Universities Canada

MacEwan University’s partnership with OEG Inc. is a tangible example of how universities serve as essential hubs for their communities. By teaming up with a key local organization, #MacEwan is driving downtown vibrancy, fostering economic growth and offering unique learning and professional opportunities for its students. Universities are key in connecting education, business and community development. 🤝 #HigherEd #CommunityImpact #Partnerships

It was a pleasure to welcome Yukon University President Lesley Brown, ICD.D and the executive team to Universities Canada’s office as they begin their journey as our newest member. We look forward to working together to bring valuable perspectives from Canada’s North to strengthen our membership and the Canadian university ecosystem.  // Ce fut un plaisir d’accueillir l’équipe de direction de la Yukon University et sa rectrice Lesley Brown, ICD.D dans les bureaux d’Universities Canada. Nous nous réjouissons à l’idée de collaborer avec ce nouvel établissement membre qui possède un point de vue unique du Nord canadien et qui renforcera à la fois l’association et l’écosystème universitaire.

The University of Toronto's partnership with @Siemens Canada exemplifies how universities drive innovation and economic growth. 📈 By combining #UofT’s research expertise with Siemens' industry experience, this collaboration aims to modernize Canada's energy grid, ✨advancing the transition to clean energy and supporting our nation’s net-zero emissions target 🎯 by 2050. Such initiatives highlight the pivotal role of academic institutions in fostering sustainable development and preparing a skilled workforce for the future.

It’s a great day for Canadian #AI! 🤖 Universities Canada is encouraged by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada's new Canadian Sovereign #AI Compute Strategy, aimed at strengthening public and commercial infrastructure by enhancing computing capacity so Canadian innovators, businesses and researchers continue making strides in AI. Investments like these are essential for supporting a home-grown, competitive workforce while attracting and retaining top-tier talent. #AIInnovation

La liste des bénéficiaires de 2025 du programme de Bourses canadiennes du jubilé de diamant de la reine Elizabeth II (BRE) est dévoilée! 🎉 Fruit d’une collaboration entre la Rideau Hall Foundation / Fondation Rideau Hall et Universities Canada, le programme : 🧑🎓🌎 contribue à former des citoyen·nes du monde;  🇨🇦📚 fait valoir le Canada comme une destination pour les talents de calibre mondial; 🧑🔬🔬 attire les meilleur·es chercheur·euses étranger·ères.   🤝 Doté d’une enveloppe de 6,2 millions de dollars, le programme soutiendra des projets de mobilité internationale axés sur l’adaptation, la réaction et la résilience aux changements climatiques de 22 universités et collèges canadiens. Depuis 2012, le programme BRE a soutenu plus de 2500 boursier·ères dans le cadre de 134 projets de mobilité dans plus de 80 pays. Découvrez les bénéficiaires de cette année et la manière dont le programme façonne l’avenir de l’éducation :

The 2025 Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program winners are here! 🎉 A collaboration between Rideau Hall Foundation / Fondation Rideau Hall and Universities Canada, this initiative: 🧑🎓🌎 helps to shape Canadians into global citizens 🇨🇦📚 promotes Canada as a destination for world-class talent 🧑🔬🔬 attracts top international scholars 🤝 With $6.2 million in funding, the 2025 program will support international mobility projects at 22 Canadian universities and colleges focusing on the adaptation, response and resilience to a changing climate. Since 2012 QES program has supported 2,500+ scholars across 80+ countries in 134 international mobility projects. Read more about this year’s winners and how this program is shaping the future of education:

Merci au Comité permanent de la science et de la recherche de la House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada d’avoir encore une fois invité Gabriel Miller, PDG d’Universities Canada, à apporter son témoignage dans le cadre des discussions sur l’avenir de la #recherche au Canada. Les investissements fédéraux accordés à l’#EnseignementSup sont cruciaux pour stimuler l’innovation, créer des emplois et assurer la prospérité de toute la population canadienne. #Innovation #Recherche // Thanks, House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada committee, for inviting back Universities Canada’s President and CEO Gabriel Miller in today’s discussion on the future of #research in Canada. Federal investments in #HigherEd are crucial to driving innovation, creating jobs and ensuring prosperity for all Canadians. #Innovation

Productivity is the hidden key 🔑 to solving economic challenges like affordable housing and better jobs, yet it’s rarely part of everyday conversations. By boosting productivity in sectors like construction and manufacturing, we can unlock affordable homes, attract investment and create well-paying jobs for Canadians. Universities are leading the way, driving innovation, advancing research and training the future workforce needed to make this a reality. #CdnEcon #HigherEd #Opinion

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WATCH: Universities Canada's President and CEO Gabriel Miller on CBC News: "As we close doors to international students, we are closing doors to Canadian students, too."