Ontario is finalizing its university funding review, but faculty and students were shut out. With a growing funding crisis and rising demand for university spaces, the province can’t afford to ignore those who know the system best. OCUFA urges real engagement and sustained investment to protect Ontario’s universities and future economy.
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Nominations and applications are now open to recognize outstanding contributions in Collective Bargaining; Equity and Social Justice; Service; Teaching and Academic Librarianship; Excellence in the Social Sciences, Humanities, or Arts; and Higher Education Journalism. These awards honor individuals whose work has made a meaningful impact in their fields and communities.
Deadline: March 6, 2026
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The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations is the voice of more than 18,000 university faculty, academic librarians, and academic professionals across Ontario.
We seek to maintain and enhance the quality of our province’s higher education system, and to advance the professional and economic interests of our members.
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