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CTV News ‘That’s reconciliation:’ B.C. university waives tuition for local First Nation students Postsecondary institutions such as the University of Prince Edward Island would be included under the jurisdiction of P.E.I.’s ombudsperson if legislation introduced by the Green Party becomes law. CBC News U of R Lifelong Learning Centre donors, students say they weren’t consulted […]
Lethbridge News Now University of Lethbridge receives $200,000 endowment to support 2SLGBTQ+ students The University of Lethbridge has received a first-of-its-kind endowment fund to support 2SLGBTQ+ students on campus. The Trentonian Letter, rally to call on Queen’s University admin to renegotiate union contracts In a letter to vice-principal Donna Janiec and interim provost Teri Shearer […]
CBC News Former UPEI teachers, current students react to report on sexual misconduct on campus Former teachers and current students of UPEI are reacting to the recent third party report looking into acts of sexual misconduct, sexism and racism at the school. CBC News Could the UPEI harassment report help make NDAS a thing of […]
CBC News Sask. universities say they’re adapting to AI technology rather than fighting it Both the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina say they are allowing students and faculty to use generative AI as long as they do so in an ethical manner. Global News SFU teaching assistants, instructors and support staff commence […]
CTV News UPEI releases highly critical independent report into allegations against former president, university culture The University of Prince Edward Island Review was commissioned shortly after the departure of former university president Alaa Abd-El-Aziz amid accusations of inappropriate conduct in 2021. CBC News Giller Foundation launches $10K scholarship for BIPOC writing students The Giller Foundation, […]
CTV News Here’s how this University of Sask. grad just made ‘history’ Dyck is the first graduate to win both the Earl of Bessborough Prize in science and the University of Saskatchewan Film Society Prize. He’s also graduating with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Music degree. The PIE News Canada’s deportation […]
Calgary Herald Opinion: The foundation of our future: How business education nurtures the leaders we need Last week at the University of Calgary’s convocation celebration, a new business graduate crossed the stage to become the 30,000th alumni of the Haskayne School of Business. CTV News Here’s why some university students are protesting Canada’s big banks […]
Globe and Mail Canadian life sciences on life support? We must stem the innovation brain drain Many Canadian innovations never make it out of the lab. If they do, they end up south of the border. CBC News Student stunned by 61% price hike in mandatory meal plan at UNB Saint John The rising cost […]
CTV News More details released on Laurentian U’s plan to sell land worth $53.5M to the province On Thursday, Laurentian University gave an update on a plan to sell $53.5 million of its real estate to the province, money that is being used to pay off creditors. National Post Ottawa girl set to become the […]
The Globe and Mail Immigration: Canada’s economy can’t rely on temporary workers and study permits forever We need bright young people to build their future here, but exploitative programs aren’t the way to do it. CBC News Dedicated font for Indigenous languages a sign of reconciliation and respect, Musqueam project member says Developing font for […]
Global News Indigenous youth still face barriers accessing post-secondary education and jobs: Report Indigenous youth have made remarkable strides in earning university degrees over the past decade, with Indigenous Peoples nearly doubling their success rate between 2011 and 2021, according to Statistics Canada. National Post Shortage of cybersecurity workers a ‘crisis’ at apex of federal […]
CTV News Parents being stretched thin saving up for children’s education: survey Many Canadian parents are stretching themselves thin — even going as far as to postpone their retirement in some cases — in order to help pay for their children’s education, according to a new survey. PIE News Canada reclaims study destination top spot […]
PIE News Canada: international students falling victim to sexual exploitation International students are falling victim to sexual exploitation and are being used to traffic drugs in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, an NGO has said. Global News Mini-satellites by Canadian university students set for ‘exciting’ space mission Teams from Concordia University, the University of Manitoba, […]
Globe and Mail University of Guelph cutting costs amid tuition freeze and funding caps After three years of operating deficits, the University of Guelph has announced cost-cutting measures, citing the impact of a tuition freeze and government funding caps that are squeezing Ontario’s postsecondary system. PIE News Quebec: French exit exam added to some programs […]
National Post ‘Woke’ light assembly question on Queen’s engineering exam sparks controversy The question said students have been asked to design a ‘woke’ light fixture capable of ‘centering diverse anti-cis-normative identities.’ CTV News Western University to install 74 new EV charging stations Over the next two years, 74 new EV charging stations will be installed […]
PIE News IRCC expands range of accepted SDS English tests Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has expanded the range of accepted English language tests for the Student Direct Stream, causing the shares of previous monopolisers IDP to plummet. The Globe and Mail If Canadian firms are to compete globally, we must invest in digital skills […]
MSN UK University agreement designed to boost education and research between Wales and Canada signed Universities Wales, the membership body representing the interests of Wales’ nine universities, has made an agreement with Universities Canada to boost educational cooperation between the two countries. Global News Federal, provincial ministers announce grant funding for Manitoba ag development The […]
National Post StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada “Things look really different depending on whether you look at vacancies that require a high level of education, versus those that require a high school diploma or less.” CBC News What we learned spending a year with international students in […]
CTV News Ont. university will waive tuition fees for students from First Nations whose traditional territory it’s on The University of Waterloo has announced it will offer free tuition to students from two First Nations whose traditional territory covers the land where the university is located. CBC News McGill University graduates cry foul after waiting […]
CBC News Ukrainians who fled war facing thousands in international student fees Domestic students are usually billed about $7,000 to $9,000 per year of studies. Tuition fees for international students, on the other hand, typically range from about $25,000 to $40,000 per year, depending on the program of study and the university.