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Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations, representing academic staff at Manitoba's four public universities
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A University of Winnipeg employee has filed a whistleblower report that calls for a probe into overall operations at the post-secondary institution amid mounting concerns about its leadership.
U of W employee calls for investigation into university’s leadership under whistleblower legislation
A University of Winnipeg employee has filed a whistleblower report that calls for a probe into overall operations at the post-secondary institution amid mounting concerns about its leadership.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Since the 2000-2001 academic year, average undergrad tuition and compulsory fees have increased significantly faster than other goods and services.

See more data in the latest Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/dec...
May 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Canadians overwhelmingly agree that universities and colleges should be affordable

Canadians deserve access to high-quality post-secondary education and all the benefits that come along with it.

That education should be affordable for everyone.
April 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Compte tenu de l'évolution rapide du paysage politique aux États-Unis, l’ACPPU recommande fortement que le personnel académique se rende aux États-Unis uniquement si cela est essentiel et nécessaire.

Lisez-en plus: www.caut.ca/fr/latest/20...
L'ACPPU déconseille aux universitaires de se rendre aux États-Unis
Compte tenu de l'évolution rapide du paysage politique aux États-Unis et des cas signalés par des pe
www.caut.ca
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encountering difficulties crossing the border, CAUT strongly recommends that academic staff travel to the U.S. only if essential and necessary.

Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
CAUT advises academics against non-essential travel to the U.S.
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encou
www.caut.ca
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Thanks @caut.bsky.social , this is such an important point, “It’s worrying that a leader of a political party in Canada would try to dictate how research funds will be granted,” Mr. Robinson said. “This kind of American-style culture war has no place in Canada.”
My brilliant colleague, Françoise Baylis, OC, pulls no punches. When scientists "bow to political masters," they "will ultimately destroy knowledge production"

🇨🇦 sovereignty includes having our own policies of academic freedom, preserving trust in science

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Trump order prompts Canadian cancer research group to scrub gender-inclusive language from U.S.-funded trials
Critics say the Canadian Cancer Trials Group’s decision to remove the wording gives in to political overreach and undermines scientific integrity
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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A reminder that the inaugural Harry Crowe lecture takes place this Thursday (April 10). Thanks to @umfa-faum.bsky.social
and the Brandon University Faculty Association for their generous support! DM for the link to reserve tickets.
April 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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More than 250 academics are calling on the Kinew government to reinstate funding to Research Manitoba if it is serious about recruiting scientists from south of the border and keeping them long term #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Academics implore NDP to boost funding amid push to recruit U.S. researchers
More than 250 academics are calling on the Kinew government to reinstate funding to Research Manitoba if it is serious about recruiting scientists from south of the border and keeping them long term.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Manitoba scientists decry provincial funding cuts to research after Kinew overture to U.S. academics www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Manitoba researchers decry funding cuts after premier's invitation to U.S. scientists | CBC News
A call from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew for scientists in the U.S. to consider moving here has researchers in this province demanding more funding to give those who relocate a reason to stay.
www.cbc.ca
April 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Massive #CourseCuts in the Faculty of Arts at @smuhalifax.bsky.social

Religion, History, English and Languages the most affected.

#cdnpse

@cupe3912.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Students are overwhelmed by the costs that come with post-secondary education.

Financial barriers shouldn’t block young Canadians from unlocking their potential.

Help us Unlock Education: Education2025.ca
April 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We've finally made the leap from the other place! 👋 Our first order of business is to congratulate our friends @umfa-faum.bsky.social on the ratification of their new collective agreement & to send our solidarity to our friends @appusb.bsky.social as they work towards a fair deal
April 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM