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ECU Celebrates a 100 Year Anniversary

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 15h

Congratulations to Emily Carr University on #100YearsOfCreativity, innovation and community impact.

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For a century, ECU has shown how art, design and media education strengthen Canada’s cultural and creative economy — turning creativity into opportunity nationwide. #ECU100

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a learning community devoted to excellence and innovation in visual arts, media arts, design and research.

La prochaine ère de projets porteurs pour le Canada repose sur les innovations en IA et en informatique quantique - Universities Canada

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 3d

#EnRappel : le président-directeur général d’@univcan.ca Gabriel Miller a publié un article dans le tout dernier numéro spécial du @hilltimes.com.

« L’#IA et l’#InformatiqueQuantique représentent la voie de l’avenir. »

Lire l’article de Gabe ici 🔗 tinyurl.com/5cfejvwh

Dans des laboratoires de partout au pays, des membres de la population étudiante, du milieu de la recherche et du corps professoral réalisent des avancées en matière de communications quantiques sécur...

Canada's next era of nation-building depends on AI and quantum innovation - Universities Canada

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 3d

#ICYMI @univcan.ca President Gabriel Miller was featured in @hilltimes.com’s latest policy brief.

“#AI and #quantum are the next frontier. The expertise is here — all it needs is the commitment to succeed.”

Read Gabe’s op-ed: 🔗 tinyurl.com/466v65zv

In labs across the country, students, researchers and professors are driving breakthroughs in secure quantum communications, advanced materials and AI applications for health care and infrastructure.

Fonds Tanaka - Universities Canada

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 6d

Des bourses d’une valeur allant jusqu’à 12 000 $ chacune seront offertes pour effectuer de la recherche au Japon. Présentez votre candidature dès le 3 octobre 2025! 🇨🇦 🇯🇵

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 6d

Soutien offert à la relève en études japonaises au Canada : le concours 2026 du Fonds Tanaka est maintenant ouvert.

En savoir plus :🔗 univcan.ca/fr/program-s...

À propos Le Fonds Tanaka a été créé en 1974, à l’occasion d’un échange de cadeaux entre le gouvernement du Canada et celui du Japon. Le Canada a offert un million de dollars au Japon […]

Tanaka Fund Program - Universities Canada

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 6d

Supporting the next generation of Japanese studies scholars in Canada: The 2026 Tanaka Fund Program is now open for applications.

Learn more: 🔗 univcan.ca/program-scho...

Up to $12,000 available for research in Japan. Application open Oct 3, 2025. 🇨🇦 🇯🇵

About The Tanaka Fund was established in 1974 as the result of an exchange of gifts between the governments of Canada and Japan. Canada offered $1,000,000 to Japan to promote Canadian studies in Japan...

CBRC commits $1.8 million to CDC barley breeding activities - News

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 14d

Congratulations to @goufv.bsky.social on being named an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus.

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This designation reflects UFV’s commitment to changemaking — strengthening communities and preparing the talent Canada needs for the future.

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 14d

The Canadian Barley Research Coalition commits $1.8 million to @usask.ca's Crop Development Centre.

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This funding strengthens food security and supports Canadian agriculture through crop innovation — work made possible by the research capacity of our universities.

USask @usask.ca · 16d

The Canadian Barley Research Coalition is investing $1.8 million over three years in the #USask Crop Development Centre to extend their core breeding agreement.
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The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) announced today it will provide $1.8 million in funding over three years to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC), to ext...

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 14d

The Coalition for Canadian Research is highlighting the importance of sustaining Budget 2024 commitments.

Together, we can continue building a stronger future for Canada through research and discovery.
Read our open letter 👇

#Coalition4CdnResearch #Budget2025

Coalition for Canadian Research highlights the importance of sustaining Budget 2024 commitments - Universities Canada

The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0A2 The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P.Minister of...

La Coalition canadienne pour la recherche souligne l’importance de donner suite aux engagements budgétaires de 2024 - Universities Canada

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 14d

La Coalition canadienne pour la recherche insiste sur l’importance de respecter les engagements du budget 2024.

Ensemble, continuons de bâtir un avenir prometteur pour le pays grâce à la recherche et à la découverte.

Lisez la lettre ouverte de la Coalition 👇

#CoalitionCdnPourLaRecherche

Le très honorable Mark Carney, C.P., députéPremier Ministre du CanadaBureau du premier ministre80, rue WellingtonOttawa (Ontario) K1A 0A2 L’honorable François-Philippe Champagne, C.P., députéMinistre...

Canada's next era of nation-building depends on AI and quantum innovation

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 15d

Cuts to U.S. science funding highlight why Canada must protect research investments and attract and retain talent.

Universities are ready to lead. Via @hilltimes.com: tinyurl.com/529wfumu

#CdnPSE #Research

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 15d

As @univcan.ca President and CEO, Gabriel Miller writes in his @hilltimes.com op-ed, universities are already driving these innovations.

Now they need support to be leaders, plan ahead and deliver results.

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 15d

Canada’s ability to deliver on national priorities — from energy to security — depends on leadership in AI and quantum innovation. But leadership requires commitment.

For those with access, the full opinion can be read here: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/4yp5wa9t

The upcoming budget will be critical in charting this country’s course in technological growth.

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À peine 1100 nouveaux étudiants internationaux à l’ULaval

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Sep 9

Cette baisse se ressent notamment dans les laboratoires universitaires, menaçant de mettre un frein à la recherche sur le cancer et aux percées en biotechnologie dont dépend le Canada.

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Sep 9

Pour l’ @ulaval.ca, la diminution des inscriptions de l’étranger a des conséquences directes sur la recherche sur le cancer et les biotechnologies.

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Les nouvelles politiques en immigration ont eu un « effet réputationnel » sur le Québec. Le recrutement d'étudiants internationaux est plus difficile.

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Sep 9

Fewer skilled international students mean fewer talented hands in universities’ labs — slowing cancer research and stalling biotech breakthroughs Canadians depend on.

À peine 1100 nouveaux étudiants internationaux à l’ULaval

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Sep 9

What does a drop in international enrolment mean for @ulaval.ca? It means putting cancer and biotech research at risk.

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Les nouvelles politiques en immigration ont eu un « effet réputationnel » sur le Québec. Le recrutement d'étudiants internationaux est plus difficile.

Professor David B. Smith named NSCAD’s interim president - NSCAD

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Sep 4

@ualberta.bsky.social’s Richard Sutton won the Turing Award — the Nobel Prize of computer science. 🧠💻

His work shapes how AI systems learn and reason — powering tools like chatbots — but he reminds us that AI is about “understanding humanity.”

A big win for ethical, Canadian-led research.

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Sep 4

Richard Sutton de la @ualberta.bsky.social a remporté le prix Turing, surnommé le «prix Nobel d’informatique».🧠💻

Ses travaux de recherche contribuent à définir la façon dont les systèmes d’IA apprennent et raisonnent.

Une grande victoire pour la recherche éthique menée par une personne canadienne!

Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Sep 1

@univcan.ca congratulates Professor David B. Smith on his appointment as interim President of NSCAD.

Professor Smith has long championed the kind of talent and ideas that drive Canada’s future.

We look forward to working with him again as he steps back into the role of President.
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Professor David B. Smith will begin his term as NSCAD’s interim president on September 1, 2025. Photo credit: Jennifer Crane Bill Barker, Chair of the NSCAD Board of Governors, announced today that Professor David B. Smith has accepted the appointment of NSCAD’s interim president, effective September 1, 2025. A NSCAD alumnus, David is well known […]

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Aug 29

Félicitations à Dinesh K. Patnaik pour sa nomination à titre de haut-commissaire de l’Inde au Canada.

@univcan.ca est impatiente de renforcer la collaboration canado-indienne en matière de recherche, de talent, de mobilité étudiante et d’éducation supérieure.

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Nouveau départ pour les relations entre l’Inde et le Canada

L'Inde et le Canada relancent leurs relations diplomatiques en nommant 2 nouveaux hauts-commissaires, 10 mois après avoir expulsé leurs ambassadeurs respectifs.

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · Aug 29

Congratulations to Dinesh K. Patnaik on his appointment as India’s High Commissioner to Canada.

@univcan.ca looks forward to deepening Canada–India collaboration in higher education — strengthening ties in research, talent development and student mobility.

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Canada, India name new high commissioners as both countries restore relations

Canada and India named seasoned diplomats as their new high commissioners Thursday, as both gradually soothe diplomatic tensions over transnational repression and Sikh separatism 10 months after expel...

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