Textbooks
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U of R Classes Opting for No Textbook CoursesFor a second year in a row, the U of R will be reintroducing the Zero Cost Materials Program to alleviate the stresses of costly textbooks for students.EducationAug 19, 2021
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After 45 years, Books Unlimited in Saskatoon closes pages on final chapterLyle Fitzgerald has owned and run Books Unlimited for 33 years, but on Oct. 23, he's closing his doors for good.ConsumerSep 26, 2020
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UBC study says lack of diversity in medical textbooks could mean racial bias in treatment"I think this study raises questions about whether doctors are trained to treat diverse populations."HealthMar 2, 2018
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Free textbooks for students at U of R, part of pilot projectTextbooks can cost a pretty penny, and often times they can become outdated within a few years. It's why the University of Regina Press is launching a pilot project hoping to help turn the page on expensive book prices.CanadaMar 15, 2016
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Schools coping with funding cuts by using free but unvetted online materialsA move away from textbooks in response to government cost-cutting is increasingly pushing teachers toward free online materials that may not have been properly vetted for suitability.EducationMar 31, 2014
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Downloading textbooks thrifty but dubiousAfter fees for the semester have been paid and school supplies have been bought, there's one cost to Canadian university students that can often weigh heavy on their wallets.EducationSep 18, 2013
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