How Canadian academics are using comic strips to share their research: Opinion

Some academics are turning to an unconventional medium to showcase their research in academic journals: Cartoons and comic strips. Maxime Bilodeau of University Affairs explains that while comics have previously been used to convey technical content to the public, using comics to formally communicate information between experts in the field is less common. These comic […]

The Université du Québec à Rimouski will receive $1.5M from the Government of Québec for research on coastal erosion and submersion. The funds will support the next phase of a project focused on beach replenishment and the impact of marine weather conditions on beaches in the estuary and gulf of St Lawrence. UQAR Professor Pascal […]

The Government of Québec Minister of Higher Education Pascale Déry has reportedly indicated that the provincial government is not planning to provide any further funding to support QC universities. La Presse reports that institutions such as the Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, and several members of the Université du Québec network have announced deficit […]

Natural Resources Canada has announced multiple investments into postsecondary projects focused on understanding and addressing climate change. Thompson Rivers University has received $1.7M through the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate – Training Fund to support the training of local response agencies and wildland firefighters. The University of Guelph has received $466K from […]

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique is leading a new network that addresses the lack of health and social services in rural and remote regions of Québec. Alongside INRS, the réseau CommunAutés Rurales et Éloignées en Santé is co-directed by the Université du Québec à Montréal, Université du Québec à Rimouski, and Université du […]

Université du Québec à Rimouski has launched a three-year baccalaureate program in administration at its Baie-Comeau campus. The program–which includes a 140-hour internship–is intended to prepare learners for careers as managers and leaders in the region. Speaking to Radio-Canada, UQAR vice-rectrice à la planification et aux partenariats Mélanie Gagnon explained that a major goal of […]

Four members of the Université du Québec network have come together to launch a joint doctoral program in nursing. The 90-credit Doctorat en sciences infirmières will be offered through Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, and Université du Québec en Outaouais. The curriculum is designed for […]