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The world as classroom: study abroad experiences

October 05, 2016

University students share learning-abroad experiences that helped them become more confident, culturally aware and career-ready.

October 05, 2016
Global connections and development

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Universities Canada news

Peterborough event: 21st century education for a 21st century economy and society

September 01, 2016

As Canada’s 150th anniversary fast approaches, join Paul Davidson, president and CEO of Universities Canada as he explores the...

September 01, 2016
Global connections and development

Indigenous education

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Canadian universities in Policy magazine

August 30, 2016

Leading thinkers focus on universities’ role in creating a more prosperous, inclusive and innovative Canada.

August 30, 2016
Global connections and development

Attracting and cultivating talent for the fourth Industrial Revolution

August 30, 2016

This op-ed was published in the September/October 2016 edition of Policy magazine. By Suzanne Fortier, president, McGill University The greatest...

August 30, 2016
Global connections and development

Making the world our students’ classroom

August 30, 2016

This op-ed was published in the September/October 2016 edition of Policy magazine. By Amit Chakma, president, Western University Despite universities’...

August 30, 2016
Global connections and development

Young Canadians need to think of the world as their classroom

August 22, 2016

This op-ed was published in the Globe and Mail on August 22, 2016. By David Mulroney, president, University of St. Michael’s...

August 22, 2016
Global connections and development

Indigenous education

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Research and technology

Skills and talent

Strong and inclusive communities

Back to school 2016: Preparing Canada’s sesquicentennial class for life after graduation

August 09, 2016

OTTAWA – In the coming weeks more than one million undergraduate students are set to arrive on Canadian university...

August 09, 2016
Global connections and development

Indigenous education

Research and technology

Skills and talent

Strong and inclusive communities

Canada’s universities provide optimism in a world of conflict and crisis

August 02, 2016

This op-ed was published in the Vancouver Sun on July 30, 2016. By Jamie Cassels, president of the University of...

August 02, 2016
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Universities welcome commitment for more student mobility between Canada and Mexico

June 28, 2016

OTTAWA – More Canadian students will soon be able to study in Mexico and Canada’s universities will welcome more...

June 28, 2016
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Programs and scholarships

IDRC contribution expands scope and reach of Queen Elizabeth Scholars program

June 02, 2016

Photo: MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall @ OSGG (2016) OTTAWA – A new $10 million contribution from the International Development...

June 02, 2016

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