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A one-in-a-million shot of this past June’s solar eclipse also showcases the university’s campus.

Funded by the University of Northern British Columbia and the Hakai Institute, the powerful set of computers show the mass loss of Earth’s glaciers has increased at unexpected rates.

August 30, 2021 B.C. universities to require rapid testing or proof of vaccination British Columbia’s public health officer, Bonnie Henry, has said universities can only mandate double vaccination for staff and faculty, not students. But universities in the province have found a middle ground to respond to calls from their campus communities for vaccination mandates. […]

Using campus as testing grounds, WATonoBus pushes limits of autonomous transit.

Teaching may be more rewarding when students’ cameras are on, but it comes at a cost.

While most were able to seamlessly pivot to primarily online services, some also faced unique technological, licensing and human resource challenges.

Building on the research that was done may help prepare for future pandemics.

The majority of perpetrators are men, while women with disabilities and Indigenous women are the most likely to be targeted.

Some academics argue it should have been part of regular funding programs, or more focused.

Several institutions say preliminary figures suggest the drop in enrollment due to the pandemic may be easing.

July 28, 2021 Brock students in residence will need to be vaccinated this fall Brock University is now requiring students to be fully vaccinated if they want to live in residence. Students must have at least one dose before moving in and must complete the two-shot series within 14 days of moving in. According to […]

Their Canadian experience, particularly in universities, is critical to their decision making process.

Brock University sees itself as having a ‘double cohort of first years’ in September, says interim president.

Researcher Vincent Larivière explains the factors leading to gender inequality in research.

Guidelines to be expanded to other granting agencies in the near future.

All four regional conferences in Canadian university sports have announced league and championship schedules for the 2021-22 season.

June 30, 2021 Important updates for incoming, returning international students and faculty International students will be exempt from quarantine, the requirement to stay at a government-authorized accommodation and COVID-19 testing on their eighth day in the country if they meet a list of requirements, the government of Canada announced. It’s part of the government’s easing […]

If participating postsecondary institutions don’t meet their targets by the end of 2029, the number of research chairs they receive will be cut.

StFX students will now receive two degrees when they graduate: one in Latin and one in Mi’kmaw.

‘It’s a relatively rote announcement given these are stable programs,’ says Jim Woodgett.