QC universities form Polaris to attract top researchers

McGill University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, and Université de Sherbrooke have formed Polaris, a group focused on making Québec a global hub for research talent and reinforcing Canada’s scientific leadership. The group proposes federal and provincial investments in initiatives such as research chairs in AI, health, and biodiversity; scholarships for PhD and postdoctoral researchers; […]

Universities in Canada and around the world are continuing their efforts to attract researchers and students from the US. La Presse reports that Québec university leaders are pushing for rapid financial support from the federal and provincial governments, which they would use to employ American researchers. On a recent panel, university rectors such as Sophie […]

Université Laval has received $1M from the Government of Québec’s Ministère de la Sécurité publique to support research on the ecological effects of beach nourishment on coastal seabed communities. The funding will advance the second phase of a project examining the impact of shoreline protections on benthic invertebrates—small animals that live on or in the […]

While over 50 Canadian institutions have signed on to the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education, Caroline Samii-Esfahani of University Affairs reports that none of Québec’s French-language universities are among the signatories. Université de Montréal student Sarah Vuka Makani said that this inaction leaves Black students feeling overlooked. Representatives […]

Statistics Canada has released the initial results of the 2024-25 Full-time University and College Academic Staff System data. Drawing on data from 81 of the 110 public degree-granting institutions, StatCan has summarized the number of full-time teaching staff and their respective average and median salaries at each Canadian university. The largest number of faculty, excluding […]

Université Laval, Ville de Québec (Québec City), and Québec International have partnered to attract scientists from the US. Together, the partners intend to position Québec City as a welcoming place for American researchers. ULaval Rectrice Sophie D’Amours noted that the political situation in the US has created a unique opportunity to attract both American researchers […]

In Québec, postsecondary institutions are adapting their medical training to consider the growing population of aging patients and equip doctors to meet their needs. McGill University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, and the Université de Sherbrooke all offer specialized training in geriatrics; however, several have struggled to recruit medical students for these programs. UMontréal geriatrics […]

Two more Québec universities have issued statements on the potential risks of travelling to the US for research or study purposes. Following the Université de Montréal’s travel warning last week, Université Laval reminded its community to register travel plans and complete training on data protection before embarking on any trips. ULaval Rector Sophie D’Amours also […]

Université Laval has raised $87M towards a new pavilion dedicated to international studies, surpassing its $80M fundraising goal. This pavilion will be named the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney in honour of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who was the chair of the fundraising campaign until his passing in February 2024. The pavilion will enrich the […]

Université Laval has received a $20M donation from Quebecor toward the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney Major Campaign. This funding will support the development of the Sphère Québecor program, which will enhance training and research in international studies, entrepreneurship, business, and communications. It will also establish an environmental, social, and governance investment fund and create scholarships for […]