The Myth of Effortless AI: Human Labour in AI-enhanced Libraries

By Stefania Kuczynski & Jacqueline Whyte Appleby The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is a member-based consortium of academic libraries. In 2024, OCUL launched the OCUL Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) Program, which aims to promote responsible, ethical AIML use in the academic library environment while building related knowledge and skills across the […]

ReimaginEd Preview: A Q&A with Tanecia Rodriguez, Indigenous outreach coordinator at Centennial College

On November 7, HEQCO will hold its tenth annual conference, ReimaginEd. This year’s event is focused on system design and will feature over 50 speakers across 12 different sessions exploring innovative ways to make improvements across the field of higher education. As we approach the conference, we’ll be featuring conversations with some of the speakers […]

Ontario Universities at a Crossroads: Building Ethical and Responsive AI Policies

By Mary-Claire Ball (University of Toronto) and Max Karpinski (University of Toronto) When ChatGPT launched publicly in November 2022, it didn’t just spark headlines, it marked a turning point. Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) moved from niche research tools to everyday technologies, changing how people work, learn and create. For universities, this […]

ReimaginEd Preview: A Q&A with Onawa LaBelle and Mack Park, student recovery advocates

On November 7, HEQCO will hold its tenth annual conference, ReimaginEd. This year’s event is focused on system design and will feature over 50 speakers across 12 different sessions exploring innovative ways to make improvements across the field of higher education. As we approach the conference, we’ll be featuring conversations with some of the speakers […]

Not Just Another Internship: The International Student WIL Experience

By Ryan Tishcoff with contributions from The Dais and Medow Consulting For many international students, securing work experience while in school isn’t just about polishing a resume or networking with the right people — it’s about navigating a maze of visa rules, cultural expectations and unfamiliar job markets. Despite the challenges, getting real-world work experience […]

ReimaginEd Preview: A Q&A with Lori Webster of the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre

On November 7, HEQCO will hold its tenth annual conference, ReimaginEd. This year’s event is focused on system design and will feature over 45 speakers across 12 different sessions exploring innovative ways to make improvements across the field of higher education. As we approach the conference, we’ll be featuring conversations with some of the speakers […]

Insights into French-speaking Learners’ Postsecondary Decisions

Ontario’s postsecondary education (PSE) system is home to a number of French-language and bilingual institutions across the college and university sector. These institutions play an important role in serving the education needs of Francophone and, more broadly, French-speaking students in the province. Ensuring French-speaking communities can study in their preferred language is a key priority […]

Come Join Us For ReimaginEd!

On November 7, 2025, we’re hosting our tenth conference, ReimaginEd: Shaping the Future of Ontario PSE. It’s no secret that the higher education sector in Ontario is in the midst of a massive upheaval. Aging infrastructure, shifting demographics, limited resources, generative AI and changes to immigration policy are reshaping the playing field for colleges and […]

Unlocking Government Archives: Enhancing Access with AI-Generated Metadata

By Jacqueline Whyte Appleby, Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is a member-based consortium of academic libraries. In 2024, OCUL launched the OCUL Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) Program, which aims to promote responsible, ethical AIML use in the academic library environment while building related knowledge and […]