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In the face of rising economic challenges, @obcm.bsky.social are calling on the Ontario gov't to implement the Blue Ribbon Panel’s report & recommendations for #ONpse – recognizing the vital role universities play in driving Ontario’s economic prosperity. ontariosuniversities.ca/news/cou-sta...
COU Statement: Response to Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ Call to Support Postsecondary Education - Ontario's Universities
Ontario’s universities welcome the leadership shown by Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) in their recent meeting, where they passed a motion requesting the Provincial Government to implement the Blue R...
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June 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Congratulations to the 2024 Polanyi Prize winners, Caitlin Maikawa, Rachel Baker, Nikolai Cook, Farshad Moradi Kashkooli & Hossein Davarinejad, who are leading novel #research in chemistry, medicine, physics & economic science. ontariosuniversities.ca/university-i... #ONpse
John Charles Polanyi Prizes 2024 - Ontario's Universities
The innovative and ground-breaking work of five Ontario university researchers is being recognized with the 2024 Polanyi Prizes.
ontariosuniversities.ca
June 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Congratulations to five exceptional Ontario university researchers for winning the prestigious Polanyi Prizes — awarded for their groundbreaking research. Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Baker, Dr. Caitlin Maikawa, Dr. Nikolai M. Cook, Dr. Farshad Moradi Kashkooli, and Dr. Hossein Davarinejad!
June 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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“As Ontario faces growing international threats to its economy, addressing manufacturing labour gaps & growing commercialization capacity is more needed than ever.” Read CME Ontario, @collegesontario.bsky.social & @ontuniv.bsky.social letter urging Ontario govt. to invest in PSE: shorturl.at/CSjSr
May 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Now, more than ever, is the time for the Ontario govt to invest in the university talent, research & innovation that Ontario needs to seize opportunities for protecting & growing its economy. Read what Ontario’s universities are looking for in #ONBudget2025: ontariosuniversities.ca/news/ontario...
April 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Ontario's universities are thrilled to work with Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence & Security Nolan Quinn again. Great discussion today with Steve Orsini and the Minister, and together we're ready to hit the ground running. #ONPoli
March 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Tragic US federal cuts to life sciences research will cost America severely over the longer term. bsky.app/profile/klab...
UMASS IS RESCINDING ALL GRAD POSITIONS FOR THIS YEAR
March 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A huge thank you to CSA-the Dias for organizing an incredible event. Special thanks to Noah for moderating and other panel members for their insights on the Future of International Education in Canada.
February 27, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it? | Arwa Mahdawi
AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it? | Arwa Mahdawi
Low-quality ‘slop’ generated by AI is crowding out genuine humans across the internet, but instead of regulating it, platforms such as Facebook are positively encouraging it. Where does this end? How do you do, fellow humans? My name is Arwa and I am a…
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January 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Thank you Life Sciences Ontario for organizing today's Deputy Ministers Panel Discussion highlighting the government's priority in building Ontario's life sciences through talent, research and investment.
November 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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100,000 university spots in jeopardy without more funding in coming years, schools say
100,000 university spots in jeopardy without more funding in coming years, schools say
A new report shows that Ontario universities’ share of extra funding is $148 million for 2024-25, when salary increases and federal cuts to international study permits add up to a total shortfall of $656 million.
www.thestar.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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"We think a more refined, targeted approach would be better policy and not impact the good performers that rely on that funding or revenue from international students to operate." — Steve Orsini (Council of Ontario Universities)
Cap on student visas could wreak financial havoc on Ontario universities, says rep | TVO Today
The Council of Ontario Universities says many universities are already in perilous financial situations and capping international student enrolment will add more strain on their budgets.
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January 23, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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International student cap will cost schools $600-million next year, Ontario universities project: Projected losses do not include additional measure announced by the federal government in September to limit Master’s and PhD students
International student cap will cost schools $600-million next year, Ontario universities project
Projected losses do not include additional measure announced by the federal government in September to limit Master’s and PhD students
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 18, 2024 at 1:09 PM