, who developed the High Immune Response technology which enables livestock producers to breed naturally disease-resistant herds. […]

Making Canadians care about science again

OTTAWA – Two hundred Canadian and West African researchers and advanced scholars will be receiving funding from the new QES Advanced Scholars West Africa program to work together to find solutions to the world’s increasingly complex challenges. The funding supports research-focused exchanges for doctoral researchers, post-doctoral fellows and early career scientists in universities in Canada and […]

With an impressive career in Alberta’s public service and as president of two Canadian universities, Dr. Trimbee has made significant contributions to reconciliation.

Grace Tuglavina, recipient of the RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth, shares what the scholarship means to her.

“I am optimistic that this conference will springboard us into a new era of Canada-Asia engagement – one where we combine our strengths and work together to solve the world’s toughest problems,” said Paul Davidson, President of Universities Canada.

Universities Canada is pleased to announce the adoption by its members of new  Commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, which replace Universities Canada’s 2015 Principles on Indigenous Education.

The NCTR seeks to continue the work started by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada by acting as custodian of experiences shared by Residential School Survivors, and by continuing research that supports healing, education and understanding.

Universities Canada in partnership with Transport Canada is pleased to announce the establishment of the Flight 302 Legacy Award that aims to pay tribute to the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy.

Ottawa – More than 200 African students will have the life-changing opportunity to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution thanks to the first 14 scholarship projects launched through the Canadian International Development Scholarships (BCDI 2030) program, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and Universities Canada announced jointly today. These students will be the first of more […]

As universities reopen their doors, they are committed to ensuring the vibrant campus life of the past will make a safe comeback, while also supporting Canada’s recovery.

The Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) program engages students, industry and the community to increase the participation of women and other under-represented groups in science, engineering and technology (STEM) disciplines.

Published by Rhonda Lenton, President of York University.

Facts and stats on job skills, lifelong learning, global mobility, hands-on learning, Indigenous education and entrepreneurship.

Mobilizing people and ideas for an innovative, inclusive and prosperous world Canada’s universities are critical to Canada’s international assistance and to mobilizing people and ideas for an innovative, inclusive and prosperous world. Through leveraging research expertise and networks, engaging researchers and supporting the provision of quality higher education in partner countries, universities play an active role in […]

Positioning Canada as a global powerhouse in food security

Improving our understanding of the immune system

Measuring how human activity affects the Earth’s crust

Universities Canada recommends specific investments in skills and talent to strengthen Canada’s competitive position in the world.

The liberal arts provide a well-rounded workforce with the skills needed to navigate a rapidly changing labour market.

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Universities are a hub of local activities in more than 100 communities across Canada. They work in partnership with business, governments and communities, and create new knowledge for the benefit of all Canadians.

Op-ed published in the Hill Times

University leaders gather in Calgary to discuss strategies for globally mobile students, research results on value of international study CALGARY – More than 30 Canadian university presidents and vice-presidents, as well as government, student and business leaders are gathering at Mount Royal University in Calgary, December 1-2 for the “Know Canada, Know the World” workshop […]

Letter published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

This op-ed was published by Canadian Science Policy Centre on March 29, 2016. By Paul Davidson, president of Universities Canada March 22nd was a good day for higher education, research and innovation in Canada. The federal government called the country’s universities, colleges and other research institutions Canada’s “engines of discovery” and presented a Budget that pledged […]

This op-ed was published by the Telegraph Journal on April 1, 2016. By Dr. Robert Campbell, president and vice-chancellor of Mount Allison ‍University Each spring, groups of excited high school students tour Mount Allison’s campus. They size up the place, picture themselves in our labs and classrooms, and imagine an amazing future. They may feel nervous […]

Collaboration provides the advanced skills and knowledge Canada needs This op-ed was published in the Lethbridge Herald on April 6, 2016. By Mike Mahon, President of the University of Lethbridge and David Ross, President of SAIT Polytechnic The postsecondary sector has a long history of stepping up to help resolve challenges. The current economic climate that Canada faces […]

House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance Pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2017 Budget Fredericton, New Brunswick Remarks by Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada Check against delivery Good morning.  It’s a pleasure to be here and to participate in this important part of the democratic process. I appreciate the invitation. As this is my […]

This op-ed was published in the Montreal Gazette on December 1, 2016. By Nicolas Chapuis, ambassador of France to Canada and Suzanne Fortier, principal and vice-chancellor of McGill University  Canada’s prosperity has long been dependent on an educated population. Today, that’s not quite enough. To be globally competitive, Canada needs its newest graduates to arrive in the workforce equipped with […]

Act now on science funding, or miss Canada’s moment

This oped was published in The Hill Times on May 1, 2017 By Alan Shepard, member, Universities Canada’s research committee and president, Concordia University Our globalized, information-driven knowledge society is in many ways disrupting the traditional model of the four-year bachelor’s degree. The rapid evolution of knowledge and skills demands lifelong learning. As a result, […]

The future is interdisciplinary

Canada’s future enhanced through research collaboration with China

We all have a responsibility to advance inclusion, diversity and equity in Canada. In doing so we position our communities, business, educational institutions and society for success. And that’s a competitive advantage Canada cannot afford to miss.

This opinion piece was published by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business on March 3, 2019. By Frank McKenna, deputy chair, TD Bank, former ambassador to the United States and former premier of New Brunswick Canada has achieved spectacular success in attracting international students. More than 570,000 people from abroad are now studying in this […]

Chief Stephen Augustine, associate vice-president of Indigenous Affairs and Unama’ki College, Cape Breton University, and Chief Dean Sayers of Batchewana First Nation at the Building Reconciliation Forum opening ceremonies, Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Photo credit: Stories North Université Laval and the Université du Québec network to co-host annual 2020 forum   SAULT STE. MARIE – Higher education and Indigenous leaders took action towards reconciliation and creating meaningful […]

This op-ed was published in the Montreal Gazette on August 25, 2020. By Graham Carr, president of Concordia University There’s no question virtual delivery of courses this fall will upend the traditional “campus experience,” but there are upsides. By now, most university students and their parents accept that virtual delivery of the fall semester makes […]

This op-ed was published in the Calgary Herald on June 3rd, 2021 By Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor, University of Calgary Years from now, people will look back on this week as one of Calgary’s best. Because this is the week we learned that our hometown will build on its leadership in quantum technologies — […]

This Waste Reduction Week, find out what campus programs and services exist to help you protect the environment. Buy second-hand supplies from your campus shop Get your desk, chair, binders and other school supplies from a second-hand campus shop like Reshop at the University of Manitoba. You can even donate used items you don’t need […]

We’re highlighting some of the programs and people making a difference in their university communities and beyond.

Some of the wildest world records were achieved at universities in Canada.

This year’s theme for Women’s Day is “embrace equity.” What does that mean to you? I was elated to take the helm as president of Polytechnique Montréal last June. And equity within our institution was a key item on my agenda when I came on board. To me, “embracing equity” means pledging that our university […]

“If we can put a man on the moon, surely we can…” the expression goes. You can fill in whatever earthly frustration you like. That first trip to the moon more than 50 years ago changed our thinking as inhabitants of this planet. Suddenly, anything seemed possible. While the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research contemplates a Canadian-driven moonshot, we would do well to think about whether we are fully equipped to achieve whatever the next audacious goal might be.

If Canada acts, this is an opportunity to build a progressive, productive and prosperous future.

In 2018, a year after two suicides on the University of Waterloo campus, a task force is making 36 recommendations to improve the mental health of students.

Universities across Canada are striving to help students with a wider range of life experiences, expectations and challenges than in previous generations. Many universities are responding to this new norm with programs to help them through a system that wasn’t historically built to accommodate such complexity.

The University of Victoria Libraries are home to the largest archive of transgender publications and memorabilia in the world.

Creating a new superconducting material

This op-ed was published in the September/October 2016 edition of Policy magazine. By Amit Chakma, president, Western University Despite universities’ increased efforts to provide students with a wider range of opportunities to travel and experience other parts of the world while completing their post-secondary studies, the vast majority of today’s undergraduates choose to stay home. For […]

This op-ed appeared in Policy Options magazine on February 16, 2017. By Sheila Cote-Meek, associate vice president, academic and Indigenous programs, Laurentian University and speaker at Universities Canada’s Converge 2017. We need to reimagine an education system that better meets Indigenous peoples’ needs. The release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to […]

OTTAWA – Women account for an increasing percentage of full-time faculty on Canadian campuses, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. The Full-time University and College Academic Staff System (FT-UCASS) survey results, released this morning, show that 40 per cent of full-time academic teaching staff at Canadian postsecondary institutions are female, up from 36.6 […]

On Fair Dealing week, student leaders, post-secondary institutions, academic staff, librarians and copyright experts across the post-secondary sector are coming together to stand up for educational rights in copyright law.

This op-ed was published by The Hill Times March 22, 2023 By Paul Davidson The health of Canada’s research ecosystem is central to fostering the innovation and shaping the talent which will drive long-term prosperity for Canada and help tackle many of the big issues facing humanity. Yet at a time when many of Canada’s […]

Building better batteries to power cars of the future

First woman to receive a PhD in building engineering at Concordia University

This op-ed was published in The Chronicle Herald on October 11, 2018 By Paul Davidson, President, Universities Canada Canada has been engaged with China for over one hundred years. Our engagement has adapted to changing circumstance, opportunity and risk – with strong support from Canada’s universities since the beginning. In the early 1900s dozens of graduates of […]

Learn about the impact of international research collaboration on scholars’ networks, skills and career trajectories.

Senior scientist, Hospital for Sick Children

Professors are finding new, innovative ways to teach their students and revolutionize the university experience.

Chancellor, Simon Fraser University

Crunching the numbers

This op-ed appeared in Policy Options on February 14, 2017. By Tanya van Biesen, executive director, Catalyst Canada and speaker at Universities Canada’s Converge 2017. The best way to ensure the advancement of women to boards and executive positions is through the use of targets. The conversation about women on boards in Canada has shifted […]

From Feb 8-9, we held some very important discussions on how to create a more inclusive, sustainable and prosperous Canada.

Earlier this week university leaders, students, policymakers, parliamentarians and business leaders gathered in Ottawa to exchange ideas on securing a prosperous future for Canada.

This op-ed was published in The Hill Times on September 27, 2023. Reposted with permission from The Hill Times. By Meric Gertler, president of the University of Toronto and chair of Universities Canada’s board of directors From forest fires to heat waves, flooding to extreme storms, the impacts of climate change were all too real […]

Last year, Canada experienced its most devastating wildfire season in recorded history, both in terms of carbon emissions and area burned. Our community experienced that firsthand when wildfires forced the sudden evacuation of UBC’s Okanagan campus last summer. Already, this year is predicted to be at least equally dire. Dozens of “zombie fires,” remnants of […]

Converge 2017 OTTAWA – “What kind of Canada do we want in the next 50 years?” One hundred youth leaders from universities across the country tackled that and other big questions about Canada’s future at Converge 2017, a kick-off event for Canada 150 hosted by Universities Canada in Ottawa, February 6 and 7. The youth […]

This op-ed was published in Maclean’s on December 3rd, 2020. By the Rt. Hon. David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada and Paul Davidson, president, Universities Canada At a time of crisis, countries look to their strengths. We ask ourselves how we can build upon and leverage our assets to get through something as destructive to our physical, mental and economic well-being as the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

QUEBEC CITY – On September 21 to 23, Indigenous and postsecondary leaders came together virtually to advance truth and reconciliation at the sixth annual Building Reconciliation Forum. The annual national Building Reconciliation Forum brings together leaders from universities, colleges and Indigenous communities to create meaningful and lasting institutional change in the higher education sector to […]

Climate change in the Arctic is up to four times more rapid than anywhere else on the planet.

That’s why Dr. Marianne Falardeau, a postdoctoral researcher at the Université Laval, looks to co-develop solutions to ensure sustainable and resilient Arctic char populations with Inuit Knowledge.

The challenges faced by parents of preterm infants are immense and often compounded by their child’s elevated risks of health complications that can persist into adulthood.

Dr. Michelle Asbury, recipient of a 2023 L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowship, hopes to change that. Her visionary research project aims to improve the health outcomes of preterm infants.

This op-ed was published in the Globe and Mail on December 10th, 2020 By Bill Flanagan, president and vice chancellor, University of Alberta Amid the challenges of COVID-19, this week’s awarding of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine to University of Alberta virologist Dr. Michael Houghton could not have been better timed. Exactly when we […]

Universities across Canada have committed to anti-racism and are taking steps to help support Black students and broaden understanding of Black histories and experiences.

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Photo: Vancouver Island University This oped was published in the Vancouver Sun on April 18, 2017 By Ralph Nilson, member, Universities Canada’s International Committee and president, Vancouver Island University In an increasingly competitive knowledge-based global economy, Canada needs its brightest minds engaged on all fronts. To do that, we have to ensure access to higher […]

The fair dealing provision in the Copyright Act permits use of a copyright-protected work without permission from the copyright owner or the payment of copyright royalties. To qualify for fair dealing, two tests must be passed. First, the “dealing” must be for a purpose stated in the Copyright Act: research, private study, criticism, review, news […]