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N.L. government funds pilot employment programs for international students
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour Minister Al Hawkins announced more than $392,000 in funding for the programs on Tuesday.
CBC
‘Open texts’ keeping cost of books down at UWindsor
The University of Windsor is being recognized for its efforts to bring down cost of pricey books for students. In one semester it saved students $64,000 by embracing a concept called “open learning.”
CBC
University of Guelph student helps create music playback device for people with dementia
The Adaptable Music Interface (AMI) is a playback device prototype designed to help seniors with dementia be able to play and skip songs or adjust the volume on a tablet.
CBC
Audio: University of Calgary students create award-winning tools using human waste
How would you feel about using a tool, like a wrench, made from poop? That is in fact a gold medal winning idea, from a team of University of Calgary students.
Global News
Brain surgery without breaking the skin a success at University of Calgary
Elias Pharaon was able to sign his name for the first time in five years after undergoing a new brain surgery in August.
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42% of parents would consider study abroad for children, says HSBC report
While the US topped the poll as the most favoured destination, the UK has dropped down to third place for the first time.