Academia must be involved in development of AGI to yield best, safest results: Editorial

As AI companies pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI), they must collaborate with academia to ensure the best and safest results, argues a recent editorial from Nature. The editors discuss the developmental trajectory of AI and point to several examples of how teams at postsecondary institutions, including at the Université de Montréal, are exploring critical questions […]

In an article for University Affairs, Ross Paul (Acsenda School of Management)–former President of Laurentian University and the University of Windsor–examines the evolving challenges facing university presidencies. “I am only too aware that the job is much more complex and difficult than it was when I was in the position,” Paul observes, citing issues like […]

In an article for the Journal de Québec, Benoît Lacoursière (Fédération nationale des enseignantes et des enseignants du Québec) highlights the importance of academic freedom for cégep and private college instructors. Lacoursière advocates for ensuring instructors–the experts in teaching–have the autonomy they need to excel in their work. He writes that academic freedom is a […]

In an article for The Conversation, Matthias Sturm (Simon Fraser University) argues that bridging the digital divide requires more than just reliable internet access; it also demands robust adult education programs to improve digital literacy. The author underlines that these programs are often underfunded. Sturm urges the Government of Canada to collaborate with provincial and […]

While many postsecondary educators are comfortable helping their students navigate cognitive discomfort, “emotional discomfort … is a different thing,” writes Tricia Shalka (University of Rochester). Drawing on her research background in trauma, Shalka offers advice on how educators can navigate emotionally uncomfortable classroom conversations. This advice includes pre-emptively building a sense of community in the […]

Several recent articles discuss the growing importance of and unique opportunities presented by postsecondary continuing education departments. In an eCampus Newsarticle on alternative revenue streams, Gary D Alexander (Hellenic College) highlights how US institutions have successfully diversified their income through continuing education and corporate training. Two articles from The EvoLLLution—one by Rick Russo (University of […]

In an article for University Affairs, Constantine Passaris (University of New Brunswick) argues that universities are overestimating the threat of AI while overlooking its vast potential. Passaris writes that AI can transform pedagogy and support cutting-edge research, placing postsecondary education on “the cusp of transformational innovation.” However, the author emphasizes that universities must take a […]

In an opinion piece for the Globe and Mail, Dr Paul Kershaw (University of British Columbia) urges advocacy groups and universities to make bolder demands of federal and provincial budgets. Kershaw highlights how students today face growing affordability crises, including challenges relating to housing, food insecurity, and rising debt. While acknowledging that being a student […]

University Business writer Alcino Donadel explores three ways that postsecondary procurement offices are evolving. First, Donadel writes that procurement teams now face new compliance measures at the same time as students are increasingly seeking institutions with strong social justice stances. In light of this, procurement teams can track sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and social and […]

Two recent studies highlight the growing issue of cyberattacks within the education sector. Rhea Kelly of Campus Technology reported on a study by cybersecurity company Netwrix, which found that 77% of surveyed K-12 and higher education institutions had experienced a cyberattack on their infrastructure in the past 12 months, up from 69% in 2023. The […]