Universities Canada has relaunched the UniversityStudy.ca platform to help prospective students make informed decisions about their future university studies. The bilingual platform now includes a new scholarships database and an in-depth resource centre that covers topics such as residence options and graduation preparation. “We’re thrilled to offer an expanded UniversityStudy.ca platform that goes beyond program ...
Premier Doug Ford attends the launch of Carleton University’s new nursing program on November 5. OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Carleton University has launched a new tech-forward nursing program with the first intake of students starting in the fall of 2025. The university partnered with Queensway Carleton Hospital to transform nursing education and accelerate ...
Montreal mayor Valérie Plante at a press conference with the federal government about construction of affordable student apartments. Oct. 25, 2024. (Gareth Madoc-Jones, CityNews) The construction of a new residence named Le Méridien will bring 168 affordable, rent-controlled student apartments to downtown Montréal by 2026. Initiated by the McGill University Student Association in collaboration with L’UTILE, ...
The University of Guelph is launching an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering, which will feature a core focus on AI and machine learning. Students will be able to specialize in robotics, control and AI, or manufacturing and automation. The program is also available as a five-year co-op version. “The Mechatronics major will leverage ...
Algonquin College has introduced a Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours) program that will prepare students for a career in child and youth care. The four-year degree program’s curriculum covers topics such as applied research, entrepreneurship, nature-based programming, program evaluation, and social innovation. Students will gain hands-on experience through a work term and two ...
The Government of Canada has revealed the new requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for international students, which will come into force in November. Graduates from bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, or PhD programs will be required to demonstrate English- or French-language proficiency by achieving a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7. International students in ...
UM Chancellor Ann Mahon, Dr.Elder Dr. Levinia Brown, UM President Michael Benarroch, Vice-President Research and International Dr. Mario Pinto and Hon. Renée Cable, Minister of Advanced Education and Training The University of Manitoba has launched its Strategic Research Plan 2024-29. The plan provides a comprehensive roadmap highlighting seven key themes: foundations; social justice and human rights; ...
Bloomberg has released its Best Business School Rankings for 2024-25, which assesses business schools and awards them a score out of 100 for factors such as compensation, entrepreneurship, learning, and networking. Each region was given its own ranking: The US ranking included 77 schools, the Europe ranking included 19 schools, the Asia-Pacific ranking included nine ...
The Government of Canada has announced the results of its 2024 Tri-agency scholarships and fellowships competitions. Canada will provide $265M in support through a variety of study awards, fellowship programs, and scholarship programs in order to boost the next generation of researchers. The investment will support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in a wide range ...
The U of A’s new mechatronics and robotics engineering program —the first of its kind in the Prairie provinces — will give students in-demand skills and industry connections in a rapidly growing field. (Photo: Getty Images) The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering will launch a new undergraduate degree program in mechatronics and robotics. The five-year ...
The Government of Canada and Government of Ontario are investing an additional $3.5M into the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative to boost innovation in the agri-food sector. This round of funding will support over 100 research and innovation projects across Ontario that are focused on the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors, ...
The University of Toronto and University of Waterloo are among the recipients of a recent $6.6M federal investment into research projects that address public health evidence gaps. U of T will receive $973K to develop a pan-Canadian public health data system that monitors perinatal opioid use and its impact on maternal and child health. UWaterloo ...
) This Saturday, Concordia University marks its 50th anniversary. Five decades ago, Concordia was formed through the merger of Loyal College and Sir George Williams University. The university has since transformed into a comprehensive research university, with campuses and student populations that have doubled in size. “Our local, national and international reputation has thrived, while Concordia’s ...
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance—a collaboration between Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario, the Government of Ontario, and the University of Guelph—will use a $7.2M provincial investment to support 44 agriculture-focused research and innovation projects. The funds will support projects focused on plant and animal health, production systems, environmental sustainability, and productivity and growth. “With this ...
Two streams. Real world learning. Accelerated master’s admission. Empowering undergraduate students to positively impact urban life in their careers. Simon Fraser University has announced a new Bachelor of Arts in Urban Worlds. The program—which aims to address urban issues and improve cities—is a collaborative degree between the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty ...
The Government of Québec has announced that it will establish a provincial consultation forum to address issues related to AI in higher education. This forum will include representatives from postsecondary institutions, student associations, unions, and AI experts. The forum's main goal is to develop guiding principles for the responsible, ethical, sustainable, and safe use of ...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute has partnered with TELUS to improve efficiency in emergency cardiac care. Together, the partners are deploying the newest iteration of the Sayhut app, a smartphone tool that improves the speed and accuracy of communication between first responders, emergency doctors, and cardiologists and enables real-time review and decision-making. “Our research ...
Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation announces $2 million investment to establish the Battery Innovation Centre The University of British Columbia Okanagan has received $2M in funding from the provincial government for a battery research facility. The Battery Innovation Centre—reportedly the first of its kind in Western Canada—will be used to test ...
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a prominent business leader, you may want to consider attending one of these Canadian universities. Immerse Education has released a series of rankings—organized by country or region—of the universities with the greatest percentage of alumni who have become CEOs. The rankings are based on an analysis of LinkedIn data. For ...
The University of Toronto’s Grid Modernization Centre has received $10M from the Government of Canada to accelerate the green energy transition. The Centre will serve as a collaborative hub where key industry stakeholders can access the equipment and expertise needed to test, develop, and commercialize green technologies. “By convening stakeholders across the electricity ecosystem, Climate ...
