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Five outstanding Ontario researchers honoured in the 2018 Polanyi Prizes
The innovative and ground-breaking work of five university researchers in Ontario has been recognized with the award of the 2018 Polanyi Prizes.
COU Response to Ontario Government Announcement on Postsecondary Sector Tuition
Today’s announcement, cutting domestic tuition fees by 10 per cent, will reduce universities’ revenue by $360 million –  and negatively affect their ability to provide the best possible learning experience for students, partner with their communities and help deliver economic and social benefits to the people of Ontario.
Why Ontario should feel good about the future
Dr. Strickland’s Nobel award symbolizes why there is reason for great optimism about Ontario’s future – even in the face of a growing perception that 2019 is likely to be year, for Canada and the world, of economic slowdown, social uncertainty and political turmoil.
In It Together: Taking Action on Student Mental Health
Mental health affects us all, which is why #BellLetsTalk is such an important conversation to be a part of. To celebrate the world's biggest mental health conversation, Ontario’s colleges, universities and student groups have developed a whole-of-community strategy on post-secondary student mental health.
Partnering for a Better Future for Health Care
From creating the life-saving technologies that improve quality of life, to training the physicians, nurses and other health professionals that deliver the highest-quality care to the people of Ontario – our universities play a critical role in strengthening the province’s health-care system.
Going Greener: Partnering for a Cleaner Future
Sustainability initiatives are one way that universities are collectively taking action and responding to the needs and priorities of Ontarians. By greening campuses through efficiency projects, educating students for the greener workforce, or sharing knowledge and best practices both at home and abroad, they are instrumental in building healthier communities.
Bringing health care out of the hallway and into the future
“Ending hallway health care is at the top of mind for almost all Ontarians, and it really is an issue that we must wrestle to the ground.” With these words, Rheta Fanizza, Executive Vice-President, Residential and Community Services at Toronto’s Baycrest Health Sciences, kicked off a timely panel discussion at Innovative Solutions to Hallway Health Care, a policy event at Queen’s Park on Oct. 30 presented by Ontario’s Universities.
Ontario’s universities are actively working with their
partners on the issues that matter most to Ontarians.

We are partnering to grow the economy, to equip graduates with skills and experience for the jobs of the future, to improve health care so that Ontarians can lead longer and healthier lives, and to support life-changing ideas and discoveries through research and innovation.

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Advanced computing helps understand cell protein behaviour behind diseases
Dr. Mathieu Lavallée-Adam’s algorithms to improve the understanding of protein interactions in human cells could open the door to better drug treatments for an array of diseases.
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January 22, 2019
Five outstanding Ontario researchers honoured in the 2018 Polanyi Prizes
January 17, 2019
COU Response to Ontario Government Announcement on Postsecondary Sector Tuition
Issues Ontarians'
Care About
We spent a year listening to what Ontarians had to say about their hopes, concerns, ideas and aspirations for the future. Through partnering with others, Ontario's universities are working together to attain those hopes, alleviate those concerns, and make those ideas a reality. Learn about our commitments to creating a better Ontario.
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Jobs and Skills
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The Economy
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Research and
Innovation
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Health Care
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Mental Health
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Building Strong
Communities
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Access
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The Environment
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Diversity
How We're Partnering for
a Better Future for Ontario
Ontario's universities are actively working with partners to ensure our students thrive, our communities are vibrant and our province remains dynamic.
Partnering to help Ontario
Ontarians Talk About
Their Future
Read the Report

In our report, you will find a comprehensive summary of what we heard from Ontarians and how Ontario's universities are working across all sectors to help students thrive, support our communities and drive a growing, dynamic province.

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For more reports, infographics and data, browse our resources section