McGill University’s Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The MOU will allow the partners to offer a joint course. “ICAO is our most important partner and closest neighbour in Montréal,” said IASL Interim Director Donal Hanley. “Our Institute was ...
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 have been announced and several Canadian universities ranked among the top 100 in the world. THE Impact Rankings measure a university’s performance in advancing the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This year, four Canadian universities were in the top ten institutions: Queen’s University (third), the University of Alberta (seventh), and ...
The University of Fredericton’s online business programs were recently awarded accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners. The accreditation certifies that UFred's programming has met a series of rigorous educational standards evaluated based on the quality of their leadership, academic programs, and faculty credentials, among other ...
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has ruled that Edmonton-based Karamjeet Kaur be deported by May 29, reports the Canadian Press. This decision was delivered after it was discovered that the college admissions letter Kaur received more than five years ago from Seneca College–which secured her entry into Canada–turned out to be fraudulent. Though ...
University Canada West has partnered with Fulbright Canada to establish and host the Fulbright Canada Research Chair. The chair will be held by a US scholar based at UCW who will complete research, give guest lectures, collaborate with colleagues, and mentor students. They will engage with UCW’s community and the broader Vancouver population and will ...
The Government of Canada has announced that it will be renewing its International Education Strategy (IES) as the current strategy is due to expire in March 2024. The consultation process is supported by a series of IES planning papers focused on four pillars: Digital marketing, scholarships, diversification, and education agents. The Pie News reports that Global Affairs ...
The Government of Canada has announced nearly $5.9M in funding for 28 organizations, including three postsecondary institutions, across the country to carry out zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) awareness projects. These investments are part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to ensure all new passenger vehicles sold in Canada are zero-emission by 2035. Several of these federally funded projects ...
The Government of Saskatchewan has increased its investment in student supports such as student tax credits, grants, and scholarships to $112M. The investment is $9M greater than last year’s investment. "Students are the future of our province and we are committed to supporting them from their first year of studies to entering Saskatchewan's workforce after ...
Trent University and Centennial College have agreed to establish a new college-to-university pathway. Students in Centennial’s Business Diploma will be able to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at Trent with two additional years of study, allowing them to attain both a diploma and a degree in a total of four years. “This ...
The Government of Nova Scotia has announced a new nursing program at Acadia University as well as additional nursing seats at Nova Scotia Community College. Acadia will be offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program as a satellite site of Cape Breton University, which will allow Acadia to begin training nurses in Fall 2023. ...
College of the Rockies will be expanding its Invermere campus in collaboration with David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS). The two institutions currently share a building: The college will take over the high school’s current art room and modernize the space to support COTR’s enrolment growth. In turn, COTR will build DTSS a brand-new art room ...
York University’s Schulich School of Business has announced the launch of a new MBA in Technology Leadership (Tech MBA). The 16-month program, which is reportedly the first of its kind in Canada, will prepare leaders for a technology-driven business world. The curriculum will cover topics such as leadership development, ethics and technology, digital economics, and ...
The University of Toronto has partnered with students to launch Inlight, an Institutional Strategic Initiative that invests in research and scalable innovations to improve postsecondary mental health and wellness. The initiative will provide funding for research on youth and student mental health, which will inform the development of mental health services at U of T ...
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT increasingly make their way into student coursework, Canadian universities are beginning to rethink their approach to academic misconduct. An editorial in University Affairs by Diane Peters highlights the different approaches institutions are taking to ChatGPT, from issuing outright bans to creating dedicated task forces or using AI detectors like ...
Canada and India have agreed to increase discussions on the movement of skilled professionals and students between the two countries, given the impact on the countries’ economic ties. Canadian federal minister Mary Ng and Indian minister Piyush Goyal met as part of the India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment, where they agreed to strengthen ...
This program marks the first time the Faculty of Education has offered a graduate The University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education is adding a Literacies and Numeracies critical study theme option for Master of Education students. MEd (General) in Literacies and Numeracies students will be prepared to teach foundational reading and numeracy skills and to develop ...
A new AI-powered chatbot created by Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Dr Sean Wise is providing students with feedback to help them prepare for exams. ProfBot™ is powered by ChatGPT and uses an interface similar to a chat tool. The chatbot quizzes students on course material, and students “text” with the AI by inputting answers to ...
3D printer work area with the Creality Ender 3 FDM printer. Concordia University has celebrated the opening of its Core Technical Centre (CTC) facilities. The centre includes woodworking, metalworking, and digital fabrication facilities that are equipped with cutting-edge tools. There is also a lounge area and kitchenette near the CTC for students who are spending extensive ...
Image of a demonstration of Unreal Engine Capilano University has announced that its School of Animation and Visual Effects has become an authorized training centre for Unreal Engine by Epic Games. As an Unreal Engine Academic Partner and authorized training centre, Capilano will help students, faculty, and others in Western Canada to build their skills in ...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that police forces across the province are struggling to recruit new officers. (Bobby Hristova/CBC) Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that police forces across the province are struggling to recruit new officers. (Bobby Hristova/CBC) The Government of Ontario has announced that it wants to eliminate the $15,450 tuition fee for basic Constable training ...
