These three U.S. scholars are moving to the University of Toronto
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The University of Toronto is adding three top U.S. scholars to its faculty. As CBC's Deana Sumanac-Johnson explains, these additions are part of a hiring trend by Canadian universities increasingly recruiting from the American post-secondary sector.
Breakdown
- Stanford economist Mark Duggan will lead the Munk Center for Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. 5s
- Astrophysicist Sarah Seager and innovation economist Jacqueline Pless are also joining the university. 42s
- The recruitment is part of a new strategy by the University of Toronto to attract top experts for research and education. 45s
- This initiative aligns with a $1.7 billion federal budget commitment to help Canadian institutions recruit leading academics. 1m 0s
- Some criticism has arisen over the lack of additional funding for basic university expenses and support for early-career researchers. 1m 12s