The first of my new-and-improved #CdnPSE dashboards is now live, detailing more than 90 campuses and sites closing in the wake of the #IRCC policy changes. Yes, 90 and counting...

See all the details free at circles.eduvation.ca/posts/cdnpse...

U of A team developing ‘game-changing’ ultrasound imaging technology for lymphatic disorders.

New technology could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment for people living with painful lymphedema. www.ualberta.ca/en/news/spot... #CdnPSE

Academica researchers Daniel Grant and Chris Hall recently explored what over 66,000 applicants to Canadian PSE had to say in the 2025 UCAS study. Discover new trends in enrolment and the opportunities for institutions to improve their recruitment: https://ow.ly/f96n50Yt2TU

#CDNPSE #HigherEd

Gut microbes: the secret to squirrel hibernation A new study finds that gut bacteria play a key role in helping hibernating animals survive months without food.

Gut microbes: the secret to squirrel hibernation.

A new study finds that gut bacteria play a key role in helping hibernating animals survive months without food. nouvelles.umontreal.ca/en/article/2... #CdnPSE @umontreal.ca

In the latest article on the Academica Forum, Ben Cecil reflects on the story of a prospective student he encountered while they were exploring higher ed and the broader mission of higher ed. Read more: https://ow.ly/wzse50Yt2IA

#CDNPSE #HigherEd #Education #News

Some employees laid off at Acadia University as school grapples with fiscal challenges | CBC News The Wolfville, N.S., university said 31 unionized and non-unionized staff lost their jobs in administrative and service areas.

“Universities across the country are facing sustained financial pressures, including enrolment shifts, funding constraints and rising operating costs, and Acadia is not immune to those realities” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpse #highered

Eyes as a window to hidden brain diseases | Waterloo News A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer’s disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research.…

Eyes as a window to hidden brain diseases.

Researchers show retinal images can accurately differentiate ALS and Alzheimer’s, increasing possibility of earlier diagnosis. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/e... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

You can't starve secondary schools and demand skilled workers How are Canada’s secondary students supposed to enter the skilled trades, eager and capable, when their training is out of date?

You can’t starve secondary schools and demand skilled workers

Technical education begins early and needs industry partnership

Read more:

#cdnpoli #welding #highschool #cdnpse #trades #skillsdevelopment #industry

Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds - UBC News A UBC study finds raccoons solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and information-seeking.

Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds.

A UBC study finds raccoons solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and information-seeking. news.ubc.ca/2026/03/racc... #CdnPSE

#Ontario’s universities rely on precarious labour with massive differences in compensation for similar work. Here’s @ocufa.bsky.social President Rob Kristofferson on the state of the problem: ocufa.on.ca/ontarios-uni... #Fairness4CF #cdnpse

Researchers discover true scale of a powerful nearby supernova How an infant star solved the mystery of the Vela Jr supernova remnant.

Researchers discover true scale of a powerful nearby supernova. umtoday.ca/stories/rese... #CdnPSE @umanitoba.bsky.social

"‍How can collaboration – essential to healthy organizational environments – be supported through inventive structures and relational infrastructures?" Read the latest article from Carrie Smith (University of Alberta) on the Academica Forum: https://ow.ly/rGW850YrAG2
#CDNPSE #HigherEd #Education

Research putting future power grids to the test before they're built - UBC's Okanagan News As power grids add more renewable energy and large-scale battery […]

Research putting future power grids to the test before they’re built.

“This work can shorten the path from idea to tested and validated design.” news.ok.ubc.ca/2026/03/06/r... #CdnPSE

Check out the latest article on the Academica Forum: "​​​Why Librarians Must Lead AI Fluency: Applying Information Literacy to AI" by Reece Steinberg (Toronto Metropolitan University). Read more: https://ow.ly/2oSt50YqTZo
#AI #Librarians #CDNPSE #HigherEd

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#highered
#academicsky
#cdnpse
#sociology

(also.... what are good hashtags for specifically Canadian education, postsecondary education, & sociology?)

“To protect our rights, we must be prepared to exact a political price for overriding them. Our capacity to do so is strengthened when we involve many people and join with others, within our own and in wider associations.”

#canlab #cdnpse

Heart health in space How UM researchers are helping NASA protect astronaut health.

Heart health in space.

How UM researchers are helping NASA protect astronaut health. umtoday.ca/stories/hear... #CdnPSE @umanitoba.bsky.social

Hey #CdnPSE hiring managers: Looking to hire your next great team member? We just launched our new Academica Careers platform, which makes job posting easier than ever. Explore the new platform: https://ow.ly/9pY950Y8nzt

Global study highlights the genetic roots of anxiety A landmark global study co‑led by Dalhousie researchers offers the clearest picture yet of anxiety’s biological roots, revealing why some people are more vulnerable and where future treatments may…

Global study highlights the genetic roots of anxiety.

Largest-ever analysis uncovers biological drivers of anxiety. www.dal.ca/news/2026/02... #CdnPSE @dalhousie.bsky.social

uOttawa researchers clear the path for turbulence-free quantum communication | University of Ottawa Instead of relying on complex, expensive digital adaptive optics, the researchers use a nonlinear optical process called “stimulated parametric down-conversion (StimPDC)”. The technique leverages…

uOttawa researchers clear the path for turbulence-free quantum communication.

“Our results show we can reduce quantum error rates below the security threshold even under strong turbulence.” www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/... #CdnPSE @uottawa.ca

In this most recent article for the Academica Forum, institutional research experts Glenn Keeler and Rob Downie (Academica Group) share their advice on navigating a crisis. Read more on the Forum: https://ow.ly/TE8z50Yo5Rq

#CDNPSE #HigherEd #Leadership #Planning #Crisis

Peace: Funding boost little solace for Ontario's small universities A recent funding announcement by the provincial government won't change the trajectoy of small universities, a local academic says

Small #universities matter now more than ever. They provide a model for teaching & learning that resists the convenience of #AI & they are also cost effective. In #Ontario, however, systematic underfunding puts these universities at risk. lfpress.com/opinion/colu... #onpoli #cdnpoli #cdnpse

🤷‍♂️ Congratudolences on your new life path!

While you're packing, maybe just a few quick words about the absolute state of #CdnPSE...

How stepping into nature affects the brain Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found. Researchers at McGill University and colleague...

How stepping into nature affects the brain.

Neuroscience review demonstrates that connecting with nature shifts brain activity linked to attention and relaxation, helping explain why time outdoors feels restorative. www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... #CdnPSE

What is the Earth made of? | Queen's Gazette Astroparticle physicists are working with geologists to delve into the mysteries of the planet’s interior.

What is the Earth made of?

Astroparticle physicists are working with geologists to delve into the mysteries of the planet’s interior. www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor... #CdnPSE @queensuresearch.bsky.social

Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar | Waterloo News Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new…

Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar.

Sunlight-powered process converts plastic waste into a valuable chemical without added emissions. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/w... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

In this article for the Illuminating Hope in Higher Ed series, Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes (Yorkville U) discusses her journey through higher ed and the importance of cultivating hope in a disrupted world. Read more: https://ow.ly/4eJL50Ykw4Q

#CDNPSE #HigherEd #Education #News

Western study opens doors to cheaper, cleaner fuel sources Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method to use diatomes for biofuel, vitamins and other products.

From algae to biofuel: Western study opens doors to cheaper, cleaner fuel sources.

Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method. news.westernu.ca/2026/02/cell... #CdnPSE @westernu.ca

Holt Liberals look at merging, privatizing some universities | CBC News Fredericton’s St. Thomas University could cease to exist and Sackville’s Mount Allison University could be privatized under scenarios the Holt government is considering for cuts to post-secondary educ...

I guess enough time has passed for #NewBrunswick to revisit the consolidation/privatization debate again…. #cdnpse - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Everything old is new again. Prioritization and mergers are so 90s politicians should wear flannel shirts when they say it. & privatization? Enjoy watching public benefits of #highered disappear to private pockets

I wonder when municipal gov’s, who well know the benefits of #cdnpse, will push back?