The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing a new tuition relief program to attract new nurses. This initiative will provide more than $2M to nursing students who are entering the first year of their nursing programs in…
UWaterloo develops RAGE tool that reveals LLM sources
New software helps users understand where large language models get their information and whether their sources are trustworthy University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new tool that reveals where large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT get their sources…
UOttawa launches MA in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies
The University of Ottawa will launch a one-year Master’s degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies this September. This program explores the therapeutic, spiritual, ritual, and naturalistic uses of psychedelics across cultures and throughout human history. “We are excited…
Canada announces more than $850M for science, research organizations through Strategic Science Fund
The Government of Canada has announced more than $850M in funding for the 24 recipients of the Strategic Science Fund (SSF). “Science and research are the cornerstones of Canada’s economic well-being and progress,” stated Canada Minister of Innovation, Science…
SFU to add 500 seats in technology-related areas
Simon Fraser University will be adding 500 seats to its technology-related programs, thanks to funding from the Government of British Columbia. The seats will be added to existing programs in the faculties of science, applied sciences, arts and social…
Brock, McMaster deepen international partnerships, exchange opportunities
Senior academic leaders from McMaster University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the UAB campus this spring. From left: Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences; Chris Brown,…
ULethbridge, UCalgary sign MOU to create framework for medical program
University of Calgary’s Penny Werthner, left, and ULethbridge’s Michelle Helstein sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the new Rural Medical Education Program Training…
Trent launches Molecules, Cells & Systems Research Centre
Grad students, Lexi Thivierge (Psychology) and Isabelle Decorso (Environmental & Life Sciences) receive Best Talk awards from Trent’s Dr. Stephanie Tobin and Dr. Robert Huber at annual research symposium. Trent University’s Board of Governors recently approved a proposal to make…
AB, ON postsecondary institutions collaborate on new programming
In Alberta and Ontario, postsecondary institutions are collaboratively developing new programs. In Alberta, Athabasca University is leading a partnership involving Northwestern Polytechnic, Keyano College, MacEwan University, the University of Lethbridge, and Concordia University of Edmonton. The partners are collaborating…
Confederation’s nursing program accepted into pre-designation program
Confederation College’s BScN Faculty & Staff. Confederation College has been accepted into a three-year pre-designation program in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) program. Over the next three years, Confederation faculty members…
UOttawa begins construction on Advanced Medical Research Centre
“Building quality health care for tomorrow depends on how we, as a society, invest in health research today.” Jacques Frémont President and vice-chancellor at uOttawa The University of Ottawa has broken ground on its Advanced Medical Research Centre (AMRC).…
CWUR releases 2024 Global 2000 list, Canadian universities rank among the leaders
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has released the 2024 Edition of its Global 2000 ranking. To create the ranking, CWUR assesses over 20,000 universities on their performances in the areas of education, alumni employment outcomes, faculty, and…
Carleton, CHEO partner to build AI-powered pediatric surgery simulator
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/carleton-university-cheo-teaming-up-to-create-ai-powered-pediatric-surgery-simulator-1.6875770 Carleton University students are working with researchers at CHEO to build an AI simulator for pediatric surgery training. Surgical trainees will be able to use the simulator to hone their skills for highly technical laparoscope procedures by…
Dal announces renamed, updated architecture programs
Dalhousie University has renamed and revamped its Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Diploma in Landscape Horticulture. Dal stated that the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture’s name fits the professional norm and the curriculum for both programs has been updated to…
IRCC to increase permitted work hours per week for international students
The Government of Canada Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller has announced that a temporary policy around work hours for international students will not be extended, but a new policy will be introduced in the Fall. The…
SIIT receives $17M investment toward aerospace training program
Boeing interim managing director Pierre Ruel (left) and SIIT president and CEO Riel Bellegarde (right) hold up a quilt to commemorate the company’s $17-million investment. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM) The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology is partnering with Boeing to…
New pre-nursing pilot program to help Eeyou Istchee students pursue nursing at John Abbot
Thanks to a new pre-nursing pilot program, Cree students in and around Eeyou Istchee will be able to begin their education journey toward a career in nursing from home. The program is offered by the Cree School Board…
12 postsecondary schools rank among Canada’s Greenest Employers
Canada’s Top 100 has published the winners of its 2024 Canada’s Greenest Employers competition. The competition assesses employers from across Canada for their success in creating a culture of environmental awareness. Employers were evaluated based on factors such…
BC launches TradeUpBC to enhance tradespeoples’ skills
The Government of British Columbia has launched a new online platform called TradeUpBC that provides tradespeople with access to new and specialized training opportunities. Experienced and certified tradespeople from a wide variety of sectors can use TradeUpBC to…
McGill receives Platinum STARS sustainability rating
McGill University has achieved the Platinum STARS sustainability rating six years ahead of its target. McGill is one of five universities in Canada to have achieved this status and, in terms of its infrastructure, is also the oldest university in…