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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 the... 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 to... Confederation’s nursing program accepted into pre-designation program Confederation College’s BScN Faculty & Staff. 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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 temporary... 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 address shortages... 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. 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NS considers accelerated teaching degree proposals from Acadia, MSVU, STFX, USainte-Anne Nova Scotia's Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong says his department is assessing proposals from four universities that would speed up their respective bachelor of education programs. (CBC) The Government of Nova Scotia is assessing proposals from four universities that are hoping to... IRCC announces study permit cap for college, university undergraduate programs will be "about 292,000" The Globe and Mail and CIC News report that the federal government has indicated that the number of new study permits available for college and university undergraduate programs this year is “about 292,000.” Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller previously announced that about 360,000 new permits would... UQÀM opens new flexible-hours daycare for studying parents The Université du Québec à Montréal has opened a new daycare with flexible hours to better support studying parents. 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Canadian universities increase plant-based options, introduce more sustainable food practices Universities across the country are introducing more plant-based food in their dining halls, something institutions say is an ongoing demand from students for more variety and a larger push for more sustainable practices. (Craig Chivers/CBC) Leïla Ahouman of CBC News profiles the growing number... Trends shaping the continuing medical education space: Interview In a recent interview with the EvoLLLution, Gregg Bereznick (Western University) discusses the trends that are shaping the continuing medical education (CME) field. Bereznick notes that the post-pandemic experience should offer learners an in-person “pre-pandemic” experience in addition to a “buffet”... NS announces one-time $16.2M fund to help students cover costs of textbooks, bills The Government of Nova Scotia is spending $16.2M to help postsecondary students pay for educational resources, including textbooks, and other school-related bills. A one-time, needs-based grant of $1,350 will be credited to almost 12,000 postsecondary students across the province. “I... USask researcher creates 15,000 nutritious soup packets for food banks University of Saskatchewan researcher Michael Nickerson recently partnered with the Food Centre to create affordable, nutritious soup packets for food banks in Saskatchewan. Nickerson’s research group created a dry soup mix that can be mixed with water to feed up... TRU unveils new five-year Computer Engineering program Thompson Rivers University will launch a five-year Computer Engineering program to meet the growing need for engineers in the technology sector. 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ON invests $62.9M to help young people prepare for careers in skilled trades The Government of Ontario is investing $62.9M to help young people prepare for careers in the skilled trades. $41.8M will support the launch of around 100 pre-apprenticeship training projects that will help young people gain first-hand experiences working in the... UManitoba Asper School receives international accounting accreditation from ACCA The University of Manitoba Asper School of Business is now accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the world’s largest professional accountancy body. “We strive to serve our diverse student population by offering more high-level career pathways and... Conestoga unveils new nursing degree program Conestoga has received approval to launch a new standalone, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) degree program that will welcome its first cohort in September 2024. 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McGill, Memorial, YorkU partner with community, industry on climate-focused initiatives Postsecondary institutions such as McGill University, Memorial University, and York University are currently pursuing initiatives related to climate change with industry and community partners. McGill researchers worked with the University of California, Los Angeles and Princeton University to identify a... QC indicates Bishop’s will not be subject to tuition hikes for out-of-province students Government of Québec Premier François Legault has indicated that Bishop's University will not be subject to the same tuition hikes for out-of-province students that have been proposed for other universities. Sherbrooke Record reports that Bishop's would be "exempted" since it does not present a... 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Indian students worried, postsecondary institutions provide resources as Canada-India diplomatic tensions continue Indian students who are interested in or currently studying in Canada are concerned about the impacts that the diplomatic tensions between Canada and India could have on their postsecondary education. University World Newsreports that students are afraid about a possible... McGill, Concordia concerned changes to PEQ language requirements will impact international recruitment, retention Under the new rules, students who come to Quebec to study in English and don't have a sufficient level of French will no longer qualify for a program that acts as a route to permanent residency.PHOTO BY ALLEN MCINNIS /Montreal... Teams receive NSERC funding to work with international partners on climate change, clean energy projects Five research teams recently received funding to work with international partners on projects related to climate change and clean energy. 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Canada, MB announce $180M investment into childcare The Government of Canada and Government of Manitoba have announced a $180M investment into childcare at postsecondary institutions and public schools across the province. Assiniboine Community College, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, Red River College Polytechnic, University College of... McGill, Moderna launch two new projects in lipid nanoparticle research McGill University and Modern TX, Inc recently announced that they are collaborating on two lipid nanoparticle (LNP) research projects. LNPs are vital components in mRNA medicines, including vaccines. The first project will run for three years and will investigate how... USask launches Faculty Mentorship Program The University of Saskatchewan has launched a new Faculty Mentorship Program to support its researchers. The program will be led by Western College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Dr Jaswant Singh, who was part of a USask faculty committee that examined... 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SFU opens Smart Manufacturing Hub to support training, transition to Industry 4.0 Simon Fraser University has opened a Smart Manufacturing Hub in Surrey. The hub is equipped with an Industry 4.0 training system that includes artificial vision, collaborative robots, smart devices, and more. “Manufacturing is a fundamental human activity. We have been... UTM receives $2.5M to establish new chair in Jain Studies Gyan and Kanchan Jain with UTM Vice-President and Principal Alexandra Gillespie. Thanks to a gift from the Jain family, UTM will establish an endowed chair dedicated to the study of Jainism. The University of Toronto Mississauga has received a $2.5M endowment... BVC collaborates with Microsoft, launches digital strategy as part of digital transformation journey Bow Valley College is collaborating with Microsoft Canada to advance the institution’s digital transformation journey and offer students and employees an innovative digital experience. 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UAlberta, UCalgary, ULethbridge receive $25M to study quantum science The University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Lethbridge have partnered to form Quantum Horizons Alberta (QHA). This initiative has received $25M in private funding to bring together world-class scientists with the shared mission of expanding foundational knowledge... UFred acquired by IU Group, proposing 15 new degree-level programs The University of Fredericton has been acquired by IU Group, the proprietor of IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU). Alongside this acquisition, UFred and IU are in the process of proposing fifteen new degree-level programs, which are set to... King’s signs MOU with Indian university King’s University College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GD Goenka University in Delhi, India. The MOU will foster cross-border academic and cultural collaborations between Canada and India over the next five years in the form of student... McGill signs MOU with ICAO 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... Canadian universities rank in THE Impact Rankings 2023 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... UFred receives ACBSP accreditation for online business programs 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. 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Thursday, May 18, 2023 Good morning, A recent article from The Pie News noted that the Government of Canada is looking to renew its International Education Strategy. Part of this renewal could see education agents regulated or otherwise reigned in, given the widely publicized issues on this front, as well as a focus on diversifying source countries. Also, opera enthusiasts will be excited to hear that McGill and U of T have partnered on a unique endeavour. The universities will bring Joseph Hadyn's L'anima del filosofo - an opera based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - to the North American stage for the first time in history. - The Top Ten Team Canada announces nearly $5.9M funding for ZEV awareness projects 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. 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Canada, India to increase discussions on international movement of students, collaboration 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... ULethbridge announces addition of Literacies and Numeracies critical study theme option for MEd students 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... AI-powered chatbot supports student success at TMU 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. 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SK announces new Post-Secondary Student Council The Government of Saskatchewan will launch a new Post-Secondary Student Council this fall to give students the opportunity to engage directly with the Ministry of Advanced Education on policies, issues, and trends pertaining to postsecondary education. The council will consist... eCampusOntario relaunches EdTech Sandbox to support digital transformation eCampusOntario has relaunched the EdTech Sandbox initiative to help postsecondary institutions discover, pilot, review, and adopt new digital technologies. Using this tool, representatives from postsecondary institutions and ed tech companies can meet, exchange ideas, and test new technologies within a... Concordia, Lakeland receive investments to support Indigenous, international student success Concordia University and Lakeland College have both received investments that will support student success. Scotiabank has donated $1.4M to the Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now. 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VFS, KPU partner to offer pathway program Vancouver Film School and Kwantlen Polytechnic University have partnered on a pathway program that will give students the opportunity to earn both a diploma and a degree in three years. Graduates of VFS’s advanced diploma in Writing for Film, Television... QS releases 2023 edition of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 QS Top Universities has released its QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. These rankings assessed programs from over 1,500 institutions across 54 disciplines, grouped into five broad subject areas. The University of Toronto was recognized for appearing in the... Canada extends expiring postgraduation work permits The federal government has announced that it will extend expiring postgraduation work permits (PGWPs) for up to 18 months. Former international students who are eligible for the program will reportedly be contacted with information about how to opt in and... Canada announces $80M for Canadian Critical Drug Initiative co-led by UAlberta, API The Government of Canada is providing $80M over five years to support new infrastructure for the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative, which is led by Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) and the University of Alberta. The funds will support the construction of... Durham launches two initiatives to meet demand for healthcare professionals Durham College has launched two initiatives that will help meet the labour demand for healthcare professionals. The Internationally Educated Nurses initiative provides a tuition-free opportunity for nurses who were trained outside of Canada to prepare to meet the College of... Colleges Ontario releases sector-wide standards to protect international students Colleges Ontario recently released a set of sector-wide standards that will protect international students. The standards include transparent and accurate marketing, requiring international agents to complete an endorsed agent training program, ensuring that students receive key information before arriving in... UWaterloo graduate student, research team improve building’s energy consumption by 15% At the University of Waterloo, master’s student Monika Mikhail and university researchers worked together to improve the energy efficiency of an on-campus office building. The National Observer reports that the evolv1 building was designed to be an energy-efficiency showpiece that relied on... Queen’s establishes pathways with Algonquin, Cambrian, Mohawk, Seneca, SLC The creation of new pathways between Queen’s University and five Ontario colleges—Algonquin College, Cambrian College, Mohawk College, Seneca College, and St Lawrence College—will open up a new route to registration as a professional engineer for college graduates. Through these pathways,... Lakehead, Orilla launch innovation hub; Lakehead opens Nursing Skills Lab Lakehead University and the City of Orilla launched an innovation hub that will focus on innovation and research programming to drive business and employment. The city has committed $500K toward the three-year project, which will bring people and ideas from... CBU receives $58.9M to develop new medical school Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is seen making a $58.9 million funding announcement for a new medical school campus at Cape Breton University in Sydney, N.S., on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (CTV Atlantic/ Kyle Moore) Cape Breton University will receive $58.9M... Niagara, Niagara University sign pathway agreements Niagara College and the US-based Niagara University have signed two agreements that will give college students the opportunity to further their studies at the university. The Dual Admission agreement will give eligible Niagara graduates guaranteed acceptance to a degree program... SK institutions strike partnerships in India during provincial trade mission During a recent trade mission to India led by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, postsecondary institutions connected with and struck partnerships with Indian institutions as part of a broader effort to foster collective knowledge exchange between SK and India. The University... Canada establishes five research hubs The Government of Canada has established five new research hubs that will strengthen the country’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector. The hubs will be led by the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, the University of... TMU launches certification program for leadership in cybersecurity Toronto Metropolitan University’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst has partnered with the SANS Institute to launch the Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity (CLIC) program. Designed to address the growing, global demand for cybersecurity professionals, this dual-certification program will offer participants the opportunity... Research teams across Canada receive $12M for health care transitions research 14 research teams from postsecondary institutions and organizations across Canada will be receiving $12M in combined funding for projects on health care transitions. The funds will support interdisciplinary research teams that are working on projects related to patient transitions. The... Examining the potential of AI programs to change SK postsecondary landscape In a recent Global News article, Andrew Benson discusses the ways that AI technology could change the postsecondary landscape in Saskatchewan. Some professors are already using ChatGPT for help with their own work. “Personally, I’ve been using it for just about everything,”... McGill, Cégep de L’Assomption, Cégep de Thetford announce new programs McGill University, Cegep à L’Assomption, and Cégep de Thetford have announced new programs over the last week. L’Assomption will offer a Techniques d'orthèses visuelles program this Fall. The program is partly offered in a blended format, where students will be... Adapting to trends such as the rise of AI, industry shifts: Philpotts In a recent interview with the EvoLLLution, April Philpotts of the University of Waterloo discusses recent trends and strategies in continuing education and the postsecondary sector. Philpotts touches on issues such as the rise of AI and the decrease in... UAlberta, UCalgary receive funding for hydrogen innovation research The Hydrogen Centre of Excellence recently announced funding for 18 projects to support and advance hydrogen innovations. Four of the projects will be led by postsecondary institutions in the province. The University of Alberta will receive $500K for a project... Federal court ruling in favour of study permit applicant has positive implications for international students: CIC News A recent decision by the Federal Court on Tehrani v Canada has positive implications for international students, writes Julia Hornstein for CIC News. Mahyar Haji Tehrani, a citizen of Iran, was accepted to Northeastern University in Toronto and applied for a... USask acquires five dental simulator machines University of Saskatchewan dental students will have the benefit of learning on augmented reality dental simulators. (University of Saskatchewan) The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry has acquired five state-of-the-art dental simulator machines to provide students with a more realistic experience... Laurentian launches health administration program Laurentian University has launched a Master of Health Administration (MHA), which will be offered through a partnership between its nursing and business administration graduate programs. The online program will include courses in management and health areas, as well as Indigenous... UPEI to delay opening of new medical school until 2025 A conceptual drawing shows the vision for UPEI's new medical school building, which will house classrooms and offices for the nursing and medicine faculty as well as the wellness centre expansion. (UPEI) The University of Prince Edward Island will be delaying the... Anonymous UBC student brings happiness by hiding coffee gift cards across campus A student at the University of British Columbia has been bringing happiness to students at the university by hiding coffee gift cards on campus. The Redditor, nicknamed “Jazzy” by the community, places gift cards for coffee shops in locations such... AB, MB invest in healthcare training for nurses, physicians The Government of Alberta said they will invest more than $15 million toward training and supporting internationally educated nurses. (Evan Mitsui/CBC) The governments of Alberta and Manitoba have each made new investments to support healthcare training. AB has invested $15M to train... UNBC expands NBNP program with launch of two-year nursing degree program The University of British Columbia has announced that it will be launching a new two-year nursing degree program. The program, which is an expansion of the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NBNP), will be located in downtown Prince George. It will... Ontario Tech launches Master of Arts in Social Practice and Innovation Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities has launched a Master of Arts in Social Practice and Innovation (MSPI) degree program. The interdisciplinary graduate program will bring together programming from the university’s media studies, legal studies, and political... Schulich Foundation unveils $3M Schulich Builders program to support students in skilled trades Skilled trades students in Ontario will now have access to more opportunities through the Schulich Builders program unveiled by the Schulich Foundation. Schulich Builders, which is reported to be the largest scholarship program of its kind in Canada, will provide... AB invests $8.5M to support low-income students training to become nurses The Government of Alberta has invested an additional $8.5M into the New Beginnings Bursary to help low-income students pursue nursing education. Up to 1,700 nursing students will be eligible for one-time, non-repayable bursaries. Students will not need to apply for... SFU launches two new master’s programs in Cybersecurity and Visual Computing Simon Fraser University’s School of Computing Science has announced two new master’s degrees to meet the demand for high-demand technology skills: the Master of Cybersecurity and Master of Visual Computing. The two programs are comprised of technical training in the... QC, AB continue to explore options to rapidly address labour shortages The Government of Quebec and Government of Alberta are both exploring how they can address critical labour shortages. AB has provided $1M to Northwestern Polytechnic, the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge to explore... Five QC institutions collaborate with companies on aerospace projects Five postsecondary institutions in Quebec and their private sector partners will be embarking on aerospace research and innovation projects through the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace of Quebec (CRIAQ). Cégep Édouard-Montpetit’s Centre technologique en Aérospatiale, Concordia University, École... Forbes releases rankings of top employers in Canada in 2023, Sheridan tops list Forbes has released its list of the top employers in Canada in 2023 and several postsecondary institutions were featured prominently. The rankings assessed companies and institutions with at least 500 employees based on surveys that asked employees questions about their... Champlain, Trent, UManitoba announced revised, expanded programming Champlain College Saint-Lambert, Trent University, and the University of Manitoba have each announced revisions and expansions to their programs. Champlain has revised its Social Science Program for Fall 2023 to enable students to develop well-rounded general knowledge and transferable skills.... Incubators affiliated with McGill, U of T, ÉTS lead global rankings UBI Global has released the results of its World Top University Business Incubator 2021-2022 Rankings, and several Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared among the leaders. The ranking assesses the performance of incubators on their economic impact, the scope of their... Doctors discuss how residency rules create roadblocks to completing training Matthew Kumar is pictured in an image on social media. (Source: Matthew Kumar) Several doctors who studied in the province as international students have spoken to CTV News and Global News to raise their concerns about the rules that prevented their colleagues from completing residencies... Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms to foster medical innovation The Government of Canada has announced new funds to support the launch of a new consortium, research projects, and training platforms that will foster medical innovation. The Accelerating Clinical Trials Consortium, which will be led by McMaster University Professor PJ... Research Info$ource releases Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2022 rankings Re$earch Infosource Inc has officially released its Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities List for 2022. The institutions leading the rankings overall are the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, Université de Montréal, and the University of Alberta.... Some international students afraid to report, unaware of process for reporting sexual assault Damanpreet Singh is the president of the Cape Breton University students' union. (Cape Breton University ) Some international students are unwilling to report sexual assaults due to fears of deportation and a lack of understanding of Canadian laws, reports CBC. At Cape... AB, Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute collaborate on postsecondary opportunities, engagement The Government of Alberta and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the ties between postsecondary institutions in Alberta and India. The two-year partnership will facilitate new student opportunities, greater collaboration and knowledge sharing, and increased... HEQCO releases report advising on college, government, partners’ responsibilities toward international students The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) has released a report discussing international students and the responsibility that college, private partners, and government have to support them. Authors Julia Colyar, Jackie Pichette, and Janice Deakin write that international student... Brock unveils Department of Digital Humanities Brock University has announced that its digital humanities centre has become the Department of Digital Humanities. The new name was chosen in response to the growth of Brock’s digital humanities unit, as well as the increased demand for interactive media... BCIT launches Digital Health Advanced Certificate program The British Columbia Institute of Technology has launched a Digital Health Advanced Certificate program that will train healthcare professionals for work in the digital health field. The new program will teach healthcare professionals the knowledge and skills they will need... Algonquin launches Computer Programming and Analysis diploma offered through collaboration model Algonquin College has announced that it is offering a Computer Programming and Analysis advanced diploma program. The program will provide students who have completed the two-year Computer Programming Ontario College Diploma with a third year of study. It is part... YorkU announces $4.05M in CIRC funding for interdisciplinary research projects contributing to UN SDGs York University has announced that it will be supporting a variety of interdisciplinary research projects that contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through its Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (CIRC) program. CIRC will provide $4.05M in funding to... "Project Arrow" vehicle prototype developed at Ontario Tech unveiled in Las Vegas The result of a moonshot research project completed at Ontario Tech University has been formally unveiled in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show. “Project Arrow” is an electric vehicle that showcases cutting-edge technology from 58 part suppliers in Canada.... UAlberta, New Harvest, Cult Food Science partner on Institute of Cellular Agriculture The University of Alberta, New Harvest Canada, and Cult Food Science have partnered to develop the Institute of Cellular Agriculture. The new institute will serve as a platform for cellular agriculture development and will provide innovators and researchers with infrastructure, support,... Foreign varsities setting up campuses in India can only offer offline classes: UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, chairperson, University Grants Commission's Foreign universities will need the University Grants Commission's nod to set up campuses in India and the initial approval will be for 10 years, the panel's chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Thursday. He also stressed... Advisory for Indian Students seeking Admission in Foreign Universities/Institutions University Grants Commission has received several complaints from Indian students pursuing studies abroad regarding misleading claims being made by foreign universities/institutions in respect of the courses offered by them and validity of their degrees. In order to avoid misguidance of Indian... TRU launches Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science A new two-year Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science program at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) trains students in skills that get them job-ready for the rapidly growing field of data science. Thompson Rivers University has launched a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science... YorkU Schulich announces MHIA program York University’s Schulich School of Business has announced that it will launch a Master of Health Industry Administration program in Fall 2023. The program, which York says is one of the first of its kind in Canada, will develop the... UNB to build $38M Health and Social Innovation Centre The University of New Brunswick will be building a new Health and Social Innovation Centre using $38M in combined federal, provincial, and university funding. The centre will support scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs and provide teaching and research facilities, learning and... BCIT announces new learning pathway for Bachelor of Business Administration degree The British Columbia Institute of Technology has announced a new flexible learning pathway that will provide students with a flexible, fast-tracked option for achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. BCIT’s new Bachelor of Business Administration pathway program is intended... USask launches first practicing anthropology master’s program in Canada The University of Saskatchewan has launched a practicing anthropology master’s program, which the university says is the first of its kind in Canada. Graduates will be provided with hands-on training as they prepare for careers as anthropologists in the private... Michener launches Fundamentals in Health Care program The Michener Institute of Education at UHN has announced that it will be offering a new program to train people to fill health human resource (HHR) gaps. The Fundamentals in Health Care program will use an online format to train... UManitoba announces new seats, plans to expand respiratory therapy program The University of Manitoba has announced plans to double its respiratory-therapy program to address the need for more respiratory therapists in the province. In response to the Government of Manitoba’s request that UManitoba expand its program, the College of Rehabilitation... UQAR launches four graduate programs in data science, cybersecurity Université du Québec à Rimouski has announced that it will be launching four new graduate programs in computer science for Fall 2023. The programs will be offered in a hybrid format at Rimouski and Lévis, which will enable students to... 11 Canadian institutions rank among top 250 for employability on GEURS 2022-2023 The Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) has released its 2022-2023 rankings. The ranking identifies the top 250 universities for employability based on international employers’ perspectives on six criteria: Graduate skills, specialization, academic excellence, focus on work experience, digital performance, and... TRU, Sun Peaks Resort strike five-year partnership to connect students with careers TRU and Sun Peaks Resort have announced a five-year partnership that will connect the university’s students with careers in tourism, hospitality, trades, and early childhood education. The resort will provide funding to support TRU’s Tourism Innovation Lab Fund and Trails... International PhD students in NL call for changes to immigration requirements St. John's has become home for Foroogh Mohammadi and Pouya Morshedi over the five years that they've been PhD candidates at Memorial University. (Peter Cowan/CBC) International PhD students in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling for changes to immigration requirements so that they... Conestoga to offer classes in Milton starting in January 2024 Conestoga College will begin to offer classes at its new Milton campus in January 2024. Conestoga has purchased a building in Milton which will host students until the new campus on Tremaine Road is completed. The building will accommodate approximately... George Brown launches Cyber Security for IT Professionals program George Brown College’s Centre for Continuous Learning has launched the Cyber Security for IT Professionals program. The program, which was launched with support from TD Bank Group and in partnership with the Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism, will provide... ON announcements new investments in accelerated nursing programs, upskilling to train nurses to work in critical care The Government of Ontario has announced new funding into training and upskilling nurses so they can work in critical care. ON has invested over $4.6M in the Michener Institute to support nurses who are interested in upskilling for critical care... AU signs funding agreement with AB Athabasca University has signed a funding agreement with the Government of Alberta that will see an increase to the number of employees living and working full-time in Athabasca, AB. The deal was made after the Government of Alberta announced that... UNB, MAHE partner to create new pathway for Indian-trained RNs to work in Canada The University of New Brunswick recently partnered with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in India to reduce barriers for Indian-trained Registered Nurses to gain employment in New Brunswick. UNB and MAHE will offer a dual degree program to train... BC announces bylaw changes, expanded PRA program to address family medical crisis In an effort to address the family medical crisis in the province, the Government of British Columbia has announced that it will expand its Practice Ready Assessment program for internationally educated doctors. The program, which is a collaborative venture involving... UOttawa receives gift from BMO, partners with CPSC to support health research President Frémont, Dean Lucie Thibault, Chancellor Claudette Commanda, and officials from BMO at gift announcementuOttawa City News reports that the University of Ottawa has received a $2.5M gift from the Bank of Montreal to support the construction of a new health sciences... Cape Breton Regional Police look to CBU international student population for recruits The Cape Breton Regional Police Service is looking to the growing international student body at the local university as a potential source for new officer recruits. (Tom Ayers/CBC) In an effort to ensure the police force better reflects the population, the Cape... UNB receives $2.5M commitment to support AI, data science research University of New Brunswick (UNB) alumnus Dick Carpenter (BA ’72) and the McKenna Institute are pleased to announce a gift of $2.5 million to advance the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science at UNB. The University of New Brunswick’s... NL, Mitacs partner to increase internships for postsecondary students, graduates, postdocs The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a two-year, $2M partnership with Mitacs that will grow the number of internships available in the province for postsecondary students, graduates, and postdoctoral fellows. The partnership will produce up to 500 internships... Concordia receives $1M to decrease navy vessel cyberattack vulnerability Concordia University has received funding from the Government of Canada’s Department of National Defense to decrease the vulnerability of Royal Canadian Navy vessels to cyberattacks. The Cybersecurity Monitoring, Diagnosis, Mitigation and Resilient Operation of Naval IT/OT/PT Systems Against Malicious Attacks... Canada invests $58M into university projects tackling climate change The Government of Canada has announced an up to $58M investment from the Climate Action and Awareness Fund for 24 projects advancing science and technology to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The largest set of funding has been... TRU first in Canada to reach double platinum STARS status Thompson Rivers University has again achieved a platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) program. The university was recognized by STARS for initiatives such as the... U of T, Shoppers Drug Mart partner to study how pharmacists can support the health system The University of Toronto has partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart to study how pharmacists can support the health system. U of T’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Dalla Lana School of Public Health will review and evaluate the potential... UoGuelph OVC launches institute to bring together veterinary, human health research Dr. Michelle Oblak The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College has launched the Bench to Bedside Institute for Translational Health Research and Innovation. The institute brings together science, veterinary health, and human health research to pursue the development of treatments for... YorkU launches new data science program, celebrates new collaborative program partnerships York University has launched a new career-focused data science program. The program brings together a focus on areas of practice, an innovative year-long capstone project, and courses from different faculties and schools across YorkU. The university also recently reported that... SFU, Digital Technology Supercluster partner on DIAL initiative SFU’s Beedie School of Business will lead a large-scale professional education initiative to prepare Canadian workers for the digital economy, thanks to a significant investment from the federal government. Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business and the Digital Technology Supercluster... Conestoga launches Bachelor of Communications Management degree Conestoga's new bachelor's degree in Communications Management will welcome its first cohort of students in September 2023 at the Kitchener - Doon campus. Conestoga College has launched a Bachelor of Communications Management degree (BCM), which the college says is the first... UWaterloo, Steam Exchange partner to gamify education for cryptocurrency investors The University of Waterloo’s Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business and Steam Exchange have partnered to gamify education for new cryptocurrency investors. Researchers will evaluate attitudes, knowledge, and need for education of crypto investors and those who are interested... Canada invests in skills training for Aerospace sector The Government of Canada has invested over $39M under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP) in the Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace's Industry Led Training for the Aviation and Aerospace Sector project. The funding will support the development and... 15 universities incorporate Neutrons Canada to support neutron beam research, development programs McMaster University’s 5MW research reactor is a source of neutrons for Canada’s future. (Photo: Submitted) 15 Canadian universities have come together to incorporate Neutrons Canada, a new not-for-profit research organization. Co-led by the University of Saskatchewan and McMaster University, the agency... SFU receives over $2.6M to support growth, new resources for Big Data Hub, 4D LABS The Government of Canada recently announced new funding to support Simon Fraser University’s Big Data Hub and 4D LABS. SFU’s 4D LABS has received $2M to establish the Centre for Environmental and Food Analysis (CEFA), which will support clean technology... UCalgary launches Alberta Centre for Advanced Diagnostics (Academica.ca) The University of Calgary has partnered with PrairiesCan and DynaLIFE medical Labs to launch the Alberta Centre for Advanced Diagnostics (ACAD), which will develop new diagnostic technology for health care. Visit Academica.ca to read the full story. U of T partners with Naver Corp on AI research Namsun Kim, Naver's chief financial officer, and Alex Mihailidis, U of T's associate vice-president, international partnerships, recently met in South Korea to help launch a five-year research partnership (photo courtesy of Naver) The University of Toronto has announced that it is... SaskPolytech, RRC Polytech, NAIT partner to build prairie EV infrastructure Image Credit: Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Red River College Polytechnic, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology have partnered on an applied research project focused on Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the prairies. The project, funded by Natural Resources Canada's Zero... Nine Canadian institutions rank among top 100 for QS’s inaugural sustainability rankings Nine Canadian universities have appeared in the top 100 of the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023. The new rankings evaluated 700 universities from around the world based on their “ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social, and... TRU announces new four-storey modular student housing building Thompson Rivers University will be increasing its student housing with a new four-storey modular building at East Village. The building will provide space for 148 students with 80 single- and double-occupancy rooms. It will be constructed using a modular approach... USask launches Precision Agriculture Certificate The University of Saskatchewan has launched a new Precision Agriculture Certificate program. The program will prepare students from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the College of Engineering, and the Department of Computer Science to become ag tech leaders. Students... UAlberta launches MOOC on energy issues The University of Alberta has launched a new massive open online course (MOOC) to teach the public about key issues related to energy and the energy transition. “21st Century Energy Transition: How Do We Make It Work?” is a six-week... SMU Sobey, SFU Beedie celebrate EQUIS accreditation, reaccreditation Two business schools in Canada have celebrated their EQUIS accreditation. At Saint Mary’s University, the Sobey School of Business recently secured EQUIS accreditation, which is valid for a three-year period. Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business successfully renewed its... USask launches Bachelor of Science in Food Industry Management degree The University of Saskatchewan has launched a Bachelor of Science in Food Industry Management degree. In this interdisciplinary program, students will learn about food science, agri-food economics, food management practices, and food industry policy, and will be able to participate... Schmidt Futures has announced an investment of $148M into nine universities from around the world for AI research, including the University of Toronto, which was the only Canadian university represented in the network. The investment has established the Eric and... UCW, GBC announce dual admission MBA pathway University Canada West and George Brown College have announced a partnership to create a dual admission MBA pathway. Through the new pathway, those who have been accepted into eligible GBC programs will be automatically accepted into UCW’s MBA program. This... NB, Beal University in Maine partner to provide more training capacity for nursing students The Government of New Brunswick has partnered with Beal University in Maine to provide an opportunity for NB students to enrol in Beal’s nursing program. Beal offers a three-year accelerated nursing program that will enable students to complete their education... Canada, MB announce ECE tuition reimbursement initiative In order to help cover the costs associated with training to become an early childhood educator, the Government of Canada and Government of Manitoba have announced a $4M investment into an early childhood education (ECE) tuition reimbursement initiative. The funds... ULaval launches $80M fundraising campaign for Francophone international relations studies hub François Gélineau Vice Rector, International Affairs and Sustainable Development, Sophie D’Amours, Rector of Université Laval, Jean Raby, partner at Astorg , The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Honorary campaign chair, Olga Farman, managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Québec City office... KPU announces honours option for Bachelor of Interior Design program Kwantlen Polytechnic University has announced a new honours option for its Bachelor of Interior Design program. The new option will give students the opportunity to complete an additional research or creative project to advance their design knowledge, build stronger networks... Trent receives $2.5M to create endowed bursary fund for students facing barriers to education Trent University has received a $2.5M gift from the Joyce Family Foundation which will be used to create an endowed bursary fund. The Joyce Family Foundation Bursary Endowment Fund will support undergraduate students who are facing socio-economic barriers to achieving... University of Niagara Falls Canada to launch in 2024 Ontario is set to have a new private university: the University of Niagara Falls Canada. The new university will be located in downtown Niagara Falls and will welcome its first class of students in 2024 after it receives approval from... Several colleges have shared new and upcoming career and life supports for students on campus. Okanagan College partnered with Real Adulting 101 to provide all students with access to courses, resources, and guidance in topics such as finance, careers, life-skills,... ÉTS, Concordia, Polytech MTL partner with Ericsson to improve 5G sustainability École de technologie supérieure is leading a research program in partnership with Ericsson Canada, Concordia University, Polytechnique Montréal, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on the use of Artificial Intelligence to minimize 5G network energy consumption. Faculty members and... SIIT launches Pawâcikêwikamik Mobile MakerLodge The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has launched the Pawâcikêwikamik Mobile MakerLodge, which aims to foster innovation, emphasize culture, and support economic opportunities. Pawâcikêwikamik is a Plains Cree word that means “a lodge supporting those who dream.” The MakerLodge contains... U of T, Purolator, Toronto launch Urban Quick Stop on U of T campus The new Urban Quick Stop located University of Toronto’s downtown campus near 60 St. George Street, offers full retail shipping services and will replace Purolator delivery trucks with electric cargo bikes to service the surrounding area. (Photo credit: City of... ULethbridge Board of Governors pledges $10M to match funds for new endowed scholarships The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has announced that it has pledged $10M to match funds for new endowed scholarships. The funds will be used to inspire community support for new awards and scholarships that will help the university... Mohawk launches honours bachelor’s degree in Analytics and Data Management Mohawk College has launched a new honours bachelor’s degree in Analytics and Data Management. The program will focus on training students to work in data analysis to fill the labour needs of the area. Students will lean a variety of... U of T, UBC, McGill, McMaster lead Canadian institutions in THE World University Rankings 2023 Times Higher Education has released the 2023 edition of the World University Rankings and four Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared in the top 100. The top institution for Canada was the University of Toronto (#18), followed by the University of... UAlberta launches Glycomics Institute of Alberta to educate, connect biomedical community As director of the new Glycomics Institute of Alberta, Lara Mahal wants to build connections among experts in the field — as well as the wide range of researchers who may not realize the impact glycomics could have on their... Canada lifts international student work hour restrictions, announces project to automate study permit processing The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship The Government of Canada has made two key announcements related to international students. First, the off-campus work hours limit for international students has been temporarily lifted. International students and eligible individuals who have... UManitoba professor receives $3.5M funding boost for traumatic brain injury research Dr. Frederick Zeiler says the current method of treating traumatic brain injuries doesn't account for individual complexities. He hopes his research will improve outcomes for patients. (Shutterstock/SeanidStudio) University of Manitoba professor and Health Sciences Centre neurosurgeon Dr Frederick Zeiler will be receiving... UCalgary, BCIT partner with community organizations to provide cybersecurity training Two postsecondary institutions have struck partnerships in the past week to increase the number of cybersecurity professionals. The Calgary Police Service and the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science partnered to create the Canadian Cyber Assessment Training and Experimentation Centre... AB funds initiative to attract international students, work-integrated learning expansion The Government of Alberta has recently made two announcements related to investments in the areas of international student recruitment and work-integrated learning. The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology has received $1M to establish the Alberta Bureau for International Education (ABIE),... Macleans releases rankings for top universities in Canada in 2023 University of Toronto, St. George campus. (photo by David Lee) Maclean’s has released the Macleans University Rankings 2023, which ranks Canada’s universities in three broad categories: undergraduate universities, comprehensive universities, and medical doctoral universities. The top five primarily undergraduate universities were... Seneca opens Service Hub to facilitate access to student services Seneca College has opened a new Service Hub, which will provide students with a centralized location where they can seek services, supports, and information. The Service Hub reportedly takes a first-of-its-kind approach to providing student support on topics such as... UFV achieves Age-Friendly University status The University of the Fraser Valley has announced that it has achieved Age-Friendly University (AFU) status, which it says is a first for a postsecondary institution in British Columbia. To achieve the status, UFV completed an audit and report on... George Brown unveils new Future of Work pilot building for hybrid workers George Brown College has unveiled a new building that will support college employees who would like to work flexibly. The Future of Work pilot building is a hub in downtown Toronto for hybrid workers that will foster collaboration and a... UoGuelph announces two initiatives focused on student learning, success The University of Guelph has announced two new initiatives to enhance student learning and success. The first of these initiatives is the creation of the University Teaching Leadership Fellows (UTLF), a cohort of faculty members who will focus on sparking... Saskatchewan Colleges international partnership expands The Saskatchewan Colleges international partnership between Great Plains College, Cumberland College, and Parkland College is expanding to include Southeast College and North West College this academic year. The original partnership's pilot in 2021 was a success, and the colleges state... ON makes $198M investment into 241 research projects The Government of Ontario has made a new $198M investment into 241 research projects across the province. The funding is provided through the Ontario Research Fund and Early Researcher Awards to help support researchers and cover research costs. The projects... Environmental sustainability initiatives launched at Drummondville, Victoriaville, UAlberta Updated September 22, 2022 4:22 pm A project is underway at the University Commons building to create a "living laboratory.". Global NewsSeveral institutions have recently embarked on challenges and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) on campus. Cégep de Drummondville... URegina launches Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Systems Engineering degree. The University of Regina’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has launched a Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Systems Engineering degree. The degree includes three concentrations: Energy Transportation and Storage, which will teach students about energy distribution, conversion, and... Robertson College relocates Edmonton campus, upgrades lab classrooms and features co-working space and Reflection Room Robertson College's new campus in Edmonton is located at 10010 - 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada T5J0N3 adjacent to the ATB Place. The 14,000 square foot facility overlooks the Edmonton river valley and features large fully-equipped labs and classrooms,... CSA launches initiative for Canadian students to build satellites, advance knowledge Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the launch of the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS) The Government of Canada has announced the launch of the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS). Through CUBICS,... Cambrian launches Bachelor of Business Administration degree Cambrian College has launched an honours bachelor degree in business administration. Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree can major in accounting, data analytics, or digital marketing, or pursue a General Business Administration degree. The degree includes a 14-week... URegina opens renovated engineering lab space The University of Regina has opened the new Mitchel Workshops labs space on the main floor of its education building. The space was renovated and enhanced with a $1M donation from anonymous donors, and now features a workshop with advanced... SFU, UCLA partner on three-year pilot for Hellenic studies Simon Fraser University’s SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies and the University of California Los Angeles's Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture have received a donation of over $1.2M from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The donation supports a three-year pilot... Laurentian, Lambton, NAIT, BCIT unveil new courses for Fall semester The Whistler Institute’s ongoing partnership with Vancouver-based BCIT’s School of Business and Media is resulting in a slate of part-time, in-person, accredited business and leadership courses launching in the resort this fall.Tom Werner / Digital Vision / Getty Images Several postsecondary... UoGuelph GTI celebrates opening of GM Frost Research and Information Centre Guelph Turfgrass Institute Celebrates 35 Years With New State-of-the-Art Facility The University of Guelph’s Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) recently celebrated its 35-year anniversary and marked the occasion by opening the new GM Frost Research and Information Centre. The new centre includes... McMaster to launch Wilson College, new leadership program, chair with $50M donation McMaster University has announced that it will launch the Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement, thanks to a $50M donation from Chancellor Emeritus Lynton "Red" Wilson and the Wilson Foundation. The College will offer a unique leadership and civic... Portage, Canadiens, STEP sign MOU to promote healthy communities Portage College has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the St Paul Canadiens Alumni Foundation (Canadiens), and the St Paul/Elk Point Economic Development Alliance (STEP) to promote healthy communities. The partnership includes a variety of initiatives, including the creation... UWindsor celebrates opening of downtown location for computer science program Ziad Kobti, director of the School of Computer Science, welcomes the opening of 300 Ouellette Ave. to its Master of Applied Computing program. The University of Windsor’s School of Computer Science is celebrating the opening of a new downtown location that... UAlberta launches new laboratory, endowed chair thanks to AstraZeneca donation The University of Alberta has announced a new laboratory and endowed chair to research the connection between microbiota and mood disorders and immune conditions such as depression and asthma. The research is supported by a gift from pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.... Over 20 Canadian postsecondary institutions rank highly in AASHE’s 2022 Sustainable Campus Index AASHE has released its 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, and over 20 Canadian postsecondary institutions were featured across the indices. Université de Sherbrooke was named the top-scoring institution in Canada and represented Canada on the inaugural International Top Performers List. The... STU launches major, certificate in digital media St Thomas University has launched two programs: A major in Digital Media and Creative Arts and a Certificate in Digital and Media Literacy. Students completing the interdisciplinary major will learn about digital platforms and their relationships to the arts and society,... UMontréal, Maple Bear partner to support teacher training L'UdeM et Maple Bear Global Schools signent un protocole d'entente pour intégrer l'enseignement du français dans les programmes éducatifs d'écoles du monde entier. The Université de Montréal has partnered with Maple Bear Global Schools to support training teachers in French as... SLC partners with Kingston, organizations to plan Farmer Training Program A partnership between the Loving Spoonful, the City of Kingston, Corrections Canada and St. Lawrence College revealed plans for a Farmer Training Program on Friday. St Lawrence College, the Loving Spoonful, the City of Kingston, and Corrections Canada have partnered on... A look into the causes of increased Indian international student immigration to BC: Editorial Hundreds of thousands of Indian students are choosing to call B.C. and Canada home, leading to a sharp rise in new student visa applications since 2015. (Gian Paolo Mendoza/CBC) In an article for CBC, Sarbmeet Singh and Akshay Kulkarni discuss how... Centennial, Fanshawe, Seneca partner to launch film, TV production micro-credentials Centennial College, Fanshawe College, and Seneca College have partnered with government and industry to fill the labour shortage in the film and television industry through micro-credential programs. The eight micro-credentials will provide industry professionals with a way to upskill, while... SAIT announces post-diploma in cybersecurity Developed with support and input from industry partners including ATB Financial, Suncor and TELUS, the new program will launch in Winter 2023 to respond to growing skill shortage in today's workforce SAIT has launched a new Cyber Security Analyst post-diploma program... AB creates advisory board to guide skills development, postsecondary needs Alberta Premier Jason Kenny speaks at a press conference held at Executive Millwork where he outlined some of his government's plans to address the changing needs of education for youth entering the workforce. Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Dean Pilling/Postmedia The Government... CICan launches skills enhancement initiative for newcomers Colleges & Institutes Canada has launched Skills Enhancement for Newcomers, a two-year national initiative that will help newcomers develop their soft skills for a career in Canada. 1,000 newcomers will take part in microcredentials provided by public colleges and institutes.... TMU Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst launches cybersecurity learning experience for youth Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University has launched CyberStart Canada, a learning experience that aims to close the gender gap in cybersecurity. CyberStart Canada will gamify the acquisition of cyber-related skills and increase interest in cybersecurity careers among young... UMoncton, CCNB support NB initiatives to improve health care, training The Government of New Brunswick has embarked on improvements to the health care sector that will be supported by institutions such as Université du Moncton and Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick. NB and the Nurses Association of New Brunswick announced that... Ten ON institutions to participate in new ARUCC MyCreds pilot project ARUCC MyCreds has announced that ten Ontario postsecondary institutions will be participating in the MyCreds™ Ontario Virtual Skills Passport pilot project. The project will focus on ensuring that digital micro-credentials are verifiable and developing open standards for digital micro-credentials. Ten... Georgian introduces mixed reality simulation for firefighter training Georgian College is using a new mixed reality simulation to train firefighters. Firefighting trainees will don virtual reality glasses to take part in a simulation that is augmented by physical objects such as a fire hose, thermal imaging camera, and... UVic celebrates opening of BioInnovation Hub A new front-door to the University of Victoria opens this week to advance health and life sciences innovation, in partnership with Vancouver Island Life Sciences. The University of Victoria is celebrating the opening of a new community-based innovation hub called the... ON nursing programs receive record applications for Fall semester In a recent article for the Toronto Star, Jordan Omstead reports that some Ontario nursing programs have received record applications. The Council of Ontario Universities reports that the number of applicants to university nursing programs in 2022 has increased by... Carleton, Turnstone extend partnership supporting biosciences programs Carleton University has extended a partnership with Turnstone Biologics that will support talent growth and the university’s biosciences programs. The extension will provide Carleton students with a variety of opportunities, such as conducting immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and bioinformatics research;... UCalgary launches Bachelor of Design in City Innovation program The University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape has launched a Bachelor of Design in City Innovation program, which the university says is a first for Western Canada. Starting in the fall of 2023, students will learn about... Community organizations, student unions help students find accommodations Sikh Sangat of Timmins, Ont., the gurdwara or Sikh temple, has six rooms for temporary accommodations. Due to the housing crisis in the city, those are full with international students at the start of the coming school year. (Jaipal Singh... McGill celebrates sports science institute, AEOS research facility McGill University recently celebrated two major infrastructure announcements: a significant gift that will be used to construct a new sports science institute, as well as the opening of a research facility focused on extreme weather. McGill will create the Sylvan... VIU receives $3.3M to make Nanaimo campus more accessible Vancouver Island University has announced that it will be using a $3.3M investment from the Government of British Columbia to improve accessibility at its Nanaimo campus. The changes will make teaching spaces, buildings, and campus locations more accessible. VIU will... EduNova launches post-graduation program for international students EduNova, a provincial co-operative association of education providers based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, has launched the Post-Graduation Immigration Support Pilot Program. The new program aims to support and retain international graduates by providing information and personalized coaching. “This program... Visa delays leaving international students in limbo for fall semester Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser speaks during a news conference with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld International students are facing visa delays that could impact their... Canada invests over $19M in environmental sustainability, health innovation research The Government of Canada has announced new investments into research projects that are focused on environmental sustainability, health innovation, cybersecurity, and other priority areas. Over $19M has been provided through the National Research Council of Canada to researchers at universities... HEC receives renewal of AMBA accreditation HEC Montréal has been granted accreditation from the Association of MBAs in the United Kingdom. According to a HEC press release, the AMBA accreditation recognizes HEC's excellence as an academic institution that offers an MBA program. The renewal is valid... UoGuelph professor creates virtual reality Hamlet experience University of Guelph assistant professor Dr Peter Kuling has co-designed a virtual reality version of the first scene of Hamlet with SimWave, thanks to a grant from eCampusOntario. According to Kuling, the Hamlet VR Experience helps engage students who do... New study recommends free postsecondary education for QC A recent study from the Institut de recherche et d'informations socioéconomiques claims that free postsecondary education is viable and beneficial for Quebec. The researchers state that free education would represent less than 0.009% of the total spending in QC’s budget.... Reflecting on the positive changes in PSE brought by the pandemic: Opinion The pandemic has contributed to a variety of positive changes at postsecondary institutions, writes Simon Fraser University Adjunct Professor Terence Day. Day writes that the large-scale “experiment” of pandemic learning resulted in several improved educational practices, such as exploring new... Western, King’s announce COVID-19 booster shot requirement for Fall semester, updates to masking Western University and King’s University College have updated their COVID-19 policy for the Fall semester and will be requiring students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a booster shot. Students living on campus must... Canada, QC announces $31M investment into affordable housing at Laval The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced the investment of nearly $31M into L'Ardoise, an affordable housing project for Université Laval students, through the National Housing Co-investment Fund. The project will include 200 housing units, primarily for students. It... U of King’s College partners with Mitacs to support social science and humanities students The University of King's College has announced a partnership with Mitacs that will support research in the humanities and social sciences. Mitacs will help organizations from hospitals to small businesses to municipalities access postsecondary talent with analytical skills and knowledge... Supporting international students in adapting to new cultures, locations: Opinion The pandemic brings another layer of complexity and uncertainty to the university experiences of international students.(Shutterstock In a new article for The Conversation, Royal Roads University associate professor Juana Du discusses how sustained, two-way support for international students can help them... Olds launches Bachelor of Digital Agriculture focused on the global challenges in agriculture Olds College has announced that it has been approved to offer a new Bachelor of Digital Agriculture degree program. Students in the four-year program will explore global challenges in agriculture, engage in real-world problems, and learn how to use digital... Concordia film school boosts capacity to meet demand for workers Annie Gérin, the dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University, says the Legault government has made it clear that developing the film industry is a priority. PHOTO BY ALLEN MCINNIS /Montreal Gazette Concordia University's Mel Hoppenheim School of... UBC team deploys pollution-sniffing mobile lab A research team at the University of British Columbia has deployed an air pollution lab on wheels. The Portable Laboratory for Understanding Human-Made Emissions (PLUME) is a “pollution-sniffing” mobile lab that can measure concentrations of pollutants such as carbon monoxide,... Concordia commits to offering experiential learning to all incoming undergraduate students Concordia University has made a commitment to increase experiential learning opportunities for incoming undergraduate students. Concordia will offer all undergraduate students starting in Fall 2022 at least one experiential learning opportunity during their studies. By 2025, Concordia will offer incoming... USask starts renovations of Prince Albert Campus Dental Clinic to prepare for dental therapy program Dr. Doug Brothwell (DMD), dean of the USask College of Dentistry. (Photo: University of Saskatchewan) The University of Saskatchewan is preparing for the launch of its Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Dental Therapy program, which is scheduled to begin in Fall... Camosun offers renewed Bachelor of Kinesiology Throughout the program students gain applied knowledge, skills and relevant certifications to facilitate healthy change in diverse populations, both in the lives of individuals and within communities. Camosun has renewed its four-year applied Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. Camosun's applied curriculum will... UManitoba adds third nursing intake to address nursing shortage The University of Manitoba has announced that it will be adding a third nursing intake to address the shortage of nurses in the province. The additional intake will see 120 students start their studies in May 2023. As a result... UBCO launches aerospace option for manufacturing, mechanical engineering students Connor Badowich and Pradeep Pugalendhi, both graduates of UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, at work at KF Aerospace in Kelowna. The University of British Columbia Okanagan has launched an aerospace option for students in manufacturing and mechanical engineering. The new program... Recommendations from Sheridan summit on international students to be compiled into charter Sheridan College and the City of Brampton recently co-hosted a two-day summit on systemic barriers faced by international students. Participants included international students, community agencies, advocates, journalists, educational professionals, and politicians from all levels of government. At the event, participants... Students should be provided with experiential learning opportunities to prepare for the future: Carr "Beginning this September, Concordia University is offering every incoming undergraduate student at least one course-based experiential learning opportunity," university president Graham Carr writes. PHOTO BY DAVE SIDAWAY /Montreal Gazette Students need access to experiential learning so that they are prepared for... How digital “apprenticeships” could solve tech talent shortages: Opinion Canadian companies should consider adopting digital “apprenticeships” to solve digital talent shortages, writes Jane Goodyer, York University Dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering. Goodyer describes how these programs can help those in underrepresented groups to overcome systemic barriers to... Memorial BScN receives seven-year accreditation, expansion Memorial University’s nursing degree program has received a seven-year national accreditation. - File. Memorial University has announced that its bachelor of science in nursing program has received a seven-year national accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). The... As ON contends with staffing woes in health care, unions call for tuition waivers, seats in PSE Ontario's health minister has sent directives to the College of Nurses of Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario directing them to make every effort to register internationally trained professionals as quickly as possible. (Evan Mitsui/CBC) Faced with... AIT launches 2+2 BTech degree The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology has launched a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree program. The program is delivered in a 2+2 format: Students complete a two-year IT diploma before engaging in another two years of studies specializing in either... Niagara, Brock prepare to support Canada Summer Games Niagara College, Brock University, and other members of the Niagara region are preparing to host the Canada 2022 Summer Games later this month Brock has turned its various buildings and locations into places for participants to dine, relax, and play.... Seneca formally launches Centre for Executive & Professional Learning Seneca College has celebrated the launch of its Centre for Executive & Professional Learning (CEPL). CEPL will offer executive certificate programs, microcredentials, workshops, and courses. The first suite of programs will focus on key topics like anti-money laundering governance, financial... McMaster opens new learning location in Toronto McMaster University has announced that it will be opening a new event and collaborative learning space in Toronto, Ontario. The 8,000-square-foot space will offer executive education, an information session for prospective students, administrative offices, and more. “While Hamilton will always... Canada extends work permit for international students stuck in "immigration limbo" he Government of Canada’s immigration department has announced that it is rolling out interim measures to allow international students stuck in "immigration limbo" to remain and work legally in Canada, reports The Toronto Star. Due to backlogs during the COVID-19 pandemic,... Fleming, Brock create new postsecondary pathway for Bachelor of Education Fleming College and Brock University have partnered to create a new pathway to an Adult Education degree. The partnership establishes a direct route from Fleming's General Arts and Science-University Transfer program to Brock's Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Adult Education... U of T announces triple vaccination requirement to live in campus, StFX announces mask mandate The University of Toronto has announced that students living in residence will need to be triple-vaccinated before moving in. “The University of Toronto continues to monitor Toronto, Peel, and provincial public health guidance as we experience a new wave of... AB flying schools struggle to stay open despite demand for pilots CBC reports that Alberta flight schools are struggling to operate and stay open, even with a high demand for trained commercial pilots in Canada. Industry professionals state that the high costs of flight training, which range between $70K and $80K,... YukonU, ISC centralize water and wastewater training and support programs Yukon University and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) have announced a new program delivery model for their water and wastewater training and support programs. Delivery of the Circuit Rider Training Program (CRTP) and Yukon Water and Wastewater Operator Program (YWWOP) will... VCC launches Production for Animation and VFX micro-credential program Vancouver Community College has announced that it will launch a new micro-credential in Production for Animation and VFX program. The program will teach production skills such as how to organize, schedule, and budget a project. The program is broken into... UManitoba unveils Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research The University of Manitoba has announced the new name for its food technology centre: the Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research (RCFTR). The new name reflects RCFTR’s collaboration with agri-food industry partners and its focus on advancing food research... Okanagan launches tuition-free ECE-WIL program Okanagan College has announced that it is piloting a tuition-free work-integrated learning program for Early Childhood Education. Student-educators will have the opportunity to become certified as they take part in WIL experiences through the new ECE-WIL program. “Okanagan College is... CICan releases free virtual simulations for healthcare educators Colleges and Institutes Canada has made 137 new virtual simulations for healthcare educators freely accessible as part of its Virtu-WIL initiative. The simulations were created by educators from 31 postsecondary institutions to give students in nursing, medical laboratory sciences, and... Ontario Tech purchases land, planning new building in downtown Oshawa location Schematic diagram of potential iteration of future multi-storey building (coloured) at Ontario Tech University's downtown Oshawa campus location (looking northeast), adjacent to the 61 Charles Street Building (left). Charles Street appears in the lower-left corner; Bruce Street appears in the... UOttawa unveils institute focused on quantum technologies The University of Ottawa has unveiled the NexQT (Nexus for Quantum Technologies) institute. NexQT will consolidate the talents and skills of UOttawa’s researchers to boost research in photonics and support innovation and commercialization. The institute will focus on a variety... Canada needs a more welcoming system for international students: Editorial Canada’s immigration system should be more welcoming to international students, write Katrina Plamondon (University of British Columbia), Melisa Valverde (Memorial University), and Susan J Elliott (University of Waterloo). Plamondon, Valverde, and Elliott write that many students are interested in studying... Carleton signs Climate Change Charter Carleton University has announced that it is now a signatory of Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities. The charter was established at the University of Toronto to help universities make responsible investment decisions through a set... Concordia helps launch zero-carbon buildings accelerator in Montreal A zero-carbon buildings accelerator with ties to Concordia University is launching in Montreal. The accelerator will support real estate developers with sustainable construction and renovation projects in line with Montreal's commitment to achieving zero-carbon buildings by 2040. Concordia Canada Excellence... UAlberta, UCalgary student groups call for international student tuition regulation Students from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary are asking the province to step in and implement a cap on tuition fees for international students. (Richard Siemens) CBC reports that student groups at the University of Alberta and... NL creates needs-based grants to support ECE training The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has created a new Early Childhood Education Needs-Based Incentive Grant to help meet the growing demand for qualified early childhood educators. The grant will be applicable to students enrolled in a full-time Early Childhood... NWP launches Bachelor of Computing Science degree Northwestern Polytechnic has launched a Bachelor of Computing Science degree, which NWP says is the first degree of its kind in Alberta. The four-year degree will focus on foundational computing science knowledge as well as soft skills such as problem-solving... Postsecondary institutions among leaders of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022 Forbes has released a list of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, and several postsecondary institutions have ranked near the top of the list. The list evaluates companies and institutions in terms of their recommendations, diversity of their boards... Memorial launches graduate diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture) MI’s new graduate diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture) takes their first cohort of students this fall Memorial University’s Marine Institute has announced a new graduate diploma in Marine Studies (Aquaculture). The program will provide training in a variety of aquaculture topics,... UoGuelph to launch CARE About AI program through TD funding Dr. Graham Taylor The University of Guelph has announced that its Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) will be launching AI training modules, thanks to funding from TD Bank Group (TD). The CARE About AI program will include... SPU announces program to support IEHP integrating into job market Saint Paul University's Institute for Transformative Leadership has partnered with the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) to launch a new program that will help internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) find work in Canada’s... USask faculty improve student learning with high-quality YouTube content From left, USask information technology librarian Shannon Lucky, Dr. Joe Rubin (DVM, PhD) of WCVM, and USask associate librarian Carolyn Doi. (Photo: Jeanette Neufeld) Two University of Saskatchewan faculty members, Dr Joe Rubin and Carolyn Doi, responded to the shift to... UNB launches program in criminology and criminal justice In response to the growing interest in the study of crime and the societal responses to crime, the University of New Brunswick is launching a new program in criminology and criminal justice on the Fredericton campus in the fall of 2022. The University... Lambton partners announce donations to community agencies servicing international students Lambton College’s partner campuses have announced a donation to two community agencies that service international students: North York Community House (NYCH) and Peel Multicultural Council (PMC). Each organization has received $50K through Lambton’s international education partners – Cestar College and... Humber goes high tech by bringing autonomous floor scrubber to campus Humber College has added a new autonomous floor scrubber to its campus to help keep its hallways clean. The scrubber, which initially learns its route by having an operator ride it along its path, enables Humber to keep its floors... BCIT celebrates soft opening of Health Sciences Centre The British Columbia Institute of Technology has celebrated the soft opening of the Health Sciences Centre, which is located on the Burnaby Campus. The centre will act as a hub for applied healthcare education and will provide support for 32... CNA, Eastern Academy sign articulation agreement to create pathway to cybersecurity training Lisa Lovelady, Vice President Academic & Chief Operating Officer at Eastern Academy, joined Jason Rolls, CNA's Vice President Academics and Applied Research, for the signing of an articulation agreement between the two post-secondary institutions. College of the North Atlantic and Eastern... RRC Polytech finalizes new lease with Southport for aircraft program As part of the commitment, RRC Polytech will work alongside employers, communities, students, staff, and faculty to conduct a sector review regarding Aviation and Aerospace. Red River College Polytechnic has announced that it is finalizing a new lease with Southport that... Lakehead, Rennes School of Business partner to offer international dual degree program Lakehead University's Faculty of Business Administration and the Rennes School of Business in France have partnered to offer a four-year international dual degree program. Students will earn both a Bachelor of Commerce from Lakehead and a Bachelor in Management from... Laurentian announces tuition rate freeze for international students Laurentian University has announced that it will be freezing international tuition rates. The move is intended to attract more international students to the institution and make Laurentian more competitive, as the institution has reportedly seen a recent drop in international... QC invests over $400M in infrastructure projects, technology The Government of Quebec has announced over $440M in new funding to support infrastructure projects at five postsecondary institutions. Université de Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, Cégep régional de Lanaudière - campus de Terrebonne, and Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe will use... RDP, Lakeland, UOttawa, Saint-Jérôme announce new and updated programs Government funded program assists rural women in updating business skills Red Deer Polytechnic, Lakeland College, the University of Ottawa, and Cégep de Saint-Jérôme have recently announced changes to their programming. RDP has partnered with Campus Alberta Central to offer a Building... URegina launches BIG Deal to make studying, more affordable The University of Regina has launched a new offer for students living on campus called the Really BIG Deal. The offer allows students to bundle their housing, tuition, meal plans, and Campus Store purchases and gain locked-in tuition and fees, locked-in... Happy Canada Day July 1, 1867-2022 Wishing all our Indian Canadian Students, Friends, Families & Associates HAPPY CANADA DAY 1867-2022 Team ICEC India | Canada Queen’s renames School of Graduate Studies, increases support for postdoctoral fellows Queen’s University has announced a new name for its School of Graduate Studies: the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA). The new name aims to raise awareness of postdoctoral fellows and their role at the university and in... Canada invests in URegina, McMaster projects to support frontline worker mental health The Government of Canada has invested over $28M in nine projects that will support frontline and essential workers who are most at risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The projects will focus on delivering and testing interventions, developing resources, and... UNB launches post-diploma entry to BHS for respiratory therapists The University of New Brunswick has announced that it is launching a Bachelor of Health Sciences post-diploma entry for respiratory therapists (RTs). The program will begin this Fall and will provide healthcare professionals who already hold a RT credential with... TRU professor explores audiobooks to increase course accessibility Associate Professor Paul Simpson in TRU's new glass piping lab. While focusing on ways to make courses more accessible to students, Thompson Rivers University Associate Professor Paul Simpson became interested in how audiobooks could help. Simpson explored the option after some... UBC, UNBC program receives provincial investment to expand seats, acquire space for physical therapy program A physical therapy program offered in partnership between the University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia will soon have space for 20 more students in Surrey, thanks to a $24.9M investment from the Government of British... Loyalist, ALCDSB partner to strengthen international education program Loyalist College and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at increasing and diversifying international student enrolment at both institutions. As part of the MOU, ALCDSB will offer English... SFU renews partnership for visiting Indian scholars SFU President Joy Johnson and Consul General Manish of the Consulate of India sign the memorandum of understanding on June 13, 2022 at SFU's Surrey campus. Simon Fraser University, the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, and the Hari Madhu Varshney Visiting... TRU unveils New Gold Women in Trades and Technology Resource Centre Thompson Rivers University has officially opened its New Gold Women in Trades and Technology Resource Centre. The centre, which is funded by New Gold Inc, will support women who are pursuing training in the trades. It will be a hub... UOttawa, Xanadu partner to accelerate quantum computing technology development The University of Ottawa has partnered with Xanadu to accelerate quantum computing technology development. The partnership will allow UOttawa students and researchers to use Xanadu’s quantum computers, hardware, and software to advance quantum computing. “This partnership will help elevate emerging... CICan announces International Strategy for futureproofing colleges, institutes Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan) has announced a new three-year International Strategy that focuses on Internationalization and global engagement as a way of futureproofing the college and institute network in Canada. The strategy is built on three pillars: futureproofing Canada;... Microsoft, RBC, HCL Technologies, Sobeys launch new iteration of Canada Skills By Elka Walsh, National Education and Skills Lead for Microsoft Canada Microsoft, the Royal Bank of Canada, HCL Technologies Canada, and Sobeys have partnered to launch another generation of Canada Skills. The Canada Skills program provides postsecondary students with the opportunity to achieve... Concordia launches PhD Career Connect to connect students with employers First of its kind in Canada, the pilot training program highlights how doctoral skills can be used to tackle real-world problems Concordia University's School of Graduate Studies has launched PhD Career Connect, a program that connects PhD students with employers to... International students ejected from fast track as NS restricts NSEEE program CBC reports that the Government of Nova Scotia government will be adding new restrictions to the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry (NSEEE) program. Previously, international students who graduated from schools in other provinces were permitted to apply for permanent residence... ULaval to embark on international innovation hub with $27.75M contribution from QC The Université Laval has announced that it will be developing a new centre of innovation, thanks to a recent contribution of $27.75M from the Government of Quebec. The project will include the construction of a new pavilion on campus, which... Five Canadian institutions named among top 25 international animation schools Animation Career Review (ACR) has released their 11th annual International Animation School Rankings, which rank the top 25 animation schools that offer formal degree programs around the world. The rankings assess nearly 200 institutions according to set criteria that includes academic... NBCC, UNB, Marshal Skills Academy partner to address skills shortages The three parties recently signed a Letter of Intent with the objective of addressing skills shortages for the underemployed, newcomers, and military personnel transitioning to civilian life with a focus on talent retention. The Letter of Intent sets the stage... McGill, U of T, UBC lead in QS World University Rankings 2023 QS World University Rankings 2023 The QS World University Rankings 2023 have been officially released and several Canadian universities have appeared among the top institutions. The leading institutions for Canada were McGill University (#31), the University of Toronto (tied for #34), and... YorkU to install two new domes at Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory York University has announced that it will be installing two new remote-controlled domes at its Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory. The new domes will replace the original domes that were installed in the 1960s. They are designed to give the... UCalgary receives $23M for Quantum City technology hub Premier Jason Kenney announces Government of Alberta funding for UCalgary's Quantum City initiative.Riley Brandt, University of Calgary The University of Calgary has received $23M from the Government of Alberta to create Quantum City, a quantum science technology hub that will accelerate... RRC Polytech to gain 30 new nursing seats through MB funding Red River College Polytechnic will admit 30 more students to its nurse training program in the upcoming school year. (Mikaela MacKenzie/Winnipeg Free Press/The Canadian Press) The Government of Manitoba has announced that it will be creating 30 new nursing seats at Red... Western launches international corrosion training program Western chemistry professor Yolanda Hedberg is leading an international project to inspire a new generation of corrosion scientists. Here, Hedberg holds a suspension of nanoparticles she uses in her corrosion research. (Rebecca Milec, Western Communications Western University has launched a new... NS expands eligibility criteria so more LPNs can enter BScN program to become RNs The Government of Nova Scotia has expanded eligibility criteria to enable more licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to complete a bachelor of science, nursing (BScN) at Cape Breton University and St Francis Xavier University. Through the program, LPNs who meet eligibility... King’s UC announces approval to offer courses needed for CHRP designation King’s University College has announced that it is now approved to offer the courses required for students to achieve their Canadian Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation. The King’s School of Management, Economics and Mathematics (MEM) received Human Resources Professional Association... Trent launches Intergenerational Housing Pilot Project for seniors, students Collaboration between Trent Centre for Aging & Society and Canada HomeShare matches older adults and students to create age-friendly, affordable housing solutions Trent University has launched an Intergenerational Housing Pilot Project that will match older adults and students to create affordable... Trent unveils Lifetime Giving installation, announces scholarship fund for international students Celebrating our donors (from left to right) President Leo Groarke, VP Cathy Bruce, VP Julie Davis, AVP Sherry Booth, longtime donor Gavin Marshall, Linda Schuyler, and Chancellor Stephen Stohn. Trent University has officially unveiled its Lifetime Giving Recognition installation, which recognizes... Canadore officially joins Devant to bolster career supports for international students Canadore College has officially joined with Devant in order to provide more support, resources, and tools for international students at the college. Through the partnership, Canadore international students will have access to a free online career support portal, a Get... UoGuelph expands electronic wayfinding system for blind, visually impaired people There are now 400 BlindSquare service points on campus The University of Guelph has expanded its electronic wayfinding system for blind and visually impaired people. The system, called BlindSquare, helps people to navigate around campus using wall-mounted beacons that transmit signals picked... EduNova launches program to train overseas student recruitment agents EduNova has announced that it will be launching the Agent Training Program, the first program in Nova Scotia focused on training overseas student recruitment agents. The Agent Training Program will prepare agents to accurately represent the options that are available... 48 foreign universities interested in UGC’s twinning initiative At least 48 foreign universities have responded to the plan to offer twinning, joint-degree and dual-degree programmes in collaboration with Indian universities. Many higher education institutions have expressed interest in setting up satellite campuses in India. The University of Queensland, Australia, is... ON postsecondary institutions extend, lift mask mandates A sign marks the entrance to Wilfrid Laurier University's campus in Waterloo on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener) Postsecondary institutions across Ontario are adjusting mask mandates as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. The University of Windsor... Global ‘Roadmap to 2030’ for higher education announced at UNESCO conference At the recent UNESCO World Higher Education conference 2022 in Barcelona, UNESCO announced a common ‘Roadmap to 2030’ for higher education and called for the barriers to change to be "blown down now.” The global roadmap represents a synthesis of... U of T receives over $40M to create institute, research chairs, acceleration fund for science in sport Larry and Judy Tanenbaum and the Tanenbaum Family Foundation’s generous investment will lead to advances in the science and medicine of sport, improving health care for high-performance athletes in the GTA and beyond (photo by Shutterstock). The University of Toronto and... AB invests $3.2M into 10 smart technology projects for the agriculture sector The Government of Alberta has invested $3.2M into ten projects focused on smart technologies for the agri-food sector. The funding, which comes from the Alberta Innovates’ Smart Agriculture and Food Digitalization and Automation Challenge, will focus on projects that increase... ON postsecondary institutions announce new degrees, certificate programs With climate change emerging as one of the world’s greatest challenges, Trent University has launched a new Climate Change Science & Policy degree to provide students with the environmental, social, economic and political knowledge to effectively tackle this issue. Several postsecondary... NBCC officially opens Centre of Excellence in Community and Protective Services New Brunswick Community College has officially opened its Centre of Excellence in Community and Protective Services at the Miramichi Campus. The centre is home to simulator labs in areas such as driving, use-of-force, and community and family dynamics. The simulators... Concordia receives $1.5M to support arts therapy programs Concordia University’s Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now has received $1.5M, which will enable Concordia’s Department of Creative Arts Therapies to expand its programming. $1M was donated by Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard to advance the Concordia Arts in Health Centre... AB announces over $850K to expand health-care education seats in the northwest region (L-R) Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolaides, Dr. Vanessa Sheane, Glenn Mitchell, Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard (mygrandeprairienow.com staff) The Government of Alberta has announced over $850K to expand seats in health-care education at Northern Lakes College and Northwestern Polytechnic. NWP... ON colleges launch programs for PSWs, ECE professionals Cambrian College, Durham College, and Fanshawe College have announced new certificate programs to meet the demand for personal support workers (PSW) and early childhood education (ECE) professionals in the province. Cambrian announced an Early Childhood Education Administration graduate certificate program... BC invests $3.75M in BC Graduate Scholarship fund The Government of British Columbia has invested $3.75M in the BC Graduate Scholarship fund, which provides merit-based, research-focused financial assistance to graduate students. The scholarships will make graduate studies in areas such as STEM and professional programs more affordable for... QC announces $80M for attracting international students to French PSE (Academica.ca) The Government of Quebec recently announced $80M over four years for attracting and retaining international students who wish to study postsecondary education in French. Visit Academica.ca to read the full story. Canada provides $10M in grants, awards for those who promote STEM to youth The Government of Canada has announced that it will be providing $10M in funding for grants and awards to recognize those who promote a love of STEM. The funding will be provided through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council... UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation formally opens Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, associate dean, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation and the Canadian Centre of Climate Change and Adaptation, describes drone technology to UPEI President Greg Keefe, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and the Honourable Dennis King at the... U of T, Western, SIIT, NLC launch new courses, short-term programs (Photo by Daisy Daisy/iStock/Getty Images) Several postsecondary institutions across Canada have launched new programs to meet labour needs and student interests. The University of Toronto has launched an American Sign Language (ASL) course that teaches students not only ASL, but also... Guru Nanak Institute officially opens, offers three programs Gian Singh Sandhu is president and CEO of the new Guru Nanak Institute, launched at Surrey City Hall on Tuesday. PHOTO BY JASON PAYNE /PNG A new private postsecondary school called the Guru Nanak Institute was officially launched in Surrey,British Columbia to commemorate... SIIT receives $2.25M to expand nursing program into rural, remote locations The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has received $2.25M from the Government of Canada in 2021-22 to expand its Indigenous Practical Nursing Diploma program in rural and remote areas. The program aims to increase the number of Indigenous healthcare professionals... Fleming, Ontario Tech, Horizon Aircraft partner on aviation research project Horizon Aircraft's prototype X5 Cavorite electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, powered by an advanced electric motor coupled with a high-efficiency gas engine, and designed around system redundancy and safety. Fleming College, Ontario Tech University, and Horizon Aircraft have partnered... SK, SaskAlliance renew Cooperation Agreement to advance international education priorities The Government of Saskatchewan and SaskAlliance have renewed a Cooperation Agreement focused on advancing international education priorities. SaskAlliance – which includes representatives from the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and the Regional Colleges – will focus on... Trent launches new programs in health behaviour, psychology Ph.D. graduate students will benefit from generous funding packages and state-of-the-art facilities Trent University has launched two new health-focused programs this week. Trent’s Bachelor of Science in Health and Behaviour will provide a holistic, interdisciplinary education with a strong emphasis on... AB invests in additional seats in Calgary, southern AB areas Elizabeth Evans, interim provost and vice-president (academic) at Mount Royal University, says the funding will help to fill talent gaps in Alberta. (Mike Symington/CBC) The Government of Alberta has announced investments to create new seats for postsecondary institutions in the Calgary area... EduNova launches new Discover Nova Scotia student resource hub EduNova has announced the launch of a new digital student resource hub called Discover Nova Scotia, which is specifically designed to address international students’ questions and concerns about studying in the province. The hub will offer information about academic and... UGC regulations to facilitate collaborations with foreign universities NEW DELHI: Allowing easier access to education in foreign universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved guidelines on joint-degree, dual-degree and twinning programmes on Tuesday. Explaining the benefits of the newly-approved regulations, UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said that students from India... TRU launches Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice Thompson Rivers University has received approval from the Government of British Columbia to begin offering a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice. The program will be launched in Fall 2022, and will combine human rights and social... UFV announces new student housing facility supported by $70.3M investment from BC The University of the Fraser Valley has announced that it will be constructing a new student housing facility out of mass timber on its Abbotsford campus. The facility will increase the number of student beds by 398, as well as... AB announces increase in additional seats at colleges, universities The Government of Alberta has announced that its Alberta at Work program will be increasing the number of additional seats that were announced in April from 7,000 to almost 10,000. The additional seats will be added to programs at Concordia University of... ACC opens new Diane Shamray International Education Centre Assiniboine Community College has opened the new Diane Shamray International Education Centre. The centre will act as a central hub for ACC’s ESL programming and preparatory courses, as well as housing ACC’s International staff. The space is named after retired... UWindsor supports health sector with nursing training program, exploration of health and innovation park The University of Windsor has announced that it will be developing a 10-week training program for its senior nursing students that will prepare for work during a health-care crisis. The program draws on UWindsor research that showed that nurses are... UCalgary UCVM to receive almost $67M over three years to double enrolment The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is receiving almost $67M from the Government of Alberta over three years in order to train more veterinarians and address the shortage of animal health professionals in the province. $58.5M in... Western, McGill launch McGill-Western ITN, collaborate on research projects The new McGill-Western Initiative for Translational Neuroscience will focus its research on biotherapeutics and Parkinson's disease (iStock) Western University and McGill University have announced the creation of the new McGill-Western ITN, as well as the launch of two brain research projects... Aurora, THSA partner to launch Aviation Business Diploma Beginning in September 2022, Aurora College will be offering a new Aviation Business Diploma, in partnership with the Terry Harrold School of Aviation (THSA) in Fort Smith. The two-year program will allow students to achieve both a Diploma from the... Western launches Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering (AISE) program The new Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering (AISE) program starts this fall. (Geoff Robins) Western University has launched an Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering (AISE) program. Students will earn a combined degree by completing either a civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic systems... Carleton to create new $2M Future Learning Lab space The Future Learning Lab will feature enhanced study areas for students and spaces where instructors can innovate with pedagogical design. Carleton University will be creating a $2M learning lab space thanks to a $1M investment from the Government of Ontario. The... UWindsor, St Clair to benefit from $3.6B electric vehicle investment from Stellantis The University of Windsor and other postsecondary institutions will benefit from a recent $3.6B investment into electric vehicle manufacturing in Ontario from Stellantis. The funds will be used to support a variety of efforts, including the modernization of vehicle assembly... Concordia professor receives $6M for researching alternatives to antibiotics Concordia University professor of biology Adrian Tsang has received $6M from Genome Canada’s Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) to research alternatives to antibiotics in livestock feed. The three-year funding will support Tsang’s research on stabilizing lysozyme formulations, which can reduce... Canadian institutions rank highly in 2022 THE Impact Rankings The fourth annual Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 were released this week, and Canadian universities have appeared among the top schools. The Impact Rankings assessed the research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching activities of over 1,406 universities against the United... International AI lab launched in Montreal An international consortium of institutions – including McGill University, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), and Mila – Quebec AI Institute from Canada – has formed a new International Research Laboratory. The Montreal-based laboratory will focus on five themes related to... Robertson reopens to international students, expands offerings into AB Robertson College has announced that it will be opening its doors to international students again and will be expanding its offerings with additional programs and locations. “Canada remains one of the most popular destinations for international students," says Helen Lee,... Goodbye Ryerson, hello TMU: New institution name formally approved The new name for Ryerson University has formally been released: Toronto Metropolitan University. The name honours the institution’s location in the heart of Canada’s biggest city and its aspirations to expand its reputation and reach. “I cannot think of a... McMaster launches new sustainability strategy, plans to install electric boilers McMaster’s first university-wide Sustainability Strategy launches today with a collective commitment to engage students, faculty and staff in transforming our campus into a living laboratory for sustainability. McMaster University has recently launched two new sustainability initiatives. McMaster will be implementing its... Carleton receives STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements Carleton University has announced that the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has recognized its sustainability achievements with a STARS (sustainability tracking, assessment and rating system) Gold rating. The rating system evaluates the institution’s achievements in five... Algonquin launches AI Software Development graduate certificate Algonquin College has announced that it has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Development graduate certificate program. The co-op program will train students in AI techniques used in machine learning, troubleshooting, optimization, configuring AI models, and analysis. The program will... 12 Canadian postsecondary institutions rank among Canada’s top 100 Greenest Employers Several colleges and universities from across Canada have ranked among the top 100 Greenest Employers. A total of 12 institutions were named on the list: Durham College, Humber College, McGill University, Mohawk College, RRC Polytechnic, the University of British Columbia,... McGill and partners embark on DECIDE-CV program to focus on AI screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus A three-year partnership between the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, the McGill University Health Centre Foundation, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd, HOP Tech, and MEDTEQ+ will introduce new ways of screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The... BC partners with nursing organizations, invests $12M to help internationally-educated nurses get licensed Nurses put on gowns in the intensive care unit at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., on March 31. (Ben Nelms/CBC) The Government of British Columbia has announced new initiatives to help internationally-educated nurses (IENs) become licensed and work in BC’s... Home >News > Immigration Canada The Feds Are Making It Easier For International Students To Stay In Canada With New Work Permits It's about to get easier for former international students in Canada to remain in the country, thanks to a new post-graduation work permit introduced by the federal government. On Friday, April 23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced its plans to "fill hundreds of... ON institutions announce changes, extensions to mask, vaccine mandates Wilfrid Laurier University's campus is shown on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 in Waterloo, Ontario. CANADIAN PRESS/Hannah As mask mandates at Ontario institutions are set to expire, several institutions have made the decision to extend them due to the current COVID-19 case counts... New programming plans, report in response to expansion of 3-year degrees at ON college Following the Government of Ontario’s announcement that colleges will be able to offer three-year degree announcement, several members of the sector have shared their plans for future programming. Georgian College announced that, in anticipation of the announcement, it had already... CNA to receive over $10M for creation of Film and Media Production Centre A new College of the North Atlantic campus in St. John's will be located in the building that currently houses the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District conference centre. College president and CEO Liz Kidd, right, says this room will hold... UGC Approves Regulations For Dual, Joint Degree Programmes With Foreign Universities The higher education institutions of India can now collaborate with foreign counterparts for credit recognition and transfer The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved regulations where Indian and foreign higher education institutions can now offer joint or dual degrees and twinning... MB releases Budget 2022, invests $11M into increasing number of nursing students Manitoba has released Budget 2022, which includes a $7.2B investment in strengthening the health-care system. Within the health care portfolio, MB announced that it would provide $11M for strategies to increase the number of nursing students in the province. Manitoba... Lambton launches Graduate Services & Support Centre for international students Lambton College is launching a dedicated centre for supporting international students. The Graduate Services & Support Centre will provide mentoring opportunities, health and wellness resources, special Alumni events and opportunities, and other supports to students enrolled at Lambton campuses. Lambton... UoGuelph student club develops program to recycle chemistry lab coats A University of Guelph student club focused on laboratory sustainability has created a new program that will enable students to recycle their chemistry lab coats. Green Labs Guelph was formed after two concerned students brought the idea of a re-use... SLC integrates International Education team, Student Affairs division St Lawrence College has announced that it has integrated its International Education team and its Student Affairs division to support SLC’s vision of global engagement and improve student success through the “one college, one student” approach. Shelley Aylesworth-Spink, SLC’s new... Canada announces over $45M for 102 research projects The Government of Canada has announced over $45M in funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund to support 102 research projects in social, cultural, economic, health, and technological areas. The funding will go to 751 researchers across the country... UCalgary launches BSc in Sustainable Systems Engineering The University of Calgary has launched a new engineering degree: the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Systems Engineering. The multidisciplinary program will bring different engineering disciplines together to work on designing, integrating, and managing systems. The program will include four... George Brown joins SONAMI George Brown College has announced that it has joined the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), which supports small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by giving them access to technology, knowledge, and funding. George Brown’s membership will provide SONAMI... NOSM University officially becomes independent medical university, gets increases seats As of April 1st, NOSM University has become Canada’s first independent medical university. “Health care and health education and research have never been more important,” said NOSM University President Dr Sarita Verma. “We all know how complex and fragile the... Canada invests over $31M in funding, in-kind support to HRTP The Government of Canada has announced that it is investing over $31M in funding and in-kind support into the Health Research Training Platform (HRTP) over six years. The funding, which is provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR),... Trent partners with Karbon Brewing Co on green brewing technologies, launches co-op streams for humanities and social sciences Trent University administrators and researchers join the Karbon Brewing Co team to celebrate a new collaboration (pictured at the table; Dr. Cathy Bruce (VP or Research, Trent), Dr. Leo Groarke (President & Vice-Chancellor, Trent), and Stephen Tyson (CEO of Karbon)). Trent... McMaster launches master’s degree in Midwifery Education The new MSc was designed in response to a global call for midwives to play an increased leadership role in health-care organizations and systems. McMaster University has launched the Midwifery Education Program (MEP), which it says is the first Master of... Centennial, U of T sign MOU to collaborate on interprofessional education initiatives Centennial College and the University of Toronto have signed an MOU focused on the topic of interprofessional education (IPE). The two parties previously worked together to establish an Interprofessional Education (IPE) Scholar-in-Residence role. Under the expanded partnership, Centennial and U... Sault announces plans to build new Center for Health Sciences Vice-president, academic Colin Kirkwood attends a board of governors meeting at Sault College on Thursday. BRIAN KELLY Sault College has announced that it intends to build a new health building near the western edge of its Northern Avenue campus. The 30,000... McGill joins Moderna’s mRNA Access program McGill is the first university in Canada to join the global platform that will accelerate the development of and expand the impact of mRNA vaccines and medicines McGill University has announced that it has joined Moderna’s mRNA Access program. The program... Canada sets new record for international students in 2021 Canada welcomed a record-breaking 450,000 new international students in 2021, reports Kareem El-Assal of CIC News. El-Assal says that the international student population bounced back quickly after dipping at the start of the pandemic and surged to more than double the... UTSC celebrates launch of new medical school, The province says this is the largest expansion of medical education in 10 years. SHANNA HUNTER/THE VARSITY The University of Toronto Scarborough will be the first U of T satellite campus to receive its own medical school, thanks to recent funding from the Government... Carleton launches online MBA programs Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business has announced that it will be expanding its MBA degree offerings to include a fully online MBA program, beginning this July. The online MBA will offer flexibility and convenience to working professionals with the... Memorial, Norwegian university sign MOU with focused on marine technology Memorial University’s Fisheries and Marine Institute has signed a marine-focused MOU with the Norwegian University of Science Technology’s Department of Marine Technology. The MOU will see the partners sharing best practices, hosting educational exchanges, striking industry partnerships, and collaborating on... BC expands EV Maintenance Training program to COTR, KPU, VIU Bruce Ralston, BC’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, and Adam Walker, Parksville-Qualicum MLA, visited VIU on March 21 to showcase the expansion of BC’s EV Maintenance Training program. The Government of British Columbia has announced that the EV... OVC now offers VR simulation to help veterinary students learn dog, cow anatomy Dr.Pavneesh Madan The Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph has announced that it is now offering its veterinary students the opportunity to use a virtual reality (VR) simulation tool to learn dog and cow anatomy this semester. Students can... UOttawa law hosts Moot competition using VR When the COVID-19 pandemic first struck in 2020, the Faculty of Law The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law will be hosting its 2L Leclair VR Moot competition completely in the metaverse. Teams of students will participate in a simulated trial... CFS calls for waived work limit for international students in face of inflation, spiralling costs International students in Canada are only allowed 20 hours of work weekly during a regular academic year, which isn't sufficient for many to support their cost of living. Source: Thomas Samson/AFP The Canadian Federation of Students has called on the federal... Concordia launches Applied AI Institute Associate professors Tristan Glatard of computer science and software engineering and Fenwick McKelvey of communication studies are the Applied AI Institute’s new co-directors. Concordia University has announced the launch of the Applied AI Institute. The institute will embark on interdisciplinary activities,... Mask on, mask off: Institutions adjust requirements as pandemic restrictions lift Postsecondary institutions across Canada are altering mask requirements as pandemic restrictions are lifted. In Ontario, masks will continue to be mandatory at Algonquin College, Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, Universite de Hearst, Algoma University, Laurentian University, Nipissing University, College... SK launches International Education Practitioner Program Global The Government of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Bureau for International Education have partnered on the creation of the International Education Practitioner Program. The program will deliver international education training to the postsecondary sector in order to support capacity building, strengthen... Ryerson medicine school in Brampton confirmed as ON expands medical education As part of a larger expansion of medical school education, the Government of Ontario has announced that it will be moving forward with Ryerson University’s School of Medicine in Brampton. The university completed an official Letter of Intent earlier in... Sheridan, Rogers partner on 5G autonomous vehicle research, development L to R: Dr. Vicki Mowat, Director, Research at Sheridan; Dr. Ed Sykes, Director of the Sheridan Centre for Mobile Innovation; Neel Dayal, Senior Director, Innovation and Partnerships, Rogers Communications; Dr. Khaled Mahmoud, Professor, Sheridan Faculty of Applied Science and... CNA, Cambrian launch new degree programs College of the North Atlantic and Cambrian College recently launched new degree programs. CNA will offer a new Bachelor of Applied IT: Systems and Network Cybersecurity program that will address the significant demand for skills in cybersecurity. Students who complete... VCC Practical Nursing program receives CASN accreditation Vancouver Community College (VCC) is pleased to announce that its Practical Nursing (PN) program is the first of its kind to earn accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). Vancouver Community College has announced that its Practical Nursing program has received Canadian... Groups step in to support international students struggling due to inflation, pandemic Pranay Roy Bochu has been having a tough time living and studying on P.E.I. The Holland College student from India says his income has been the same over the past year while he has to pay more for food and... Sault launches independent Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree Sault College President Dr. Ron Common said granting nursing degrees is "a huge milestone" for the post-secondary institution. PHOTO BY BRIAN KELLY /jpeg, SM Sault College has announced that it is launching a stand-alone Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The program will... UVic, SFU take steps to reduce carbon footprints Two new student residence buildings built to Passive House standards are taking shape on campus. Two postsecondary institutions in British Columbia have recently taken steps to reduce their carbon footprints. The University of Victoria has announced that it is planning to... Selkirk launches Drone Technologies Program micro-credential Selkirk College has announced that it is launching a new Drone Technologies micro-credential program. The program is delivered via a blend of online and in-person training, and gives students the opportunity to build the skills and knowledge they need to... Potential buyer found for three QC private colleges under creditor protection Last January, hundreds of international students were unable to complete their studies after three private colleges closed and applied for creditor protection. On Sunday, a few dozen held a demonstration in downtown Montreal to draw attention to their situation. (Valeria Cori-Manocchio/CBC) CBC... SK announces $2.2M Training Voucher Program to support reskilling The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it will be providing $2.2M through a Training Voucher Program to support individuals in reskilling initiatives. The program will help reduce barriers to training opportunities at public and private training institutions in targeted... ADVISORY FOR STUDENTS FROM INDIA AFFECTED BY CLOSURE OF THREE COLLEGES IN QUEBEC, CANADA ADVISORY FOR STUDENTS FROM INDIA AFFECTED BY CLOSURE OF THREE COLLEGES IN QUEBEC, CANADA The High Commission has been approached by several students from India who were enrolled in the three institutions run by Rising Phoenix International Inc, namely, M College... UCN Diploma in Practical Nursing receives national accreditation University College of the North’s Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN) program has received a 7-year program accreditation with recommendations from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Accreditation Bureau. The institution states that CASN Accreditation is a fully voluntary process... Carleton, UOttawa grow capacity through research chairs Carleton University and the University of Ottawa have each announced new investments in research chairs over the past week. Carleton has announced the establishment of a new Ericsson Chair in 5G Wireless Research through the Ericsson-Carleton University Partnership for Research... MB announces increase supports, funding for those pursuing ECE training As part of a larger announcement related to early childhood education (ECE) in the province, the Government of Canada and Government of Manitoba have announced increased supports for training in the field. As part of the funding announcement, MB will... New Brock Education programs create pathways, opportunities for international students Brock University’s Faculty of Education has launched two new certificate programs to assist internationally educated students. The two programs are uniquely designed to prepare international students for community-based work settings and provide pathways into new educational and work opportunities. Students... TRU announces naming of the new Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Thompson Rivers University has announced a new name for its business school: the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics. TRU President Brett Fairbairn says that this is the first time that TRU has named a faculty or school. The... PEI announces development of Clean Tech Park which will include Clean Tech Academy The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced that it will be developing a Clean Tech Park in Georgetown that will include a Clean Tech Academy and a Clean Tech Learning and Innovation Centre. The Clean Tech Academy will offer... ACC, Brandon Flight Centre launch aviation management certificate program Assiniboine Community College has partnered with the Brandon Flight Centre to launch an aviation management certificate program. Through the two-year program, students will develop their business skills and obtain a commercial pilot license. The program will prepare students to fill... UMontréal receives $40M to support entrepreneurship in QC The Université de Montréal has received a $40M donation from Quebecor and the Fondation Chopin-Péladeau to support entrepreneurship in Quebec. The funds will be used to establish the Millénium Quebecor program and build the Pavillon Pierre-Péladeau innovation hub. Millénium Quebecor... Supporting international students to strengthen Canada’s labour force: Opinion Canada needs more immigrants to strengthen its labour force, and international students are an invaluable option as they have been trained in Canada and are more likely to understand Canadian workplace norms, write Colleges and Institutes Canada President Denise Amyot... Four Canadian institutions rank among THE’s Young University Rankings 2022 Times Higher Education has released the Young University Rankings 2022, which focuses on universities that are 50 years old or younger. Universities are ranked according to the same 13 performance indicators used for the World University Rankings, with different weighting.... Tips for graduate students proposing internships: Opinion While internships hold great benefits for graduate students, many students may struggle to access these opportunities if they do not receive adequate support from their institution, writes Robert Pearson. Pearson describes how internships allow students to gain hands-on opportunities to... BC invests $5M into expanded seats, support for apprenticeships in the trades The Government of British Columbia has provided $5M to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to support apprentices who are pursuing training and certification in the mechanical, electrical, or automotive trades. The funds will be used to increase the number of... VIU launches Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy graduate certificate program Vancouver Island University has launched a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy graduate certificate program, which it says is the first of its kind from an accredited university in Canada. Students in the program will complete theory and supervised practice as they learn how... Sask Polytech forms two partnerships facilitating student opportunities Saskatchewan Polytechnic recently formed two partnerships to facilitate new opportunities for students. Sask Polytech and New Southern Plains Métis Local 160 (NSPML) have signed an MOU that will facilitate collaboration with the Métis of Moose Jaw and encourage inclusion of... KPU, CEA partner on four diploma programs, foundation certificate Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA) have partnered to offer four new diploma programs and a foundation certificate that will prepare students to enter the video game development, visual effects, and animation industries. KPU will use... UQAM, Cégep de Sorel-Tracy announce revised, updated programs to meet labour market needs Two Quebec institutions have revised programs to meet the needs of the labour market. The Université du Québec à Montréal has revised its baccalauréat en communication marketing to offer an advertising stream that focuses on content marketing and user/customer experience,... UManitoba launches MA Music Research program The University of Manitoba Desautels Faculty of Music has announced a new Master of Arts program in Music Research. The program will feature a flexible curriculum that allows students to align their training in musicology and music theory with their... WLU, HEC, Sask Polytech, Algoma create, renew partnerships for international students Institutions across Canada have recently forged or renewed partnerships to contribute to the success of international students. Wilfrid Laurier University and IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) in India have formed a partnership that will allow eligible students to transfer... Carleton, IATA partner to launch Professional Certificate in Air Transport Principles and Policy Carleton University has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to launch a Professional Certificate in Air Transport Principles and Policy. The new certificate is designed for aviation and public sector professionals, and is offered by Carleton’s School of... ACC to expand practical nursing program with new rotating site Assiniboine Community College has announced that it will be expanding its practical nursing program by opening a new rotating site in the community of Arbog, Manitoba. The site, which is funded by the Government of Manitoba, will help increase capacity... McMaster to receive over $32M to create school of biomedical innovation, entrepreneurship McMaster University is celebrating an over-$32M donation from Alabama physician and entrepreneur Marnix Heersink. The funds will be used to create the Marnix E Heersink School of Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which will make McMaster a biomedical innovation, entrepreneurship, and... UManitoba launches UM Arts Career Apprenticeship Program The University of Manitoba has launched the UM Arts Career Apprenticeship Program. The pilot program will give UManitoba Bachelor of Arts graduates the opportunity to gain a year of paid work experience with local employers who are interested in hiring... MtA launches array of new programs for Fall 2022 Mount Allison University has launched a selection of new programs for Fall 2022. The new offerings include a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Health Studies degree, a Bachelor of Arts Joint Major in Computer Science and Music, new... Canadian universities, colleges rank among Forbes best employers Forbes has released its 2022 Canada’s Best Employers rankings, and several postsecondary institutions have made the list. The rankings were compiled through a survey of over 10,000 Canadians working for large businesses and organizations across the country, and consist of... CASN launches Nursing Residency Program for new Registered Nurses The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) has announced a new residency program to address Canada’s nurse shortage. The Nursing Residency Program for new Registered Nurses will provide recent graduates with orientation and a progressive workload as they begin... SK launches Saskatchewan Agent Training Program The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a new program for recruitment agents that will support its growth in international student numbers. The Saskatchewan Agent Training Program will cover topics such as Canadian laws and immigration and the benefits of working,... UQuébec launches two certificates, new program Two institutions in the Université du Québec network have launched new programs this week. Université du Québec en Outaouais has launched two new cybersecurity certificates: Certificat en gouverance et cybersécurité and Certificat en réseaux informatiques et cybersécurité. Both will start... UCalgary announces Department of Biomedical Engineering The University of Calgary has announced the creation of the new Department of Biomedical Engineering (BEM) at the Schulich School of Engineering. The department will use a multidisciplinary approach to bring together undergraduate and graduate programming, research, and scholarly activities,... Fleming, Trent form new pathway for conservation biology students Students observe aquatic ecosystems on a dock (alongside the Otonabee River) in the Trent Nature Areas. Fleming College and Trent University have announced that they have formed a new pathway that will allow students to complete both a diploma and degree... Top 50 Research Universities rankings for 2021 released Research Infosource Inc has released its Top 50 Research Universities list for 2021. The organization reports that the top 50 universities posted a combined research income of $8.27B in the 2020 fiscal year, a gain of 3.0% over the year... UOttawa, TELUS partner on transforming campus to 5G-connected innovation hub The University of Ottawa has partnered with TELUS on an initiative that will transform UOttawa’s campus into a 5G-connected innovation hub. TELUS will be investing $6M in implementing 5G technology across UOttawa’s campuses through the five-year partnership. The partners are... URegina to work on new mental health pilot in PEI Volunteer and career firefighters are eligible for the new program. (Submitted by Rod MacDonald) The University of Regina and the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) have partnered on a new mental health program in PEI called Public Safety... USask launches Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition Combining food science and nutrition will provide an abundance of opportunities for USask students. The University of Saskatchewan has launched a new undergraduate degree in food and nutrition. The Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition degree will be housed in... Holland College, UNB renew pathway program Holland College and the University of New Brunswick have renewed a degree pathway that enables graduates of the college’s Environmental Applied Science Technology and Wildlife Conservation Technology programs to earn a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources. Holland College and the University of New... Memorial announces launch of new Labrador Campus “The establishment of the Labrador Campus is years in the making, and in perfect alignment with the vision articulated in Transforming Our Horizons, Memorial’s strategic plan," says Dr. Vianne Timmons, president and vice-chancellor. - Contributed Memorial University has announced that the... Institutions make, adapt decisions on returning to class in person Several postsecondary institutions across Canada have recently made and adapted their decisions on whether to return to classes in person. Most of the U15 institutions are choosing not to go back in person until January 31st or after. McGill University... Canada invests in seven new Applied Public Health Chairs The Government of Canada has announced $10M in new funding to increase Canada’s public health research capacity through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Public Health Agency of Canada. $8M of the funding will be invested in seven... Community fundraising efforts distribute food, coats to students in need Two community efforts were recently highlighted in CBC for their work to meet student needs for food and warm coats. In Nunavut, Nunavut Arctic College student Miranda Evetalegak launched a fundraiser for food donations for her fellow students, who didn’t... Canada, ON launch, renew scholarships in honour of Flight PS752 victims The Government of Canada has announced that it is setting up a scholarship program in honour of victims of Flight PS752, the Ukraine International Airlines flight that was shot down on January 8th, 2020. The program is expected to disburse... Brock introduces new tuition structure to make studies more affordable for international students Brock University has announced that it will be introducing a new tuition structure for international students that will make it easier for students to anticipate their tuition costs throughout their studies. The new tuition structure will see international students paying... Conestoga launches Bachelor of Engineering – Cyber Systems Engineering program Conestoga College has launched a new Bachelor of Engineering – Cyber Systems Engineering program for students who are interested in careers in communications infrastructure engineering. The program will focus on systems-level architecture and network design and management. Project-based learning opportunities... Cumberland launches two new certification programs Cumberland College has announced that it has added two new certification programs for Fall 2022. The 39-week Occupational Health and Safety Certificate will train and certify students who want to pursue careers in occupational health and safety. The program will... Institutions need increased public financial resources to support students: Opinion Canadian postsecondary institutions need financial resources in order to support students, who will play a pivotal role in the post-pandemic future, writes University of Waterloo President Vivek Goel. Goel writes that Canada is falling behind the global precedent for public... NS universities keep residences open for international students Acadia University has kept its residences open since September. (Elizabeth McMillan/CBC) Several universities in Nova Scotia are keeping at least one of their student residences open for international students as residences across the province close in the face of rising COVID-19 case... UWaterloo Water Institute, BlackBerry partner on water-related research challenge The University of Waterloo’s Water Institute and BlackBerry Limited have partnered on a research challenge that will see professors and students applying BlackBerry technologies to address challenges related to water. The challenges will focus on topics such as water system... Algonquin partners with CHIMA to support learners, faculty in health information fields Algonquin College has partnered with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CHIMA). The partnership will enable Algonquin students to become CHIMA student members and will bolster Algonquin’s Health Sciences curricula. “The Canadian College of Health Information Management and its... Aurora completes Phase One of transformation to polytechnic university Aurora College has completed the first phase of its transformation into a polytechnic university, as the Government of the Northwest Territories has unanimously passed Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Aurora College Act. The passage of this bill will... URegina, FNU researchers receive grant for virtual health care project Researchers from the University of Regina, First Nations University of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples Health Research Centre (IPHRC), and the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital have received $1.27M to pilot a virtual health care project in northern First Nation communities. The project... Six Canadian institutions rank among GreenMetric World University Rankings Six Canadian postsecondary institutions have ranked among the GreenMetric World University Rankings, with two appearing in the top 100. The rankings evaluated over 900 postsecondary institutions for their performance in six categories: education and research, setting and infrastructure, energy and... Loyalist introducing standalone nursing program Loyalist College has announced a new four-year, bachelor of science in nursing program that will be offered in Fall 2022. Previously, the college offered the program through a joint partnership with Brock University. Students currently enrolled in the joint program... Brock, NWT collaborate on creating environmental courses Brock University is working with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to support sustainability and enhance environmental knowledge in the northern Canada. Brock University has announced that it will be working with the Government of the Northwest Territories to co-create... USherbrooke leads pharmaceutical research consortium The Université de Sherbrooke’s Institut de pharmacologie de Sherbrooke is leading a consortium of institutions, hospitals, incubators, and other organizations in a $27M project focused on pharmaceuticals. The consortium, called Acuity Quebec, involves over 20 partners, including the Université de... ICEC AGM 2021 Post-Event Report On December 8, the ICEC AGM featured key Indo-Canada education industry luminaries as we discussed the post-pandemic outlook, challenges, and opportunities, and highlighted institutions and government bodies that have taken the helm in the areas of student recruitment and engagement,... King’s, Bennet University partner to promote student, faculty, staff exchange King’s University College has announced that it has partnered with Bennet University of Uttar Pradesh, India. The MOU includes a student exchange program promoting academic exchange and intercultural activities and projects, a faculty and staff exchange, and opportunities for joint... QC announces action plan, $130M investment in skills recognition for immigrants MONTREAL, Dec. 2021 / CNW Telbec / - The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Solidarity, Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, Mr. Jean Boulet, announces the establishment of an action plan for the... Dawson recycles over 20,000 masks through student-led initiative Students are asked to recycle their masks by onscreen reminders at the métro entrance at Dawson College. PHOTO BY DAVE SIDAWAY /Montreal Gazette A student-led initiative at Dawson College has seen over 20,000 masks recycled. After noticing the high number of masks being... Carleton, CAE establish research partnership Carleton University and CAE have established a three-year research partnership which will allow students, researchers, and engineers to collaborate. The partnership will focus on health technology and other science and engineering areas with the aim of advancing innovation, talent development,... Northern, Algonquin sign MOU to offer Agriculture Business program at Northern campuses Northern College and Algonquin College have signed a MOU that will see Algonquin’s Agriculture Business program being offered at Northern campuses. Students in the program will learn farming management skills through in-class lectures and co-op placements in order to meet... St Clair, Prep Doctors partner to prepare internationally-trained dentists for work in Canada Prep Doctors CEO Firas Abu Saleh and St. Clair College President Patti France sign an agreement to help internationally-trained dentists learn the essentials of Canadian dental practices. St Clair College and Prep Doctors have signed an agreement to train internationally-trained dentists... CICan shares federal updates impacting international student travel, PGWP eligibility Colleges and Institutes Canada has shared several announcements from national government departments with direct relevance to international students. For students who are currently outside of Canada, time spent studying online will continue to count toward Post-Graduate Work Permit eligibility until... QC unveils $3.9B Opération main-d'oeuvre plan to incentivise study in areas of high need The Government of Quebec has unveiled its $3.9B Opération main-d'oeuvre plan, which will implement 80 measures in six areas to meet labour needs. Individuals who are currently unemployed will be given an allowance of $475 a week to study in... Ontario Tech launches EdD graduate degree program Ontario Tech University has launched a Doctor of Education program. The program is offered fully online, and will teach educators who are working in grade schools, postsecondary schools, and the public and private sector to address challenges using research-informed approaches.... Western, UQAM, University Health Network researchers receive $2M grant for diabetes research Professor of the Department of Human Kinetics, Gilles Gouspillou, along with four Ontario colleagues, obtained a grant of $ 2 million over five years for a research project selected as part of the competition "Insulin is 100 years old: accelerate... Lakehead, TMSU partner on pathways to medical training, undergraduate degrees Lakehead University has partnered with Trinity Medical Sciences University’s (TMSU) School of Medicine in the Caribbean to provide new medical training opportunities. TMSU will offer Lakehead students a streamlined admissions process with conditional acceptance, exclusive scholarships, and waived application fees.... SK announces $4.38M for skills training programs The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it is providing approximately $4.38M to the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and other institutions to support the delivery of skills training programs. The funding will allow institutions to expand their... ICEC AGM December 8, 2021 On December 8, the ICEC AGM will feature key Indo-Canada education industry luminaries as we discuss the post-pandemic outlook, challenges, and opportunities, and highlight institutions and government bodies that have taken the helm in the areas of student recruitment and... Conestoga launches new commerce financial services degree program Conestoga College has launched a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Financial Services degree program at its Doon campus. The degree takes four years to complete and is focused on providing students with the skills, competencies, and knowledge needed to pursue careers... MacEwan’s School of Business receives EFMD accreditation MacEwan University has announced that its School of Business has received European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) accreditation. The international accreditation supports MacEwan’s internationalization efforts and enhances its international profile, visibility, and growth. “Accreditation means that our students are not... International students accounted for growth in postsecondary enrolments, graduates prior to COVID-19 A new report released by Statistics Canada has shown that prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth in postsecondary enrolments and graduations was driven by international students. The reports showed that from 2018/2019 to 2019/2020 international enrolment... New regulatory college for immigration, citizenship consultants in Canada launches A new regulatory college has been launched to oversee Canada’s immigration consulting profession. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants will provide licensing, oversight, investigation, and enforcement to immigration and citizenship consultants working in Canada and abroad. Those interested in... NSCC, NSP partner on two electric vehicle pilot programs A person plugs an electric vehicle into a bidirectional charger at the NSCC Middleton campus. - NSCC - Contributed Nova Scotia Community College and Nova Scotia Power (NSP) have partnered on two pilot programs focused on smart chargers and bidirectional charging... Seneca launches stand-alone baccalaureate nursing degree program With looming shortages of nurses and a new appreciation of the critical role they play in health care, Seneca is launching an honours nursing degree program next fall. Seneca College has announced that it is launching a stand-alone baccalaureate nursing degree... Georgian announces plans to expand growth through international student enrolment In an article for Simcoe, Georgian College President MaryLynn West-Moynes discusses the college’s plan to expand its growth by focusing on the international student market. West-Moynes points to data that indicates that the number of graduates from the region will not... SK implements changes to modernize postsecondary legislation The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training Act, 2021. The new act is intended to modernize legislation related to postsecondary education and the skills training sector. It will apply to all postsecondary institutions receiving government funding,... YorkU launches Post-Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Operations Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly, Assistant Vice-President, Continuing Studies at York University (CNW Group/York University School of Continuing Studies) According to Jeff Clark, a cyber security operations professional at a Canadian financial institution and academic coordinator for the new certificate, "businesses today are rapidly adopting... UNBC launches Master of Applied Science in Engineering program Students in the new Master of Applied Science in Engineering program will conduct research in UNBC's engineering labs, including the Wood Innovation Research Lab. The University of Northern British Columbia has launched a Master of Applied Science in Engineering program. The... SLC, Queen’s announce bridging partnership for civil engineering students St. Lawrence College (SLC) graduates have a new post-graduation opportunity thanks to a bridging partnership with Queen’s Engineering. A formalized agreement between the two schools will allow graduates from SLC’s Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program to pursue a bachelor's in Civil... MB announces program that will enable nursing students to work while completing their studies MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Chief nursing officer and provincial lead of health system integration, Lanette Siragusa, announces a new student nursing employment program on Monday. The Government of Manitoba has announced a new program that will allow third- and fourth-year... KingsU receives $20M anonymous donation to create science centre Visualization for The King's University's new state-of-the-art Centre for Excellence in the Sciences. Supplied. The King’s University (Edmonton) has received a $20M anonymous donation that will support the construction of a new state-of-the-art science centre. The 40,000 square foot Centre for... Algoma, Devant partner to bring customized career development platform for international students Algoma University and Devant have partnered to launch a customized, web-based career development platform designed specifically for international students. “We are proud of our international student body at Algoma University and are passionate about giving them the resources they need,”... Six Canadian business schools place on 2021 Corporate Knights Better World MBA top-40 ranking The 2021 Corporate Knights Better World MBA top-40 ranking has been released, and eight Canadian business schools have ranked among the top 40. The ranking considers seven metrics focused on sustainability. The top three institutions were Griffiths Business School in... BC provides funds for technology, trades equipment upgrades to 20 postsecondary institutions The Government of British Columbia has invested $3M to help 20 postsecondary institutions upgrade their technology and trades equipment. Each institution will receive up to $150K to replace equipment that is obsolete with up-to-date technology. The equipment will help students... ON invests $48M in work at research institutes, universities The Government of Ontario has announced a $48M investment over two years to support ground-breaking work at research institutes and universities in ON. The investment includes $12M for Advanced Research Computing (ARC) facilities at 13 research institutions, as well as... CapilanoU introduces Minor in Cinema Studies Capilano University has announced a new Minor in Cinema Studies. Students in any faculty can choose to pursue the minor as part of their bachelor degree, starting in January 2022. The program will focus on teaching students about aesthetic and... MB requested postsecondary institutions to create plans in days to expand nursing programs Correspondence between Manitoba’s department of advanced education and university administrators shows that postsecondary institutions were told to create “significant modification applications” to scale up nursing programs within days, writes Maggie Macintosh of the Winnipeg Free Press. The documents show that a... Western launches data science undergraduate program Western University has launched a new data science undergraduate program. Each lecture, assignment, and lab in the interdisciplinary program is designed with the end goal of providing students with the skills they will need to be successful in the industry.... King’s, Devant partner to support international students preparing for careers in Canada King’s University College and Devant have partnered to support international students at King’s who wish to pursue a career in Canada. Through the partnership, King’s students will have access to a customized international student support platform that hosts the ‘Get Hired’... UWaterloo launches Bachelor of Science in Climate and Environmental Change The University of Waterloo has announced that it is launching a Bachelor of Science in Climate and Environmental Change. The program will train students with the aim of creating leaders who can work across traditional boundaries to integrate climate solutions.... SK announces global engagement strategy to encourage international student population growth The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new global engagement strategy that will encourage the growth of the international student population over the next five years. The strategy’s key components include fostering new international partnerships, developing a new International Education... NS guarantees jobs for nursing graduates Premier Tim Houston met with health-care workers across the provinces to hear how the shortage of workers is putting a strain on the system. (Robert Short/CBC) The Government of Nova Scotia has announced that it will be guaranteeing jobs for all nursing... UFV’s Mission campus to become Centre of Excellence for Children, Youth, and Families The University of the Fraser Valley has announced that its Mission campus at Heritage Park Centre will be transformed into a new Centre of Excellence for Children, Youth, and Families. The centre will feature academic programming, research, scholarly activity, and... Durham, Ontario Tech receive $5M from OPG Durham College and Ontario Tech University will be receiving a $5M investment through a collaboration with Ontario Power Generation (OPG). The OPG funding will support the recruitment and retention of students; the development of a diverse group of potential employees;... SK invests $3M in scholarship program, funds to be matched through funding raised by institutions The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it is investing $3M in the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program. The investment will be matched by the scholarship funds raised by postsecondary institutions. The scholarships target areas in which students are... CICan releases report on how institutions can support immigrants Colleges and Institutes Canada has released a new report on how member institutions can support Canada’s immigration targets and immigrant and international student labour outcomes. CICan explains that immigrants need specialized supports in order to best contribute to Canada’s economic... CNA to develop new electric vehicle specialized training programs College of the North Atlantic's Chevy Bolt electric vehicle. The College of the North Atlantic has received a pledge of $974K from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to develop electric vehicle specialized training programs. The college will develop training modules... UBC, Stellat’en First Nation partner on Remote Communities Drone Transportation Initiative UBC is teaming up with the Stellat'en First Nation on a pilot project that will see drones deliver medical supplies to the remote community. Dr. John Pawlovich, UBC Chair of Rural Health, explains how the technology will provide equitable access... SLC launches standalone Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree St Lawrence College is launching a four-year, standalone Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree which will provide students with a new pathway to acquiring nursing education. The program will be funded through an investment of up to $876K from the... Cambrian launches Battery Electric Vehicle Training Program Steve Gravel, manager of Cambrian College's Centre for Smart Mining, says the mining sector approached the college to train heavy equipment mechanics on how to work on electric vehicles. (Supplied by Cambrian College) Cambrian College has announced that it is launching a... BCIT launches Master of Engineering in Smart Grid Systems and Technologies The British Columbia Institute of Technology has launched a Master of Engineering in Smart Grid Systems and Technologies. Students in the program will develop a foundational understanding of smart grid technologies and their applications, and will learn a variety of... AB announces streamlined postsecondary institution approval process The Government of Alberta has announced that it has streamlined the approval process for postsecondary institutions. The new process will allow institutions to develop innovative programming with a shortened approval time and to undertake independent reviews. The information required for... MUN launches two new bachelor of commerce degrees The Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University Memorial University has announced that its Faculty of Business Administration will be launching two new degrees: a bachelor of commerce (B.Comm.) and a bachelor of commerce (co-operative) (B.Comm.(Co-op.)). The new curriculum includes courses... Using labour market information to promote healthcare, trades to international students A new article from ApplyBoard discusses how postsecondary institutions can use labour market trends to inform the promotion of programs in areas of shortage to international students. The article explains that Canada is experiencing an increase in job vacancies in... Georgian launches stand-alone four-year nursing degree Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, MaryLynn West-Moynes, President and CEO of Georgian College, and Janice Skot, President and CEO of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), were all part of the announcement. Minister Dunlop spoke with four Georgian... Concordia receives $2M toward internships, opportunities for Fine Arts students Concordia University has received a $2M gift from the Doggone Foundation in support of internships for Fine Arts students. The funds will be used to create an additional 40 annual Elspeth McConnell Fine Arts Awards valued at $5K each, and... WLU, Fleming renew pathway program for Environmental Studies students Wilfrid Laurier University and Fleming College have announced that they have renewed their 2+2 pathway that allows graduates from Fleming’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences to earn both a diploma and degree in four years. The program allows... Maclean’s releases 2022 University Rankings 2021 medical doctorate courses (Courtesy of McGill University) Maclean’s has released its 2022 University Rankings. The rankings sort institutions into one of three categories–Comprehensive, Medical Doctoral, or Primarily Undergraduate–and evaluate them according to performance indicators such as scholarships and bursaries, student/faculty... Lakeland launches pre-employment automotive service technician program Lakeland College has announced that it will be expanding its programming with the pre-employment automotive service technician program. Students in the program will complete 12 weeks of classroom work alongside students in the apprenticeship program as well as a four-week... Michener launches Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion program The Michener Institute has announced that it is launching a Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CVP) program. The program, which will start in September 2022, will train students with the aim of addressing Canada’s shortage of cardiovascular perfusionists. “A... Canada invests $2.2B in biomanufacturing, life sciences sector The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $2.2B over seven years into Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector through its Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. Funding will be allocated to institutions through the Canada Biomedical Research Fund... UMontréal, USherbrooke to offer pathway for nursing training The Université de Montréal and the Université de Sherbrooke have collaborated to offer a pathway for nursing students to accelerate their education and graduation. The pathway will give students from other university disciplines who have the required prerequisites the ability... CASN issues statement regarding nursing shortages in Canada The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) has issued a statement about nursing education as Canada seeks to resolve a nursing shortage. In the statement, CASN explains that nursing training should not be sped up, as exchanging or accelerating... BCIT, Concordia acquire cutting-edge software for students The British Columbia Institute of Technology and Concordia University have recently announced partnerships or donations that will allow their students to develop their skills with cutting edge technology. Concordia has received a donation of ARGUS software licenses worth over $1M... QS releases QS Graduate Employability Rankings Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS Graduate Employability Rankings, which examine the pathways into employment that postsecondary institutions around the world create for their graduates. The top five institutions in the world were the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University,... UAlberta launches Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate program The University of Alberta has launched a new certificate program that will help prepare energy professionals for work in Alberta’s renewable energy sector. The Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) Certificate provides online, part-time classes with no admission barriers to students who... Internationalization lies in student integration, experiences: Opinion Internationalization’s future lies in the integration of international students and the creation of exceptional student experiences, write Jen Gonzales (executive director of student affairs, Ryerson University and Chad Nuttall (director of student housing and residence life, University of Toronto Mississauga).... MtA opens Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts Mount Allison University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau, Julie Lassonde, Pierre Lassonde, and Michael Gibbens at the announcement of the Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts, held on the Mount Allison campus, Sept 16, 2021. Mount Allison University has officially... UNBC launches Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program The University of Northern British Columbia has announced that it is launching a Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program to provide people living in the North with local health care. The two-year bachelor of science program will be housed at UNBC’s space... SFU attains Fair Trade Gold Campus status for second year in a row Simon Fraser University has announced that it has attained Fair Trade Gold Campus status for the second year in a row. SFU says that Fairtrade Canada and the Canadian Fair Trade Network have recognized it as meeting the Fair Trade... YorkU, Scotiabank partner on initiatives to support research, EDI York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering and Scotiabank have announced that they have partnered on initiatives to support computer security research and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM fields. Scotiabank has invested $980K in a variety of initiatives, including... UBCO launches Bachelor of Sustainability degree The University of British Columbia Okanagan has launched a Bachelor of Sustainability degree. Students in the program will focus on sustainability as they learn about addressing environmental challenges through hands-on, community-based learning. The four-year program combines an interdisciplinary approach with... UAlberta ACTM signs MOU to expand capacity for treatment, vaccine production Greg Korbutt, scientific director of the U of A's Alberta Cell Therapy Manufacturing facility, says a new partnership with The Ottawa Hospital and the BioCanRx research network will significantly expand Canada's biomanufacturing capacity, ensuring a domestic supply of vaccines and... BCIT, Canadian Tire partner on automotive apprenticeship training program The British Columbia Institute of Technology and Canadian Tire have partnered on an automotive apprenticeship training program that will train students to work at Canadian Tire Service Centers. The BCIT Canadian Tire Apprenticeship Training program is a four-year program that... Study permit processing times decrease for international students: Study Study permit processing times are decreasing for international students hoping to study in Canada, according to a new article from Meti Basiri of ApplyBoard that draws on data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). An examination of the processing... York launches Certificate in Clinical Research Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly, Assistant Vice-President, Continuing Studies (CNW Group/York University School of Continuing Studies) York University’s School of Continuing Studies is launching a Certificate in Clinical Research for internationally trained professionals and new graduates interested in entering the healthcare field. Students in... UNB receives $5M from former premier McKenna The Honourable Frank McKenna, PC, OC, ONB, has invested $5 million in the University of New Brunswick to establish the McKenna Institute to make New Brunswick, and Canada, digital trailblazers. The University of New Brunswick has received a $5M investment from... USask, Lakehead, Western, Seneca commit to a better climate, sustainable futures The University of Saskatchewan, Lakehead University, and Western University have each recently taken steps to make a positive impact on the climate. Lakehead has declared the upcoming school year to be the Year of Climate Action (YOCA). YOCA will include... Concordia Edmonton opens McNeil Centre for Applied Renewable Energy Concordia University of Edmonton has officially opened the McNeil Centre for Applied Renewable Energy. The new centre, which is named after alumnus Cam McNeil, aims to advance Canada’s adoption of renewable energy technologies and will focus primarily on communities in... Times Higher Education releases World University Rankings 2022 Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings 2022. The University of Oxford, California Institute of Technology, and Harvard University were the top three in the world. In Canada, three universities ranked among the top fifty: The University of Toronto... AB launches micro-credential pilot program The Government of Alberta has announced that it is launching a micro-credential pilot program to reskill or upgrade skills for workers. AB will invest $5.6M into the program, which will focus on careers in priority sectors and high-demand or emerging... Agents prey on increasingly vulnerable international students: Editorial International students are increasingly vulnerable to exploitation by agents who profit from their enrolment at Canadian postsecondary institutions, writes Nicholas Hune-Brown of The Walrus. Hune-Brown reports that international student demographics have changed over the years, with many students now coming from poorer... As campuses reopen, international students need support: Opinion International students experience greater anxiety and isolation than domestic students, while having access to less social support, writes Ezgi Ozyonum, a public scholar at Concordia University. PHOTO BY DAVE SIDAWAY /Montreal Gazette International students will need additional support as campuses reopen, writes Ezgi... CICan launches national Virtu-WIL initiative Colleges and Institutes Canada has announced that it is launching a national initiative called Virtu-WIL to provide healthcare students with access to virtual work-integrated learning opportunities. The initiative will provide students in nursing, medical laboratory sciences, and paramedicine with 120... UCalgary launches Embedded Certificate in Pluralism and Global Citizenship The University of Calgary has announced that it is launching a new Embedded Certificate in Pluralism and Global Citizenship. All UCalgary students who can complete the course requirements “as a complement to their program of study” will be able to... McMaster, Sartorius embark on antibody, virus-based treatment research McMaster University and Sartorius Stedim Biotech have partnered to improve the manufacturing processes of antibody and virus-based treatment for diseases such as COVID-19, cancers, and genetic disorders. McMaster will use a state-of-the-art, multi-column chromatography system provided by Sartorius to perfect... ‘Association of Indian Principals’ Gateway to Rs 100 Cr plus , Scholarships for Students, to Universities in India & Abroad Dear Indian Students !!! We are pleased to share with you that ‘Association of Indian Principals’ has created Gateway to Rs 100 Crore plus , Scholarships for Students, who have passed 12th this year and seeking admission to Universities in India & Abroad... Shortage of veterinarians across AB causing burnout, stress on industry It could take longer for pets to get medical care in Alberta due to a shortage of veterinarians. (Katherine Holland/CBC) Alberta is facing a shortage of veterinarians across the province, which is creating burnout and stress in the industry and increased wait... ON postsecondary institutions to include second-year students in orientation week activities Several Ontario postsecondary institutions have shared that they intend to include second-year students in orientation week activities, reports The Star. The institutions decided to expand their frosh activities to second-year students since these students were unable to participate in traditional frosh... NB pilots new immigration stream for graduates of private career colleges Opportunities NB has announced that it will be piloting a new immigration stream in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. Starting in April 2022, the stream will be available to international students who graduate from certain programs from Atlantic... QC announces mandatory masking in classrooms for postsecondary students Faced with rising case counts and hospitalizations, the Government of Quebec has announced new rules for several sectors, including postsecondary education. Cegep and university students will be required to wear masks while they are seated in class as well as... Conestoga, UWaterloo, WLU receive $3M to launch, run LiftOff incubator Raj Saini, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, and Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, announced funding on August 12 to support Black entrepreneurship programs in Waterloo Region. Conestoga's Entrepreneurship Collective... Fanshawe, Atlantic institutions plan to focus on education rather than mandatory vaccination Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, has said fully vaccinated people can still catch COVID-19, but their symptoms, if any, tend to be mild, and don't increase stress on the health-care system. (Government of New Brunswick ) Several postsecondary institutions... Trent launches Global Migration & Refugee Studies specialization Trent University’s International Development Studies program has announced the launch of a new Global Migration & Refugee Studies specialization. The specialization will prepare students to understand issues such as displacement and forced migration, cross-border movement, migrant experiences, settlement, and citizenship.... UWindsor, Chitkara University partner on program for students who plan to transition to UWindsor The University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business has partnered with Chitkara University in India to provide a new pathway for Indian students who plan to study at UWindsor. The program will allow students studying in areas such as accounting,... Canada launches regulatory college for immigration and citizenship consultants This fall, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CCIC) will replace the current Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), in an attempt to regulate the immigration consultant industry with added powers. (Jupiterimages/Canva) The Government of Canada has announced that... UWaterloo implements new COVID-19 measures for students, staff The University of Waterloo is implementing new COVID-19 measures for those on campus. UWaterloo students and staff will be required to self-declare their vaccination status before coming to campus, and attendance will be automatically reported through UWaterloo’s wireless network. Starting... Delhi govt signs MoU with IB board for newly formed Delhi Board of School Education Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, With this, students of the schools affiliated with the Delhi board will get international-level of education. International Baccalaureate board will soon become the knowledge partner of newly formed Delhi Board of School Education. Chief minister Arvind... Conestoga launches freelancing micro-credential Conestoga College has announced that it will be launching the Successful and Sustainable Freelancing micro-credential for the Fall 2021 semester. Students in the micro-credential will complete courses in strategic foundations, operational frameworks, and demand generation. The micro-credential will also include... Montreal ranked as best student city in the world, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa rank in top 100 The QS World University Rankings for best student cities in 2022 has been released. Montreal was ranked as one of the top ten cities in the world and placed first in Canada. Other cities that ranked within the top 100... ON attracts increasing numbers of international students Canada immigration news: Ontario was a magnet for international students during the two decades that ended in the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic, even as their total number in Canada more than tripled during the period, a study... ICEC Seeks Your Support to get Justice for Indian Students Traveling to Canada Indo Canada Education Council (NGO) #VoiceOfStudents Seeking your support to get justice for Indian Students Traveling to Canada !! Please SIGN & SUPPORT! http://chng.it/L6zV4YdNzZ There is now a new cause for concern among Indian students about the Suspension of flights from India, which... UBC creates quarantine accommodations for international students International students returning to UBC this fall with unapproved immunizations will be forced to quarantine. The University of British Columbia has announced that it has set aside 160 units on campus for international students to self-isolate in. The university will offer... UNB launches Transact Mobile Credential for students, faculty, staff With their student IDs in Wallet, university students and faculty can simply tap their iPhone to access campus buildings and make purchases. The University of New Brunswick has launched a new technology that will allow students, faculty, and staff to carry... Returning to “normal” post-pandemic would be an injustice: Opinion Returning to pre-pandemic “normal” would be an injustice, writes Morton O Schapiro. The author describes how many students benefitted from several aspects of the switch to online learning, including having access to class recordings, hearing from visiting speakers from around... OSCC, ULethbridge partner on greenhouse project, sustainable technology Dr. Dena McMartin (left), U of L vice-president (research), shakes hands with Dr. Maurice Manyfingers, president of OSCC, following the agreement signing. Old Sun Community College and the University of Lethbridge have established a research agreement that will see the two... Faculty call on institutions, provinces to implement mandatory vaccines, masks The University of Winnipeg, pictured, the University of Manitoba, St. Boniface University, University College of the North, Brandon University, Assiniboine Community College and Red River College have said they will highly encourage people to be double vaccinated but it will... Sault, Trent establish Environmental Sciences pathways Sault College and Trent University have signed four new articulation agreements that will allow students to deepen their understanding of the environment. Graduates of select Sault College programs will be able to complete a degree at Trent in just two... International students in Canada are becoming less diverse: Report The group of international students who are studying in Canada is becoming less diverse, reports The Star, which could be problematic for Canada in the long run. International students are reportedly being drawn to programs that are shorter in length; lower cost;... QC announces postsecondary students will return in person even if vaccination target is unmet The Government of Quebec has announced that postsecondary students will be returning to campus in person, even if the population does not meet the COVID-19 vaccination target. Journal de Montréal reports that QC will likely not meet the 75% vaccination among the... UoGuelph launches Institute for Sustainable Commerce at Guelph The University of Guelph’s Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics is launching the Institute for Sustainable Commerce at Guelph (ISCG). The institute will focus on increasing research collaboration, inspiring and developing leaders, enhancing outreach initiatives, and promoting new... StatCan releases new study on sociodemographic characteristics of international students Statistics Canada has released a new study which examines how the sociodemographic characteristics of international students have changed from 2000 to 2019. The annual number of students with first-time study permits increased from 70,000 to 250,000 over the period, and... Conestoga launches Commercial Trucking program Conestoga College is launching a Business Supply Chain and Operations for Commercial Trucking program to address a driver shortage in Canada’s commercial trucking industry. The diploma program, which will start in Winter 2022, will take 16 months to complete through... LaSalle announces plans for new educational centre LaSalle College Vancouver has announced that it will be moving to a new educational centre which will be opening in Summer 2023. The seven-storey centre, which will be over 108,000 square feet, will be located next to LaSalle’s current campus.... UVic plans $89.6M project to expand, construct science facilities The University of Victoria is planning an $89.6M project to expand its engineering and computer science building and construct a new research and structures lab. The expansion will house labs and teaching space, while the research and structures lab will... Fleming to establish CAMIIT, CIAP research centres Fleming College will be establishing two new applied research centres, thanks to nearly $8M in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the Ontario Research Fund College-Industry Innovation Fund. The Centre... ON institutions announce vaccine policies for Fall semester Several Ontario postsecondary institutions have announced their COVID-19 vaccine policies for the Fall 2021 semester. Confederation College has announced that it will require all those who access its campuses in person to be fully vaccinated by the time class starts.... McGill launches GCHM to train healthcare professionals in decision making McGill University has launched the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM), which will train those working in healthcare professions to be effective decision makers when taking on leadership roles. The 15-credit program is offered online in a flexible, part-time format,... Increased interest, enrolment in environmental science as students face climate crisis Postsecondary students are becoming increasingly interested in environmental science as the climate crisis becomes more obvious through heat waves, writes Maggie Macintosh of the Winnipeg Free Press. Macintosh speaks to students and researchers, such as University of Winnipeg student Catherine Goltz,... Western launches scholarships, awards posthumous degree in memory of victims of anti-Muslim attack Salman Afzaal earned a masters degree in health sciences from Western in 2010 and worked as a physiotherapist. Western has established a scholarship to honour his memory. Western University has launched scholarships in honour of Western student Madiha Salman and alumni... Lakeland launches blended animal health technology program Lakeland College has launched a blended animal health technology program that will allow students to become registered veterinary technologists. Students will be able to complete lectures, course work, assignments, and exams online, while participating in their required labs and practicums... Maritime universities prepare for students to return Maritime universities are preparing for domestic and international students to return to campus regardless of their vaccination statuses. St Thomas University associate vice president of enrollment management Ryan Sullivan explained that the institution is promoting student vaccination in anticipation of... U of T, OCADU co-lead iCity 2.0 The University of Toronto’s Transportation Research Institute and OCAD University have announced the launch of a research study called iCity 2.0: Urban Data Science for Future Mobility. iCity 2.0 is a four-year initiative that builds on the five-year iCity project... AlgomaU partners with CHN to expand homestay opportunities for international students Algoma University has partnered with the Canada Homestay Network (CHN) to provide homestay opportunities to international students at its Sault Ste Marie and Brampton campuses. The partnership will allow AlgomaU to expand its homestay program for students on both campuses.... Seneca, CBU announce new COVID-19 vaccine requirements Seneca College and Cape Breton University have announced new COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Seneca will require students and staff who are on all campuses to be vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine. Those who opt not to get vaccinated can... Ontario Tech chancellor creates Chancellor’s Challenge fundraising event Ontario Tech University’s chancellor Mitch Frazer has created the Chancellor’s Challenge, which is an annual event focused on raising $1M for the Ontario Tech Student Relief Fund’s bursaries and scholarships. Frazer’s challenge included running or walking 7.2 kilometers, which is... How university career services have innovated throughout COVID-19 University career centres have experienced change and tested new ideas over the pandemic, writes Cathy Keates, Director of Career Services and Experiential Learning at Queen’s University. The author highlights some of the approaches that universities have successfully tried in the... Canada, QC announce funding to maintain, upgrade QC postsecondary institutions The Governments of Canada and Quebec have announced funding for projects that will maintain, upgrade, and modernize QC postsecondary institutions. The funding, which is part of a larger $19M allocation, will support projects at Cégep de St-Félicien, Alma College, Cégep... CapilanoU launches two new four-year Bachelor degrees Capilano University has announced that it is launching two new four-year Bachelor degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science – General. The Bachelor of Arts degree will launch in Fall 2021, while the Bachelor of... BC releases Return-to-Campus Guidelines to support return to in-person learning The Government of British Columbia has released the Return-to-Campus Guidelines to support postsecondary institutions as they plan for a return to in-person learning for the Fall semester. The guidelines parallel BC’s restart plan and highlight public health measures such as... Carleton signs on as founding academic partner in Hub350 Carleton University has announced that it has signed on as a founding academic partner in Hub350 through a partnership with Kanata North Business Association (KNBA). Hub350 is a global tech centre run by KNBA that provides access to high-tech businesses... NS adds 70 permanent first-year nursing seats at CBU, Dal The Government of Nova Scotia has added 70 permanent nursing seats in the province to meet demand for nurses. 62 seats will be added to Cape Breton University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which will bring the number of... Seneca launches Bachelor of Engineering – Software Engineering program Seneca College has launched a Bachelor of Engineering – Software Engineering program to prepare students for careers in artificial intelligence (AI). The program takes four years to complete, and students will learn how to use AI to solve complex problems.... Resetting higher education postpandemic: Goel Higher education has a post-COVID-19 chance to reset, writes University of Waterloo President Vivek Goel, and going back to what was once considered “normal” would be a “failure.” Goel explains that the pandemic has proven that teaching can be both... Ontario Tech announces naming of newest building Shawenjigewining Hall Ontario Tech University has announced the naming of its newest building, Shawenjigewining Hall, to honour kindness and friendship. The name Shawenjigewining is an Anishinaabe word that means “The Kind Place.” The name was announced at a traditional Indigenous naming ceremony... Canada, ON announce investments in research, development, innovation The Government of Canada and Government of Ontario have announced funding that will support postsecondary research, innovation, and development projects. ON will provide over $70.4M to 176 projects to cover costs associated with research operations and infrastructure, which include renovations... ICEC Student Outreach Study in Canada Virtual Seminar 3rd July 2021 Time & Location 03 Jul, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm IST live ZOOM Webinar About the Event One on one live chat with Ms.Shashi Shashikanth (canadian citizen & Advisor) & Ms.Ishita Malik ( Asst. Counsellor) on Study in Canada as "Buddy" Email - Events@indocanadaeducation.org India Contact... Mental health challenges for graduate students an issue around the world: Report Many graduate students feel overwhelmed by their work situation, and don’t know where to turn for help.Credit: Getty Graduate student mental health has been overlooked by postsecondary institutions around the world, writes Nikki Forrester in a new article for Nature. The article... UQAM Laval, Sault, SaskPolytech launch programs Several institutions have announced new programs or delivery partnerships this week. Université du Québec à Montréal’s Laval campus has launched a new graduate program in higher education pedagogy. The 15-credit program is focused on teaching professionals from areas such as... Canadore, Toronto Film School sign MOU to address labour shortage in the north Nugget File Photo Canadore College and the Toronto Film School have signed an agreement to work together and address a film and television sector labour shortage in Northern Ontario. The partnership will provide more educational opportunities to students, while supporting Canadore... MRU aviation program receives $2.4M from veteran for maintenance, student funding Ken Lett receiving his wings from Prime Minister Mackenzie King in 1942. Mount Royal University aviation program has received a $2.4M donation from WWII veteran Ken Lett to fund the creation of scholarships and bursaries for students from underrepresented groups. The... NSCC announces new Centre of Forest Innovation, Information Technology Innovation Centre Don Bureaux is the president of the Nova Scotia Community College. (Robert Short/CBC) Nova Scotia Community College has announced two new centres that will support innovations in forestry and skills development in information technology. The Centre of Forest Innovation, which will be... Australia trails behind as Canada becomes top study destination Source: Phil Noble/Pool/AFP Australia continues to struggle to adopt Canada's education model as Canada's strong COVID-19 response has secured it its place as the “most attractive study destination,” in a recent agent survey. In contrast to Australia's continued border closure,... UWaterloo launches autonomous, driverless WATonoBus The University of Waterloo has announced the launch of the WATonoBus, a driverless and autonomous shuttle bus which is operated remotely via a Rogers 5G network. The shuttle will operate on a 2.7 route around the UWaterloo campus and uses a... How international students can use emotional intelligence to manage challenges: Opinion The pandemic has been difficult both for international students living away from loved ones and those far from their institutions wondering about interruptions to their programs or research. (Matese Fields/Unsplash) International students can harness emotional intelligence to manage stress associated with COVID-19... $48.2M real-estate project targets students in downtown Montreal Builders have begun work on the Mildoré, a $48.2M, 19-storey real-estate project in downtown Montréal that will provide furnished rental units for university students. The property has been designed with students’ needs in mind – such as furnishings and parking... VCC launches Mechanical Engineering Technician program Vancouver Community College is launching a Mechanical Engineering Technician program. The program, which was developed with input from industry partners, prepares students for work as mechanical drafters and 3D modelers in British Columbia. The program takes 10 months to complete... Canada's first phase to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day-8. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving... suspended flights from India until July 21, 2021. The Government of Canada has suspended flights from India until July 21, 2021. During that period, passengers who travel to Canada from India via an indirect route will need to obtain a pre-departure negative COVID-19 molecular test result from a third country before... BrandonU launches “Every Shot is a Winning Shot” campaign Brandon University has launched the “Every Shot is a Winning Shot” campaign, which will offer over $10K in prizes to students and staff who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Students can win prizes such as $5K towards tuition or... Partnerships lead to new supports, fellowships at SMU, Brescia, Centennial, NLC, VIU, UNBC Alfred Burgesson, Founder at Tribe Network and Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray, President of Saint Mary’s University. ... Brock to trial Work-From-Home Guideline Brock University has announced that it will be trialing a Work-From-Home Guideline in order to support a flexible work environment. The guidelines were created through feedback from focus group sessions and a survey. The program will be introduced for one-year,... Concordia announces creation of Concordia School of Health Concordia University’s Board of Governors has approved the creation of a new Concordia School of Health. The school will house six transdisciplinary clusters (Biomedical Fundamentals, Preventive Health, Health and Technology, Health Policy and Governance, Health and Wellbeing, and Health Interventions)... Seneca establishes The Jane Fund through $12M endowment Seneca College has announced the establishment of The Jane Fund, a $12M investment that will support student-related EDI initiatives. The fund will provide permanent support for equity-focused financial aid, support programs, projects, research initiatives, and other EDI initiatives. “The Seneca... QC plans to test cégep, university air quality The Government of Quebec is considering plans to test the air quality in cégep and university classroom as students return to in-person classes in the fall semester. Radio Canada reports that postsecondary institutions have not had to test air quality while students... SK renews eight interprovincial agreements with AB, BC to support access to health sciences training The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the renewal of interprovincial agreements that will allow SK students to access health sciences programs in other provinces. The eight interprovincial agreements (IPAs) will reserve seats for students at postsecondary institutions in Alberta and... Trent, Chitkara University collaborate on BBA degree program Trent University has collaborated with Chitkara University to develop an academic mentorship agreement that will allow Chitkara students to earn Trent Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. Students in the program will learn Canadian curriculum at Chitkara for the first two... Canada invests over $635M in science, research, and engineering research The Government of Canada has invested over $635M to support over 4,800 researchers and teams in the areas of science, research, and engineering. The funding will support over 3,400 NSERC grants, 1,315 research projects through SSHRC grant programs, and 156... NorQuest launches fundraising campaign to support STEM training for women NorQuest College has launched a fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $3M over three years for women seeking training in STEM. The campaign aims to increase the number of women working in STEM in Alberta by providing funding for those... AlgomaU, Northern College to launch Computer Science joint program Algoma University and Northern College have announced that they will be expanding their partnership to launch a new dual credential program called the Computer Science joint program. The program will enable eligible students to earn a Computer Engineering Technician Diploma... St Clair to build state-of-the-art esports facility for varsity program St Clair College has announced that it will create a $23M state-of-the-art facility for its varsity esports program. The new esports facility will include 64 Gaming PCs, training facilities for varsity teams, an Esports Classroom, VR spaces, and soundproof streaming... 79% of Indian students feel studying climate change and environmental conservation is important The findings suggest the beliefs and actions of young Indians concerning the environment are aligned with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration This year’s World Environment Day marked the beginning of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Aligned with this mega-theme,... QS World University Rankings 2022 released, UofT, McGill, UBC rank in top 50 QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings for 2022. The rankings evaluated 1,300 universities around the world according to metrics such as academic reputation, employer reputation, and faculty/student ratio. The top three institutions were MIT (1), the... Students in India look increasingly to overseas education, board exam cancellations complicate admissions The second wave of the pandemic in India has had several significant impacts on students looking to enter higher education. India Times reports that the upheaval created by the pandemic has caused students to look overseas for college admissions in countries with... Ontario Tech receives $2.2M from Tribute Communities In front of the Stone House on Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. From left: Tribute Communities Success Scholarship recipients Samuel Berzi (Health Sciences), Michael Novielli (Kinesiology) and Dayna Risebrough (Forensic Science). Ontario Tech University has received a $2.2M contribution from Tribute Communities... NRC, Mitacs invest $2.5M into graduate, post-graduate student internships The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Mitacs have announced that they will be investing $2.5M into graduate and post-graduate student internships. The five-year investment will fund 250 internships to bolster seven Challenge programs and five Supercluster support programs. “Mitacs... UWaterloo launches sustainability program, announces plans to reduce carbon footprint of investments by 50% by 2030 The University of Waterloo has announced the launch of a new degree that will combine sustainability and financial management, which the university says is the first of its kind in Canada. The program will prepare accounting and financial professionals to... Dal receives support from Tesla, NSERC for research on batteries and grid energy storage Dalhousie University has announced that a team at its Faculty of Science will be receiving $3.1M from Tesla and $2.9M from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council to conduct research on batteries and grid energy storage. The fund is... NOSM to become standalone medical university The Government of Ontario has passed legislation that will see Northern Ontario School of Medicine become the first standalone medical university in Canada. With this change, NOSM will separate from Laurentian University and Lakehead University, and will form a new... ICEC Student Outreach Study in Canada Virtual Seminar | 5th June 2021 ICEC Webinar | Study in Canada ICEC Student Outreach: Buddy4Canada Audience: Students K-12 onwards Format: Zoom Webinar Cost: FREE On 5th June 2021, ICEC Student outreach Team held a webinar by hosts Ms. Shashi Shashikanth (Canadian citizen & ICEC Advisor) & Ms. Ishita Malik ( ICEC Asst.... Colleges, universities launch and join health initiatives to fight COVID-19 Canadian study investigates immune response and vaccine hesitancy among Canada’s South Asian communities Postsecondary institutions across Canada are participating in health initiatives to support the fight against COVID-19. Keyano College has released nine faculty members to provide extra support at the... Trent, UNB, Lethbridge College launch new bachelor’s programs Trent University, the University of New Brunswick, and Lethbridge College have launched innovative, new bachelor degree programs this week. Trent has launched a hybrid Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Criminology, in which students in the program can choose to... SMU celebrates launch of a new brand platform to recognize its growth Saint Mary’s University has announced that it has launched a new brand platform with a new logo, wordmark, and tagline: “World Without Limits.” The new branding recognizes SMU’s growth and expansion, and embodies its connected campus, collaborations, leadership, and research.... National Forensic Sciences University bill introduced in LS: All you need to know Abill seeking to establish a National Forensic Sciences University as an institution of national importance by upgrading thGujarat Forensic Sciences University in Gandhinagar was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. The National Forensic Sciences University Bill, 2020 was introduced by Minister... Around 2 Lakh students to appear for DU's online open-book exams today Delhi University is all set to begin the online undergraduate and postgraduate final exams from today, and as per information, around 2 lakh students are set to appear. The examination branch officials held a meeting on Sunday with college principals... IIT Kanpur launches four new eMasters programmes, check details of the upskilling courses here IIT Kanpur has launched four new eMasters programmes - on Cyber Security, Communication Systems, Power Sector Regulation, and Commodity Markets. Check the details here. The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) announced the launch of four new e-Masters programmes on... QC cégep, university students not required to physically distance for Fall semester University and CEGEP classes may return at full capacity in the fall. The Government of Quebec has announced that cégep and university students will not be required to physically distance when they return to campus for the Fall 2021 semester. The... Postsecondary institutions discuss, consider mandatory vaccine policies Nationally, nearly 70 per cent of respondents to CBC questionnaire sent to educators supported mandatory vaccination. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press) Postsecondary institutions across Canada are continuing to evaluate their vaccine policies. Trent University will require students living in Peterborough and Durham region... Canada announces $14.5M in NFRF funding for innovative research The Government of Canada has announced that it is providing $14.5M in funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Exploration competition to 117 high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research projects. The funding supports projects in social, cultural, economic, health-related,... U of T partners with Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research on TRANSFORM HF TRANSFORM HF, a partnership between U of T and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, is being led by Craig Simmons in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Heather Ross in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. The University... PM Modi chairs meeting on Class 12 boards, announces cancellation of exams By: Education Desk | New Delhi | Updated: June 1, 2021 8:40:00 pm CBSE had announced the postponement of Class 12 exams in April. File. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an important meeting today to discuss the fate of class 12 board exams. The meeting... UOttawa, Wesley Clover collaborate on MEED program Unique collaboration builds on the proven Alacrity Global technology start-up model, combining academic learning with business, tech training and experienced mentorship to build the next generation of Canadian tech entrepreneurs and companies to leverage local expertise in 5G+ networking for... Sheridan launches Virtual Production Innovation Hub Sheridan College’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) has announced that it has launched a Virtual Production Innovation Hub (VPIH). The VPIH will function as a space where industry leaders, technology partners, and students can collaborate and innovate in... ApplyBoard partners with ETS and Pearson Education to simplify verification of test scores ApplyBoard has forged partnerships with ETS and Pearson Education that will simplify the verification of English language test scores. ApplyProof will enable postsecondary institutions across Canada to verify Proof of English Language Proficiency by simply clicking a button when evaluating... Eastern colleges announce new training programs Laura Murphy, one of 12 trainees in the new Steps to Success early education program on P.E.I., plays in the sandbox with kids at Little Wonders Early Learning Centre in Charlottetown. (Steve Bruce/CBC) Eastern colleges have announced the addition of new training... Western Space receives grant for Moon research Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (Western Space) has announced that it will be receiving a five-year grant “in the multiple hundreds of thousands of dollars” from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The grant will enable Western Space... McGill launches research centre for energy storage and conversion McGill University has launched the McGill Centre for Innovation in Storage and Conversion of Energy (McISCE). The research centre will investigate sustainable technological solutions to improve electrical energy storage and conversion, supporting Quebec’s 2030 Plan for a Green Economy. McISCE... UCalgary to launch Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law has announced that it will be launching the Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program, which will help foreign-trained lawyers meet the qualifications necessary for practicing in Canada. Students in the 12-month program will complete the course... Concordia, QcSE, V1 Studio collaborate on Scientific Venture Program Concordia University’s District 3 Innovation Hub, the Quebec Scientific Entrepreneurship Program (QcSE), and V1 Studio have collaborated to create the Scientific Venture Program. The two-year postdoctoral program will support PhD candidates and recent graduates in developing deep technology companies to... Using co-operatives to solve issues faced by postsecondary students, staff: Opinion Postsecondary institutions could use campus co-operatives to solve problems faced by staff and students, writes Michelle Stack, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. The author explains that housing and food insecurity issues were already prominent before COVID-19, and... Nipissing announces launch of Bachelor of Science in Data Science program Nipissing University has announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Data Science program. Students in the program will study data science from theoretical and applied perspectives, and will participate in experiential learning and research opportunities from the beginning... WCC to provide dental assistant training to immigrants A woman has her teeth examined in the mobile clinic. (Aaron Hinks photo) Western Community College in Surrey has received $600K from the Government of British Columbia’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction to provide up to 30 British Columbian... YorkU to establish a new School of Medicine York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton York University has announced that it will be establishing a new School of Medicine which will train family and community doctors within an integrated setting. The School of Medicine will also contribute to... Great Plains, Cumberland, Parkland partner on international recruitment pilot Great Plains College, Cumberland College, and Parkland College have announced that they will be collaborating on the International Recruitment and Admissions partnership. The pilot project will see one individual recruiting for all three colleges on the international file. The two-year... UWaterloo, UAlberta, Western researchers release study on international students’ decision-making Researchers from the University of Waterloo, the University of Alberta, and Western University have released a study titled “Should I Stay or Should I Go: International Students’ Decision-making About Staying in Canada.” The study investigated international students’ decision-making process around... Brock announces the Department of Engineering Brock University has taken the next big step towards its goal of launching dynamic Engineering programs that teach “outside the book” and focus on the employability of students. Brock University has announced that it will be launching a Department of Engineering... Canada announces $10M for recruitment, training, mentoring 2,000 energy advisors The Government of Canada has announced that it is investing $10M to recruit, train, and mentor 2,000 energy advisors and support the retrofitting of 700,000 homes. The energy advisors will support the Canada Greener Homes Grant by providing EnerGuide home... UWindsor announces tuition freezes for international students In an effort to provide stronger financial predictability for international students during uncertain times, the University of Windsor has introduced the UWindsor International Tuition Guarantee. The University of Windsor has announced the creation of the UWindsor International Tuition Guarantee. Starting in... UFV launches International Business program The University of the Fraser Valley has announced the launch of the UFV International Business (IB) program. The program is available in both major and minor options. The new IB major is designed to help prepare students to succeed in... UOF, ACC, CapilanoU introduce new program offerings The Université de l’Ontario français, Assiniboine Community College, and Capilano University announced new program offerings. UOF will be offering a University Microcertificate in Education – Introduction to Pedagogy for professionals working in French-language schools. The institution has also divided four... Canada funds projects to help internationally trained nurses become certified The Government of Canada has announced three projects that will help internationally trained nurses to complete their certification or licensure and become qualified to work in Canada. McMaster University has received over $799K for skills upgrading and employment supports for... BC launches Capacity to Connect resource The Government of British Columbia has launched Capacity to Connect, an open educational resource for training postsecondary faculty and staff on how to recognize and respond to students who are in distress. Capacity to Connect, which was developed by BCcampus,... Postsecondary institutions face decisions on making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory A person wears a face mask as they walk through McGill University during light snowfall in Montreal, Sunday, December 20, 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Postsecondary institutions across Canada are... Ontario Tech designated official IAEA Collaborating Centre Ontario Tech University has announced that it has been designated as an official Collaborating Centre by the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Ontario Tech’s faculties of Engineering and Applied Science and Energy Systems and Nuclear Science will contribute... UWaterloo to create the Waterloo Eye Institute The University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science has received UWaterloo’s approval to create the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI). The WEI will be housed in a state-of-the-art 67,000 sq. ft. centre and will reportedly be the Waterloo region’s... A partnership between – Mohawk College, Red River College, Nova Scotia Community College, and Vancouver Community College Mohawk College in Hamilton announced Monday (May 3) that it joined three other institutions in Canada in offering a new program that could contribute to the country’s economic recovery. A partnership between four community colleges – Mohawk College, Red River College, Nova Scotia... BCIT receives $4.1M from Canada, organizations for EV adoption British Columbia Institute of Technology will be receiving $1.7M in funding from the Government of Canada, and additional funding to bring the total to $4.1M from BCIT, FLO | AddÉnergie, the City of New Westminster, IBX Data Systems, and Sun... U of T initiative expands to three international partners The University of Toronto has announced that the research initiative Reach Alliance has expanded to three international partners: the University of Oxford, University College London, and Tecnológico de Monterrey. The initiative allows undergraduate and graduate students, mentored by faculty members,... Canada, ON discussing suspending entry of international students to province Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott walk to a press conference at Queen's Park, in Toronto, on April 16, 2021. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that the federal government will be working with the Government of Ontario... Carleton, BlackBerry QNX announce $21M USD strategic partnership Carleton University has partnered with BlackBerry QNX on a five year, $21M USD strategic partnership. The partnership will see BlackBerry provide technology for a new embedded operating system software research lab at Carleton’s Advanced Research and Innovation in Smart Environments... ICICI Bank Canada Offers Tailored Banking Solutions to International Students in India ICEC welcomes ICICI Bank Canada as ICEC's newest corporate member. ICICI Bank Canada is a leading private sector bank in India with headquarters in Mumbai, India, and a corporate office in Toronto, Canada. ICICI Bank Canada offers tailored banking solutions... Concordia to offer graduate degrees in Chemical and Materials Engineering Alex De Visscher: “We have ambitious research goals and are on an aggressive growth trajectory. The students we welcome into these programs will need to stand out.” Concordia University’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science has announced that it... Carleton announces innovation space at Kanata North’s Hub350 Carleton University has announced that it will be opening an innovation space at Kanata North’s Hub350. The centre will include spaces such as meeting rooms, a café, a garden terrace, and collaboration space; and will provide the tech community with... Western’s Ivey, ExecOnline partner on online learning experiences Western University has announced that its Ivey Business School has joined ExecOnline, a subscription-based, online provider of executive education. The partnership will see Ivey and ExecOnline work together to create four co-branded online learning experiences with four to five modules... UWindsor, ILAC partner on pathway for international students The University of Windsor has partnered with the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) on a pathway for international students to study at UWindsor. The pathway will allow international high school students or international students with a degree from an... SK budget invests $60M to address pandemic-related challenges for students, institutions The Government of Saskatchewan has released its 2021-22 Budget, which includes an additional investment of $60M over two years to address pandemic-related challenges for postsecondary students and institutions. This investment will support the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus’ mezzanine replacement project; fund... UCalgary plans to create Sikh Studies program An information booth is set up at the Dashmesh Cultural Centre in northeast Calgary to raise awareness of a fundraising campaign to support a Sikh studies program at the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary has announced that it is... SAIT launches two vision-care programs, invests $1M in optical lab The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s School of Health and Public Safety has created two vision-care sciences programs and invested $1M in an optical lab to meet industry needs. SAIT collaborated with members of industry to create the Optician Diploma... Interpreting CVs to effectively evaluate job candidates Those involved in the process of hiring new faculty should learn how to “read” CVs in order to more effectively evaluate job candidates, writes David D Perlmutter. The author explains that while academics are always asked for their CVs, administrators... NAIT launches four skilled trades programs, receives TAC accreditation for five engineering programs The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has launched four new School of Skilled Trades diploma programs: Advanced Plumbing Technology, Advanced Welding Technology, Automotive Service Technology, and Electrical Installations Technology. The two-year diploma programs will teach students the skills and knowledge... McGill celebrates 200th anniversary McGill University has announced that it is celebrating its 200th anniversary. The university is celebrating with a special broadcast – Celebrate 200: Launching Our 3rd Century – as well as Bicentennial celebrations that will be held throughout the year. “As... International students postpone, cancel study plans in light of travel limitations People walk past the University of Toronto campus during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The Ontario government announces the framework for reopening of colleges and universities as early as of July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette After... RDC receives approval to offer Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences degree Red Deer College students Savannah Houg, Brittany Lausen and Elizabeth Kiryanova at Wednesday’s demonstration calling on the province to allow RDC to grant degrees. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff) Red Deer College has announced that it has been approved to offer... CEWIL, Canada, partner to create work-integrated learning opportunities Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada and the Government of Canada have partnered to provide greater access to work-integrated learning opportunities. Supported by $16.3M in funding, CEWIL will fund grants to support the creation of curricular work-integrated learning opportunities... Carleton, Bruyère Research Institute partner on health tech Associate Vice-President (Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships) Sandra Crocker Carleton University has partnered with the Bruyère Research Institute to establish a health tech partnership. The three-year initiative will see Carleton and the Bruyère Research Institute collaborating on research focused on remote and... NAIT, Schneider Electric partner on NAIT’s Centre for Grid Innovation NAIT's Centre for Grid Innovation (CNW Group/Schneider Electric Canada Inc.) The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has partnered with Schneider Electric to complete phase two of NAIT’s Centre for Grid Innovation and extend the centre’s capacities. The partnership will support the... Western joins Business + Higher Education Roundtable Western University has announced that it has joined the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), a national consortium of postsecondary partners devoted to creating more work experience opportunities for students. The membership will bolster Western’s student work-integrated learning opportunities in... NS invests $16.8M in computer science programs The Government of Nova Scotia has announced that it will be investing $16.8M into computer science programs in NS. The funds will support accelerated digital adaptation and the development of digital talent in NS, and will contribute to economic recovery.... Douglas, SFU create guaranteed transfer pathway for Engineering Certificate graduates Douglas College and Simon Fraser University have created a pathway to allow Douglas engineering students to pursue further education in SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE). Through the pathway, eligible Douglas students who have completed Douglas’ Engineering Certificate program... King's UC strengthens collaborative ties with international partnership King’s University College and the Chandigarh Group of Colleges Jhanjeri Mohali (CGC) of Punjab, India have entered into a partnership agreement. The five-year agreement will see the institutions work together through joint research activities, joint training, research in disciplines of... Sault aviation program acquires $1M aircraft One of the new aircraft being added to Sault College’s aviation program is a new, twin-engine Piper Seminole, which college officials say is a state-of-the-art machine. (Mike McDonald/CTV News) Sault College has announced that it has expanded its Aviation Program’s fleet... UWaterloo bringing self-driving shuttle bus to campus The University of Waterloo expects to have a self-driving shuttle bus – reportedly the first for an academic institution in Canada – on campus by this September. CTV News states that the eight-seat bus can navigate the university’s Ring Road route on... Tips to build high quality online courses: Opinion Instructors can build higher quality courses through spending time needed to reframe office hours, post-assignment debriefs, and module surveys, writes Candy Ho, inaugural assistant professor, integrative career and capstone learning, at the University of the Fraser Valley. The author describes... Carleton launching WiE&IT program this Fall Carleton University has launched the Women in Engineering and Information Technology (WiE&IT) Program, which the university says is one of the first industry and government sponsored programs of its kind in Canada. The program will include relationship-building events; mentorships; a... Canadian university rankings in QS World University Rankings 2021 26 Canadian universities have been listed in the QS World University Rankings 2021, three of which were featured in the top 50 institutions: The University of Toronto (tied for #25), McGill University (tied for #31), and University of British Columbia... ON PSE consider options for Fall course delivery Ontario postsecondary institutions are considering modes of education for the Fall. Western University has announced that returning to in-person learning may be an option for the fall term, depending on vaccine availability and the vigilance of Western’s community. The University... East coast institutions plan for Fall semester course delivery and beyond East coast postsecondary institutions are announcing plans for their future course delivery. McGill University has announced that it will be returning to “more regular rhythms of on-campus academic activity by September” while continuing to implement public health and safety measures.... Western 5G network partnership to support research on student mental health Western University has begun the launch of its 5G-connected campus project in partnership with Bell. The first 5G site on campus is established, and the university expects to have the full network available across campus by summer. The university will... International students may face lower earnings due to lack of pre-graduation experience: Report A report released in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada suggests that international students earn less in the first five years after graduation than their domestic counterparts. The report states that international students generally have had fewer years of... HEC Montréal, Lancaster University sign dual degree agreement HEC Montréal has signed a dual degree agreement with the Lancaster University Management School. HEC Montréal students who participate in the program will take two years of classes in Lancaster instead of continuing into their third year at HEC Montréal.... Cambrian launches video game design program Cambrian College has announced the launch of a game design program that will prepare students for careers in the video game industry. Students in the program will learn about animation, media communication, and mobile app development while learning how to... UWindsor launches 2 + 2 Degree Completion Pathway program The University of Windsor has announced the launch of a 2 + 2 Degree Completion Pathway, which allows students who have completed select two-year college programs to put their credits toward UWindsor’s Bachelor of Science degree. Students from Ontario Police... Canada invests $63.5M in trades training and certification The Government of Canada is investing $63.5M over five years to help people facing barriers access skilled trades training and certification. The funding will see key groups, such as women, newcomers to Canada, people with disabilities, and racialized Canadians gain... TRU, UBCO, UNBC collaborate on pandemic-related research through IURC Thompson Rivers University, the University of British Columbia Okanagan, and the University of Northern British Columbia are collaborating on five research projects through the Interior University Research Coalition (IURC). The projects are pandemic-related, and focus on a range of issues,... Canada announces further supports for international students Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has announced new measures that will provide more flexibility for international students. Eligible international students will now be permitted to complete up to 100% of their program online from outside of Canada, while remaining eligible... UGC finalises draft for joint or dual degrees by national, international universities Press Trust of India | Feb 22, 2021 - 9:15 a.m. IST Share Via NEW DELHI: Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission (UGC) finalising a draft for... Mohawk opens Mohawk College Centre for Aviation Technology Mohawk College has opened the Mohawk College Centre for Aviation Technology. The new complex includes classroom space, access to aircraft, and labs. The facility will allow all of Mohawk’s aviation programs to be delivered in one location and double Mohawk’s... George Brown launches Honours Bachelor of Food Studies degree George Brown College has launched an Honours Bachelor of Food Studies degree. The degree, which George Brown says is the first of its kind in Canada, will train students in both culinary techniques and food studies. Students in the program... QC prevents debate on redirecting funding formerly for Dawson to francophone cegeps Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette shot down debate on a PQ motion to redirect Dawson College funding elsewhere on Tuesday. PHOTO BY JACQUES BOISSINOT /The Canadian Press The Montreal Gazette reports that the Government of Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette "shot down' a debate in... BC, the Canada-BC Workforce Development provide new funds for micro-credentials The Government of British Columbia and the Canada-BC Workforce Development have announced the provision of $4M in funds to 15 postsecondary institutions in BC to offer micro-credential courses focused on in-demand jobs. The new micro-credential courses include a Core Skills... Brock, Niagara partner to host REDress Project Red dresses are displayed throughout Brock University’s outdoor spaces from Monday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 14 to signify the loss of thousands of Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit, lesbian, gay, trans, bisexual, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGTBQQIA) people... MB releases strategy for postsecondary institutions Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister, Wayne Ewasko, announces new funding for skills and training courses during a press conference at the Legislative Building Monday. The Government of Manitoba has released a three-year strategy for postsecondary institutions that CBC says is... BC invests $20M in short-term training for those affected by COVID-19 British Columbia has launched the Skills Training for Economic Recovery program, which will provide re-skilling opportunities to those who have had their jobs affected by COVID-19. BC has invested $20M into short-term training programs in a variety of areas, such... Lakehead receives investment for mining research, establishes Industrial Research Chair A new research project will see Lakehead University and Impala Canada work together to study nickel, copper and platinum group elements near the Lac Des Iles mine. (Jeff Walters/CBC) Lakehead University has announced a five-year research project in mineral exploration and mining,... Durham launches two degree programs, graduate certificate program Durham College has announced that it has launched two degree programs and a graduate certificate program to address labour shortages in high-demand areas. Students in Durham’s Honours Bachelor of Construction Management will be prepared for careers in construction and technology... Queen’s adjusts tuition fees for international PhD students This new policy is one of the first outcomes of the report released by the Working Group on Graduate Student Success in fall 2019. (University Communications.) Queen’s University has announced that it will adjust tuition fees for international PhD students. Under... UWindsor launches SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence UWindsor professors Mitra Mirhassani and Ikjot Saini head the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, Canada’s first organization dedicated to countering threats to the connected transportation marketplace. The University of Windsor has announced that it will host the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity... UQAM, University of Tours partner to offer double history degrees This partnership with the largest university in the Center-Val de Loire region, in central France, brings several benefits to UQAM students. Université du Québec à Montréal and the University of Tours have signed an agreement that allows them to offer double... BC invests $1.26M in ECE training The Government of British Columbia is investing $1.26M in early childhood educator (ECE) training at public postsecondary institutions. Funding will enable BC to add 108 ECE seats, most of which will be delivered through a work-integrated learning approach, which will... ON provides $2.4M to Willis for PSW training The Government of Ontario will has partnered with Willis College on a pilot project that will train up to 300 personal support workers to fill long-term care positions in the Ottawa area. Willis will offer the program at no cost... Centennial, Samsung extend partnership to 2023 Centennial College and Samsung Canada have extended an ongoing partnership as part of the Samsung Tech Institute initiative. Students in Centennial’s Electronics Engineering Technician program benefit from a curriculum that was developed by Centennial and Samsung. Additionally, they take part... HEC Montréal establishes Canada CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence HEC Montréal has established the Canada CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence with $1M funding over five years. The research chair will focus on the study of artificial intelligence, with a focus on fairness in machine learning, and will be held... BCIT BMET program receives TAC accreditation The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) Diploma program has received national accreditation from Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). Graduates of the accredited program are able to expedite their certification through Canadian certifying bodies, including the Applied Science... Concordia launches Humanities+ career preparation program Concordia University has launched a Humanities+ program that is designed to help undergraduates in Humanities-based programs better prepare for meaningful careers after graduation. Students in the Humanities+ program will complete zero-credit courses that cover topics such as digital presentations, professional... Humber launches three Bachelor of Engineering programs Humber College has launched three Bachelor of Engineering programs: Bachelor of Engineering – Information Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering – The Built Environment, and Bachelor of Engineering – Mechatronics. The degrees are designed to use Humber’s campus as a “living... Camosun, VIU, NVIT, Selkirk receive provincial investment for community mental health worker training The Government of British Columbia is investing $800K to Camosun College, Vancouver Island University, the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, and Selkirk College for the training of community mental health workers. The funding, which is part of the province’s COVID-19... Boréal launches new battery electric vehicle maintenance course Collège Boréal has announced the launch of a new course on the maintenance of battery electric vehicles. The course, which is the first of three components of the training, will be offered online and will take 40 hours to complete.... UWindsor, Air Canada partner to provide affordable flights for international students Air Canada will offer exclusive promotional rates to international students under an agreement with the University of Windsor. The University of Windsor has partnered with Air Canada to give international students the ability to fly to Canada. The agreement will give... QC provides $4M to support IT education, training The Government of Quebec has announced $4M in funding to support those who are interested in pursuing an education in information technology. The funding is meant to address the need for skilled professionals to fill empty IT roles and is... SFU, Trend Micro partner to train students in cloud security Simon Fraser University has partnered with Trend Micro to train students in cybersecurity. The partnership will allow students to develop skills in cloud security, understand industry insights, and connect with networking opportunities while they are studying. “As we know, the... NS invests $25M in postsecondary institutions to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19 Nova Scotia is investing $25M in postsecondary institutions to help them address the lost revenue and increase in costs brought on by COVID-19. Each institution’s portion of the investment is based on its COVID-19 related expenditures. “Since the beginning of... Lakeland launches Bachelor of Agricultural Technology Program Lakeland College has announced the launch of a post-credential Bachelor of Agricultural Technology Program at its Vermilion campus. The two-year program will train students in a variety of areas, including troubleshooting hardware and software used in the industry and using... AB considers creating boards to govern postsecondary institutions Mike Mahon, chair of the Council of Post-Secondary Presidents of Alberta and president of the University of Lethbridge, has been part of provincewide consultations on revamping Alberta's post-secondary education system. He says the idea of creating larger boards to oversee... Confederation limits class size, changes schedules in response to ON’s COVID-19 regulations Ontario’s new guidelines for postsecondary institutions means that Confederation College will be changing schedules and cutting the number of students in classes. Since COVID-19 regulations limit Confederation to having 10 students within a classroom, some students in programs with enrolment... UQAM creates financial research centre The Université du Québec à Montréal has created a new research centre called the Centre d’intelligence en surveillance des marchés financiers. The unit has three objectives: to ensure the financial ecosystem’s integrity against manipulation through promoting best practices, to identify... UWaterloo, NRC collaborate to advance metal 3D printing in ON The NRC’s new research facility in Mississauga. Photo via NRC. The University of Waterloo and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) have announced a joint seven-year research and development project in metal 3D printing that will help Ontario more effectively... The Stronger Together project connects patients with expert resources, online counselling, daily health trackers and opportunities to build social connections with Canadians experiencing similar health circumstances. University of British Columbia’s Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM) and digital health... U of T launches course in Additive Manufacturing in Engineering Applications Students at the University of Toronto now have access to a course focused entirely on 3D printing, a fast-growing $13-billion industry. The University of Toronto’s department of mechanical and industrial engineering has launched a graduate-level Additive Manufacturing in Engineering Applications course. The... Students create, participate in caring initiatives Varsity rugby player Zoe Totten-Coulter has been chatting with seniors who haven't been able to socialize very much during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Jean Delisle/CBC) Postsecondary students across Canada are working together to launch care initiatives and respond to the needs of those... Fanshawe updates aviation school to reflect growth and future plans Fanshawe College has renamed its aviation school the Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology. The new name recognizes the school’s recent growth and the vision Fanshawe has for the future of its aerospace programs. The release explains that... University Registration Opens for ICEC's 'Study in Canada' Recruitment Fairs New for 2021! ICEC Invites Canadian Universities to Partake in our Flagship 'Study in Canada' Student Recruitment Fair Join ICEC for our flagship online student recruitment event as we herald an exciting new year and assist Canadian colleges and universities in... UoGuelph, UWaterloo provide extra support for students over winter break The University of Guelph will keep its Student Support Network open over the holiday break. The program for students offers drop-in peer support. (Student Wellness at the University of Guelph/Twitter) The University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo will be offering... JIBC launches Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Analysis The Justice Institute of British Columbia has launched a Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Analysis which will meet the need for more skilled analysts in the field. Students will learn foundational intelligence analysis skills and will receive training in cybercrime analysis... IRCC clarifies rules for international students taking courses less than six months long Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has clarified the rules for international students applying to study courses in Canada for a duration of less than six months. The Pie News says that though the documentation says that students cannot attain a study permit... George Brown announces virtual education-abroad WIL pilot project George Brown College has announced a pilot project that will enable students to participate in international work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities through virtual placements. Through the program, companies in Spain, Portugal, China, Japan, Singapore, and Sweden will host students for virtual... Canada improves position as “go-to” study destination Two surveys suggest that Canada has improved its position as a “go-to” study destination for international students. The article suggests that Canada is ahead of other countries, given its positive response to international students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information... ARUCC launches MyCreds™ | MesCertif™ The Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC) has officially launched MyCreds™ | MesCertif™, a bilingual credential wallet supported by a comprehensive website for Canada’s postsecondary community and learners. The national wallet will help colleges and... URegina launches new initiatives to support children, youth, caregivers during COVID-19 The University of Regina is launching new initiatives for the well-being of children and youth. A URegina researcher will receive $400K for the Northern Prairie Spirit Youth Cultural Continuity Project. Through the project, researchers will seek to understand issues of... Trent launches Master’s in Strategic Change Management Trent University has launched a Master of Management degree in Strategic Change Management. Trent states that the 16-month program will include a hands-on summer work-integrated learning component to give graduates a competitive edge. “Proactive leadership and the ability to adapt... ON passes Bill 213, CCC moves closer to becoming a degree-granting institution The Government of Ontario has passed Bill 213, which CBC reports will give Canada Christian College the ability to grant degrees for Bachelor of Arts and Science programs pending an independent review. CBC states that it is not immediately clear... UFV launches EFCIE research centre UFV donor Paul Esposito and UFV President Joanne MacLean at the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship The University of the Fraser Valley has launched the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE), an interdisciplinary research centre established through... YorkU students share the seven things they miss most about in-person education A group of York University students have written an article about the seven things they miss most about in-person education. They cite missing qualities like the community and friendship that comes with the physicality of in-person classes, the presence of... Postsecondary institutions participate in Giving Tuesday initiatives Several Canadian postsecondary institutions participated in Giving Tuesday initiatives to raise support for students experiencing food insecurity. In Nova Scotia, Mount Saint Vincent University, Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, St Francis Xavier University, Acadia University, Cape Breton University, Atlantic School... ON introduces performance-based funding for postsecondary institutions The Government of Ontario has announced that it has signed agreements with public postsecondary institutions to implement performance-based funding. ON states that the performance-based funding is intended to help ensure that students will be able to find employment after graduation... Lambton launches new online gaming initiatives Lambton College has announced several new initiatives and partnerships related to esports. The college has been invited to join the North American Collegiate League, which hosts tournaments and league play for scholarships, and has recently partnered with organizations such as Adamas... King’s receives $1M from estate of former Chief Librarian King’s University College has received a $1M gift from the estate of Elizabeth Russell, the former Chief Librarian at King’s who retired in 1993. The funds will be used to renovate King’s G Emmett Cardinal Carter Library, with a focus... MITT, EC-Council partner on cybersecurity training The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology has partnered with EC-Council to launch training in cyber security through MITT’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence. MITT states that the launch is in response to the need for more cyber security practitioners... Concordia receives $5.1M investment in genome engineering Concordia University has received $5.1M from Genome Canada, Genome Quebec, and the National Research Council to support research in the synthetic biology field. “These contributions speak to Concordia’s influence and leadership in synthetic biology,” said Paula Wood-Adams, Concordia’s interim VP... Bishop’s implements measures to decrease student stress and anxiety Bishop’s University has made a series of decisions that aim to support student completion of the semester and to reduce student stress and anxiety over the results of this semester. Students will be able to opt to have their numerical... New institutions have COVID-19 plans approved by IRCC International students may return to Canada as long as they follow the rules put in place by the federal government. Source: Cole Burston/Getty Images/AFP The list of postsecondary institutions that have been approved as Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) with COVID-19 readiness... GBC, The Rekai Centres announce innovative approach to PSW training George Brown College has partnered with The Rekai Centres to provide clinical placement opportunities for Personal Support Workers in long term care facilities. The initiative will allow students to complete their placements, which were affected due to COVID-19. Through a... Canadian business schools take leadership courses online due to COVID-19 Phillip Alexandre Du Plessix reflects at his “spirit spot” which was part of week long wilderness retreat course while he was a student at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, October 28, 2020. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail Canada’s business... King’s U launches Career and Calling Cen Witty Sandle (left) and Dr. Tetyana Khramova (right) are at the heart of vocational counselling, and job search and internship advice. The King’s University has launched a career and vocation office, called the Career and Calling Centre, that is focused on... COVID-19 and the lives of international students in Canada “After the pandemic hit, international students at Canadian universities were faced with a choice: continue their studies in Canada or return to their home countries to study remotely,” writes Marisa Coulton of Maclean’s. Drawing from the results of the International... ICEC Seeks Speakers for our Flagship Webinar: An Update on COVID-19's Impact on Student Recruitment Save the Date! The Indo Canada Education Council Presents the Flagship Webinar of our Indo-Canada Education Conclave Webinar Series for 2021. ICEC Seeks Speakers for our Flagship Webinar: COVID-19's Current and Future Impact on Student Recruitment This January, join ICEC for our flagship... Brock launches two pathway programs Brock University will introduce two new pathway programs to enhance postsecondary education accessibility. The Open Studies pathway will allow people of any age or educational background to take part-time courses without being registered in a full certificate or degree program.... MUN, AU partner on graduate student, supervisor support Memorial University and Athabasca University have partnered to help graduate students and their supervisors overcome challenges which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The two institutions will collaborate on graduate student access to remote professional development, faculty member access... CapilanoU announces new Film Producing concentration Capilano University has announced that it will be offering a new concentration in Film Producing to students in its Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts program. Students who choose this concentration will learn about producing and film business affairs, including planning,... Eager to study in #Quebec? Join the #EduCanada virtual fair EduCanada Virtual Fair Date: Nov. 5 Time: 4:30pm to 9:30pm IST Chat LIVE with recruitment representatives from colleges & universities Register : https://educanadavirtual.com/southasia Public Affairs, Culture and Education Advisor Bureau du Québec à Mumbai / Quebec Government Office in Mumbai Consulat général du Canada / Consulate General of... Carleton launches PANL Perspectives platform Carleton University has launched a new platform, PANL Perspectives, through its master and graduate diploma programs in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (PNL). The platform will generate and curate “evidence-based resources and insights about philanthropy and non-profit leadership,” and will contain... Aurora College to become Aurora University The government of the Northwest Territories released its implementation plan to transform Aurora College into a polytechnic university by 2025. (Priscilla Hwang/CBC) Aurora College will become Aurora University in 2025. Aurora College has released its implementation plan, which outlines four areas of... CapilanoU becomes Universities Canada’s 96th member Capilano University has joined Universities Canada as its 96th member. Universities Canada states that members are held to a high standard, and must meet “set principles of institutional quality assurance that must be reaffirmed every five years.” “We are pleased... Postsecondary institutions find creative ways to host job fairs during pandemic Postsecondary institutions across Canada are creatively holding career fairs to connect students with employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicine Hat College, in partnership with four other agencies, conducted a number of off-site drive-thru job fairs. Concordia University, in partnership with... NS postsecondary institutions approved as DLIs Nova Scotia postsecondary institutions anticipate that they will be welcoming international students again in November. NS says that almost two dozen institutions are expected to be on the list of approved as designated learning institutions (DLIs) when it is updated on November... VIU, NIC partner on WIL opportunities for students Vancouver Island University and North Island College have partnered to create a one-stop-shop online hub, called Vancouver Island Work-Integrated Learning, to provide a regional approach to boosting employer engagement and enhancing work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Vancouver Island University and North... Concordia launches CEVAS, plans to conduct Canada’s World Values Survey Concordia University has launched The Centre for Research on Values, Attitudes and Societies (CEVAS). The centre will give researchers access to data from the World Values Survey (WVS). CEVAS’s first project will be to conduct the WVS in Canada, which... How the pandemic and racial unrest are changing curriculum: Opinion The COVID-19 pandemic and racial unrest have prompted institutions to change curriculum or accelerate the rate of already planned curricular changes to address these topics, writes Gayatri Malohotra. Institutions are offering new classes on race-related topics, as well as hiring... UAlberta launches free course on science literacy Psychology researcher Claire Scavuzzo is an instructor of the U of A's new online course on science literacy. “Students can expect to finish this course with well-polished critical thinking skills,” she says. (Photo: John Ulan) The University of Alberta has launched... McGill creates jobs for students amid pandemic McGill University will be providing work-integrated learning opportunities for 169 undergraduate and graduate students this fall with the support of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program and TECHNATION. Students will have the opportunity to work as Remote Learning Assistants and support... CANARIE funds research teams to evolve platforms for re-use Research teams from postsecondary institutions across Canada have been awarded funding by CANARIE, Canada’s National Research and Education Network. The $3.4M in funding will enable recipients to adapt their current research workflow and platforms for re-use by other researchers, saving... Chitkara University Conducts the ‘National Webinar on Investor Awareness and Financial Education’ Organized in association with apex financial bodies SEBI, AMFI, and NSDL, the webinar was attended by 1000+ participants With the dual aim of grooming financially aware professionals and help them explore employability opportunities in the financial sector, Chitkara University recently organized a National... Mohawk announces first stand-alone degree Mohawk College has announced that it will be offering a Bachelor of Digital Health (Honours) degree, which is Mohawk’s first stand-alone degree program. This program will focus on training students in computer science, health, and business studies so that they... Sheridan launches two new degrees Sheridan College is launching two new degrees: An Honours Bachelor of Computer Science, and an Honours Bachelor of Experiential Design. Students in both programs will learn the theory of their chosen field and apply it through hands-on opportunities. Students in... Maclean’s releases university rankings 2021 Maclean’s has released its University Rankings for 2021. The top three universities in the Medical/Doctoral category were McGill University, the University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia. The top three universities in the Comprehensive category were Simon Fraser... UoGuelph receives $1M to continue plant cryopreservation research Prof. Praveen Praxena, GRIPP The University of Guelph has received $1M from the Gosling Foundation to continue research on conserving plant species through cryopreservation at UoGuelph’s Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation (GRIPP). Researchers will use cryopreservation to store plant tissue... Algonquin partners with Ciena on optophonics lab 6500 Family of Packet-Optical Platforms Algonquin College has partnered with Ciena to upgrade its Ottawa Optophonics Lab. The upgrades will give School of Advanced Technology students the opportunity to use the same technology that currently powers most internet traffic. Algonquin says that... McMaster receives $4M to lead COVID-19 Seroprevalence Study A study led by McMaster University has received a $4M investment from Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force to study the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies within Canada’s 50+ population. The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) will undertake the COVID-19 Seroprevalence... Travel exemptions and restrictions for international students DLIs to reopen to international students Starting October 20, 2020, DLIs with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by their province or territory will be able to reopen to international students who are currently outside Canada. A new list of DLIs with approved COVID-19... U of T partners with IBM on new mental health virtual assistant The University of Toronto has partnered with IBM on a new mental health tool. “Navi” is a virtual chat assistant developed using IBM’s Watson that helps students find appropriate mental health resources. Users can access the tool without sharing personal... Ambrose joins Green Chemistry Commitment Ambrose University has recently signed Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment. The commitment will see Ambrose join a community of colleges and universities, including the University of Toronto and Vancouver Island University, to advance sustainability in chemistry education. The university states... Humber, Sault partner to co-deliver engineering degree Humber College and Sault College have partnered to offer Sault students access to a Humber Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics degree. Students have the option of completing the co-delivered degree at Humber’s Etobicoke campus or Sault’s Sault Ste Marie Campus,... Seneca joins ARUCC to offer students digital credential wallets Seneca College has joined the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada’s (ARUCC) national network to offer digital credential wallets to students. Students can use this secure online platform to access and share their official... U of T, AMD partner to launch health research focused supercomputing platform The University of Toronto is partnering with AMD to launch SciNet4Health, a supercomputing platform that will allow the secure analysis of healthcare data using machine learning. AMD has donated one petaflop of dedicated processing power, enabling the setup of SciNet4Health’s... UFV’s SASI to deliver Punjabi Canadian history project Premier John Horgan and Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains, Director of SASI, meet to announce funding for the Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project. The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) at the University of the Fraser Valley has received new supports to continue a... UWaterloo to become one of Canada’s first 5G smart campuses The University of Waterloo has announced that it will become one of the first 5G smart campuses in Canada as part of an existing partnership with Rogers Communications. The launch “leverages the university’s global leadership in computing, engineering and co-operative... Carleton students, instructors partner to design courses in SaPP program Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) David J. Hornsby Carleton University launched the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) this year, allowing students to partner with instructors to redesign courses with the goal of creating student-centred learning environments. “Students gain skills from participating in course development, and faculty... Redeemer starts $18.5M building project in response to growth in student enrollment With significant enrollment growth projected in the future and $14M pledged in donations, Redeemer University will begin the construction of a $18.5M residence facility with additional learning . Redeemer says that student enrollment has grown significantly since the 42% domestic... Concordia launches BioHub accelerator Concordia’s Applied Science Hub on Loyola Campus, home to the new BioHub Concordia University is opening the doors to its new BioHub, an accelerator program for life sciences entrepreneurs. The BioHub, located at Concordia’s Loyola Campus, is part of Concordia’s District 3 network... U of T professors create dual delivery format for teaching students online, in-person University of Toronto Russian literature professor Donna Orwin and political science professor Joseph Wong have spent the summer working to create a “dual delivery” format to teach students who are participating online alongside those sitting physically in the room. Orwin... York launches CPA Ontario Centre in Digital Financial Information Detlev Zwick, interim dean The Schulich School of Business at York University has partnered with the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario to create the new CPA Ontario Centre in Digital Financial Information. The centre will aim to advance the accounting... Coop UQAM opens for online purchases, will not sell used books The Université de Quebec au Montréal’s Coop UQAM has announced that it will be offering purchases of books and course notes directly through its website for the fall term. The book store will be offering delivery both through Canada Post... UOttawa announces on-campus COVID-19 testing centre The University of Ottawa will be the first Ontario university to open its own COVID-19 assessment centre dedicated to its on-campus community. The University of Ottawa has announced that it will be opening its own COVID-19 assessment centre dedicated to the on-campus community.... Ryerson announces 10-year partnership with Navitas, establishes RUIC Ryerson University has announced a ten-year agreement with global company Navitas, which will broaden international education on campus and provide expanded learning opportunities for international students. The partnership will also see the creation of Ryerson University International College (RUIC), a... Universities preparing for return of international students The return of international students to campus has led institutions to offer various accommodations for those needing to quarantine prior to the start of school. Three institutions in British Columbia have different approaches to supporting students coming from abroad: University... King’s UC launches virtual student life centre From Virtual O-Week to online health and wellness groups, the Virtual Student life Centre at King’s University College hopes to maintain connection during a semester that is largely online. Students will be able to connect with peers through an online... IRCC announces more flexibility in post-grad work permit eligibility, online studies Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new flexibility with respect to post-graduate work permit eligibility and online studies for international students. The new rules mean that international students can study online from abroad until April 30, 2021 with... Students in QC, MB request service fees discount With universities largely offering distance learning, students in Quebec and Manitoba are requesting refunds or discounts on fees for services that they will not be using. Student unions in both provinces have pushed for reduced or eliminated fees given students’ financial... Canada gains competitive edge among international students: Op-ed International students are highly sought-after — they help create significant, middle-class jobs and economic growth in over 100 communities across Canada. In 2019 alone, Canada hosted a record 628,000 international students from around the globe, 150,000 of them for English-... UofGuelph creates virtual community for first-year students First-year students at the University of Guelph who will not be living in residence will be able to connect virtually with their peers this Fall. Gryphons Nest is a Student Affairs initiative that will support new students in their transition to... Aurora opens on-campus housing to students Aurora College has opened on-campus housing to students at its Yellowknife, Fort Smith, and Inuvik campuses, despite the fact that the semester will be mainly online. "While our fall semester will be mainly online, Aurora College student housing provides a... BSCA launches online portal A new online portal is available for international and domestic students interested in studying business in Canada. The portal, Study Business in Canada, is being launched by the Business Schools Association of Canada (BSCA) and offers information about 61 different... PolyMTL launches collaborative research, training program for sustainable electronics, eco-design Polytechnique Montréal has launched a Canada-wide initiative that brings together 20 Canadian and international universities and industrial partners to improve the way electric and electronic equipment waste is reused and recycled, and to promote eco-design. The Collaborative Research and Training... UofGuelph announces up to $4M in supports for international students amid COVID-19 The University of Guelph has announced the creation of three new initiatives that will provide up to $4M in funding to support international students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Tuition Assistance Bursary is a needs-based program that will provide... New Education Policy framed keeping in mind aspirations of youth of 21st century: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students participating in the Smart India Hackathon 2020. While addressing the children, PM Modi briefed them about the new education policy introduced in the country. He said, ‘National Education Policy 2020 announced recently has been... Concordia Edmonton launches Master of Science in Information Technology program Concordia University of Edmonton has launched a Master of Science in Information Technology program. The MScIT will teach students how to identify and deal with complex and unpredictable professional IT environments as they develop the necessary soft skills to communicate... UofGuelph to launch Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Legal Studies The University of Guelph has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Legal Studies for Fall 2021. The program will provide students with an understanding of law and judicial processes in Canada and, in the... International students face challenging conditions for Fall classes amid IRCC decision Following the Government of Canada’s announcement last week that international students will not be allowed to enter Canada this Fall if they received a student visa after the border lockdown on March 18th, many international students are wondering how they will cope.... NB institutions call for non-Atlantic students to arrive early, offer accommodations In New Brunswick, postsecondary students are being asked to return to Atlantic Canada early in order to accommodate the 14-day self-isolation period. Mount Allison University is offering shuttles to students, meal delivery during isolation, and possible ways for students to... BC institutions offer packages and plans for self-isolation Several institutions in British Columbia have announced self-isolation plans or packages to students and staff travelling from outside of Canada that will enable them to isolate on campus. The University of British Columbia is offering self-isolation accommodation packages on a... Ryerson to permanently offer some student services online Students can expect certain services, like counselling, to continue to be offered by phone and video chat option even after a return to campus. Ryerson University has announced that several of its Student wellbeing services will be permanently offered online due... Canada announces $230M for research facilities The Government of Canada has awarded $230M to 14 research facilities across the country through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Major Science Initiatives Fund. The universities that received funding include Dalhousie University, McMaster University, Queen’s University, Université de Montréal,... Lambton establishes new pathway programs with Ryerson, JAMK Lambton College has announced two new pathway agreements that will enable graduates to pursue further education at universities. Graduates of Lambton’s Workplace Safety & Prevention program will be able to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science (Workplace Health & Safety)... Federal government announces policy changes to support international students The Government of Canada has announced a number of temporary policy changes to support and reassure international students and learning institutions amid a rapidly shifting pandemic environment. New measures include providing priority study-permit processing for students who have submitted a... U of T launches online platform connecting businesses, charities, with COVID-19 protective gear The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business launched a free online platform called CovidPPEHelp earlier this year to connect businesses and charities with COVID-19 personal protective gear. After identifying issues with the supply chain for PPE, Rotman faculty members... Sheridan launches remote, virtual internships for students Sheridan College has launched an internship program that offers remote and virtual internship options. The Virtual internship Program (VIP) program connects students with community partners in order to help the partners resolve pandemic-related issues. Students are able to earn their... RRC offers free online class on social change to drive program interest Red River College is offering a free class on social change to drive interest in the college’s Social Innovation and Community Development program. The class, Social Innovation Foundations, will be delivered asynchronously and employs inquiry-based learning methods. Students will be... Loyalist supports students with online Student Food Cupboard Loyalist College has launched an online store for the Loyalist Student Food Cupboard in a bid to make healthy, nutritious food more accessible to students in need. “Many of our students have been impacted financially by COVID-19 and struggle with... BCIT launches Artificial Intelligence Management program The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s School of Business + Media has launched an Artificial Intelligence Management (AIM) option for its Business Information Technology Management (BITMAN) program. Described by the institute as the only program of its kind in Canada,... Concordia signs Montreal Statement on Sustainability in the Digital Age Concordia University has signed the Montreal Statement on Sustainability in the Digital Age, a document that argues that achieving a climate-safe and equitable future requires inclusive and trusted digital technologies. The statement calls for five specific actions, including building a... York launches Centre of Excellence in Health Management and Leadership York University’s Schulich School of Business has launched the Centre of Excellence in Health Management and Leadership. The centre was made possible by a $5M donation from the Krembil Foundation and Schulich graduate Robert Krembil. It will combine academic excellence... Trent, Ontario Tech, Oshawa partner on City Idea Lab course Trent University Durham GTA, Ontario Tech University, and the City of Oshawa have partnered to provide upper year students an opportunity to collaborate through a City Idea Lab course. Students from Trent and Ontario Tech will explore issues related to... Algoma, Athabasca partner to transform courses for online delivery Algoma University and Athabasca University’s PowerED™ have partnered to allow students to make a smoother transition to online courses in June. The partners have transformed 20 in-person, undergraduate courses into high-quality online courses. Algoma will be moving into the second... UAlberta signs agreement with Indian postsecondary institutions for Joint Doctoral Degree Programs The University of Alberta has signed agreements with three Indian postsecondary institutions to create Joint Doctoral Degree Programs (JDPs). Specifically, UAlberta has partnered with IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee to allow students to undertake research at partner institutions... *Happy Canada Day* !! Wishing one and all *Happy Canada Day* The Team & Management Board of Indo Canada Education Council wish you all Happy Canada Day 2020. Ryerson’s Ted Rogers redesigns MBA curriculum with focus on mental health, wellbeing Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management MBA program is updating its program with a renewed focus on mental health and wellbeing. The redesigned core curriculum will teach theoretical and applied knowledge in addition to business fundamentals to better prepare... Fostering robust international student experiences during the shift to online learning While concerns about the shift to online learning have largely centered on the challenges of delivering and engaging with online courses, Jeffrey Napierala and Amy Kaufman argue that students, particularly international students, also have concerns about how this shift will... Canada, Quebec partner with international partners on AI initiatives, new centre The Government of Canada and Government of Quebec, along with the 14 other founding members of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), have launched the International Centre of Expertise in Montréal for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (ICEMAI) and... Western, Bell partner to create 5G research centre Western University has partnered with Bell Canada to create an advanced 5G research centre that will help shape smarter cities and communications systems, increase drone security, and better manage business continuity. As part of the partnership, Bell will invest $2.7M... U of T launches course in diplomacy for public health professionals The University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health has launched a course in global health diplomacy that is described by the school as the first in Canada. The Executive Course on Global Health Diplomacy will be offered online... TRU launches international credential transfer, micro-credit transfer toward university qualifications Thompson River University has announced the launch of an international credential transfer that is based on open educational resources. TRU described the program as a first of its kind offering in North America and announced that it is “among the... Trent, Centennial sign articulation agreement to create Business diploma, degree pathway Trent University and Centennial College have signed an articulation agreement to create a Business diploma and degree pathway. The agreement will allow graduates of Centennial’s two-year Business accounting diploma to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in two years... USherbrooke researchers receive $1.87M for vitamin C COVID-19 research Researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke have received a $1.87M grant from the Lotte & John Hetch Memorial Foundation to evaluate the effects of vitamin C for all COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization. François Lamontagne and Neill Adhikari began their research... York Continuing Studies launches two blockchain programs Alisa Acosta, Director of Education, Blockchain Research Institute and Program Advisory Council member for the Certificate in Blockchain Development and Post-Graduate Certificate in Back-End and Blockchain Development (CNW Group/York University School of Continuing Studies) York University’s School of Continuing Studies has... MB launches Student Jobs MB to connect students with potential employers Premier Brian Pallister addresses the speaker during question period earlier this week. (File) The Government of Manitoba has launched Student Jobs MB, an online platform that matches students looking for job opportunities with employers. The free service will allow students to... Students ask for tax credit on tech purchased for remote learning A group of students is asking the Government of Canada for a tax credit of at least 10% on all new technology purchased to participate in remotely delivered education. “The typical costs before were textbooks, utensils, whatnot,” said Undergraduate Governor... ACC partners with Ed2Go, UGotClass to offer 200 new online courses Assiniboine Community College’s Continuing Studies is partnering with the online learning platform UGotClass and Ed2Go to add 200 new courses to its existing roster of online classes. "The expanded selection of online courses offered through Continuing Studies can provide learners... Ontario Tech launches program that offers delayed deadlines, penalty-free tuition refunds Ontario Tech University has launched the Student Experience Guarantee, a program that will allow students to withdraw from their program and receive a refund if they are dissatisfied with their learning experience. Any full- or part-time student enrolled in the... IRCC announces they will accept incomplete study permit, PGWP applications Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced that it will not refuse study permit applications that are missing documents due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Three key areas of the applications that some have been unable to complete... NVIT announces hybrid fall delivery The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology has announced a hybrid approach to educational delivery for the 2020-2021 year. NVIT faculty are currently preparing to teach in hybrid environments, classrooms are being equipped with technology to support hybrid learning, and the... AthabascaU offer free, online micro-course, Navigating Extraordinary Times Athabasca University has launched a free, online micro-course to help students navigate the challenges and create solutions for issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigating Extraordinary Times is a self-directed micro-course that will teach leaners how to deal with issues... IRCC extends permit, online studies eligibility for international students to fall cohort Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has extended the Post-Graduate Work Permit eligibility and rules around online studies while outside of Canada to include the fall intake of international students. Along with international students who began their programs in May or... Institutions take hybrid, blended delivery options for Fall 2020 As some schools unveil online educational delivery plans for Fall 2020, several are taking a more blended or hybrid approach to the upcoming semester instead of a fully in-person or online delivery model. The University of Manitoba, for example, has announced that... YorkU Schulich partners with tech companies, Toronto to support local retailers York University’s Schulich School of Business has announced its participation in an initiative to help local retailers weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivered in partnership with the City of Toronto and a team of global technology companies, the initiative will create... Concordia introduces a new online exams platform Concordia University has launched an online exam platform that features simple navigation that prioritizes user experience and student success. Concordia Online Exams is an online tool for teaching and assessments that offers a variety of features that benefit instructors, such... York launches website to support instructors in online course delivery A new resource for York University faculty members that was designed by the Teaching Commons and Learning Technology Services is focused on helping move to remote teaching and learning York University’s Teaching Commons and Learning and Technology Services have launched a... QC university libraries to launch shared library search tool, catalogue late summer Concordia University Library, in partnership with the in partnership with the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire and 17 other Québec universities, has announced that they will implement a new shared library catalogue platform late this summer. Shared Services Platform is a... Making connections with prospective students through at-a-distance recruitment initiatives Institutions across the country are approaching recruitment with creative strategies. Royal Roads University has announced they will be participating in EduCanada’s Virtual Fair in Latin America and the Caribbean. Assiniboine Community College is using phone calls, emails, and webinars that... McMaster joins program to give staff, students access to over 830,000 books online McMaster University Library has joined the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service program to give students and staff digital access to the institution’s book collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new program, students and staff will be able to access... QC to grant international students with soon-to-expire CAQs extensions The Government of Québec has announced that it will automatically extend Québec Acceptance Certificates (CAQ) for some international students. The QC Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration said that they will extend the eligibility of CAQs set to expire between... Delayed, Deferred, Determined: International Prospective Students discuss Fall 2020 This spring, Academica partnered with Maple Assist to launch the International Prospective Student Study to help Canadian postsecondary institutions better understand their prospective international students’ situations, concerns, and plans for the Fall. While the study covers a broad range of... McMaster launches online program to train staff, faculty in supporting student mental health McMaster University has launched a program designed to help faculty and staff feel better prepared to address student mental health issues. The program – Professor Hippo-on-Campus Student Mental Health Education Program for Educators and Navigators – includes eight three-hour modules... Trent launches four-year Kinesiology degree Trent University has launched a Bachelor of Science honours in Kinesiology degree to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become a registered professional with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. Beginning in September, the program will feature... Sheridan, ECUAD, UQAC chart in world’s 25 top animation schools ranking The Animation Career Review has released their 2020 international rankings of the top animation schools and colleges. Animation Career Review surveyed members of 185 institution to assesss academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program, value as it... Federal government to temporarily ease work restrictions for international students The federal government has announced a temporary rule change that will allow international students to help health-care facilities and other workplaces that are under pressure from the pandemic. Specifically, the government will remove the restriction that allows international students to... International students with temporary resident status invited to apply to extend status Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada have advised international students with temporary resident status to apply online for an extension. “Temporary workers and international students who are in Canada and whose temporary resident status will soon expire are being advised to... BC launches Here2Talk for postsecondary students https://youtu.be/6P8KeHWWJdk The Government of British Columbia has launched Here2Talk, a mental health counselling and referral service for postsecondary students. The 24/7 service provides students who are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues with confidential, free, single-session service... Calgary schools roll out supports for international students, some see increase in applications Pictured is the University of Calgary billboard during the Coronavirus pandemic on Crowchild Trail Northwest on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia The five largest postsecondary institutions in Calgary are rapidly adjusting their policies, plans, and programs for international students who... UCalgary, UAlberta launch province-wide study of the effects of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 University of Calgary and University of Alberta researchers have launched a province-wide study to investigate the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine as an early intervention for those who test positive for COVID-19. Supported by Alberta Health Services Strategic Clinical Networks and the... Feds expand Canada Summer Jobs program, student advocates call for additional supports The federal government has announced that it is expanding the Canada Summer Jobs program to encourage businesses to hire students for summer work. The program, which normally subsidizes employers to hire students by paying up to half of the local... Changes to policies will allow some international students to begin, complete education online Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada have announced changes to its Post-Graduate Work Permit policies, allowing some international students to complete up to 50% of their degree online without impacting eligibility for a work permit. International students who have a study... UWaterloo warns students, staff of COVID-19 phishing scam The University of Waterloo has reached out to students and staff to warn them of a phishing scam using a fake UWaterloo administration email. The email addresses parents and guardians with information from the Public Health Agency of Canada with regards to COVID-19 and... Western students create Volunteer Task Force A group of Western University students have created the London Volunteer Task Force, which provides a grocery shop-and-delivery service for Londoners who have self-quarantined or who are at high risk of COVID-19 infection. The Task Force started as a group... U of T, IIT Bombay partner to develop entrepreneurship program The University of Toronto has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to develop an entrepreneurship program. The partnership will see both institutions implement exchange programs for budding entrepreneurs, support research collaborations, and develop a two-way innovation talent pipeline. “As leading universities... Indian Origin Researchers among others isolate COVID-19 virus, press forward on vaccine development Pictured left to right: Dr. Robert Kozak, Dr. Samira Mubareka, Dr. Arinjay Banerjee A team of researchers from McMaster University, University of Toronto, and Sunnybrook Research Institute have successfully isolated the COVID-19 virus. “Now that we have isolated the SARS-CoV-2 virus, we... Coursera, edX offer free access to institutions affected by COVID-19 Coursera and edX have announced that it will offer institutions free access for courses impacted by COVID-19. Coursera will provide the Coursera for Campus platform free to higher education institutions impacted by coronavirus until the end of July, and will allow students... TWU launches virtual tours amid COVID-19 concerns Trinity Western University is offering VR headsets to prospective students who want to tour the campus amid the coronavirus outbreak. . Trinity Western University Trinity Western University has gone virtual in a bid to keep its annual spring recruiting weekend on track... ICEC Student Outreach Team AT "Career Fair 2019" The Shri Ram School, Gurugram Big Thank!! *Team #ICEC #StudentOutreach for Excellant info, counceling session at "Career Fair" 2019 At The Shri Ram School, Aravali Branch, Gurugram on *22nd November 2019* #ThanksTheShriRamSchool #WeLoveStudyInCanada #WeLoveTeamICEC St Clair unveils 5G-ready technology St Clair College has unveiled emerging technologies that will support a 5G network when it becomes available in Canada. Following institutions such as the University of British Columbia and the University of Waterloo in developing on-campus 5G initiatives, St Clair... McMaster expands Innovation Park with acquisition of Hamilton Spectator building McMaster University's Innovation Park has purchased the Hamilton Spectator building to create a state-of-the-art hub for emerging life sciences companies. When completed, MIP will employ 5,000 people and span 2.5 million square feet of space. “We’re realizing the true social... StFX's Coady Institute receives nearly $10M for international women's leadership initiatives L-r, Central Nova MP Sean Fraser; Coady Executive Director Gord Cunningham; Eileen Alma, Coady, Director, Women and Indigenous Programming; Senator Mary Coyle; StFX President Dr. Kevin Wamsley; and Anthony Scoggins, Coady Director of Education Programs. St Francis Xavier University's Coady Institute... 7 Canadian Postsecondary institutions appear in top 100 of QS World University Rankings by Subject QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings by Subjects. The rankings survey the performance of 13,138 individual university programs at 1,368 universities across the world and organize the results into five broad Faculty areas. In the Canadian context, the University... Ontario Tech launches initiative for skills development Ontario Tech University has launched the Ontario Tech Talent initiative, which aims to provide students and new graduates with opportunities to enhance their job readiness skills and improve employment prospects. Ontario Tech Talent will work with students and employers to... ON announces UniversitéON campus will be located in downtown Toronto The Government of Ontario has announced that Ontario's first French language university, the Université de l'Ontario français, will be located in downtown Toronto. "We're expecting to see 290,000 students across this province, students who are going to be able... zCUTRIC partners with ON postsecondary schools to create research cluster on zero emissions buses The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium has partnered with OCAD University, Ontario Tech University, Queen's University, the University of Windsor, Centennial College, York University, and Canadian Nuclear Labs to create a research cluster dedicated to researching battery electric and... UWaterloo launches Autonomous Vehicle Research and Intelligence Lab The AVRIL facility at the University of Waterloo will focus on autonomous driving research. Tim Herd/KitchenerToday The University of Waterloo has officially opened the Autonomous Vehicle Research and Intelligence Lab (AVRIL), a new research hub for self-driving cars. The new hub... RRU, VFS establish accelerated degree pathway for communications students Royal Roads University and Vancouver Film School have signed an agreement that will allow students to earn a bachelor degree and a diploma in as little as two years of full-time study. Qualifying students enrolled in VFS’s production diploma program will be... Queen's, McGill partner to advance the use of data science in resolving legal conflicts Queen's University's Faculty of Law and McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management have partnered to advance the work of the Conflict Analytics Lab, a research lab that will widen access to justice using technology. The lab will apply data science... Sheridan, Conestoga receive funding to support skilled trades training Monte McNaughton, minister of labour, training and skills development, announced a nearly $2 million funding boost for Conestoga College on Friday. He is flanked by local Conservative MPPs Mike Harris, Belinda Karahalios, and Amy Fee. - James Jackson , Waterloo... Canadian postsecondary institutions make Forbes’ Best Employers 19 Canadian institutions have made the list for Forbes’ 300 Best Employers rankings of 2020, with 14 of those institutions ranking within the top 100. The rankings are the result of a survey of 8,000 Canadians working for businesses with... McMaster to launch master MSc psychotherapy program to meet provincial demand McMaster University has announced the creation of a new Psychotherapy MSc program. The program, created in response to updated legislation about who can provide the controlled act of psychotherapy, will train students in evidence-based psychotherapies and provide opportunities for students... UCW to launch new campus at Vancouver House by mid-2020 The University Canada West has announced it will be launching a new campus at the Vancouver House tower in downtown Vancouver to expand their business-orientated educational program offerings. UCW will begin delivering programs at the Vancouver House campus by mid-2020... HEC Montréal, UMontréal partner to deliver 10 joint bachelor degrees HEC Montréal and the Université de Montréal have partnered to offer ten new joint bachelor degrees that students can earn by combining certificates across the institutions. Students can earn two certificates at HEC Montréal in areas related to management in... Lakehead opens Career Zone to support student professional development Lakehead University has opened a Career Zone to promote students’ professional success. The centre will offer services such as interview and job search skills development, career exploration, and resume and cover letter review sessions to help students achieve their employment... Brock announces engineering programming Brock University has announced the launch of engineering programs that will shape the future of technology. The Integrated Engineering program will initially launch with a minor in Engineering Science. The program will later expand after into a full set of... UQAM launches immersive language program for Canadian newcomers The Université du Québec à Montréal's École de langues has launched a new certificate program for newcomers to the province. L'expérience montréalaise is taught in both French and English and offers six courses focusing on language skills, cultural competency, and... Seneca uses VR to enhance student learning in hard-to-access employment scenarios Leanne Walton, a Veterinary Technician student, uses a virtual reality headset to learn about sheep shearing. Seneca College's King Campus is employing virtual reality simulations to enhance students’ experiential learning in a variety of programs. The new technology allows students to... UQAM joins initiative to improve the employment experience of newcomers The Université du Québec à Montréal has joined the City of Montréal's Cercle montréalais des employeurs, an initiative that aims to identify and address employment barriers and challenges for newcomers to the province. According to a letter written by the... ON establishes scholarships in memory of Iran plane crash The Government of Ontario has announced the creation of 57 postsecondary scholarships to honor the Canadian victims of the Ukraine International Airlines crash. ON Premier Doug Ford said the scholarships will be established for the start of the 2021-2022 academic... Concordia launches Creative Living Lab to fight social isolation among older adults Concordia professor Janis Timm-Bottos: “Our goal is to exchange knowledge between older adults and university researchers across Quebec.” Concordia University's Centre for Research on Aging has launched a Creative Living Lab to combat social isolation among and build inclusive communities for... BCIT receives funding for additional specialty nurse training seats The province added 611 training seats to a 389 seat specialty nurse program last year and will maintain that level of funding for the next two years. (Matt Rourke/The Associated Press) British Columbia has announced that it is increasing the number of... Brock, McMaster renew partnership to increase Niagara-trained doctors in region Andrew Palombella, of McMaster’s Education Program in Anatomy, provides a demonstration during a tour of the McMaster Anatomy Lab. Brock University and McMaster University have renewed an agreement which will continue to increase the number of Niagara-trained doctors practising in the... U of T Law launch program to engage, support Black-identified undergraduates The University of Toronto's Faculty of Law has created the Black Future Lawyers (BFL) program to engage and support Black-identified undergraduate students interested in law, as well as current Black law students. Inspired by the U of T Faculty of... Seneca signs new MOU with Northeastern to establish pathways to graduate programs Seneca College has signed an agreement with Northeastern University to create pathways for Seneca students to graduate programs at Northeastern. The memorandum of understanding will allow Seneca students in the Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations graduate... BCIT to expand sonography, cardiovascular perfusion programs The British Columbia Institute of Technology has received funding from the Government of British Columbia to expand their sonography and cardiovascular perfusion programs. “Students, health-care workers and patients have been calling on government to increase sonography training across the province... McMaster launches sustainability action group to coordinate green initiatives across campus Back row (L to R): John McGowan, Craig MacDonald, Mark Alfano, Donna Shapiro, Colleen Ledrew, Wayne Terryberry, Sean Beaudette, Raquel Gavey, Joe Emberson. Front Row (L to R): Adam Chiaravalle, Kate Whalen, Anne Pottier, Debbie Martin, Alex Johnston, Emma Ferguson,... Ryerson, Brampton sign agreement establishing Ryerson Innovation Zone Ryerson University and the City of Brampton have signed an agreement to establish the Ryerson Innovation Zone to develop scalable business in the city. The latest iteration of Ryerson's Zone network, the Brampton Innovation Zone aims to support the Brampton... George Brown, Samsung partner on smartphone filmmaking initiative George Brown College’s School of Media and Performing Arts and Samsung have partnered on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone filmmaking initiative. Students in two courses will have access to Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10 devices to shoot and produce video content,... USask, Indian institute sign MOU focused on water security, climate science, policy USask is ranked No. 1 in Canada for water resources research (2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities). (Photo: Mark Ferguson) The University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Water Security and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have agreed to a five-year... BrandonU expands co-op program to include all Science programs, more Arts Brandon University has expanded its co-operative education opportunities with the approval of co-ops for eight new majors across the Faculties of Arts and Science. “We’re blazing new trails for students to further personalize degrees with majors that usually don’t have... UWaterloo, Rogers partner to deliver first 5G smart campus in central Canada The University of Waterloo has announced a three-year, multimillion-dollar partnership with Rogers Communications to advance 5G research in the Toronto-Waterloo tech corridor. The university states that this will be the first 5G smart campus in central Canada that will test... AB engineering association calls for simplified, accelerated foreign credential recognition process Divyesh Patel was hired by the Italian Centre this fall and was made easier by ASET's years-in-the-making push to level the playing field for foreign-trained professionals on December 13, 2019. Photo by Shaughn Butts / Postmedia SHAUGHN BUTTS / POSTMEDIA The Alberta Association of... Concordia launches Canada’s first sustainable investing university practicum Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business has signed a partnership agreement with Manulife Investment Management to establish a sustainable investing practicum. Described in a Concordia release as the first of its kind in Canada, the three-credit practicum will allow... UWindsor officially launches Genomics Network for Fish Identification, Stress, and Health Daniel Heath is a leader of the Genomics Network for Fish Identification, Stress and Health. The University of Windsor has officially launched the Genomics Network for Fish Identification, Stress, and Health (GEN-FISH). The project, which involves 23 researchers from 13 academic... UWaterloo partners with Toyota for engineering education Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has donated $2.1 million to the University of Waterloo - Toronto Star file photo The University of Waterloo has partnered with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) to support engineering education. The partnership is supported by a $2.1M... Fleming to work with aviation and aerospace partners with support of $1.5M from province The Ontario government has announced that it will invest $1.5M over two years in the Peterborough area’s aviation and aerospace sector, creating up to 100 local training and career opportunities. The funded work will see Fleming College work with local... Vanier launches revised Financial Services and Insurance program Montreal’s Vanier College has announced the launch of its newly revised Financial Services and Insurance program. The college says that the program is the only one of its kind to be offered at a QC English CEGEP. The new program... BCIT to launch electric vehicle training program following successful pilot Energy Minister Michelle Mungall announces the new electric vehicle training program will be available to the public starting in 2020. JASON PAYNE / PNG The British Columbia Institute of Technology has announced the launch of a new electric vehicle training program for automotive technicians in... UOttawa, IBM announce new hub for cybersecurity, cyber safety The University of Ottawa, in partnership with IBM, has announced the creation of a hub for cybersecurity and cyber safety to address government, public, and private sector needs. Officially opening in the Spring of 2020, the hub will be based... SK creates new immigration category for entrepreneurial international students The University of Regina has seen international student enrolment grow from around 500 students to over 2,000 in the past ten years. File Photo / Global News The Saskatchewan government is looking to make immigration easier for entrepreneurial international students by creating... Concordia partners with Court of Québec to give students a better understanding of today’s legal system Concordia University’s Faculty of Arts and Science is partnering with the Court of Québec to give students in the Law and Society program a behind-the-scenes look into the province’s judicial system. The partnership is facilitated by Concordia’ jurist-in-residence Morton Minc... UQAM partners with Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne to offer digital arts-based pathways for students The Université du Québec à Montréal has signed an agreement with the Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne to create the Parcours ALC-BAC en arts visuels et médiatiques, a degree pathway between the college’s Arts, lettres, et communication program and UQAM’s baccalaurét en... City of Brampton renews bid for university with launch of BramptonU campaign The City of Brampton has launched a new campaign to acquire government funding for a university in the city. Last year, the Ontario government rescinded a previously approved $90M funding commitment that would see a Ryerson University satellite campus built... UWindsor to offer 24/7 counselling services to all students The University of Windsor, in partnership with the University of Windsor’s Students’ Alliance, has launched My Student Support Program (MySSP), an initiative that will offer 24/7 counselling services to the school’s entire student body. Previously only available to international students,... Langara launches first-of-its-kind program in BC, BSc in Bioinformatics Langara College has announced the launch of a new program, Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics, which the college dubs as a first-of-its kind in British Columbia. Beginning in September 2020, the four-year program will teach students how to work with... Seneca, Jazz Aviation, CAE partner to deliver pathways to post-graduation aviation employment Seneca College has partnered with Jazz Aviation and CAE Inc to develop the Jazz Approach, a program that will provide students with a direct pathway to employment. Upon entry into the Jazz program, cadets will receive a letter of employment... ICEC Student outreach @Career Fair, The Shri Ram School , Gurugram ICEC "Student outreach" Team was present at Stall no-95 AT Annual Career Fair, Aravali campus this Friday, 22nd November 2019 ! With over 100 universities from both India and across the world setting up stalls to answer any and every query about admissions, courses offered... King’s School of MEM accepted into Chartered Financial Analysts Institute program King’s University College’s School of Mathematics, Economics, and Management (MEM) has announced that the institution has been accepted into the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. The affiliation will provide credible recognition to the BMOS - Finance and... Niagara, Trois-Rivières, Lambton top list of Canada’s best 50 research colleges Niagara College, Cégep de Trois-Rivières, and Lambton College have taken the first, second, and third spots in this year’s rankings of Canada’s Top Research Colleges. Released by Research Infosource, the rankings revealed significant gains by Niagara, which rose from #34... NBCC, Yorkville partner to offer pathways for business administration students New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has signed an agreement with Yorkville University to provide new pathways that will enable NBCC Business Administration diploma graduates to obtain a degree in less time. Specifically, students who complete NBCC’s two-year Business Administration program... MRU expands agreement with Jazz Aviation LP, guarantees job interviews to qualified graduates Mount Royal University has signed an agreement with Jazz Aviation LP that could fast-track graduates to employment with the company. A revised version of a previous agreement between the two parties, every qualified MRU graduate will have a job interview... UofT, UBC, McGill, UWaterloo, UMontréal, McMaster place in top 50 of THE World Rankings by subject Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings 2020 by subject. The University of Toronto led with 11 top-50 rankings, while the University of British Columbia had nine. Highlights of these rankings include UofT receiving sixth place in clinical,... UAlberta receives $1.25M donation from Scotiabank, creates Artificial Intelligence Research Initiative The University of Alberta has received a $1.25M donation from Scotiabank to fund the Artificial Intelligence Research Initiative. Operating within the school’s department of computer science, the initiative aims to gain further knowledge about, and build practical tools and predictive... eCampusOntario releases micro-certification system to harmonize specifications across higher ed eCampusOntario has published a harmonized micro-certification system that imparts a common set of specifications among ON higher education institutions and businesses. Working in collaboration with representatives from twelve ON colleges, nine universities, and ten employers, the consortium created a framework... TAC becomes sole national accrediting body for engineering tech, applied sciences Left to right: Kim Pickett, C.E.T., L.E.T., OACETT President; Steve Oszust, C.Tech., TPS President; Donald Wilson, C.E.T., ASET President; Sarah Campden, C.Tech., RTMgr, ASTTBC President; Marea O’Halloran, C.E.T., ITP Vice President; Charles Boucher, P.Tech., NBSCETT President; Stephen Badcock, A.Sc.T., AETTNL President; Mike... UWindsor partners with Chatham-Kent, SOAR Innovation to boost local entrepreneurship initiatives Shown from left are Gaurav Gupta, Soar Innovation, Wen Teoh, director of EPICentre University of Windsor, and Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff. Handout The University of Windsor, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and SOAR Innovation have partnered to expand entrepreneurship initiatives and economic... Skill Development Minister Announces IndiaSkills 2020; Invites Registrations for the Skill Competition Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced the opening of online registrations for IndiaSkills 2020, a biennial competition to scout talent from the country, offering them a platform to showcase their skills at national and international competitions. IndiaSkills... Fort Smith Aviation School launches commercial pilot program With a nationwide pilot shortage looming, a small N.W.T. airline is launching a commercial pilot school in the North. In May, Northwestern Air Lease, based in Fort Smith, N.W.T., started a pilot training school called the Terry Harrold School of Aviation, named... Union HRD Minister Addresses at 40th UNESCO General Conference in Paris Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ addressed at the 40th UNESCO General Conference today in Paris. Speaking on the occasion he said that age-old immortal Indian culture has considered the whole world as family. Spreading the great idea of VasudhaivaKutumbakam all... UCalgary launches its own funding platform to help students, faculty turn ideas into reality Christian Emond, left, and Sebastian Alvarez were involved in one of the first research groups to use the University of Calgary's crowdfunding platform. (Helen Pike/CBC) The University of Calgary has launched its own funding platform, UCalgary Crowdfund, to help faculty, students, alumni,... Concordia, partners create the first Industrial Research Chair in Blockchain Technologies Jeremy Clark: “This research program will engage with challenges that impact day-to-day operations of accounting firms, to help protect Canadian consumers and investors.” Concordia University has partnered with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Catallaxy, and NSERC to create the first Industrial Research... NB mayor courts international students affected by QC immigration changes The mayor of Edmundston, NB has taken to Twitter to remind international students affected by the changes to Quebec’s Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) that there are opportunities in Eastern provinces as well. Responding to QC’s decision to restrict access... MtA, Moncton Flight College to deliver new Bachelor of Commerce – Aviation degree Mount Allison University has partnered with Moncton Flight College to create a new Bachelor of Commerce – Aviation degree. The new program will combine aviation training with business studies through the University’s Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies/Commerce Department. Beginning... UBC, Rogers launch 5G smart campus to research future applications The University of British Columbia and Rogers Communications have launched what CBC calls “Canada’s first 5G-powered smart campus.” The launch will allow UBC researchers to test real-time 5G applications ahead of Rogers’ national release of the network next year. The... Federal government, Canadian universities diversify international student recruitment The Canadian government and postsecondary institutions across the country are altering their strategies for international student recruitment in order to emphasize diversification. The federal government’s previous five-year international education strategy, which endeavoured to attract 450,000 international students by 2022, was... Dal pilots work experience program for international students Students who apply for jobs through the program will have access to various kinds of work experiences, including peer-to-peer jobs, research jobs, and administrative jobs. (Danny Abriel photo) Dalhousie University has begun piloting the International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP), which... Concordia partners with Ericsson, NSERC to create cybersecurity research chair From left: Makan Pourzandi, Paul Baptista, Lingyu Wang, Mengyuan Zhang, Yosr Jarraya and Mourad Debbabi Concordia University has partnered with Ericsson and NSERC to create the first Industrial Research Chair in Software-Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization Security. Valued at $1.8M... Ontario Tech, Ontario Shores partner to deliver advanced dementia care through technology From left: Ontario Tech University's Dr. Emma Bartfay (Faculty of Health Sciences), Dr. Khalid Elgazzar (Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science) and Dr. Wally Bartfay (Faculty of Health Sciences) are part of the university's new research partnership with Ontario Shores... Fashion forward: George Brown launches new sustainable fashion technology lab George Brown College has launched what it is calling a first-of-its-kind facility that will enable sustainable design and production innovation. Located in George Brown’s Fashion Exchange, the new Leading Innovation in Fashion Technology Lab (FX LIFT) will enable students and... McGill creates QC’s first online Bachelor of Nursing Program with donation McGill University’s Ingram School of Nursing has announced the creation of QC’s first online Bachelor of Nursing Program thanks to a generous donation by the Doggone Foundation. Launching in September of 2021, the program, which will be delivered in both... Fanshawe launches Cannabis Applied Science program to meet industry demand Fanshawe College in London, Ontario has launched a Cannabis Applied Science program that will teach students the scientific knowledge and skills to meet the evolving demands of the cannabis industry. Beginning in the fall of 2020, the one-year graduate certificate... QC university library partnership provides access to digital resources Bibliothèques universitaries québécoises has partnered with the bureau de coopération interuniversitaire to develop new platforms to provide academic resources for students and professors at 18 Québec universities. The first platform, plateforme partagée de services (PPS), will provide users access to... FP Canada introduces new rule requiring CFPs to hold degree from accredited college, university FP canada found that two-thirds of all certified financial planners have a degree. That number increased to more than 75 per cent among those who received the designation during the past five years. FP Canada has implemented a new rule requiring... UQÀM creates training centre to address local shortage of elementary teachers The Université du Québec à Montréal’s Faculty of Education has received over $1.5M from the provincial Department of Education and Advanced Learning to create the Centre de services de formation pour les milieux (CSFM) to address the shortage of elementary... Atlantic universities buck demographic trends with enrolment increase The Association of Atlantic Universities has released a report of its 2019-2020 preliminary enrolments revealing a 4% increase in full-time undergraduate and graduate students, a number that is bolstered by a 20% increase in full-time international students. Cape Breton University... BCIT launches new centre to promote ecologically sustainable cities The British Columbia Institute of Technology has opened the Ecocity Centre of Excellence to provide research and training that will enable cities to become ecologically sustainable. The centre aims to help cities and their partners become “ecocities,” or human settlements... TRU launches $50M fundraising campaign for student support, innovation, community collaboration Thompson Rivers University has launched its largest fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $50M by December 2020. Called Limitless, $41M has already been raised through the campaign’s “quiet phase.” Limitless consists of four pillars: student support, future innovation, capacity building, and... UWindsor launches non-animal biomedical research lab Charu Chandrasekera, right, executive director of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods at the University of Windsor is shown with Dana and Eric Margolis from the Eric S. Margolis Family Foundation on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the... HEC launches accelerated undergrad business program for entrepreneurs HEC Montréal has launched a new accelerated distance-learning undergraduate business program that can be completed in three months. Beginning in January of 2020, the program on designing entrepreneurial projects will lead students through 10 modules and earn students 15 university... Western launches Institute for Earth and Space with ‘other worldly’ symbol Western University officially opened the Institute for Earth and Space with an ‘other worldly’ symbol. Alongside a recorded congratulations from the Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques, Western officials celebrated the launch of the centre through the presentation of a... Institutions address the challenges, possibilities of Wikipedia through resident position Berson leads a workshop about Wikipedia at Concordia. Students learn to read and edit Wikipedia pages and uncover contributors’ biases.(Photograph by Nasuna Stuart-Ulin) According to University of Windsor librarian Heidi Jacobs, professors need to “start thinking critically about Wikipedia and work... BrandonU, BUFA reach four-year collective agreement, BUFA says MB laws hampered negotiations Brandon University announced this week that it has reached a four-year agreement with its faculty association, enabling four more years of labour stability. The contract includes pay raises of 0%, 0%, 0.75%, and 1% over the next four years respectively.... UWaterloo looks to share space research beyond scientific community with new centre Will Percival sits in his office next to his children's telescope at the University of Waterloo on Thursday. He is the new Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Distinguished Chair in Astrophysics. - Mathew McCarthy , Waterloo Region Record The University of Waterloo... Draft National Education Policy 2019 (INDIA): All you need to know The Draft National Education Policy, 2019 is out in the public domain. Drawing inputs from the T.S.R. Subramanian Committee report and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), the K. Kasturirangan Committee has produced the policy document. Salient features of NEP... Concordia launches French-language learning hub Madame Ginette Galarneau, Présidente-directrice générale, L'Office québécois de la langue française, representing le Ministre de la culture et des communications. | © Concordia University, photos by Lisa Graves Concordia University has announced the launch of Réussir en français, a French-language learning... SFU to receive $17M from province for new quantum computing institute, “an innovation hub” Bruce Ralston outside SFU's Surrey City Centre campus. Photograph By ARLEN REDEKOP, PNG Simon Fraser University will receive $17M over five years from the BC provincial government to create a new quantum computing institute. The Quantum Algorithms Institute will include a partnership model... Concordia, Princeton receive $2M to study toddler development in bilingual homes Krista Byers-Heinlein: “We have not been able to dig deep and see if different bilingual children have different bilingual experiences.” | Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash Concordia University researchers and their partners at Princeton University have received $2M in funding for a... Seneca opens $100M centre to offer “all the tools” for innovation, technology, entrepreneurship Seneca College has opened the Centre for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (CITE), a research and training hub for innovation and student/business-led entrepreneurial activities. The $100M centre located on Seneca’s Newnham Campus houses a Robotics Lab developed in partnership with KUKA... UQAC announces masters of social work program to be offered in Côte-Nord region The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi has announced that it will be offering the program maîtrise en travail social beginning in the winter semester of 2020 at the Center d’études universitaires de l’est de la Côte-Nord. The program aims to... VIU partnership allows students to help local businesses with opportunities, challenges Vancouver Island University has announced a partnership with Innovation Island that will allow students to solve problems and generate new ideas for Vancouver Island employers. The partnership, termed VI Solutions, will match students from various disciplinary backgrounds with organizations who... YorkU “astronomically” increases research capabilities with $1M telescope York University has unveiled its new $1M telescope that will further the institution’s astronomical research capabilities. The one-metre long telescope, called PlaneWave PW1000, is fully automated and will provide a deeper view into space to see clearer images of distant... UQAM to offer French/English language program, focus on immersion learning The Université du Québec á Montréal has announced that its l’École de langues will be offering a new certificat en français et anglais: l’expérience montréalaise beginning in winter 2020. The program caters to persons with intermediate or advanced knowledge of... Brock to offer criminology program that goes beyond “crime and punishment” Brock University’s Department of Sociology has announced a new Honours BA in Critical Criminology program, which will be launched in the fall of 2020. A statement by Brock says that the degree will enable students interested in criminology to “look... McGill launches $2B campaign to raise funds for student supports, training, research McGill University has announced a $2B fundraising campaign, “Made by McGill: the Campaign for Our Third Century,” to increase resources for financial aid and scholarships. The funds raised during the campaign will be allocated to four areas: student supports, creating... Colleges Ontario KPIs reveal over 86% of ON college graduates find employment within six months Colleges Ontario has released Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the province’s 24 colleges. Data from the surveys revealed that over 86% of Ontario’s most recent college students found employment within six months of graduation. The report also states that 90%... ITHQ partners with Marriott, enables students to train with industry professionals Marissa Solomita, directrice principale, Canada, Acquisition de talents et relations avec les universités – Amériques, Marriott International et l’honorable Liza Frulla, directrice générale de l’ITHQ The Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie (ITHQ) Québec has announced a new three-year partnership with the... YorkU expands partnership with IBM, offers commerce courses at company’s headquarters York University has built upon its existing partnership with IBM Canada by offering academic programming at the company’s Markham headquarters for the first time. Third and fourth-year School of Administrative Studies students can take Bachelor of Commerce courses at the... BCcampus announces nation-wide expansion of open education directory BCcampus has announced that it has expanded its Post-Secondary Directory to include open educational activities, resources, and support for all postsecondary institutions in Canada. The resource provides links to organizations and post-secondary institutions that have posted open educational resources and... Seneca partners with TFI to create cybersecurity program, address “evolving threats” Seneca College has partnered with Toronto Finance International (TFI) to create a new Cybersecurity and Threat Management graduate certificate program. According to a Seneca release, “the 8-month program will graduate a pool of skilled work-ready cybersecurity professionals to address the... Québec universities sign climate emergency declaration, commit to social action to fight climate change Ten Québec universities have signed a climate emergency declaration acknowledging their recognition of the need for social action to combat climate change. By signing the declaration, the universities have committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 (or 2050 at the... YorkU, HEC Montréal featured in Forbes’ Best Business Schools 2019 Forbes has released its list of the Best Business Schools in 2019, which was compiled based on an examination of over 100 schools and research with 17,500 alumni around the globe. York University's Schulich School of Business was ranked 9th... SMU addresses changes in language education through new Masters in Teaching English program Students taking the new International Master of Teaching English (IMTE) program participated in a recent orientation led by Dr. Michael Legutke (back), visiting scholar and several instructors from the Faculty of Education. Saint Mary’s University has launched its new International Masters... UWindsor students open new student chapter of organization promoting women in cybersecurity Several University of Windsor students have formed the first student chapter of Women in CyberSecurity (WICyS) in Canada, reports the Windsor Star. Of the 1,000 students enrolled in UWindsor’s computer science program, only 88 identify as female, states UWindsor student... International students more likely to graduate from PSE, earn less: StatsCan Statistics Canada A new report from Statistics Canada has found that while international students are more likely to graduate from PSE and possess more characteristics associated with higher earnings, they earn less in the years following graduation. The study compares three... Canadian postsecondary institutions support Global Climate Strikes The University of British Columbia, Concordia University, and Montréal’s Dawson College are among the postsecondary institutions supporting students’ decisions to walk out of classes as part of the Global Climate Strike Initiative. Beginning this Friday, walkouts will begin across the... John Abbott introduces new dramatic arts program for mature students John Abbott College’s continuing education program has launched a new dramatic arts program geared towards mature students. The Montreal Gazette reports that the program, ACTion: Dramatic Arts 50+, is “starting slow,” currently offering one beginning course in playwriting and one... Institutions must address the environmental impact of academic air travel: Opinion A recent survey conducted among Université de Montréal professors revealed that their annual air travel alone constituted nearly 85% of the average Canadian’s yearly CO2 emissions. Julie Talbot and Julien Arsenault write that if institutions are going to address the... Canadian higher ed institutions play an increasingly important role in the fight against cybercrime Several Canadian universities are joining the fight against cybercrime by offering cybersecurity training to students, professionals, and industries while providing safeguards for Canadian infrastructure. Sharon Aschaiek highlights recent contributions that Canadian higher ed has made to cybersecurity, which include the... India to fund 1,000 PhD awards for study at IITs for ASEAN students key move The initiative will fund 250 scholars this year, 300 in 2020 and 450 the year after, to enable PhDs at IITs prashant.n@htlive.com India on Monday formally launched an initiative to fund 1,000 scholars from south east Asian countries to pursue... Fanshawe’s new aviation training program to create more choice for students, industry opportunities Fanshawe College’s Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership program has been approved by the Government of Ontario. The three-year program expands Fanshawe’s current aviation offerings at the Norton Wolf School of Aviation Technology. Commencing in the fall of 2020, the program... INRS, UBC, UAlberta, Trent collaborate with mining companies to fight greenhouse gas emissions L'Institut national de la recherche scientifique of the Université du Québec, The University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, and Trent University will collaborate alongside three large mining companies in a project that aims to combat greenhouse gas emissions... StFX to offer Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence St Francis Xavier University has announced the launch of a two-year, post-baccalaureate diploma in Artificial Intelligence. Students of the program will be able to take courses related to AI and develop the technical skills necessary to work in the field.... Canada represented strongly in 2020 World University Rankings Times Higher Education has released the World University Rankings 2020, which includes nearly 1,400 universities across 92 countries. This year, seven Canadian postsecondary institutions appeared in the top 200 positions: University of Toronto (18), University of British Columbia (34), McGill University... Study: college bachelor’s grads have higher annual early-career earnings than university bachelor’s grads STATISTICS CANADA A study by Statistics Canada reveals that two years after graduation, college bachelor’s degree recipients garner earnings 12% higher than graduates of university bachelor’s degree programs. “Almost all of the associated earnings advantage that college bachelor's degree graduates held... UManitoba launches interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights Mia Bastien is working on a Master of Human Rights at U of M. The University of Manitoba has launched what The Winnipeg Free Press describes as Canada’s first interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights Program. According to the program’s director, Kjell Anderson, what... MUN launches accelerated option for BN program Memorial University has launched a new accelerated option for the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) program that will replace the fast-track option introduced in 2002. MUN reports that the accelerated option is available to students with two years completed, or 60... St. Clair launches first four-year honours BAA program Thirty St. Clair College students have begun their work in the college’s first four-year Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts Program in Social Justice and Legal Studies. “The students will learn how to advocate, how to complete grant applications for funding,... YorkU announces launch of cloud computing strategy certificate In January 2020, York University’s Continuing Studies will launch a Certificate in Cloud Computing Strategy. YorkU states that the program is the first of its kind in Canada to be offered entirely online. The program aims to meet industry demands... Queen’s, Karta Initiative collaborate to provide educational opportunities for Indian students Queen’s University has entered a long-term contract with The Karta Initiative, an international charitable organization aiding students from emerging economies. The partnership will allow talented, low-income youth from rural India to study at Queen’s. “This partnership is part of our... Seneca’s new downtown location provides flexibility and accessibility Seneca has opened a new downtown location in Toronto’s financial district. A college release states that Seneca Downtown offers professional and graduate education through a mix of in-class, online, and hybrid courses at a variety of times. “Seneca has a... Brock receives $5M to launch Validating, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute The federal government has committed $5 million toward Brock University’s new Validating, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute. Pictured at the announcement from left are Niagara Region Chair Jim Bradley, St. Catharines MP Chris Bittle, Brock President Gervan Fearon, Cool Climate Oenology... UBC launches nano suites to curb housing shortage, high rental costs Third-year UBC student Yvonne Ko in her 140-square-foot nano suite at UBC’s Exchange Residences on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. JASON PAYNE / PNG A group of students arriving at the University of British Columbia this month is the first to live in the school’s... George Brown deepens relationship with university in Northern India with pathway agreement George Brown College has built upon a decade-long relationship with Northern India’s Chitkara University through an agreement that will see eligible students from Chitkara receive advanced standing into the third year of George Brown’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce—Culinary Management program.... Sustainability index recognizes Canadian institutions for green performance The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has released its 2019 Sustainable Campus Index, which recognizes top-performing colleges and universities in 17 sustainability areas. Several Canadian institutions were represented in the rankings. With regard to subject areas,... UQAM researchers receive nearly $3M for health research Three researchers at the Université du Québec à Montréal have received nearly $3M in funding to support health research at the institution. The funds were provided by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The funds will go towards research on... DELHI government launches scheme to fund higher education of 100 Dalit students overseas The Aam Aadmi Party government on Thursday launched a scheme to fund higher eduction of around 100 Dalit students overseas. Meritorious students who have secured admission to M.Phil, PhD, LLM, M.Tech and other higher education courses in foreign universities will be... ON, Canada in talks to revive plans for French-language university Ontario Francophone Affairs Minister Caroline Mulroney speaks to reporters following an early morning PC Caucus meeting at the Ontario Legislature in Toronto on Thursday, November 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS The Government of Ontario is negotiating with the Government of Canada... Canada: New international education strategy focuses on diversification and outbound mobility The Government of Canada has announced a new international education strategy entitled “Building on Success: Canada’s International Education Strategy (2019-2024),” which defines a new stage in Canada’s approach to internationalisation. The plan commits CDN$148 million over five years to international... Ryerson launches toy invention program https://youtu.be/sJ_jFG753bs Ryerson University is introducing a toy invention program. University Affairs reports that the program will include courses on the principles of toy invention and gamification, an introduction to intellectual property, market research techniques, and product prototyping. “Toy invention is at... UGC directs Universities to take part in Fit India Movement on August 29 The University Grant Commission (UGC) on Friday 23rd August 23, 2019 released a letter informing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be launching Fit India Movement on August 29, 2019, from Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium at New Delhi. ‘Fit India‘ will provides a... JNU starts AR based Organic Chemistry 1 MOOC in M.Sc The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has started Organic Chemistry 1 MOOC, 15 week course for first semester M.Sc Chemistry students through the SWAYAM platform. The course is of 15 week and comprises 40 modules and 4 credit and had attracted over 2000 students... BrockU receives CPA accreditation for accounting program The Goodman School of Business at Brock University has expanded its Chartered Professional Accountant designation to include its Master of Professional Accounting program. A BrockU release states that the program provides tailored programs and pathways for international students. “This expanded... VFS, CapilanoU announce four new pathways Vancouver Film School and Capilano University have signed a degree pathway partnership. A release from CapilanoU states that the agreement consists of pathways in Digital Design, Acting for Film and Television, Writing for Film, Television, and Games, and Film Production.... Economic impact of international students exceeded $11B in 2016: Analysis A new analysis of UNESCO data has found that international students made a $300B impact on the global economy in 2016. International students in Canada had a direct and indirect economic impact of $11.2B USD, an amount that exceeds that... Douglas to eliminate bottled water sales Douglas College will no longer sell single-use bottles of water on campus. A release cites a campus-wide survey in which 92% of respondents said they strongly supported the removal of single-use bottles from vending machines and cafeterias. “Last year, 32,000... Partnership to give UWindsor Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences students course credit for entrepreneurship program A new partnership will provide students in the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences course credit for completing the EPIC Discovery Program of the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre). Students enrolled in the course Ways... Informational interviews as a form of career prototyping Informational interviews with professors and industry professionals are a key tactic for undergraduates looking to boost the value proposition of their degrees, writes Derrick E Rancourt. According to the author, informational interviews are a form of “rapid prototype testing” that can help... PM announces new advisory committee to promote trades Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the creation of a new advisory committee to help promote apprenticeships and skilled trades across Canada, writes The Canadian Press. Trudeau made the announcement at Nova Scotia Community College’s Dartmouth campus, where he was also attending a... 17 institutions chosen for pilot of Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada pilot A group of post-secondary institutions from across Canada has been chosen to participate in the federal government’s new Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada pilot program. Based on the United Kingdom's Athena Swan Charter, the program is supported by all... SFU launches new look for athletics Simon Fraser University’s Athletics & Recreation department has launched a new look for its sports teams. The new icon will be used by all athletic programs, competitive clubs, and youth camps. It draws on the original red and white school... ON institutions partner to welcome international students at airport 19 post-secondary institutions throughout Ontario have partnered with Destination Ontario to set up welcome kiosks for international students arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport for the fall semester. School representatives will offer welcome packages as well as services such as... IITs crucial for making India world education leader: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” on Saturday underlined the important role of IITs in establishing India as the world leader in education in the next five years. Speaking at the 57th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT... Delhi University launches free Happiness Certificate Course, toppers to be sent to Europe The course aims to help students understand, identify and the underlying causes of stress and anxiety. elhi University’s (DU) Ramanujan College (earlier known as Desh bhanu Evening College) has begun with the first-ever batch of happiness classes in the university. A... La Salle launches degree in Fashion Design La Salle College Vancouver has announced that it has received approval to offer a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design, which will offer a focus on sustainable design principles. "We want to establish a legacy of future designers who possess... Niagara, SER partner to provide certification to ecosystem restoration grads Kandyce Affleck, 2019 graduate from Niagara College’s Ecosystem Restoration Graduate Certificate program, currently works as a land management assistant with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and recently received her Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner-in-Training designation A partnership between Niagara College and... ULaval MOOC aims to demystify ADHD Université Laval has announced that it is offering a new MOOC on the topic of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that seeks to better equip parents and educational staff who work with youth aged 5 to 17 living with the... Concordia Edmonton moves forward on research, innovation with new centre Concordia University of Edmonton has officially opened the Allan Wachowich Centre for Science, Research, and Innovation. A Concordia Edmonton release states that the 30,000 square-foot, $15.9M facility features an Indigenous Knowledge & Research Centre, BMO Centre for Innovation and Applied... QS releases Best Student Cities rankings..."Montreal 6th" Montreal City , Canada QS Top Universities has released its 2019 rankings for student cities, which aims to showcase the “best urban destinations for international students.” 5 Canadian cities were included in the rankings: Montreal (6), Toronto (11), Vancouver (16), Ottawa... Four Canadian law schools part of new federal IP initiative Navdeep Bains, federal minister of innovation, science and economic development, announced initiatives Thursday at the University of Waterloo to helps companies access and use intellectual property. - Sean Kilpatrick , The Canadian Press file photo The federal government is looking to... Every Brock program to have experiential education this Fall Brock University states that it will offer experiential education opportunities in 100% of its academic programs beginning this fall. “Experiential learning is huge for career outcomes, employment and personal development,” said Brock Associate Director of Experiential Education Sandy Howe. “We... First Nations initiative in Cape Breton receives funds to help students find career success after graduation The federal government has announced nearly $1M in funding to support a program that prepares Indigenous students in Cape Breton for post-secondary education and future career success. CBC reports that the Mi'kmaw Economic Benefits Office will use the funds to... Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill Indian Lok Sabha on Monday passed the National Medical Commission Bill for replacing the corruption-plagued MCI with a new body, in what was described by the government as one of the biggest reforms that will end inspector raj’ in the... Federal investment will help UBC further “smart city” ambitions “UBC is in many ways the perfect place to test new ideas that will contribute to a more sustainable planet," says UBC President Santa Ono.NICK PROCAYLO / PNG FILES The University of British Columbia will be engaging in two major projects to help... Bow Valley 150 Startups program receives supports from RBC Bow Valley College’s 150 Startups program has received a $500,000 commitment from RBC in order to support the program’s network and resources. The program supports over 400 entrepreneurs from postsecondary institutions across the province on an annual basis as they... How universities can provide better support to international students International students studying in Canada face a number of unique challenges that their institutions can help address, writes Ali Najaf, a recent graduate of the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. Some areas where students require additional support,... Carleton launches $2M project to better protect connected e-health systems Carleton University and other partners have commenced a project valued at approximately $2M through the Department of National Defence’s Canadian Safety and Security Program for research on e-health systems security enabled by the Internet of Things. A Carleton release notes... Niagara receives nearly $2M to strengthen manufacturing, train the next generation Minister Filomena Tassi gathers with a group from Niagara College on July 17 following a funding announcement at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus. Pictured (from left): Michelle Smith (project lead, Research & Innovation; technologist, Commercial Cannabis Production); Dan Patterson (NC president); Amal... Loyalist receives Approved (Category 1) status for practical nursing program Loyalist College's Practical Nursing program has received an Approved (Category 1) Status from the College of Nurses of Ontario, the province’s regulating body for registered nurses, registered practical nurses, and nurse practitioners. This status is the highest rating conferred by... U of T joins international team on $4M USD Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to map human liver A group of University of Toronto researchers are part of a 19-person, international team that has been awarded $4M USD by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to advance understanding of the human liver. “We have been working on building a global... TWU to launch BA in game development Trinity Western University will be launching a Bachelor of Arts in Game Development program in Fall 2019. The program will include four streams: Art design, music and sound, software development, and design. The institution plans to develop courses that “incorporate... UoGuelph to fight plant disease with support of $1.3M investment The University of Guelph is poised to help Ontario’s fruit, vegetable, and field crop farmers boost productivity and profitability, thanks in part to a $1.3M investment from the Government of Ontario. The investment, which comes through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation... Paid & free French classes for International Students in QUEBEC Learn French in just a few hours a week! Several institutions offer part-time French courses. New! Since July 1, 2019: Immigrants taking a part-time French course are entitled to financial assistance of $15 per day of training, a first! They can also... AICTE mandate Skilling course for TECH Colleges The 20-hour course available free of cost will teach soft skills, corporate etiquette, CV writing to students DELHI | MUMBAI, July 10, 2019: TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting... IIT Kanpur to assist UP police in solving crime using AI, drone, analytics, DNA forensics The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh Police to pursue research on data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and drone and surveillance technologies. The IIT Kanpur, director, Abhay Karandikar informed through... Smart India Hackthon 2019 Smart India Hackathon 2019 is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve some of pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem solving. The last... FedDev Ontario announces $14M for SONAMI partnership The Federal Economic Agency for Southern Ontario has announced $14M in new funding for the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation. The investment will help SONAMI grow to 10 partners and enhance its reach into the manufacturing community. “Niagara... Carleton, George Brown partner with ICTC to expand work-integrated learning Carleton University’s Co-operative Education department and George Brown College have partnered with the Information and Communications Technology Council to expand opportunities for work-integrated learning. Carleton and the ICTC have renewed and expanded a partnership focused on increasing career opportunities for... Trent, Clarington partner to develop Electric Vehicle Strategy Municipality of Clarington and Trent University Durham GTA have partnered to develop an Electric Vehicle Strategy. Communications and Critical Thinking students from Trent will work with municipal staff to develop an EV strategy, identify best practices for adoption, and use... UFV announces new Digital Manufacturing diploma to meet industry need for digital talent The University of the Fraser Valley has announced a Digital Manufacturing diploma program that will cover topics such as 3D modelling and printing, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines, fabrication strategies, and more. “Gone are the days when any unskilled labourer... Algonquin receives $650K for international student supports Algonquin College has received $650K from guard.me International Insurance. A release from Algonquin explains that the money will support scholarships and a bursary fund for international students. “International students make significant social, economic and education contributions to Algonquin College and the Ottawa... UBCO receives $1M for studying brain injuries Government of Canada The University of British Columbia Okanagan has received $1M from the Government of Canada to further study and develop best practices for supporting traumatic brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence. The announcement was part of a... Concordia launches Master in Engineering Management Program Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business and Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science have jointly launched a Master in Engineering Management Program. A release from Concordia explains that the program will feature 20 credits in engineering, as... Concordia to lead training, development initiatives for employers Concordia University has received $494K from the City of Montreal for its District 3 Innovation Center and Concordia Continuing Education to help local companies recruit and develop employees and gain access to skills for the future. CCE will use the... UNB receives $1.12M for marine additive manufacturing research The University of New Brunswick has received $1.12M from Mitacs and Lockheed Martin for marine additive manufacturing research. A release from UNB states that the funds will support interns in UNB’s Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. "One of the... McMaster to fight antibiotic resistance with new research centre McMaster University will tackle the global crisis of antibiotic resistance with the support of a $7M donation. The university will use the funds to create the David Braley Centre for Antibiotic Discovery. Gerry Wright, who heads the new Centre, said... Govt scholarship to check brain drain, INDIA NEW DELHI: For decades, India has quietly coped with the phenomenon called brain drain — its best young talent, from engineers and scientists to IT graduates and business professionals, moving overseas for higher studies or jobs in search of faster... UQAM to erect new $90M arts pavilion next to Montréal's Saint-Laurent metro The Université du Québec à Montréal intends to build an art pavilion in the heart of Montreal, beside the Saint-Laurent metro station. The pavilion will cost $90M, says La Presse, and the City has set conditions for UQAM’s usage of the... SFU joins International Sustainable Campus Network Simon Fraser University has joined the International Sustainable Campus Network, a global network of nearly 100 higher education institutions in 30 countries. An SFU release states that network institutions work collaboratively to "increase sustainability best practices in their campus operations,... Seven Canadian universities appear in 2020 QS Top 200 QS (Rankings) | QS (Rankings Explained) QS has released its world university rankings for 2020 and seven Canadian institutions have made the list. The University of Toronto was the top-ranked Canadian university coming in at a tie for 29th place. It was followed closely... SAIT provides graduates more control over credentials by issuing diplomas via blockchain The class of 2019 at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology will receive their credentials in both paper and blockchain-based digital copies. The use of blockchain technology will provide the students with the ability to share their official diplomas as... Canada announces funds for new, renewed Canada Research Chairs Government of Canada The Government of Canada has announced $275M for 346 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 52 institutions across the country. The Canada Foundation for Innovation has also provided over $5.2M in new funding for research infrastructure in... Canada announces $73M for college partnerships with local employers Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca Canada has announced new investments supporting 90 recipients at colleges, cégeps, and polytechnics across the country as they partner with local employers and businesses. Over $73M will be provided through the College and... Douglas engineering students get pathway into UBC degree program Douglas College and the University of British Columbia have partnered to provide engineering students a pathway into a university degree program. Douglas students who complete the two-year Diploma in Engineering and Fabrication Technologies will have a guaranteed transfer pathway into... Carleton MBA-TIM partnership produces opportunities for students Carleton University has announced a partnership between Carleton’s MBA and Technology Innovation Management programs that aims to create entrepreneurial and internship opportunities for students. "It links the university to the external community and it creates a bond between the entrepreneurial... UBC launches graduate blockchain training path The University of British Columbia has launched a blockchain and distributed ledger technology training path for graduate students, said to be the first in Canada. A release from UBC states that the path will focus on health and wellness, clean... Carleton Formula SAE club, GBatteries partner to kickstart electric race car development Carleton University’s Ravens Racing club and GBatteries have partnered to renew the team’s Formula SAE electric program. This summer, GBatteries will provide full-time summer internship positions and a dedicated facility for Ravens Racing in order to kickstart the development of a new Formula SAE... Experience preparing meals as a teenager best predictor of food skills in university: Study A new study led by researchers at Brescia University College has found evidence that experience in meal preparation as a teenager is the best predictor of food skills in university students. It also concluded that students who had taken a formal... New federal loan program seeks to help newcomers with credential recognition, career pursuits Alex LeBlanc, executive director of the Multicultural Council of New Brunswick, said the loan will help people who don't want to go back to square one in their studies but have trouble getting regular bank loans. (Joe McDonald/CBC) The newly announced Atlantic... Dal, Mitacs agreement to help students gain international research experience Alice Aiken (left), Dalhousie vice-president research and innovation, signs the new agreement with Alejandro Adem, chief executive officer and scientific director of Mitacs. (Danny Abriel photo) Dalhousie University and Mitacs have signed an agreement to create a new collaborative student research... UQAM unveils mobile app for new Canadians The Université du Québec à Montréal is developing a mobile application for new immigrants to Canada. According to the Journal de Montréal, the initiative aims to support the settlement of newcomers by consolidating all essential services into one platform. Simon... 10 India universities form campus cos for ₹1k cr upgrade Ten high-performing state universities across India are set to undergo a Rs 100-crore upgrade each this academic year as they are forming campus companiesspecial purpose vehicles—to receive grants directly from the Centre, reports Hemali Chhapia. Besides, they will be mentored by... Concordia Edmonton moves forward on research, innovation with new centre Concordia University of Edmonton has officially opened the Allan Wachowich Centre for Science, Research, and Innovation. A Concordia Edmonton release states that the 30,000 square-foot, $15.9M facility features an Indigenous Knowledge & Research Centre, BMO Centre for Innovation and Applied... Queen’s launches Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law Queen’s University has introduced a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. According to a release from Queen’s, graduates will be qualified to write the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant Entry-to-Practice Exam. Queen’s adds that it anticipates an intake of 500... The sky’s the limit as Centennial opens new aerospace hub Centennial College has officially unveiled its aerospace innovation hub. The Star reports that the $72M facility will accommodate 1,000 students while facilitating new collaborations between academia and industry. Ontario contributed $25.8M to the project, the federal government an additional $18.4M, and Bombardier... Canada invests in top research labs across the country The Government of Canada has announced an additional $160M in funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Major Science Initiatives Fund. The funds include nearly $40M to support collaborative international research at seven research facilities: the Canadian Light Source... SFU celebrates opening of new facilities as part of Surrey expansion Simon Fraser University has celebrated the official opening of new state-of-the-art facilities in Surrey’s City Centre, marking the first phase of SFU’s Surrey campus expansion. The facilities will focus on sustainable engineering, and the programming will prepare students for leadership... NAIT applied research centre receives $2M to spark clean technology for electric power industry The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has received nearly $2M from the Government of Canada’s Western Economic Diversification Canada program in support of its Centre for Grid Innovation. The centre will help companies to discover new technologies to generate, manage, and store... UoGuelph launches cybersecurity program to meet demand for skilled labour University of Guelph computer science professor Ali Dehghantanha, director of a new master's program in cyber security, listens as the dean of the university's College of Engineering & Physical Sciences talks about the program during a launch event at the The... Brock rolls out Law Plus program for undergraduates Brock University has launched Law Plus, a four-year, non-credit program that will help students gain pre-law knowledge and hands-on experience in the field. A Brock release states that the program is modelled on Med Plus, which is designed for students... Humber to transform learning with Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation https://youtu.be/QqTQGjtg57E Humber College has officially opened the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation. A release states that the facility includes interactive technology zones, digital media studios, cutting-edge prototyping and maker spaces, open concept gathering spaces, and demonstration areas for new products and... Canada continues push for international talent According to the Canadian Press, the economic impact of foreign students in Canada amounted to more than $15B between 2010 and 2016, with growing numbers from India, China, and Vietnam. Universities Canada President Paul Davidson notes that university and government officials across... Algonquin ranks first in Canada for online enrolments Algonquin College has the highest number of online enrolments of all Colleges and CEGEPS in Canada, according to a national survey of online and digital learning. The survey found that Algonquin had 29,600 online course registrations, followed by Fanshawe College... CapilanoU promises “adventure, exploration and enlightenment” with new branch campus Capilano University has announced that it will open a new branch campus in the fall. A CapilanoU release states that all five of the university’s faculties—Business & Professional Studies; Fine and Applied Arts; Arts and Sciences; Education, Health and Human... Six Canadian universities make global top 50 in new University Impact Rankings Times Higher Education has released a new set of world university rankings that assess institutions against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. THE notes that it creates the rankings by using “carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research,... UWindsor introduces cross-disciplinary engineering degree with Siemens The University of Windsor, in collaboration with Siemens, will now offer an industry certification in mechatronic systems. A UWindsor release explains that the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program integrates electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering. Instructor Shahpour Alirezaee added that the... UQTR inaugurates Desjardin Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières has inaugurated its Desjardin Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub. A release states that the Hub is designed to promote entrepreneurship and innovation while offering information-oriented and skills-based services. UQTR Rector Rector Daniel McMahon called the... Canada provides $275M in funding to over 370 research projects through CIHR The Government of Canada has invested $275M in over 370 health research projects across Canada through Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding. CIHR states that 82 of the grants were awarded to early career researchers, and that 11 grants were... McGill researchers receive $3.7M in funding from Canada, QC 15 McGill researchers have received $3.7M in federal grants through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R Evans Leaders Fund, with each recipient also receiving matching funds from the Quebec government. Among the projects funded will be efforts to improve... KPU collaborates with IBM for design thinking pilot Kwantlen Polytechnic University has partnered with IBM Canada for a course called Design Thinking and Innovation. According to a KPU release, design thinking is “a solution-based approach to solving problems” that “refers to the steps by which design concepts are... Smith School of Business launches diversity and inclusion initiative The Smith School of Business at Queen’s University has announced a new partnership with Catalyst Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in business. According to a release, the partnership will focus on diversity and inclusion through a corporate... UQTR introduces first-of-its-kind dual pathway for mechanical engineers The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières has introduced a dual-pathway co-op program for its Mechanical Engineering program, which the university says is the first of its kind in Canada. A UQTR release states that the dual-pathway enables students to spend... Five Canadian universities make QS top 50 by subject QS has released its world university rankings by subject for 2019, with several Canadian universities breaking the top 50. The University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, and McGill University ranked in all five broad categories. U of T secured... Okanagan’s finance curriculum receives international recognition William Gillett, Dean of Okanagan School of Business and Paul Smith, CEO of CFA Institute. (Photo submitted) Okanagan College’s Bachelor of Business Administration program is now an affiliate of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. “Okanagan College’s Business program has a long... McMaster University to host Academics Without Borders through new partnership McMaster University has announced that it will be a new home for Academics Without Borders, a Canada-based non-profit that helps universities in the developing world enhance the quality of their programs and research. A McMaster release notes that the collaboration... Carleton, Blackberry partnership to benefit from $40M federal boost A longstanding partnership between Carleton University and Blackberry QNX is set to benefit from a $40M federal investment in the latter company, according to a Carleton release. “This investment in cutting-edge technologies will generate 1,000 much needed co-op placements, as well... Canada’s Future Skills Centre to be run by Ryerson, Conference Board, Blueprint Ryerson University, the Conference Board of Canada, and Blueprint ADE have been selected to operate the Future Skills Centre, a federally-funded initiative that will ensure that all Canadians have the skills to adapt to an ever-changing labour market. The Centre will operate... VIU launches $5.5M Imagine VIU campaign to complete new buildings, support students VIU students Brandon James Mason, Candace Boland and Misha Zvekic are enjoying the new facilities at the Nanaimo Campus. Imagine VIU is a campaign to help equip and complete these new buildings and support the students benefitting from the new... UQAM launches new atmospheric sciences programs Meteorological and climate graduates occupy a variety of positions related to weather forecasting, climate change studies, and computer applications in these areas. Photo: Nathalie St-Pierre. The Université de Québec au Montréal has announced that it will be launching a certificate in atmospheric... Dal celebrates new ocean research facilities Dalhousie University has celebrated the opening of new research facilities in the Steele Ocean Sciences Building. The completed facilities feature new offices and a meeting space with full video conference abilities, as well as new open-concept style laboratories. “The new... Seneca receives $24M for new innovation centre Seneca College has received $24M from the federal government to complete the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship. The facility will bring applied research and commercialization, specialized training, and business incubation and acceleration activities under one roof, states a release.... Going abroad for studies? You may've to register with India Govt NEW DELHI: Indians looking to study abroad may soon have to register with the government before they take that flight to their destination of choice. The proposal is a part of the draft Emigration Bill 2019 which the ministry of... Partnership with Niagara provides MBA pathway for Conestoga students Conestoga College has signed a pathway agreement that will enable students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology (Honours) and Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management (Honours) programs to pursue an MBA at... Canada's smallest university to offer debt-free degrees Students at St. Stephen's University serve themselves at a communal meal table, part of the school's tight-knit environment. New Brunswick students will be able to apply to have their provincial and federal student loans, plus living expenses, repaid after graduation. (Julia... Brock’s Goodman School of Business makes statement with $24M transformation Brock University has moved to seize a place at the forefront of Canada’s business school market with a $24M transformation of its Goodman School of Business. “Our new building gives the School not only a world-class teaching and research facility,... UQTR launches new biochemist stream for plant-based drugs The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières has announced that it is launching a new stream in its biochemistry and biotechnology bachelor’s degree program that will focus on drugs produced by plants. The university will enable aspiring biochemists to obtain specialized... Speciality programs as alternatives to MBAs gaining momentum in Canada Canadian business schools are finding success by offering programs that are seen as alternatives to an MBA, writes Sheldon Gordon. “We’re more focused than the MBA program,” said Angelo Melino, Co-Director of the Master of Financial Economics program at the University of... Ottawa taps CICan to provide services for newcomers to Canada Colleges and Institutes Canada announced that it has been selected by the federal government to provide pre-arrival services for future Canadians. CICan’s Canadian Immigrant Integration Program will reportedly continue to operate field offices in India and the Philippines in order to... Indian students are UBC’s fastest-growing international group: Study A new study out of the University of British Columbia reports that although students from China continue to represent the university’s largest international student demographic, Indian students are its largest growing student group. According to the Daily Hive, Indian enrolment in... Concordia launches public research and innovation hub Concordia University has launched 4TH SPACE, an interdisciplinary research and innovation hub that brings together researchers, students, and the public. “4TH SPACE takes Concordia’s reputation as one of Canada’s most open and connected universities a big step further,” said Concordia... Queen’s launches graduate program in management analytics Queen’s University has launched the Smith School of Business Global Master of Management Analytics. According to a Queen’s release, the program will blend online learning with four in-person residential sessions hosted by SmithToronto, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology... UQAM launches new specializations to MSc in Management program The Univeristé du Québec à Montréal has added three new specializations to its MSc in Management program. The university will offer specializations in social innovation and in organizational development in Fall 2019, as well as a specialization in operations management... RRU, Indian college group sign MOU for program pathways Royal Roads University and the St Soldier Group of Institutions in India have signed a new memorandum of understanding. The MOU will enable students from the group’s 19 colleges to apply their diploma credits towards an undergraduate degree in business... U OF T AIMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO INDIA’S SMART CITIES MISSION Ted Sargent from U of T talks about Indo-Canadian partnership to foster research innovation and entrepreneurial culture in India Rajlakshmi.Ghosh@timesgroup.com University of Toronto (Uof T) and Tata Trusts have entered into a collaboration to set up an urban research centre and an... Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0: Students need to clear online test to interact with PM Modi Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0', the second edition of the session where Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts withcross-sectionion of students, teachers and parents, will be held on January 29, 2,019 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. This time, everyone cannot go to... SFU partners with KPMG for new graduate program Beedie dean Ali Dastmalchian says his school's joint venture with KPMG is a 'glimpse into the future of business education,' showing how business schools can respond to the needs of industry with tailored programs. GREG EHLERS/BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Simon Fraser University’s... UOIT, Fleming renew diploma-to-degree pathway The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Fleming College have signed an articulation agreement that will renew a number of diploma-to-degree pathways between the institutions. A Fleming release states that the agreement provides consistent, flexible, and seamless pathways for... UWaterloo introduces Holiday Stay program for international students The University of Waterloo has introduced the Winter Holiday Stay Program, in which international students may stay in residence during the holidays for a fee of $350. Previously, students living in dorms would be mandated to move out of their... Over 400 Indian students admitted to Niagara told to retake IELTS Niagara College has told more than 400 Indian students that they must retake their English language test or risk losing their offers of admission for January 2019, reports the Hamilton Spectator. Steve Hudson, Niagara’s VP of Academic and Learner Services, said... Federal government invests in consortium to support women entrepreneurs Lindsay Jones credits her time at Mount Royal with instilling her with the knowledge and confidence necessary to start her own business. Several universities across the country have been tapped to participate in the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a new consortium... Seneca to enhance automation training with KUKA Canada Students at Seneca College will enjoy new opportunities to enhance their manufacturing skills thanks to a new agreement between the college and KUKA Canada Ltd, a world leader in advanced manufacturing and intelligent automation. A release reports that the agreement will... UVic-led climate group announces new $1M partnership program The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions—a multi-institutional initiative led by the University of Victoria—has announced that it is welcoming proposals for its $1M Theme Partnership Program. The program aims to connect top researchers with policy and industry leaders to develop... UoGuelph rolls out new admission pathway for international students The University of Guelph has introduced a new admission pathway that lets international students enrol in select degree-credit courses while they work on their English proficiency. A UoGuelph release explains that non-English speaking students were previously required to complete rudimentary... UGC asks varsities to observe December 7 as Armed Forces Flag Day In a letter sent to the heads of such institutions, the commission asked them to acknowledge the 'supreme sacrifices' made by our valiant Armed Forces personnel The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all the universities across the country to observe... SFU to launch first French-language PhD in BC Simon Fraser University has launched a French-language PhD program in Education focused on language, cultures, and literacies. According to SFU, the program is the first French-language PhD to be offered at a university in British Columbia, and focuses on the... UoGuelph launches Canada’s first sports business institute The University of Guelph has launched the International Institute for Sports Business and Leadership, which is described as the first sports-oriented business institute in Canada. According to Founding Director Norm O’Reilly, the Institute will bring together industry leaders and scholars... CapilanoU officially opens new Learning Commons space Capilano University has officially opened its Learning Commons. According to a CapilanoU release, the new hub provides space, technology, and students services in one centralized location. “From the morning it opened, the Learning Commons was full to capacity” said CapilanoU Associate... UQAM receives $1M from Transit AT for research chair The Université du Québec à Montréal has received $1M from Transat AT CEO Jean-Marc Eustache in support of UQAM’s Transat Chair of Tourism. The donation comes as part of the institution’s 100 millions d’idées campaign, and was made on the... UQAM launches overhauled communication BA The Université du Quebec à Montréal has launched a new Bachelor’s Degree program focused on human and organizational communication that will replace its former Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Human Resources). According to a release, courses have been changed to better... McGill to launch graduate offerings for Retail Management program After successfully launching the Retail Management concentration of its BCom degree program, McGill University’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management has announced that it will accept its first cohort for the PhD in Management with a Specialization in Retail Management in... Carleton launches energy efficiency think-tank Carleton University has launched Efficiency Canada, a national organization designed to bring researchers, businesses, utilities, and government into dialogue as they advocate for sustainable energy use. “We’re not a typical industry association,” said Corey Diamond, Executive Director of Efficiency Canada.... Canada announces over $45M for college research partnerships, innovation The Government of Canada has announced that it is investing $45M into 94 college research partnerships. The funds will enable colleges and companies to provide local students with training and employment opportunities, grow the local and regional economies, and address... MB announces new pathways for international students The Government of Manitoba has announced two new pathways for international students under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the International Student Entrepreneur Pathway and Graduate Internship Pathway will support entrepreneurial initiatives by international... UWaterloo opens engineering building featuring Robohub The University of Waterloo has formally opened its new Engineering 7 building. The seven-storey building houses several classrooms and labs, 3D printing facilities, the Engineering Ideas Clinic, and the Robohub. The Robohub has an extra-high ceiling, allowing for flying drones... AU becomes first Canadian post-secondary institution to officially collaborate with Amazon Web Services Athabasca University is poised to enhance its online learner experience and streamline its administration after becoming the first post-secondary institution in Canada to officially collaborate with Amazon Web Services. An AU release notes that the collaboration will modernize the school’s... Research Infosource releases Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2018 Research Infosource has released the Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2018 rankings. In the overall rankings, the University of Toronto took first place, followed by the University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, McGill University, and the University of Alberta.... BC announces subsidized international student health care The Government of British Columbia is preparing to fully subsidize public health care for international students. Graeme Wood of Glacier Media writes that the subsidy poses a potential annual cost of $100M. BCCFS Chairperson Aran Armutlu told Wood that international students deserve the... Concordia to make digital learning environments more accessible Concordia University has received $550K from Entente Canada-Québec, a provincial funding envelope, in support of an initiative to make the university’s digital learning environments more accessible. A Concordia release states that the initiative seeks to build a provincial knowledge-exchange network;... Five Canadian schools featured in Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings The Financial Times has released the results of its Executive MBA Ranking 2018. The global rankings saw five Canadian programs rank in the top 100: York University’s Kellogg-Schulich EMBA (#32), University of Toronto Rotman’s EMBA (Tied for #47), Queen’s University and Cornell... UBC opens new Innovation Hub in downtown Kelowna The University of British Columbia has opened a new Innovation Centre in downtown Kelowna, BC. A UBC release notes that the goal of the hub, along with a counterpart centre in Vancouver, is to combine research findings and entrepreneurial spirit... Maclean's releases full 2019 university rankings Maclean's has released its 2019 University Rankings. The top three schools in the Primarily Undergraduate category were Mount Allison University, the University of Northern British Columbia, and Trent University; the top three schools in the Comprehensive category were Simon Fraser University,... UQAM, MBAM partner to provide graduate students with privileged access Université du Quebec à Montreal’s Faculty of Arts and the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal have signed an agreement that will provide privileged access to the museum to over 600 UQAM graduate students. Faculty Dean Jean-Christian Pleau explained students would... Innovate BC provides nearly $1M to SFU, UBC for research Innovate BC has awarded nearly $1M through its Ignite Awards program to fund four research projects in the province. Researchers at Simon Fraser University received two $300K awards to support research in clean technology and transportation/mechanical engineering. Researchers at the... Make Social Service Mandatory For Students, says Vice President He was addressing the valedictory function of the V P Deenadayalu Naidu's centenary celebrations(file) BENGALURU: Urging teachers to teach students morals, values and ethics, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday advised educational institutions to make social service mandatory for their wards.... “Grievance studies” hoax sparks debate over social justice in the academy Scandal has erupted over an academic hoax that saw peer-reviewed journals publish fake papers discussing topics such as rape culture in dog parks, fat bodybuilding, and the imperialist tendencies of AI programming. Vinay Menon of the Toronto Star argues that the publication of the articles shows how academic fields concerned with social justice have “fallen foul to the same kind of motivated reasoning and naked partisanship that is currently engulfing the country as a whole.” In response to the controversy, the Chronicle of Higher Education interviewed a group of professors with varying opinions on the hoax, with some insisting that it marks a much-needed wake-up call for academia. Others contend that all academic fields routinely settle into certain habits of thought, with the only difference being that the fields targeted by the hoax receive exponentially more criticism for doing so. Toronto Star | Chronicle of Higher Education WIL, Indigenous access, research among top priorities outlined in federal pre-budget submissions Work-integrated learning and increased post-secondary access for Indigenous communities are two of the major trends in this year’s pre-budget submissions to the federal government, writes Léo Charbonneau. Universities Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada, the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Business/Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) have all called for expanded WIL opportunities throughout higher ed, with the BHER calling for 100% of the country’s PSE students to have a WIL opportunity during PSE. Several groups also called for increased research funding, including the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies, the Canadian Association of University Teachers, and the U15 group of universities. University Affairs SPONSORED Canada's largest conference on PSE marketing, recruitment & enrolment management Learn best practices to strategically grow your enrolment and engage students to support their academic success at the 2018 Strategic Enrolment Marketing & Management Forum. Space is limited. Register with Academica's special discount code to save $50: ACACA50. Learn more → SEMM Forum Okanagan College to offer special intake for health care assistant training Okanagan College has announced that it will provide direct-access health care assistant training in the South Okanagan district. “Students will be making a living wage right out of school, in a profession that offers a variety of shifts, making it easy to find work that best fits their lives,” said Lisa Kraft, Associate Dean of Science Technology and Health for Okanagan. WorkBC states that the BC Ministry of Health has identified health care assistants as a priority occupation, with employment growth rates sitting at a projected 13% through 2022. An Okanagan release adds that demand will likely increase in light of the provincial government’s decision to inject funding for more staff at residential care homes for seniors. Okanagan UWindsor sexual assault prevention workshops foster changemakers The Bystander Initiative, an eight-year-old sexual assault prevention program at the University of Windsor, has experienced a recent explosion in popularity, reports CBC. Currently, the program runs two workshops a day twice a week, but Acting Director Frankie Cachon told CBC that she is considering adding a third day in response to demand. While students said that the $50 gift card that the Initiative uses as incentive to participate is nice, Cachon added that many of them place more value on the feeling that they are social changemakers. “We know, in our culture, there tends to be so much minimization of the harm ... Our program is about cultivating a community of responsibility,” said Cachon. CBC USask prioritizes reconciliation in new strategic plan The University of Saskatchewan’s new strategic plan will prioritize “Indigenization,” reports CBC. The plan is rooted in what USask calls “courageous curiosity,” “boundless collaboration,” and “inspired communities.” “The world needs a university in which Indigenous concepts, methodologies, pedagogies, languages, and philosophies are respectfully woven into the tapestry of learning, research, scholarship, creativity, and community engagement,” the plan states. Meanwhile, the Indigenous Students’ Council has continued its ongoing boycott against USask’s reconciliation efforts, stating that Indigenous students on campus want an independent Indigenous students’ union. USask Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement Jacqueline Ottoman said that she will help any group that would like to form a union, but notes that students are responsible for their own governance structures. CBC (1) | CBC (2) | Saskatoon StarPhoenix Aurora social work program should be restarted, expanded to meet demand: report A social work program currently on hiatus at Aurora College in the Northwest Territories should be both restarted and expanded, according to a 60-page review conducted by the territorial government. The review was released earlier this week by Yellowknife Centre MLA Julie Green, who reportedly needed to obtain the report through an access to information request after the Department of Education allegedly refused to share it with her. The report states that social workers are in high demand in NWT, and that the program should be restarted and expanded in order to help meet this demand. CBC Alumna donates $5M to McGill for food security research Institute at Macdonald Campus to be renamed in honour of Margaret A. Gilliam McGill University alumna Margaret A Gilliam has donated $5M to the university’s Institute for Global Food Security. A release states that the donation will help faculty and student researchers... Montreal gives student housing project a boost "Our participation in this project is perfectly in line with our promise to develop 12,000 affordable and social housing units over the next years," Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says The City of Montreal will contribute $1.6M to a proposed 90-unit student... SFU unveils ImageTech Lab Simon Fraser University and Fraser Health have unveiled the SFU ImageTech Lab, a world-class clincial research facility that SFU states is the first-of-its-kind in Western Canada. The facility will advance brain and body research and will help to ensure British... UWindsor plans to open first foreign student recruitment office in India Chris Busch, associate vice-president of enrolment management at the University of Windsor is working to set up a recruitment office in India to attract more international students. DAN JANISSE / WINWP The University of Windsor is in the process of creating its first foreign... AB provides 400 spaces for tech students A $50M investment from the Government of Alberta will provide 400 additional seats for technology students throughout the province, reports CTV News. The announcement has followed the creation of the Talent Advisory Council on Technology, a 16-person working group that advises the... UFV launches Food and Agriculture Institute The University of the Fraser Valley has announced that it is launching the Food and Agriculture Institute. The new institute will foster food security through the study of sustainable agricultural land use and the development of applied research capacity. “I... SFU launches Professional Master's Program in Visual Computing Simon Fraser University has launched a new Professional Master’s Program in Visual Computing that the school says is the first of its kind in Canada. “Our curriculum will focus on computer graphics, computer vision, human-computer interaction and visualization,” says program director Hao... Laurentian opens Research and Engineering Centre A new engineering building is located in Founders' Square, between the Parker and Fraser buildings at Laurentian University. (Erik White/CBC) Laurentian University has opened the $30M Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation, and Engineering Building. The building houses a collaborative research hub, an innovation... UFV School of Business receives EPAS accreditation for its BBA program The University of the Fraser Valley School of Business has received EPAS accreditation for its Bachelor of Business Administration program. “Receiving EPAS accreditation for our Bachelor of Business Administration program marks a milestone in our commitment to provide an excellent... Carleton launches $5M initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development Carleton University has officially launched a new partnership among Ottawa’s post-secondary institutions to develop knowledge, resources and tools to support students with disabilities in advancing their careers. Titled the David C Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development, the two-year $5M... Ryerson announces new for-credit hackathon-based course Ryerson University’s Science Discovery Zone has launched its first zone learning-based course, which is available to all Ryerson students. The university states that the for-credit course will have no “lectures,” homework, or exams, and will consist of experiential learning opportunities.... TRU becomes research hub for ecosystem recovery Lauchlan Fraser speaks at Thompson Rivers University on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Photograph By DAVE EAGLES Thompson Rivers University has announced that it will be able to create its Centre for Ecosystem Reclamation, thanks to a $2.5M award of the NSERC Industrial Research Chair... CBIE calls on Canada to invest $10M in outward student mobility A “very limited” number of Canadian students access an international education experience during their studies. Photo: Brian/Wikimedia Commons The Canadian Bureau for International Education is calling on the Federal Government to invest $10M to support outward student mobility, reports The Pie News. A... UCalgary launches new Master's program in software engineering Advanced Education Minister Marlin Schmidt, second from left, takes a technology tour on Thursday as he announces funding for a new course-based master’s degree in software engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering. Photos by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary The University... TRU creates new open education resources, BCcampus launches awareness campaign Thompson Rivers University has announced that it will be producing 11 new open education resources. These resources will be stored on BCcampus, and will allow about 2,200 TRU students a year to save a total of approximately $250K. The notice... AB looks to prepare students to find high-quality jobs in a tech-driven economy The Alberta government has appointed a new provincial panel to help better prepare students for a future that will be increasingly driven by technology, reports the Calgary Herald. The Talent Advisory Council on Technology has been tasked with coming up with recommendations to... Academicians Give Thumbs Down To Centre's Move To Scrap UGC The HRD Ministry announced its decision to replace the UGC with the HECI last week. NEW DELHI: Academicians have questioned the centre's move to scrap University Grants Commission (UGC) and said politicians should not be involved in academic matters. Last week, the Human Resource... UQAT unveils Val-d’Or campus expansion The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue has unveiled its newly expanded Val-d'Or campus. According to a UQAT release, the renovations include new IT infrastructure that will support Indigenous teaching and research. UQAT President Denis Martel stated that the project emphasizes... COTR formally opens new trades facility The College of the Rockies has officially opened the Patterson Hall trades training facility. The Government of British Columbia states that the facility will increase training capacity while accommodating new technology and equipment for students in COTR’s Electrical and Industrial... NS invests $1M into co-op placements The Government of Nova Scotia has announced a $1M budget increase in its co-op program that will create space for another 200 students. The Chronicle Herald explains that the program provides wage assistance to private-sector, government-funded, and non-profit programs that offer career-related... Canadian law schools embrace technology with new courses, training According to a recent survey, Canadian law schools are increasingly offering technology-related training. Law schools at institutions such as Dalhousie University, Windsor University, the University of Calgary, and the University of Manitoba, for example, have offered course offerings on topics... UMontréal receives $4M from QC, Ottawa for astrophysics research Université de Montréal has received a joint $4M from the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada for ongoing astrophysics innovation and maintenance at Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic. "This financial commitment consolidates the government's commitment to making Quebec one of the most... Carleton implements work-integrated learning for autonomous vehicle sector Carleton University has partnered with the Information and Communications Technology Council to provide work-integrated learning opportunities in the autonomous vehicle sector, states a Carleton release. “We are on the cusp of a new era of transportation that offers tremendous opportunities... Canada partners 1,200 paid interns with small businesses, non-profits The Government of Canada has announced that it will provide 1,200 graduates with paid internships. A news release states that graduates will be paired with small businesses and non-profit organizations that will provide on-the-job training in digital skills and problem solving.... IIT Kharagpur announces scholarships, awards for students The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has announced several new awards and scholarships for its undergraduate students for academics and research following donations by many alumni and corporate. As per the official press release, the IIT Kharagpur will give nine scholarships and... Government denies international work permits for St Clair grads, accused of inconsistent guidelines Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada has told some international business students at St Clair College that they missed the deadline to apply for post-graduate work permits, even as others who applied at the same time received them, reports CBC. The... VIU increases IELTS requirements for International Students Vancouver Island University has announced that it will be increasing the English requirement for international students in order to better support students’ academic success. “Our goal is to ensure international students can academically perform in their second language and match... A look into programs that support “non-traditional” students Universities across Canada are responding to the rise of “non-traditional” student in their enrolments through new and innovative programs, writes Wendy Glauser. The author notes that these programs often go against the grain of a university system that was not historically... UoGuelph launches high-tech food labs to better understand buyers’ needs, behaviours The University of Guelph has created two new food laboratories, including a simulated grocery store, to better understand consumers’ relationships with food. A UoGuelph release states that the The Longo’s Food Retail Lab and the Schneider’s Research Lab, which opened... Niagara announces new name, location for employment services unit Niagara College’s Employment and Training Services unit will soon move to a new location under the name Community Employment Services. The new name will reflect Niagara’s role in the community, stated former manager Clara Fisher. “We’ll have a lot more space... UBC receives $6M from BC for new scholarship fund The University of British Columbia has received $6M from BC government to help support students as they continue their postgraduate studies. The merit-based graduate student scholarship funding will provide 400 successful applicants from the university’s Okanagan and Point Grey campuses with... UCalgary launches two grad certificates in information security The University of Calgary has introduced two new graduate-level certificates in cybersecurity—the Certificate in Network Security and Certificate in Software Security. UCalgary states that the Certificate in Network Security will benefit IT professionals who operate or improve network environments. “Network security... Ryerson launches MBA specialization in sports business The Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University has announced a new MBA Specialization in Sport Business. “We know that in Ontario, there will shortly be 4,000 to 5,000 students in sport business-related programming, but the actual MBA with... NB government invests $2.28M for upgrades at UNB biomedical facility New Brunswick’s provincial government has announced that it will invest $2.28M to support an expansion of the University of New Brunswick’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering. According to a UNB release, the funds will go toward the development of a specialized... Canada connects 3,725 students with green jobs The Government of Canada has reportedly connected 3,725 students to green jobs through the Green Jobs in Green Spaces program. Through opportunities offered by several organizations, students will be able to broaden their environmental understanding, take part in internships to... Canadian Parks initiative to connect scholars, leaders, communities The Canadian Parks Council, Mount Royal University, Royal Roads University, and York University have announced that they will be partnering on the new Canadian Parks Collective for Innovation and Leadership. An MRU release states that the initiative will facilitate innovations... RRC secures funding for Innovation Centre Red River College will begin construction on its $95M Innovation Centre after receiving assurances from the federal government that the project's funding is secure, reports the Winnipeg Free Press. In March, RRC placed the project on hold, announcing that it... A first in Canada for women in higher ed Women considering leadership roles in higher education still often wonder if they are being treated differently based on their gender and question their suitability for a job. That’s why the Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD) created Women... FAQ on (SDS Visa) by- CANADA IN INDIA (HIGH COMMISSION OF CANADA) Visa Friday Q&A: Student Direct Stream (SDS) CANADA IN INDIA (HIGH COMMISSION OF CANADA)·FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018 In order to provide more eligible international students the opportunity to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution and to shorten the visa application processing time,... CCNB announces diploma in Internet of Things New Brunswick Community College (CCNB) Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick will launch a two-year diploma program on the Internet of Things at its Bathurst campus in 2019. A CCNB release states that graduates of the program will be qualified to work... CASA finds large percentage of students unable to secure paid work placement The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations has released the results of a poll that found nearly half of students are not able to secure a paid work placement in their field. “Although the number of paid work placements available to students has... UBC students to teach business skills in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Students at UBC’s Sauder School of Business will teach business skills to residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside this summer. According to CBC, the Ch'nook Indigenous Business Education Program will also help participants develop business ideas. "I can provide that textbook... BC universities celebrate $12M in scholarships to support grad students Universities across British Columbia have announced new $180K graduate degree scholarships, funded by a $12M investment announced last month by BC Premier John Horgan. The funding aims to support STEM programs, Indigenous students, and regional programs, and BC states that... QC invests $37M for McGill construction project The Quebec government has announced that it will invest $37M to support McGill University’s proposed reconstruction of the Royal Victoria Hospital. McGill states that the project will accommodate research and collaborative spaces for the university’s Sustainability Systems Initiative and the... JIBC students to enjoy improved facilities, greater learning with support from BC, Canada governments Students at the Justice Institute of British Columbia will enjoy upgraded facilities and greater learning opportunities thanks to capital projects that were just completed with support from the provincial and federal governments. The first project provides students with a weather-protected,... Fanshawe aviation school acquires Falcon 10 Fanshawe College's Norton Wolf School of Aviation Technology has received a Falcon 10 jet, valued at $1M from Joe Carapella, President of the Tricar Group. "Over the years London has provided us with tremendous opportunity. Our hope is that this... BC to make digital textbooks freely available for Adult Basic Education students The Province of British Columbia will provide BCcampus with $250K to make digital textbooks free for adult learners seeking their high school diploma, according to a provincial release. “Adult Basic Education opens the door for people to advance their opportunities,... SFU to introduce Sustainable Energy Engineering program The British Columbia government has approved a proposed Sustainable Energy Engineering program at Simon Fraser University. According to an SFU release, the interdisciplinary program will incorporate foundational engineering principles, design practices, current technologies and economics, and policies associated with the... YorkU program addresses high demand for full-stack web developers York University’s School of Continuing Studies has announced a new Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development. “There is a significant shortage of talent for full-stack web developers and—at the same time—the educational programs currently available are simply not realistic options for... BC invests $1.2M in nurse practitioner programs at three universities British Columbia’s NDP government will spend $1.2M to boost the number of available seats for nurse practitioner training by 66% at the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, and the University of Northern British Columbia, reports KelownaNow. “We know that there... TRU, Indian delegation build on existing partnership with transfer opportunities A delegation from Punjab, India, visited Thompson Rivers University to build on an existing partnership between Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University and TRU. A release states that the delegation sought to incorporate transfer credits from engineering, business, trades, and joint degree... Lambton, Nipissing pilot degree pathway Lambton College is piloting a new degree pathway in partnership with Nipissing University. According to a Lambton release, the agreement will allow students enrolled in Lambton’s three-year Advanced Technology diploma programs to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of... Bombardier announces funding for Centennial, U of T, Ryerson programs Bombardier will invest $1.5M over the next five years to fund the Aeromaterials Research Centre, which is part of an ongoing collaboration with Centennial College. A Centennial release adds that Bombardier will also contribute $1M to help create two more... QC invests $38M for UQÀM renovation The Québec government will invest $38M in the renovation of the Sanguinet pavilion at l’Université du Québec à Montréal. UQÀM states that the renovation has been necessitated by the growth of the university’s School of Management Sciences over the last... UoGuelph gives raises to all full-time women faculty All full-time female faculty at the University of Guelph will receive a $2K raise, reports the Canadian Press. UoGuelph Provost Charlotte Yates told CP that the decision follows a review that looked at gender, age, experience, hiring date, and performance data at the school. The review... UMontréal, UCL sign pathway agreement for two Masters’ programs l’Université de Montréal and l’Université catholique de Louvain have signed a new degree pathway agreement. The new pathway will bridge UMontréal’s Faculty of Arts and Science’s with UCL’s Faculty of Economic, Social, Political and Communication Sciences to establish two inter-university... BC government invests $1.5M into career programs for students with disabilities The BC government has announced $1.5M in funding for career programs for students living with disabilities. According to a press release, PSE institutions will receive one-time funding of $75K to develop programs for students with cognitive, mental-health or physical disabilities... LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT The Lawrence School, Sanawar FOR AGE 10-14. ENROL NOW! LAST DATE : JUNE 5 A unique 10 day residential program at the Lawerence School, Sanawar for children from ages 10-14 helping them : develop critical-thinking, gain hard and soft skills and formulate their own value systems imbibe values-based leadership, find their moral compass and be empowered... QC boosts university funding, deregulates foreign tuition Hélène David, Quebec’s Higher Education Minister, has announced a $1.5B funding boost for QC’s university network over the next six years, in addition to $6.3M for smaller universities. According to the Montreal Gazette, the investment amounts to an 11.3% increase from... NS pilot for international students expands across Atlantic Canada A Nova Scotia pilot program designed to recruit and retain international students is being expanded across Atlantic Canada. In September, the Study and Stay Program will reportedly launch in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. “There are two key... UQO, non-profit partners launch Centre d’excellence en cybersécurité L’Université du Québec en Outaouais has announced the launch of the upcoming Centre d’excellence en cybersécurité. The Centre, which will receive $750K from the province, is part of an initiative by a non-profit initiative consisting of 23 partners in digital technology... SK student aid has dwindled by nearly $19M in six years CBC has learned that the Saskatchewan government has allocated $21M for the Saskatchewan Student Aid fund, $18.6M less than its 2011-12 amount. University of Regina student Julian Wotherspoon told CBC that the province is “squeezing with financial aid and... Humber, Cisco team up for IT innovations Humber College and Cisco have reportedly teamed up in a $4M IT infrastructure initiative. A Humber release states that in addition to internships and employment opportunities, the partnership will support the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation. The Centre will help... Brock Goodman Accounting programs re-accredited by CPA Ontario Brock University’s Goodman School of Business has announced that it has been re-accredited by Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario for the master’s level. Brock states that the result of the accreditation is a redesigned Master of Accountancy program that would... RDC receives approval for first four-year degree program Red Deer College has reportedly received approval to launch a four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects in September 2018. “This is a historic day for our College, as this is the first four-year degree that we... UoGuelph researchers receive $800K for slate of innovative projects University of Guelph researchers have received more than $800K from the provincial governments of Alberta and Ontario for projects ranging from improving nutrition and reducing methane emissions in dairy cattle to value chain genomics. The funding comes from the Alberta-Ontario... Carleton receives $5M for accessibility initiatives from ON Citing Carleton University as “a leading light” for accessible education, Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi has announced the creation of the David C Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development initiative. A Carleton release states that the two-year, $5M program... ON calls for international tuition transparency, predictability A new report released by the Province of Ontario calls on universities to make international fees more transparent, reports the Globe and Mail. While the province has capped domestic tuition increases at 3% per year, no such cap is said... Canada announces Mitacs expansion for colleges, polytechnics A new federal pilot program will help colleges and polytechnics partner with businesses and non-profits to provide paid internships for students. A Government of Canada release reports that the new program builds on the federal government’s commitment to invest $221M... Carleton receives $800K for accessible experiential learning program Carleton University’s Career Services Office, Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, and Research, Education, Accessibility and Design Initiative have reportedly received $800K from the province to create the Carleton University Accessible Experiential Learning (CUAEL) project. According to a Carleton... U of T opens Myhal Centre for Engineering and Entrepreneurship The University of Toronto has officially opened the Myhal Centre for Engineering and Entrepreneurship. According to a U of T news release, the building—named after alumnus George Myhal, his wife, Rayla, and their family—includes active learning spaces, fabrication facilities, and... UQAM enters into full partnership with MITACS The Université du Québec à Montréal has announced that it is entering into full partnership with MITACS. The partnership will help connect businesses and non-profits with professors and students through internships and specialized training in R&D management, professional development, and... Concordia, QC enter $950K partnership to support English-speaking communities Quebec Cabinet Minister Kathleen Weil recently announced a $950K partnership between QC, Concordia University, and five community organizations to support English-speaking communities. According to a provincial news release, Concordia will work closely with the Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network, which... BC students call for increased services, controlled tuition for international students Harman Dandiwal, with CNC Student Union, former international student. A report detailing tuition costs for international students, but not enough seats being created at CNC. Also, other colleges raising tuition as much as 20 percent per year for international students.... Where Indian students are heading abroad to study, and it's not the US After Donald Trump took over as the US President, Indian students have begun to reconsider if US is the best destination for education. More and more Indian students are now preferring Canada and Europe to the US. Experts say Trump’s policies would not... RRU to head study for Vancouver Island campus Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark Photograph By TIMES COLONIST British Columbia Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark announced that the provincial government will invest $250K in a study to bring a college or university campus to Vancouver Island’s West Shore. The Victoria Times Colonist states that... UWaterloo, Google, want more women in computer scienceUWaterloo, Google, want more women in computer science The Globe and Mail reports that Google has invested $400K in an initiative to bring more women into the University of Waterloo’s Computer Science program. According to 570 News, the grant is part of a $2.1M funding package from Google to support STEM... RRC acquires aviation campus thanks to $8M loan Red River College has announced the acquisition of its Stevenson Aviation Campus from the property's former landlord after the provincial government approved RRC’s request to borrow $8M for the acquisition. “Now that we own it, we can grow it, we can... KPU receives $500K from BC for energy training equipment Trades and technology students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University will soon be working with new industry-grade equipment thanks to $500K from the British Columbia government. A KPU release notes that the school has used the funds to purchase thermal and geothermal... UWaterloo, Cisco partnership to advance 5G technology The University of Waterloo has announced that Cisco will invest over $1M toward 5G technology research at the school over the next five years. Catherine Rosenberg, who was named Cisco Research Chair in 5G Systems, stated that “5G will deliver better... How international students can survive, thrive while studying in Canada Studying as an international student in Canada can be extremely rewarding, but requires “nerves of steel,” writes Prajwala Dixit. Reflecting on her experience as an international student, the author notes that social isolation, culture shock, and xenophobic experiences remain significant... External Affairs Minister's Remarks at Launch of Study in India Programme at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (April 18, 2018) April 18, 2018 Ministry of Human Resource Development Study in India programme of HRD Ministry launched with the launch of ‘Study in India Portal’ by Smt. Sushma Swaraj and Dr SatyaPal Singh in New Delhi today Institutes of National Importance to be opened... MUN launches K-6 STEM teacher education program Dr. Mary Stordy led the development of the new STEM education program at Memorial. PHOTO: RICHARD BLENKINSOPP Memorial University’s Faculty of Education has launched a new program that the university says will help to position it at the leading edge of STEM teacher... UBC opens Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre Linc Kesler, seen on April 3, is director of UBC’s First Nations House of Learning and senior adviser to the UBC president on Indigenous issues. Dr. Kesler’s mother, who was American, went to an Indian boarding school in Kansas: She... UWaterloo launches artificial intelligence research hub The University of Waterloo has announced its plans to build an Artificial Intelligence institute that will bring together a group of researchers and businesses to “advance technology and prepare Canada for future economic disruption.” CBC reports that the institute’s mandate... UOttawa receives $3M in gifts for engineering, arts & social sciences The University of Ottawa has received a total of $3M in gifts to support initiatives related to engineering and the arts & social sciences. The largest of the gifts was a $1.5M donation to support UOttawa's Project Integration and Team Space, a... IITKGP reaches out to rural students The IIT Kharagpur has launched a study model that equips students, especially those belonging to rural schools, to become confident and knowledgeable individuals. Under the project called ‘C minus 4’, high school students are trained and mentored so that they can... UWaterloo announces new School at Stratford campus The University of Waterloo has announced that its Stratford campus will be home to the new Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business. For the last six years, the Stratford campus has reportedly grown at a rate of 20% per... Lecturing continues to dominate STEM classes in Canada, US: study Active learning still lags behind the lecture in the majority of STEM classrooms in Canada and the US, according to a new study. Based on an analysis of more than 2,000 classes at a range of colleges and universities, the study... Canada 150 Research Chairs ‘brain gain' for Canadian universities: Duncan Minister of Science, Sport and Persons with Disabilities Kirsty Duncan rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. A week before Canada Day, Science Minister Duncan hung out the... 60 educational institutions get full autonomy In a major move in the education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday granted autonomy to as many as 60 institutions for higher education in the country. The list of the institutions that would be given autonomy include... Cannabis teaching lab under construction at Niagara Canada’s first post-secondary credential in the production of commercial cannabis marked a significant milestone today as Niagara College took delivery of five specially modified shipping containers that will serve as the teaching lab for the program. Niagara College announced that it... UAlberta launches fashion business program, first of its kind for Western Canada Lori Moran, amid the University of Alberta’s Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection, says a new undergraduate course in the business of fashion is needed. ‘We felt it has become increasingly relevant with changes in the global fashion industry.’ A new program... RDC, UCalgary to offer collaborative bachelors program Red Deer College and the University of Calgary have announced that they will be offering a four-year collaborative Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree in September 2018. “Red Deer College and University of Calgary Faculty of Arts have a strong history... Amendment will cut universal health care for international students in MB U of M business student Ingrid Diaslara said free health care was one of the main reasons she came to Manitoba. (CBC) Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government will repeal universal health care for international students, CBC has learned. The change, which will reportedly... Partnership between McMaster, Hamilton seeks to reimagine transit system The two-year research project is a partnership between the HSR and McMaster's Faculty of Engineering, as well as the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics. The City of Hamilton, McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering, and the McMaster Institute for Transportation and... BC trades and tech schools to benefit from $5.4M provincial investment British Columbia Premier John Horgan has announced that the provincial NDP will provide 15 postsecondary trades and technology programs with $5.4M for industry-standard training equipment. Each institution will reportedly receive between $310K and $500K. “Students need to get their education and... Concordia receives $3M gift for merit-based graduate fellowships Miriam Roland has been a strong Concordia supporter for more than 30 years, funding many fellowships and programs, including the District 3 Innovation Centre. Concordia University has received a $3M donation from Miriam Roland to establish a new series of merit-based... McMaster lowers tuition for international PhD students, improves research environment As part of a comprehensive strategy to continue attracting international PhDs, McMaster University will reportedly lower international tuition rates, increase funding, and enhance the research environment. “This new approach allows us to continue to attract the very best international PhD... McGill to offer certificate in cannabis cultivation The Journal de Montréal reports that McGill University has introduced a new professional certificate program in cannabis cultivation. While other schools in Canada offer similar programs, Anja Geitmann, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, asserts that McGill will offer more... Conestoga receives accreditation for 28 co-op programs Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada has accredited 28 co-operative education programs at Conestoga College. A Conestoga release states that the accreditation demonstrates the college’s commitment to CEWIL Canada’s standards of quality and establishes Conestoga as just one of two... Carleton, India partner on Acceleration program for women tech entrepreneurs A partnership between Carleton University and the All India Council for Technical Education will aim to support women tech entrepreneurs in Canada and India. A Carleton release states that the Canada-India Acceleration Program will help Canadian women scale-up their companies... Genomics centres led by McGill, UdeMontréal receive over $19M from Genome Canada Genome Canada has announced that it will provide a total of $19.6M in funding over five years to the research teams of McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre, the Canadian Centre for Computational Genomic, and the Centre for Advanced... All Atlantic provinces to adopt NS plan to retain international students after graduation Federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, centre, says the region-wide extension of Nova Scotia’s “Study and Stay” program will act as a compliment to the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project announced in 2016 that connects immigrants and companies. (ANDREW VAUGHAN / THE CANADIAN PRESS) All of... Trent launches new programming in Forensic Science, Management Trent University has recently announced two new programs: a unique course-based Master of Science in Forensic Science and a 16-month Master of Management program designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than business. The Forensic Science... UNB Saint John envisions doubling enrolment to 4,000 The University of New Brunswick Saint John President Eddy Campbell wants to double his school's enrolment to 4,000 students reports CBC. “If people come and they start saying they want to double the size of the enterprise, and it's not... NS launches program providing job opportunities for new Master's, PhD graduates Nova Scotia has launched the Innovate to Opportunity program, a provincial initiative hat will help recent graduates with advanced degrees start careers with NS businesses. The program provides three-year funding for small- and medium-sized enterprises to hire recent Master’s and... ICEC Attends 'Indo-Canada Business Session' Addressed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Organised by C-IBC/ICBC On Thursday, February 22, 2018, ICEC Chairman Surinder Singh Madan was privileged to attend the ‘Indo Canada Business Session’ at Durbar Hall, Taj Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi. The event was one of two business sessions organised by the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber... UWindsor to introduce IT into forensic sciences program The University of Windsor has introduced a new stream of specialization for honours students in its Forensic Sciences program that will enable these students to apply Information Technology in their field. Program Chair Shashi Jasra says that many people are now storing... Canada’s world-class education rates fuelled by immigration: report Canada’s status as one of the best-educated countries in the world is heavily fuelled by the educational attainment levels of immigrants, according to a new government report. The report found that the percentage of degree holders among those aged 25... UofT “sends global signal” by charging domestic fees for international PhDs: THE The University of Toronto’s decision to charge domestic tuition rates for international PhD students signals a new step in the school’s efforts to attract leading talent from around the world, reports Times Higher Education. The article outlines how the university’s decision was impacted... McGill launches new Masters of Management in Analytics program McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management has announced that it will launch a new Masters of Management in Analytics this summer. The one-year program is described as an intensive pre-experience program that covers the fundamentals of data and decision analytics,... UFV, VFS partner on diploma-degree pathway Vancouver Film School and the University of the Fraser Valley have announced a partnership that will enable students to earn two credentials within three years. Graduates of VFS’s diploma program will enter into one of four different UFV degree programs with... UBC Scientists Discover Drink Which Could Help Moderate Blood Sugar Levels Scientists Discover Drink Which Could Help Moderate Blood Sugar Levels: 5 Tips That May Help Too Researchers at the University of British Columbia and University of Oxford revealed that a single drink of ketone ester can regulate sudden blood sugar spikes... Carleton, Cuso International partner on e-volunteering opportunity Carleton University has partnered with Cuso International to support Peruvian farmers. The partnership began in January, and sees students in Carleton’s Bachelor of Global and International Studies program work with professionals and community leaders in Lima to help small farmers... New partnership boosts aerospace training seats at Okanagan College Okanagan College will enjoy more spaces to train students for good-paying aircraft technician jobs, thanks to a new partnership with the Industry Training Authority, KF Aerospace, and the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. The partnership will specifically support apprentices in... Canadore post production facility a 'game changer' Canadore College has celebrated the grand opening of its post production facility, which will enable film and television projects to be shot, edited, mixed, and finalized in northern Ontario. “Post Production at Canadore is a world-class creative facility, and one... Brock moves to cover full tuition for international doctoral students Brock University has announced that it will increase financial support for international students who are pursuing a doctoral degree, writes Simona Chiose noting that the move is “part of what is likely to be a wave of such announcements as... YorkU Schulich school launches first-in-Canada Master of Marketing program York University’s Schulich School of Business has announced the launch of a new, one-year Master of Marketing degree program. The program is reportedly the first Master’s program in Canada specifically designed to train university graduates in professional marketing skills. YorkU... How universities can prepare workers for the coming technological tsunami “The change in the workplace is of such magnitude that many have likened it to a tsunami,” writes McGill University Principal Suzanne Fortier. Fortier highlights the many forces affecting the workplace, including job automation and increasingly quick technological shifts, and... Rise of nationalism puts onus on universities to collaborate globally: Chakma “While our world is becoming increasingly interconnected and interdependent, a countervailing political upheaval is manifesting itself – one that seems determined to create barriers between people and nations alike,” writes Western University President Amit Chakma. The author notes that in... Trent launches first instrumental chemical analysis program of its kind in North America Trent University has launched two new Instrumental Chemical Analysis graduate programs, the first of their kind in North America. Students will graduate with a theoretical understanding of how modern chemistry instruments work, as well as the practical skills needed to operate... Ryerson, Toronto police partner on programming Police say the connection to Ryerson will ensure that existing courses meet the standards of the 'broader community.' (Mark Blinch/Reuters) Ryerson University and the Toronto Police Service have partnered as part of a broader initiative to modernize policing in Toronto. The... QC PSE receives significant investments into research infrastructure Postsecondary institutions across Quebec are benefiting from an investment of $67M into research infrastructure from the Government of Quebec and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. McGill University has announced that its six infrastructure awards have a total value of $59M.... UQAM reports successful increase in PhD enrolment after reducing international fees After introducing a scholarship in 2016 enabling international PhD students to pay the same tuition and fees for their program as PhD students from Quebec, the Universitè du Quebec a Montréal has seen a marked growth in enrolment. In particular,... IIM Bangalore launches India's first customized online course for aspiring women entrepreneurs BENGALURU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore today announced the launch of Women Start-up Programme (WSP) – India's first customised online and classroom initiative for aspiring female entrepreneurs. The programme launched by the institute's NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning... Cabinet gives nod to India's first rail university in Vadodara New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Ministry of Railways` transformative initiative to set up the first ever National Rail and Transport University (NRTU) in Gujarat`s Vadodara on Wednesday. The Cabinet has approved the... Industry heavyweights throw efforts behind agriculture innovation project Technology giants Telus, Microsoft, and IBM are backing a $250M nationwide project that has been shortlisted for federal innovation funding, reports iPolitics. Based in Ottawa, the Smart Agri-Food Super Cluster is one of two industry-led agriculture innovation projects to be... Prime Minister Trudeau to Travel to India for State Visit The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to India – at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi – for a state visit from February 17 to 23. Canada and India enjoy a special relationship that is... York pilot program gives Canadian ‘Dreamers’ first chance at degree York University is reportedly the first Canadian university to give ‘Dreamers,’ or young people without legal status in Canada, a chance at a degree, reports CBC. A pilot project, a collaboration between York and Toronto’s FCJ Refugee Centre, has allowed... MUN launches Canada’s first master’s degree in social enterprise and entrepreneurship Memorial University has launched a new master’s degree to train students in the essential skills of social enterprise and entrepreneurship. A MUN release reports that the new master of business administration in social enterprise and entrepreneurship is a 12-month program... UNBC, U of T partner on Remote Internship Program The University of Northern British Columbia and the University of Toronto Impact Centre have partnered on the creation of new, national entrepreneurial experiential learning opportunities. The program will see students begin their internships in Toronto and complete their work at UNBC.... Universities ramping up efforts to support students with children Universities across Canada are facing more pressure to support students who are parents, reports Suzanne Bowness. Between 11% and 16% of Canada’s PSE students have at least one dependent child, according to research cited in the article, which means that the... Brock expanding research winery Brock University is expanding its research winery to include state-of-the-art fermentation facilities, new instruments, and “the world’s first mediated reality blind consumer laboratory.” The $2.4M upgrade is being funded primarily by the provincial and federal governments. “Today’s announcement is certainly... KPU celebrates opening of Wilson School of Design Kwantlen Polytechnic University has formally opened the Wilson School of Design, a new $36M building that includes innovative teaching spaces, a testing centre, and gallery space. The facility is named for Lululemon founder Chip Wilson and his wife Shannon, who... UOttawa, McGill students create software to filter hateful content from web browser Students from the University of Ottawa and McGill University have partnered to develop a new software that blurs out homophobic, racist, sexist, transphobic, and other hateful language while browsing the web. Third-year UOttawa statistics student Nikola Draca said that he... Lakehead, Thunder Bay agree to pursue collaboration opportunities Lakehead University and the City of Thunder Bay have signed an MOU to pursue collaboration opportunities that will build on mutual strengths and interests. The MOU includes the pursuit of shared goals, such as supporting policy development through shared expertise... UTSC, Centennial develop new paths to university degree The University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus and Centennial College have signed an MoU that establishes three facilitated transfer pathways between the college’s Liberal Arts program and UTSC. The College to University Pathway sees Centennial students seamlessly move into a UTSC... BC Interior universities sign MOU to create research coalition Students at British Columbia’s three Interior universities will enjoy enhanced research opportunities and increased mobility, thanks to a new agreement signed by University of Northern British Columbia, Thompson Rivers University, and the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. The Interior University... UoGuelph, coalition call on Canada to Create National Food Policy Council The University of Guelph has announced that it is part of a national coalition calling on the federal government to set up an advisory group to support and inform Ottawa’s pending national food policy. A UoGuelph release notes that creating... Postsecondary institutions, school districts sign MOU to promote Victoria as education destination Three postsecondary institutions and three school districts in British Columbia's greater Victoria region have signed an MOU pledging to work together to promote Victoria as an education destination for international students. Camosun College, Royal Roads University, the University of Victoria, the... Yukon College permitted to offer undergraduate degree programs Yukon College has been recognized by the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) as being ready to deliver and sustain high-quality undergraduate degree programs. The recognition stems from a partnership established earlier this year between the Governments of Yukon and Alberta,... TELUQ, UQAM launch certificate preparing students for CPA designation Université TÉLUQ and Université du Quebec à Montréal’s business program have partnered on a new Certificate program that will help prepare students for their CPA designation. The program was developed for students with bachelor degrees in a field other than... Carleton creates Helmut Kallmann Chair for Music in Canada with donation from professor Thanks to a $2M donation from Distinguished Research Professor Elaine Keillor, Carleton University has announced the creation of the Helmut Kallmann Chair for Music in Canada. The chair will work with undergraduate and graduate students and will research topics related... BC’s demand for teachers, doctors continues to grow A shortage of teachers and doctors in British Columbia is about to get worse, according to recent pieces from The Province and the Vancouver Sun. The Province reports that students in need of specially trained educators are particularly vulnerable to... Final reminder to submit application for Shastri Scholarships/fellowships/Grants for the year 2017-18 Dear Shastri friends! Seasons Greetings! This is the last call to receive completed applications for the below mentioned programmes offered through Government of India funding. Interested candidates are advised to submit proposals timely to avoid last minute rush and pressure on the... NL funds pilot employment programs for international students The Newfoundland and Labrador Government has funded a pilot employment program for international students that will help them become permanent residents of the province, according to the Northern Pen. The Student Internship Pilot Program will be delivered by the Association for New Canadians,... Canada ranks fourth among parental preferences for study abroad: study Nearly half of parents who took part in a worldwide survey say that they would consider sending their children abroad for university. Of the 8,481 parents across 15 countries who took part in the survey, 42% said they would consider... YorkU Board approves design and budget for Markham Centre Campus York University’s Board of Governors has approved the design and budget for the York University Markham Centre Campus project, which will begin construction at the end of 2018. “This important milestone sets a clear path toward York’s new Markham Centre Campus... UBC self-navigating sailboat rescued off Florida coast After a year and a half spent drifting at sea, a self-navigating robotic sailboat built by University of British Columbia students has been rescued off the coast of Florida by a US research vessel. UBC students launched the “sailbot”—called Ada after the... Canada must invest in emotional labour as automation spreads: McKean While more human jobs are eliminated by automation, it will be crucial for Canada to invest in research and training that supports the development of social, emotional, and communication skills, writes Matthew McKean of the Conference Board of Canada. The... Microsoft offers most US jobs, highest pay at IITs on Day One of placements MUMBAI: Microsoft emerged as the leading recruiter for US jobs on Day One of placements across IITs on Friday. The software giant is believed to have offered the highest package of Rs 1.4 crore, inclusive of bonuses and stock options, for... UQO launches ecology and environment program unique to QC Université du Québec en Outaouais has announced that it will offer a new bachelors program in ecology and the environment in Autumn 2018. The multidisciplinary program is reportedly a unique offering in the province, and UQO Rector Denis Harrisson stated... UWindsor offers counselling for international students in their own language The University of Windsor has adopted a new 24-hour counselling service that aims to provide extra support to students, especially international students. Called Keep.meSAFE, the program makes both advisors and supporting materials available in English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or Spanish. CBC... Niagara receives first Audubon certification in Canada Niagara College has reported that it is the first postsecondary education institution in Canada to be designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The designation was achieved through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program due to the quality of the college’s environmental planning,... TRU, Punjabi university establish pathway for students to study and work in BC Thompson Rivers University and the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University have signed a memorandum of agreement that enables students from the Punjabi institution to study and work in British Columbia. TRU explains that the agreement will see students study... NIC, McDonald's partner on credit for business degree North Island College and McDonald’s Canada have signed an agreement that NIC says is a first-of-its-kind on Vancouver Island. McDonald’s restaurant managers will be able to receive up to 20 per cent of their NIC Bachelor of Business Degree credits... UTSC receives $1.7M gift towards sports management programs, international students The University of Toronto Scarborough will now offer its students innovative programming in sports management while boosting support for international business students, thanks to a gift of $1.7M from alumnus and entrepreneur Tenniel Chu. The gift will establish the Tenniel... NBCC, CyberNB partner on cybersecurity program New Brunswick Community College and CyberNB have partnered on a new one-year, postgraduate diploma program that aims to meet the demands for cybersecurity expertise in New Brunswick. The new program will also help expand the cybersecurity infrastructure in the province.... McGill announces commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 McGill University is planning to build an indoor bicycle centre as part of a plan to reduce its carbon footprint and become carbon neutral by 2040. ARTIST'S RENDITION COURTESY OF EKM ARCHITECTURE McGill University has released its new Climate & Sustainability Action... Canada introduces 10,000 paid internships The federal government has announced that it is creating 10,000 paid internships per year by 2020-2021 through an investment of $221M in Mitacs. “Through these 10,000 paid internships, Canadian students will get the hands-on learning experience and skills required to... BrandonU, ACC to deliver joint public history program Assiniboine Community College and Brandon University will be delivering a joint public history program after BrandonU’s Board of Governors gave the program a green light. The university-college program will offer four four-year streams that will see history combined with multimedia... UWindsor wins eCampus Ontario award for open, online, technology-enabled teaching and learning Catering manager Dean Kissner (centre) instructs students Victoria Mahon and Tedi Hoxha in food delivery in preparation for the December 12 ASB lunch service. The University of Windsor’s Office of Open Learning has won the inaugural eCampus Ontario award for achievements... UBC announces $100M Blue & Gold Campaign for Students The University of British Columbia is embarking on the Blue & Gold Campaign for Students, the largest fundraising campaign for students that the institution has embarked on in its 102-year history. The campaign aims to raise over $100M over three... UCN receives GAP certificate from Canadian Council on Animal Care The University College of the North has announced that it has been awarded a Certificate of GAP – Good Animal Practice® from the Canadian Council on Animal Care. The credential recognizes that UCN follows ethical and humane principles in all... Tata Memorial launches online oncology tutorial to train doctors MUMBAI: Tata Memorial Centre is launching an online oncology tutorial series to train doctors across the country on early detection, prevention and basics of treatment. The online course is being developed in association with digital partner, Omnicuris. This is part of... KPU developing portfolio-based scholarships, admissions Kwantlen Polytechnic University says that it plans to introduce a new slate of scholarships that judge candidates by a broad portfolio rather than academics and letter grades, reports Peace Arch News. KPU instructor David Burns is the primary investigator with... YorkU, Fleming create new teaching degree pathway Students in two Fleming College programs have a new pathway to earn teaching degrees at York University. A Fleming release states that eligible graduates of the college’s Computer Engineering Technology and Graphic Design – Visual Communications advanced diploma programs can... CDL-Montréal receives $4M injection from newest partners: BMO, RBC HEC Montréal and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business have seen the first two partners announce their support of their Creative Destruction Lab Montréal (CDL-Montréal). The program, which is intended for massively scalable, science-based startups, received a combined... How Canada became a global leader in sexuality research “Year in, year out, Canada dominates the field of sexuality research,” writes Zosia Bielski for the Globe and Mail. Bielski chronicles the success that Canadians have had in running the world’s top sexuality associations, which include the International Academy of... Queen’s doctoral student's discovery might prevent spread of cancer A PhD student at Queen’s University has reportedly made a discovery that may have the potential to prevent cancer cells from spreading. Caitlin Miron, a PhD student in the chemistry department at Queen’s, has identified a chemical compound that may... Punjabi University signs MoU with Canada's University of Fraser Valley PATIALA: Recognising the mutual benefits to be gained through a cooperative programme promoting scholarly activities and international understanding, Punjabi University, Patiala and the University of Fraser Valley (UFV), Canada, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Friday. The MoU... Tata Memorial launches online oncology tutorial to train doctors MUMBAI: Tata Memorial Centre is launching an online oncology tutorial series to train doctors across the country on early detection, prevention and basics of treatment. The online course is being developed in association with digital partner, Omnicuris. This is part of... India inks $119 million loan pact with World Bank for Odisha's education scheme NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday signed a loan agreement with World Bank for $119 million to improve the quality of students' equitable access to selected institutions in Odisha, an official statement said. The financing agreement for the International Bank for Reconstruction... SPU to boost social innovation with donation, scholarships Saint Paul University in Ottawa will offer the largest scholarships in its history thanks to the support of a gift from Desjardins Group. The $200K contribution will support ten scholarships of $10K each in social innovation, which will be geared... UQO celebrates ISFORT birthday with new research centre, provinicial ministry partnership The Université du Québec en Outaouais has celebrated its fifth anniversary of its Institut des sciences de la forêt tempérée (ISFORT) with the announcement of a new research center focused on adaptation to global change in temperate environments. The new ACG... Limoilou, Sainte-Foy, ULaval receive combined $95M from Canada, QC The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are investing $95M in 13 projects in the Québec region. Two of the projects will be based at Cégep Limoilou, two at Cégep de Sainte-Foy, and nine at Université Laval. Additional... Five Canadian universities appear in THE University Employability Ranking Canadian university degrees continue to be valued by employers around the world, according to the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking. Simona Chiose of the Globe and Mail reports that this retention of value has occurred even while institutions... MSVU to introduce program in nonprofit leadership Mount Saint Vincent University has announced that it will offer a new program in nonprofit leadership that it says is the only one of its kind in the Atlantic region. An MSVU release sates that the program will prepare students for... Canada, QC provide HEC Montréal with $5M for telecommunications network HEC Montréal has announced that it will be receiving nearly $5M from the federal and provincial governments in order to upgrade its telecommunications network. HEC will be installing a new high-capacity network, including new fibre optics and modernized components. As... Durham Catholic, King’s sign pre-admission agreement for international high-school grads King’s University College and Durham Catholic District School Board have formed a partnership to support international students who are interested in continuing their studies in Canada after graduating from high school. A formal MOU signed on October 24th offers international students graduating from the... Fund program to send students abroad, report urges federal government The report was released by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa and the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Canada needs to redouble its efforts to send PSE students abroad if it wants... UOIT, GM partner on youth STEM initiatives General Motors of Canada and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology have partnered on four STEM-focused initiatives in order to to encourage students of all ages to pursue exciting careers in the STEM fields. Various faculties from UOIT will... UWaterloo, UN agency partner on projected pilot shortage The University of Waterloo has announced that it will partner with a special agency of the United Nations to offer an introductory course on aviation that will be available for free to anyone in the world. The agreement with the... UCalgary, McGill, WLU named greenest university campuses in Canada The Corporate Knights’ Greenest Campus Index has named the University of Calgary, McGill University, and Wilfrid Laurier University the three greenest university campuses in Canada. Corporate Knights explains that all data for the index was sourced from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment &... IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras among top 50 Asian institutions, IISc slides MUMBAI: Three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) – Bombay, Delhi, Madras – made it to the top 50 Asian universities ranking. The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2018, released on Monday, ranks IIT Bombay at 35th position, IIT Delhi... Rs 10,000 cr will be given to top 20 universities to make them world-class: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was a "blot" that Indian universities do not figure among the top 500 of the world and added that the government has decided to give autonomy and Rs 10,000 crore to top... YorkU to open new maker space in Markham York University will officially open its new innovation and entrepreneurship centre, YSpace, in downtown Markham today. A YorkU release says that the centre will offer students, members of the community, and startups a large-scale co-working space and a maker space where... GBC, Fanshawe, Lambton top list of Canada’s best 50 research colleges George Brown College, Fanshawe College, and Lambton College have taken the first, second, and third spots in this year’s rankings of Canada’s Top Research Colleges. Released by Re$earch Infosource, the rankings revealed significant gains by GBC, which rose from #19... Laurentian’s Goodman School of Mines launches Project Management Certificate Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines has officially launched a Project Management Certificate program that will provide students with the training and knowledge needed to oversee all aspects of industrial project management. “This new certificate program is just the latest... BCIT to partner with Microsoft on VR/AR curriculum Microsoft President Brad Smith recently announced that Microsoft Vancouver will partner with the British Columbia Institute of Technology to develop a first-of-its-kind Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MR) curriculum. A BCIT release notes that the institution is rapidly developing and expanding comprehensive... ON postsecondary groups call for province to introduce mental resilience training in K-12 A coalition of Ontario student groups, colleges, and universities has asked the province to commit significantly more resources to helping students with mental health issues pursuing PSE. A recent report by the College Student Alliance, the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, Colleges... McMaster chancellor emeritus gives $2M to launch Socrates project photo by JD Howell Chancellor Emeritus Lynton 'Red' Wilson, left, with University President Patrick Deane. McMaster University has received a new $2M investment from Chancellor Emeritus Lynton “Red” Wilson to support the liberal arts. The gift will launch the Socrates... McMaster receives $1M gift to attract anthropology graduate students Victor Koloshuk has made a gift of more than $1 million to McMaster's Department of Anthropology to honour the legacy of his late wife, Shelley Saunders (pictured), a McMaster researcher, beloved teacher and internationally renowned biological anthropologist. McMaster University’s Department of... Athabasca to offer online FPSC-approved courses Athabasca University has reportedly become the first education provider to offer FPSC-Approved Core Curriculum courses in an online degree program. The Insurance Journal explains that Athabasca has been approved to offer eight courses qualifying students for FPSC Level 1 Certification... Rs 10,000 cr will be given to top 20 universities to make them world-class: PM Narendra Modi Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was a "blot" that Indian universities do not figure among the top 500 of the world and added that the government has decided to give autonomy and Rs 10,000 crore to... Western opens first of its kind children’s clinic Western University has opened the doors to a new, one-of-a-kind youth clinic. The Child and Youth Development Clinic will give Western graduate students the opportunity to work together under faculty supervision to provide assessment and treatments for children with education, psychological, behavioural, speech,... U of T, McGill, UBC top list of Canada’s best Research Universities The University of Toronto is Canada’s top research university, according to Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2017. Published by RE$EARCH Infosource Inc, the rankings also rated universities based on research income, research income growth, and research intensity. U of T... This concrete composite can help buildings withstand quakes TORONTO : A concrete coating developed by researchers in Canada that can help withstand earthquakes will be tested in a building in Uttarakhand later this year. CREDIT: UBC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Banthia and Soleimani Dashtaki examine a wall retrofitted with a coating... Launch of a collaborative initiative to support Canadian businesses New initiative to support Canadian businesses Ottawa-based Indo-Canadian organizations collaborate with Carleton University to help Canadian businesses and newly-landed immigrants. Ottawa, Canada - To support Ottawa-based business and new immigrants to Canada, two key Ottawa-based Indo-Canadian organizations have created a collaborative initiative... Concordia, Montreal Gazette seek to better inform Montrealers through experimental collaboration Concordia University has partnered with the Montreal Gazette in a collaboration that aims to better inform Montrealers about all aspects of the road work taking place throughout the city. Titled #MTLroadwork, the project gives Montrealers access to both the Gazette’s... Five Canadian EMBAs make Financial Times’ best 100 Executive MBA list The Financial Times has released its ranking of the best 100 Executive MBA programs for 2017, and five Canadian schools have made the list. York University’s Kellogg-Schulich EMBA placed first in Canada and 27th worldwide. The EMBA Americas program offered through Cornell... PM Modi's Rs 10,000 crore plan for Indian universities: 10 points TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Oct 14, 2017, 22:21 IST At the centenary celebrations of Patna University, PM Narendra Modi announced plans to grant autonomy and Rs 10,000 crore to top 10 public and 10 private universities to make them world-class. He also... Higher education through digital transformation the only way forward in Young India S Dubey | Updated: Sep 11, 2017, 20:11 IST World over universities are disrupting and innovating on teaching and learning pedagogues. But in India, universities are still characterized by impractical learning, out-of-touch faculty, exorbitant fees (in private universities) and diminishing employment... 3rd Quebec Film Festival -At JNU (Delhi) on 8th NOVEMBER 8, 2017 Poster Quebec Films 2017(1) CENTRE FOR CANADIAN, US AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH LE BUREAU DU QUÉBEC À MUMBAI INVITES YOU TO A FILM FESTIVAL Indigenous Peoples in Québec New Perspectives, New Voices JNU 1:30 PM: LE PEUPLE INVISIBLE (2007) Directed by renowned Quebec... Queen’s launches new doctoral-level program in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership Queen’s School of Rehabilitation Therapy has received approval to launch a new innovative doctoral-level program. The Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership (DSc RHL) is the first of its kind at the university. The 36-month executive-style program will... Centennial finishes new Centre for Aerospace and Aviation Centennial College has announced that it has completed construction on its Centre for Aerospace and Aviation in Toronto’s Downsview Park. Students, staff, dignitaries, and guests were on hand to sign a steel I-beam before it was hoisted and incorporated into... Most international students leaving Canada after graduation Most international students planning to live full-time in Canada after graduation are instead returning home due to confusion about immigration programs and a lack of coordination between provincial and federal governments, report Bala Yogesh and Stuart Neatby. The authors note... Maclean’s releases 2018 university rankings The University of Toronto, Mount Allison University, Simon Fraser University, Bishop’s University, and McGill University have all received best-in-Canada designations in this year’s Maclean’s university rankings report. U of T was named Canada’s Top School by Reputation, while MtA took... Atlantic universities support student mental health with hiring of regional coordinator Universities in Atlantic Canada are taking a co-operative approach to mental health by hiring a full-time regional coordinator to provide strategic guidance and support in this area. Appointed by the Association of Atlantic Universities, which represents 16 universities, Elizabeth Cawley... McMaster to bolster music-related initiatives, student awards with $700K gift Students at McMaster University will have access to new music-related initiatives and student awards in the areas of biology, music, and music cognition, thanks to the support of $700K from the Waller Family Trust. Almost 30 Waller family members from... YorkU’s Schulich School of Business, Deloitte partner to create business analytics lab The Schulich School of Business at York University and Deloitte have announced their plans to create a laboratory to foster advances in the visualization and interpretation of big data. The Deloitte Cognitive Analytics and Visualization Lab will be supported by... YorkU’s Schulich School of Business named top business school in Canada by Forbes The Schulich School of Business at York University has been ranked the top business school in Canada and eighth in the world among two-year MBA programs outside the US by Forbes. The 2017 Forbes “Best Business Schools” global survey measured... Lakehead opens “one stop” hub for student enrolment services Lakehead University has officially opened its new Student Central, a space at the heart of its Thunder Bay campus where new and current students can receive a variety of Enrolment Services and supports in a “one stop” format. Enrolment Services... Western, U of T, McMaster partner on Toronto base for entrepreneurs Western University, the University of Toronto, and McMaster University have officially launched ONRamp, a collaboration and co-working space on the U of T campus that supports entrepreneurs and their startups. A Western release notes that ONRamp features a number of flexible shared workspaces,... Universities looking to early connections to support international students “Universities are boosting the services of their international centres and connecting earlier” in response to growing international enrolments, writes Suzanne Bowness. Some of these earlier connections include airport pickups, special orientation sessions, and ongoing events designed to integrate international students... UMontréal receives $11M to enhance Faculty of Veterinary Medicine The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are investing $11M in a project at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Saint-Hyacinthe. The faculty will use the funds to repurpose vacant office spaces and decommissioned labs... Higher education through digital transformation the only way forward in Young India World over universities are disrupting and innovating on teaching and learning pedagogues. But in India, universities are still characterized by impractical learning, out-of-touch faculty, exorbitant fees (in private universities) and diminishing employment as job seekers outnumber opportunities. According to Harvard's Prof... Higher education set for overhaul on lines proposed by high-powered panel NEW DELHI: Higher education sector is set for a makeover as the Modi government plans to implement a slew of measures such as qualifying exam for PhDs to be of the standard of NET exam, mandatory use of credible anti-plagiarism... UQAT launches forest research laboratory Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue has officially launched the Laboratoire international de recherche sur les forêts froides. The new laboratory will allow for the development of an international research group made up of researchers from Canada, France, Sweden, Norway, China, and... StFX to offer new Bachelor of Arts and Science in Climate and Environment Committee members include, seated, l-r, Dr. Dave Risk, Dr. Lisa Kellman and Dr. Andrew MacDougall. Back row: Dr. Hugo Beltrami, Dr. Shah Razul, Dr. Patrick Withey and Maica Murphy. Missing are Dr. Corrine Cash, Dr. Petra Hauf and Dr. Karen... Laurentian launches Canada’s first masters program in science communication Laurentian University has launched what is reported to be Canada’s first and only comprehensive master's program in science communication. The Sudbury Star reports that the program delivers a multi-disciplinary experience that teaches the theory underlying good communication, and the practical challenges of... Loyalist, YorkU sign BEd in Technological Education pathway agreement Loyalist College and York University have signed a pathway agreement that will provide eligible graduates of Loyalist’s Animation, Journalism & Communications and Film & TV Production diploma programs with the opportunity to enter YorkU’s Consecutive Bachelor of Education in Technological... Niagara first in Canada to offer program in cannabis production PSE graduates will have the chance to earn a certificate in cannabis production at Niagara College starting next fall, when the school will reportedly launch Canada's first accredited program in the field. The program is set to launch only months... BC students work more, owe more than other Canadian students Postsecondary students in British Columbia work more and owe more in loans than students in other provinces, according to a new survey. The study found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of BC students worked while they attended school in 2015, compared... Queen’s introduces unique Certificate for Social Impact for Professionals Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business is offering a Certificate for Social Impact for Professionals, which it states is the first of its kind in Canada. The certificate was designed to meet the growing demand for business leaders who are... McMaster to impose universal campus smoking ban McMaster University has announced that it will ban all smoking on its campuses effective Jan. 1st, 2018. In a news release, the school says that the move will cover “all oral smoking devices” and make the school Ontario's first “100%... WLU opening new research office in Yellowknife Wilfrid Laurier University has announced that it will open a research office in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories as part of an effort to further develop its national and international leadership in cold regions research. The office will be home to a... Mohawk officially opens FANUC robotics lab Mohawk College has formally opened its $3M FANUC robotics lab. CHCH repors that the college is the first school in Canada to have robots in the classroom that do not need protective barriers and to have students training on FANUC collaborative robots. Mohawk... Union Cabinet approves scrapping of 'no-detention' policy in schools NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the scrapping of the "no-detention policy" in schools till Class VIII. The cabinet also approved the Human Resource Development ministry's plan of creating 20 world-class institutions in the country. An enabling provision will... Higher education through digital transformation the only way forward in Young India World over universities are disrupting and innovating on teaching and learning pedagogues. But in India, universities are still characterized by impractical learning, out-of-touch faculty, exorbitant fees (in private universities) and diminishing employment as job seekers outnumber opportunities. According to Harvard's Prof... YorkU to become home to largest telescope on a Canadian university campus York University is reportedly set to install the largest telescope on any university campus in Canada, thanks to a $500K donation from the Carswell Family Foundation. The donation will be matched by YorkU’s Faculty of Science for a $1M total contribution... BVC becomes first AB college to receive accreditation for HR diploma program Bow Valley College has announced that Chiu School of Business’ two-year diploma in Human Resources was recently accredited by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) Alberta. BVC is reportedly the first college in AB to receive this distinction, which was awarded... Lakehead opens International Centre Lakehead University has officially opened its new International Centre to offer international students a new place to access the services and programs that will help them succeed. The university reports that the new space features a modern design, state-of-the-art technology,... Shri Ram School and ICEC Announce Upcoming Career Fair 2017 Friday, 17th Nov 2017| 9:00am-1:00pm Greetings from ICEC India, It is our privilege that for the third consecutive year we, ICEC, have been Invited by one of the leading Schools of Delhi namely, THE SHRI RAM SCHOOL (www.tsrs.org) for participation at a "Career Fair " being organized by them. We now seek... Canada, QC invest over $21M at Montreal Island cégeps, colleges The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are investing just over $21M in projects at CEGEPs and colleges on Montreal Island. A federal release reports that the funding will support 14 projects at nine CEGEPs and colleges, ranging from the... Hyatt to build $20M hotel at McMaster Innovation Park A consortium of Toronto-based developers says that it plans to build a 134-unit hotel at McMaster University’s Innovation Park facing Ontario’s Highway 403. No. 16 Hospitality Ltd says the Hyatt House Hamilton project is expected to cost more than $20M... Canada looks to bolster discovery, skills training with half a billion in science funding Canada has announced that it will provide $515M to support for fundamental research through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s 2017 competition for the Discovery Grants program, scholarships, and fellowships. The funding marks NSERC’s largest annual investment,... Internships to be made must for engineering: AICTE chairman From addressing underemployment among engineering graduates to handing them degrees only on completion of four months of internship , some overarching changes are in the pipeline in technical education in India, Anil Sahasrabuddhe , chairman, All India Council for Technical... IIT-M start-up bags $1 million order from Singapore firm Manash Pratim Gohain | TNN | Aug 9, 2017, 02:38 AM IST NEW DELHI: A start-up born at the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell has bagged a million dollar order from a Singapore-based company to transfer technology used by its first two products.... India's First Aviation University To Come Up At Fursatganj, Uttar Pradesh New Delhi: The country's first aviation university at Fursatganj in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district is all set for inauguration on August 18. Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, his deputy Jayant Sinha, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress... Robot guide: Halifax start-up aims to make visa process easier for international students A Halifax-based start-up is hoping to make it easier for international students to navigate the application process to get into Canada. Dalhousie University computer science graduate students Ruhi Madiwale, Dhivya Jayaraman, and JeyaBalaji Samuthiravelu are the founders of RovBOT, a chat... MUN Genesis Centre hosts Startup Visa Program for international entrepreneurs Memorial University’s Genesis Centre has announced that it is the first designated business incubator/accelerator in Newfoundland and Labrador under the federal Startup Visa Program for international entrepreneurs. Startup Visa will allow immigrant entrepreneurs to apply for venture capital funds, angel... Carleton offers math refresher for incoming students Carleton Newsroom Carleton University will be offering a week-long math refresher program for students entering their first year in order to ensure that students are prepared for a successful school year. The program, called Math Matters, is open to students entering a... KPU offers new medicinal chemistry minor Kwantlen Polytechnic University has announced that it is offering a new minor in medicinal chemistry that will train students in the processes of drug discovery and development. The first course in the minor, Natural Products Chemistry, will be offered this... RRC to build new Smart Factory, expand aerospace centre with $10M investment Red River College has announced that it will create a new Smart Factory and expand its Centre for Aerospace Technology and Training with the support of $10M from the Canadian government. The investment will come from Western Economic Diversification Canada and... Lakehead to give students a head start on accounting certification with new program Lakehead University’s Faculty of Business Administration is launching a new Graduate Diploma in Accounting that will give students advanced standing in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant designation. The program will run this September at the school’s Thunder Bay campus and... Niagara-affiliated innovation centre celebrates grand opening Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa tests out one of the machines in a Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre lab during the centreâÄôs grand opening Friday. Under the guidance of research and innovation student Brock Husak, he moves the machine across... The rising role of robots in ON post-secondary institutions Human-like robots have been appearing more often on PSE campuses across Southern Ontario to help students study fields like engineering, health care, and dermatology, reports NOW Toronto. The article chronicles the efforts of researchers to incorporate robots into student learning... Now, IIITs can award MTech, PhD degrees NN | Jul 27, 2017, 07:40 AM IST NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha passed a bill on Wednesday to enable Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) to award degrees, including M.Tech and Ph.D, as issued by autonomous universities. It also gives... Govt committed to turn 'brain drain' into 'brain gain', Prakash Javadekar says I | Updated: Jul 22, 2017, 10:37 PM IST Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar KOLKATA: Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said his government was committed to stop 'brain drain' of research scholars and turn it into 'brain gain'."We see research scholars... BrandonU launches one of Canada’s first drone certification courses Students and members of the public who are interested in operating drones can now apply to a for-credit course at Brandon University. A BrandonU release states that the course will teach students the technical and legal knowledge necessary to fly... Stay connected to teaching, research: Queen’s principal to academic administrators “As an academic administrator … I often worry about losing touch with the core business of the university: teaching and research,” writes Queen’s University Principal Daniel Woolf, who reflects on the ways in which he has tried to remain involved... `Shift to more inclusive urbanism' "We have to move to an urbanism for all if we want to tap the full talent of all people," says Richard Florida, director of the Martin Prosperity Institute and professor of business and creativity, Rotman School of Management, University... VIU offers grad-level business program for those with no formal business training From left to right: David Iremadze, Director of Graduate Business Studies; Dave Twynam, former Dean of the Faculty of Management; Glynis Steen, Dean of the Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology; and Tracy Gillis, Accounting Professor, have all had a... SFU, Surrey, Siemens Canada partner on mechatronics certification program Simon Fraser University, the City of Surrey, and Siemens Canada have partnered to provide advanced learning and certification opportunities for engineering students and professionals. The collaboration will see the introduction of the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program at SFU’s Surrey... Canada invests $25M in CHU Sainte-Justine to support research and innovation activities The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are investing $25.06 million in a project at Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine in Montréal. A federal release states that the funding will allow CHU Sainte-Justine to create a technology centre for pediatric rehabilitation... Data shows ON universities relying more on international student fees Pratishtha Kohli did her undergraduate degree as an international student at the University of Toronto and is working on her master's degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. (Hart House) Ontario’s universities are becoming increasingly dependent on revenues from... Canada invests $840K in Montréal’s Collège André-Grasset The Government of Canada has announced that it will invest $840K in Collège André-Grasset, which combined with a $1.44M contribution from the school and its partners will result in a total investment of $2.28M. A federal release notes that the funds... Queen’s, Fleming sign degree pathway agreement Fleming College and Queen’s University have signed the first degree pathway agreement between the schools. The agreement will allow eligible graduates of Fleming’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate program to pursue a Bachelor of Health Sciences... HEC Montréal receives renewed AMBA accreditation HEC Montréal has received renewed accreditation by the Association of MBAs of the United Kingdom for a five-year period. HEC Montréal reports that this means its business school will continue to hold AACSB International, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditation in management... URegina moves toward becoming a smoke-free campus The University of Regina says it is moving toward becoming a smoke-free campus. Starting in September 2017, the university will no longer permit smoking or the use of any tobacco products in any building or vehicles on university land. Further,... President of India Pranab Mukherjee launched the "SWAYAM" The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee launching the SWAYAM, 32 SWAYAM Prabha DTH Channels and National Academic Depository, at the National Convention on Digital Initiatives, organised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, in New Delhi on July 09, 2017. The... McMaster acquires golf management institute, plans to offer diploma Burlington's Grant Fraser is taking golf and resort management to McMaster. - Submitted photo McMaster University has acquired the Burlington-based Golf Management Institute of Canada, and the McMaster Center for Continuing Education will soon be offering an online diploma course in... BC international students may be involved in fake marriage schemes Young Indian women who have passed international English exams are sought after by families desperate to get their sons into western countries to work and eventually immigrate. Media outlets in India reportedly state that there is a “booming matrimony market” for... Seymour Schulich discusses philanthropy, reasons for giving to higher education Over the past two decades, philanthropist Seymour Schulich has given what he estimates to be $350M to postsecondary education in the form of direct faculty sponsorships, student scholarships, and more. When asked about his reasons for giving, Schulich states two... Brescia receives $1M for women’s education from founding organization Brescia University College received a $1M gift, the single largest donation in the institution's history, from the Ursuline Sisters of Chatham in Ontario. The donation will establish the Ursuline Sisters Chatham Legacy Fund, a flexible endowed fund that will allow... Montreal teams up with Post-secondary institutions The leaders of multiple postsecondary education institutions have co-signed a historic partnership agreement with the City of Montreal that will see the parties engage in collaboration and the development of an office of higher education in the city. The agreement will... Moderation policy: HRD to call meeting of CBSE, state boards New Delhi: The HRD Ministry will soon call a meeting of officials from CBSE and 32 other boards to discuss the way forward on scrapping of the moderation policy. Moderation policy refers to a practice in which students get extra marks... Ryerson, McMaster launch joint robotics research project Ryerson University and McMaster University have partnered to launch a research initiative dedicated to introducing social robotics and artificial intelligence into clinical health care. The Smart Robots for Health Communication project is a collaboration between David Harris Smith, a professor... MRU aviation students to access pilot mentors, simulators through new WestJet partnership An agreement between WestJet and the Mount Royal University aviation program will allow students access to pilot mentors and pricey simulators. (Mike Symington/CBC) The aviation program at Mount Royal University has partnered with WestJet to give MRU students the opportunity... Durham to launch its first four-year degree program Durham College has announced that it will offer its first four-year degree program beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. The school’s Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management is reportedly the first program of its kind in Canada. A college... ULethbridge signs MOU with Chandigarh University in India Dr. Rajinder Singh Bawa, the Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, shakes hands with the U of L's Dr. Andy Hakin, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), following the signing ceremony. The University of Lethbridge has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chandigarh University in... Canada launches CanCode, $50M coding program for K-12 students The Government of Canada has launched a $50M program called CanCode, which will allow 500,000 K-12 students to learn coding and other digital skills. The program also aims to encourage young women, Indigenous Canadians, and under-represented groups to pursue careers... Niagara receives accreditation for Civil Engineering Technician Program Niagara College’s Civil Engineering Technician Program has been accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada for a five-year period. The auditing team noted Niagara’s breadth of subject matter as a key program strength, as well as the academic qualifications and industry experience... Canada, QC invest $9.6M in postsecondary infrastructure in UQTR, Cégep de Trois-Rivières The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are investing $9.6M in projects at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Cégep de Trois-Rivières. UQTR will allocate part of the funding to the Quebec interuniversity personalized medicine platform, which brings... Canada set to spur innovation, research with Global Skills Strategy Canada’s new Global Skills Strategy will be vital in supporting universities’ efforts to attract and retain top researchers and innovators from around the world, according to a recent Universities Canada release. The new strategy includes a work-permit exemption for foreign... U of T, McGill, UBC, UAlberta in top 100 for QS World University Rankings 2018 It’s here. Nearly 1,000 universities from 84 countries around the world are included in the QS World University Rankings® 2018, providing you with the only resource you need to refer to when deciding which universities to apply to. If you... IIT-Delhi, IIT-Bombay, IISc among world’s top 200 universities The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay has broken into the top 200 club in the latest edition of the ‘Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings’, to join IIT-Delhi and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in this group. With this,... Lakehead, Georgian formalize partnership Lakehead University and Georgian College signed an agreement on Friday formalizing their partnership to bring increased degree options to central Ontario. From left are Lakehead board of governors chairman David Tamblyn, Lakehead president and CEO Dr. Brian Stevenson, Georgian president... UNBC formally opens facility in Fort St John The University of Northern British Columbia formally opened a Community Development Institute office in Fort St John, BC. The office, which is the first “in-community” office for the institute, will work with industry, local business, non-profits, First Nations, and other... ON colleges launch local food procurement pilot projects Four Ontario colleges are launching pilot projects that will see more locally grown food available for students on campus. The local food procurement initiative is being led by Mohawk College, and will see Algonquin College, Collège Boréal, Fleming College, and... UGC, AICTE to be replaced by new body. Know about PM Narendra Modi's `HEERA` UGC, AICTE to be replaced by new body. Know about PM Narendra Modi's `HEERA` New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) are soon going to be history as the Narendra Modi government is mulling replacing them with a single higher education regulator. The proposed Higher Education Empowerment... Canada 150 inspires hundreds of university events Two new Canadian citizens are flanked, on the right, by the presiding official George Springate and, from the left, Carleton University president Roseann O’Reilly Runte and Barbara Clubb from the Institute of Canadian Citizenship. Photo by Chris Roussakis. Two new Canadian... ON looks to make college, university more affordable with free online textbooks Ontario has announced that it will partner with eCampusOntario and invest $1M in the Ontario Open Textbooks Initiative to make PSE more accessible and affordable for the province’s students. The initiative will see the partners support the development and distribution... WLU officially opens Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Wilfrid Laurier University celebrated the official opening of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics last week in a ceremony that featured the school’s namesake, Mike Lazaridis. “I don’t need to point out to this audience the value of preparing... No tolerance for those involved in ragging incidents: Prakash Javadekar There would be no tolerance for those involved in any ragging incidents and such students would not be allowed to continue their education, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday. The Union minister made the remarks at the launch of... CBSE Class XII exam results: Girls outperform boys in region, overall pass percentage is 83.7 The region, comprising Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir as well as Chandigarh, registered a pass percentage of 83.7 per cent in the CBSE Class XII results that were announced on Sunday. A total of 1.70 lakh students appeared... Carleton, National Gallery partner to create graduate diploma in curatorial studies Carleton University and the National Gallery of Canada have signed a letter of agreement to support a new graduate diploma program in Curatorial Studies. This partnership between a university and a national museum or gallery is reportedly the first of... Fanshawe receives $2.6M for cybersecurity, solar panel labs Fanshawe College will enhance its computer and environmental labs with the support of a $2.6M investment from the Ontario government. The money will help create a cyber security lab in the School of Information Technology, replace equipment, modernize classrooms, and... UMontréal to expand hospital research centre, create global cardiovascular centre The Université de Montréal has received $15.7M from the federal government to expand the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Centre and to create a global centre for health and cardiovascular prevention training. The expansion to Maisonneuve-Rosemont will allow the university to accommodate... UNB launches first 3D metal printing centre focused on marine, defence industry Canada’s first 3D metal printing centre focused on the marine and defence industries has been launched at the University of New Brunswick. A UNB release states that the new Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence is the first of its... Ottawa surprised by high number of Canada Summer Jobs funding requests after predicting shortfall Students working a summer job , Dreamstime It could be considered a “bit of a miracle” that nearly 42,000 businesses have applied to hire a student through the Canada Summer Jobs program, reports the Canadian Press. The number surpasses the amount... Canada, Alberta invest $21.8M in four colleges The governments of Canada and Alberta have announced that they will invest a total of $21.8M in Keyano College, Lethbridge College, Portage College, and Grande Prairie Regional College. The funding will support a total of 12 projects across the four... CBSE Launches ‘eSanad’ - An Online Mechanism for Document Verification The Ministry of Human Resource Development in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs launched an online verification portal that facilitates verification of documents for students who are planning to study abroad. The name of the portal is ‘eSanad’. The portal... ISCE Schools To Provide Digilockers To Class 10,12 Students New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CICSE) will now offer a DigiLocker facility to candidates of Class X and XII in its affiliated schools. DigiLocker refers to dedicated personal electronic space in a government owned public... Hyderabad university-introduce online courses on information technology-platform-swayam- Hyderabad: To promote open educational resources, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) through its e-Learning centre will develop online courses on the information technology platform SWAYAM. As a continuation of the E-QUAL (Enhancing Quality, Access and Governance of Undergraduate Education in... Fleming undertakes one of the largest hiring initiatives in school history Fleming College has announced that it is hiring more than a dozen full-time faculty and staff positions in the spring of 2017 in an effort to keep pace with growing enrolments. A Fleming release states that the college will also... Dual credit programs offer opportunity for head start on PSE Kaylyn Flaska, seen at NorQuest College in Edmonton, Alta. on Friday, May 19, 2017, got a jump start on her career as a prenatal nurse at 16 by undertaking a dual credit program with NorQuest and her high school St.... GBC releases handbook on teaching, assessment of critical thinking skills after three-year study George Brown College has developed an assessment rubric and handbook to help PSE institutions incorporate critical thinking skills into their curriculum and improve the way they assess these skills. The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario reports that these new... International student funding not keeping pace with growth in enrolments Simona Chiose - EDUCATION REPORTER,The Globe and Mail The number of awards and financial supports available to international students studying in Canada is not keeping pace with growing enrolments, writes Simona Chiose for the Globe and Mail. As many Canadian... QC higher education minister calls for better governance of CEGEPs Six months after a very critical report was delivered by Quebec’s Auditor General, CEGEP leaders and administrators will be offered training on good governance practices with the assistance of QC Higher Education Minister Hélène David. Auditor General Guylaine Leclerc's comments... OCAS announces new portal for international college applications in ON OCAS has announced the launch of a new portal that will streamline and centralize international application and admissions processes for Ontario’s public colleges. Titled the International Application Service, the new resource will give college admissions officers and global recruiters the... McGill announces Bensadoun School of Retail Management, funded by $25M donation McGill University has announced that it will establish the Bensadoun School of Retail Management with a $25M gift from the family foundation of Aldo Bensadoun, founder of Aldo Shoes. “Over the course of his extraordinary career, Mr. Bensadoun has advanced... McMaster, Mohawk, Redeemer, City of Hamilton launch CityLAB McMaster University, Mohawk College, Redeemer University College, and the City of Hamilton have partnered to launch an innovation hub to support the city’s strategic priorities. The hub, called CityLAB, will allow postsecondary students, city staff, and community stakeholders to work... Four Canadian universities identified as “tech challengers” by THE Four Canadian universities have appeared on a list of schools that the Times Higher Education has identified as “technology challengers,” or schools that “have innovation at the core of their strategy, strong industry links and research that excels in technological... Nasscom starts tech platform for building skills New Delhi: As a part of its consistent efforts in creating platforms to enhance skills and build industry ready talent for the IT sector in India, IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council Nasscom announced the launch of the ‘Basic Learning for Future... Parents want to be part of decision-making in educational bodies New Delhi: Several parent associations on Saturday demanded that they be involved in the decision-making process of various educational bodies to thwart efforts to "commercialise" educational institutions by private players. Fee regulatory committees, state and central child rights commissions were some... UCN creates pathways for Canadian college graduates Students with certificates or diplomas from public Canadian colleges will have the ability to transfer their credits into an Arts degree offered by University College of the North. The agreement will see college students with a 3.0 grade point average... College-university transfer may be a powerful tool for creating equity in access: report A new report co-produced by Seneca College and Academica Group has found that college-university transfer pathways can serve as a key tool in reducing inequities in university participation rates. The report analyzed UCASTM data from over 125,000 Ontario college and... Northern BC institutions band together to improve international student transition Four postsecondary institutions from northern British Columbia have partnered to improve the college to university transition experience for international students. The College of New Caledonia, Northern Lights College, Northwest Community College, and the University of Northern British Columbia have signed... Centennial partners with Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals on paid internship pilot Centennial College’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts has partnered with the Toronto branch of the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals on a pilot project that will provide graduating students with the ability to work in top Toronto restaurants... Students will not need to start repaying provincial portion of OSAP until they earn $35K Recent graduates in Ontario will not have to start repaying the provincial portion of their OSAP loans until they earn $35K a year, thanks to a change in the new ON budget. Prior to the change, students needed to begin... Javadekar launches Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan app, website H'ble Minister of Education (India) New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday launched the website and a mobile application for Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), a centrally funded education scheme. Along with these two, the... Canadian colleges, companies to collaborate with support from $7M federal investment The Government of Canada has announced that it will invest more than $7M for six projects at six colleges across the country. Disbursed through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s College-Industry Innovation Fund, the investment will support projects at Cégep de... Agreement sees MSVU business students join Halifax Chamber of Commerce Mount Saint Vincent University and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce have entered into a new agreement that will see students from the MSVU Business and Tourism program become full members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. “All Mount Business and... On-the-job student learning receives $190M investment from ON The Ontario government has announced a new province-wide experiential learning strategy that will create 40,000 work-related learning opportunities over three years for K-12 students, postsecondary students, and recent graduates. Dubbed the Career Kick-Start Strategy, the new ON initiative will also... ON invests $14M to support free pre-apprenticeship training The Ontario government has announced that it will invest $14M to support more than 1,200 pre-apprentices in 67 training programs across the province this year. An ON release states that the funding will provide free training to students while also... McMaster launches McMaster Indigenous Research Institute McMaster University has announced the launch of the McMaster Indigenous Research Institute (MIRI), which it states is one of Canada’s only institutes dedicated to Indigenous ways of knowing and research. MIRI’s priority is to lead and inform indigenous research, reports... 83% of ON college grads find employment within six months of graduation “Colleges are experts at helping people find rewarding careers,” says Colleges Ontario CEO Linda Franklin following the release of the organization’s 2016 Key Performance Indicators report. The report found that 83% of ON’s most recent college graduates find employment within... Top Universities, Colleges in India: Here Are Govt's 2017 Rankings New Delhi: The Ministry of Human Resource Development on Monday released the NIRF rankings, as per which the Indian Institute of Science at Bengaluru in Karnataka is No 1 higher educational institute while the Indian Institute of Management at Ahmedabad in Gujarat... Delhi University to start 10 new undergraduate courses Delhi University to start 10 new undergraduate courses New Delhi: The University of Delhi is all set to introduce 10 new honours courses under its School of Opening Learning (SOL) initiative. The courses will include undergraduate as well as vocational courses for the upcoming academic session. Courses like Bachelor... Students’ understanding of concepts and skill will be tested now - AICTE to release model exam format Students’ understanding of concepts and skill will be tested now - AICTE to release model exam format New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is all set to release the provision of a model exam format to technical education institutes for testing the conceptual knowledge of children. “The final exams being conducted by the institutions... New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved over 35,000 journals and the research work published in them would be considered for the purpose of promotion and direct recruitment of varsity teachers. The teaching community and other stakeholders have been demanding a list of notified journals for a long time to set a benchmark for research and allied activities in the field of higher education. The UGC has released the list of the approved journals, and the research work published only in them would be considered for the purpose of Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) and recruitment of teachers and other academic staff, an official said. New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved over 35,000 journals and the research work published in them would be considered for the purpose of promotion and direct recruitment of varsity teachers. The teaching community and other stakeholders have been... More girl students to get admission in IITs from 2018 More girl students to get admission in IITs from 2018 New Delhi: More girl students would get admission in the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) from the 2018 academic session as the admission board today approved a quota of "supernumerary" seats for women. Concerned over the fall in the number... U of T, UWaterloo become only Canadian universities chosen for self-driving car competition A row of Google self-driving Lexus cars in 2014. A row of Google self-driving Lexus cars in 2014. The University of Toronto and University of Waterloo have become the only two universities chosen to participate in a North America-wide competition to develop... Which schools best prepare students for employment?: Maclean's survey In its second annual nationwide student survey, Maclean’s asked students whether they felt that their school had adequately prepared them for employment. St Francis Xavier University received the highest level of confidence among all Canadian institutions, with 53% of its... McMaster students push for LRT in Hamilton McMaster University students are pushing for light rail transit in the city of Hamilton prior to further city council debates. McMaster Students Union Vice-president (Education) Blake Oliver launched the #yesLRT campaign, which called on McMaster students to write letters to... UWaterloo, Concordia, WLU top university publication efficiency rankings Research Infosource Inc has released its rankings of Canadian universities based on their “publication efficiency,” a concept defined as “the ability of a university’s researchers to turn research income into peer-reviewed publications.” The rankings compared research income and research publication... Sheridan Honours Bachelor of Interior Design receives CIDA accreditation Sheridan College has announced that its Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program has received accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The assessment required a review of program curriculum, student work, facilities, and resources; as well as interviews... Langara, UNBC sign MOU to assist student transfer Langara College and the University of Northern British Columbia have signed a memorandum of understanding that will give students an improved experience in transferring from Langara to UNBC. The MOU will see the schools collaborate on assisting students with the... Indo-Canadian’s startup is disrupting legal industry using artificial intelligence by-Anirudh Bhattacharyya Hindustan Times, Toronto The legal industry may be heading for significant change brought about by technology and an Indo-Canadian entrepreneur could play a role in harnessing artificial intelligence to speed up that process. Sitting in an office in Toronto, Mona Datt... UOttawa’s Telfer School of Management EMBA ranked top in world by CEO Magazine CEO Magazine has released its global ranking of the world’s top Executive MBA programs, and three Canadian schools have made the top 50. The Telfer School of Management’s Executive MBA program at the University of Ottawa was ranked first in... Canada to invest over $117M to attract world’s top researchers The federal government has formally announced that it will invest over $117M to attract “world-leading scholars and researchers who will help further the country’s reputation as a global centre of excellence in science, research and innovation.” Earlier this week, Minister... CNC to expand facilities, install high pressure boiler with $3.8M investment The College of New Caledonia will soon offer power engineering students access to leading-edge equipment at its Quesnel campus thanks to a $3.8M contribution from the British Columbia government. A BC release states that the funds will be used to... Six ways QC can attract more international students: Conference Board briefing Quebec derives an enormous amount of value from international students, but the province is not recruiting as many of these students as it might, according to a new briefing from the Conference Board of Canada. The briefing outlines the educational,... IIT-Delhi engineer developing hybrid regional plane in US | India ... NEW DELHI: A mechanical engineer from IIT Delhi is on his way to develop hybrid planes in the US and hopes to sell the same in India for about 1,100-km-long regional flights by early 2020s. Ashish Kumar, CEO and founder... Lakehead to create new facility for northern research, innovation Ontario has announced that it will provide funding to support a new facility at Lakehead University to boost research and innovation, increase lab space, and create 67 new local jobs. A Lakehead release states that the centre will make a... IIT Madras, Indian Army sign Memorandum of Understanding Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and the Indian Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify the critical technological areas that can be enhanced in the armed forces, the institute said on Tuesday. IITM Director Bhaskar... IISc India’s best educational institution in HRD ministry’s NIRF rankings New Delhi: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has emerged at the top of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) that rates Indian higher educational institutes on the basis of their performance. The second edition of the rankings, compiled by the... UoGuelph receives largest-ever gift to create leading agri-food institute The University of Guelph has received a $20M donation to strengthen its place in the agri-food field and to bolster food security and sustainability. A UoGuelph release notes that the gift, bestowed by the Arrell Family Foundation, is the largest... Canadian youth at risk of unemployment due to automation, study confirms Automation in restaurants like this one in China is springing up around the world. Service industry entry level jobs are at risk of being replaced or reduced because of technological trends. (Reuters) A new report has confirmed that trends in technology... Runte resigns Carleton presidency to pursue new opportunity Carleton University president and vice-chancellor Roseann Runte announced her resignation on Thursday. Darren Brown / Postmedia Carleton University president and vice-chancellor Roseann Runte announced her resignation on Thursday. Darren Brown / Postmedia Carleton University president and vice-chancellor Roseann Runte announced her resignation... Looking to community engagement, not international rankings to know university’s true value “There are three main problems that make international rankings a poor mechanism for assessing, improving or differentiating any but the top few dozen universities in the world,” writes Simon Fraser University President Andrew Petter for World University News. The first... Sheridan opens new expansion of Hazel McCallion campus Sheridan College has officially opened a new 220,000 square-foot expansion to its Hazel McCallion campus with the support of nearly $68M from Ontario. An ON release states that the new facilities will provide high-quality postsecondary education to 3,200 more students... Canada needs to be proactive to address mass retirement of engineers: five deans “Seniors now outnumber children in Canada. That’s a problem for engineering,” write Cristina Amon, Fraser Forbes, Jim Nicell, Marc Parlange, and Pearl Sullivan for Policy Options. As deans of engineering, the authors draw on personal experience and Engineers Canada data... McGill24 campaign raises nearly $1.4M in 24 hours On March 15, McGill24 raised a record-breaking $1.39 million on the strength of nearly 3,500 donations. McGill University has announced that last week, its second annual McGill24 day of giving raised $1.39M in 24 hours. The digital fundraising effort took place... In a first, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) makes it to Top 10 global varsities ranking In a first, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) makes it to Top 10 global varsities ranking New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru has become the first Indian educational institution to make it to the top 10 of a global ranking for universities. IISc has been ranked eighth in the Times Higher Education or... Reforms In Education Sector: Government Is Committed For Equitable Access To All, Says Centre New Delhi: The Government is committed to provide equitable access to quality education to all, across all levels from primary to university level, for which reforms are undertaken in the education sector as a continuous and ongoing process, said the... UAlberta looks to diversify international student base, decrease dependence on China Students study in the University of Alberta Students Union Building, in Edmonton on Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016. On Wednesday the provincial government announced that it will continue a post-secondary tuition freeze through the 2017-18 academic year. Photo by David Bloom The... UQAR receives $38M for new sports facilities The Université du Québec à Rimouski has announced that it has received confirmation for $38M in funding for a new sports facilities that will be built on land adjacent to the school's Rimouski campus. Ownership of the land will be... Smaller institutions find “niche” with specialized business programs Canada’s colleges and smaller universities are finding better ways to serve the needs of both students and industry by offering niche business programs, writes Daina Lawrence for the Globe and Mail. Lawrence highlights the Automotive Business School of Canada at... Universities moving toward greater engagement with non-academic communities “Universities have not always been the best of neighbours,” writes Jennifer Lewington for Maclean’s, but this trend is “beginning to change as universities increasingly turn to local residents and non-profit organizations as allies, not adversaries.” To further this mission, the... University Grants Commission (UGC) Directs Universities To Upload PhD Scholars Data In Two Months University Grants Commission (UGC) Directs Universities To Upload PhD Scholars Data In Two Months New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice to Indian universities to upload data about PhD scholars on their website within two months of... Government Scholarships For Higher Education In Foreign Universities New Delhi: Fancy higher education in foreign universities? Government of India provides various scholarships for students undertaking higher education in foreign universities in the field of art, agriculture, law, medicine, engineering. This information was given by the Minister of State... UCalgary, UAlberta partner with Mexico on oil, gas research Canadian universities have received funding through Mexico’s Ministry of Energy Hydrocarbon Fund, which sees Canadian researchers “partner with Mexican research institutions to modernize and improve that country’s growing oil and gas sector.” The University of Calgary will reportedly receive $44M... BC premier announces major increase in number of tech grads, co-op placements British Columbia Premier Christy Clark recently announced that the province plans to increase its number of tech graduates by 1,000 per year by 2022. BC will also look to double its postsecondary tech degree program co-op placements annually, and the... UNB partners with Terrestrial Energy on “zero meltdown” nuclear technology Dr. William Cook The University of New Brunswick has partnered with a vendor of Advanced Reactor power plants to research and develop a safer form of nuclear power generation. The project will specifically focus on the technology known as an integral... Centre to set up five educational institutions for minorities: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi New Delhi: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said the Centre will establish five world-class institutions to provide better education in technical, medical, ayurveda and unani fields to students belonging to the minority communities. "A high-level committee working to chalk... Camosun receives $1M donation to support women in trades Camosun College has received $1M—the largest private donation in the school’s history—to support women seeking to complete Real Seal apprenticeships in the trades. A Camosun release reports that the donation brings the total amount raised by the college’s TRADEmark of... Queen’s to expand, redesign online offerings with $1.2M funding Queen’s University has received $1.2M in funding from eCampusOntario to develop or redesign seven online programs through the New Program Development grant program. The proposals were submitted by Queen’s Faculty of Arts and Science and Faculty of Health Sciences, and... Keyano, NAIT partner to teach entrepreneurship Keyano College and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology have partnered to offer current students, high school seniors, alumni, and those interested in entrepreneurship an opportunity to hone their business skills. The schools will jointly offer a free course this... HEC Montréal opens new Sales Institute HEC Montréal Director Michel Patry, Associate Professor Renaud Legoux (Marketing Department), Marketing Lecturer, François Haurat and Jean-Luc Geha, Sales Institute director. (photo: Sylvie Trépanier) HEC Montréal has announced the creation of the Sales Institute, which is reportedly the first university-level centre in... Centre to set up five educational institutions for minorities: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Centre to set up five educational institutions for minorities: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi New Delhi: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said the Centre will establish five world-class institutions to provide better education in technical, medical, ayurveda and unani fields to students belonging to the minority communities. "A high-level committee working to chalk... UWaterloo selected for Amazon student program to develop AI The University of Waterloo has become one of four North American universities selected to participate in a new artificial intelligence research program funded by Amazon. As part of the program, engineering students at UWaterloo will use knowledge from classes on... BCIT receives CRJ100 Aircraft from Bombardier The British Columbia Institute of Technology has received a CRJ100 aircraft for use by the school’s Aerospace programs, courtesy of Bombardier. The event reportedly marks Bombardier’s first donation of a commercial aircraft to an educational institution and symbolizes the company’s... Universities must stand up against the “enemies of enlightenment,” says McMaster president “Parochialism and protectionism are the enemies of enlightenment, progress and discovery, and no institution can expect or continue to be great if it is walled off from the rest of the world,” writes McMaster University President Patrick Deane in a... Double-fortified salt – developed by U of T research – fights iron deficiency in India Double-fortified salt – developed at U of T to add more iron and iodine to the diets of those who don't get enough – is now being distributed to 24 million people in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The Tata Trusts,... Need for improving quality of education: H'ble Minister Prakash Javadekar New Delhi: Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday emphasised on the need for improving and providing quality education to students across the country on a priority basis. "The government is working actively on providing quality education to students, as it... Queen’s to build Beaty Water Research Centre with $5M gift Queen’s University will house a state-of-the-art water research centre, thanks to a $5M donation from geologist and resource company entrepreneur Ross J Beaty and his wife, Trisha. The donation will fund the establishment of the new Beaty Water Research Centre,... CBIE launches Learning Beyond Borders initiative to boost study abroad The Canadian Bureau for International Education has announced the launch of Learning Beyond Borders, a program that partners with Canadian PSE institutions in a coordinated effort to get more students to study abroad. As part of the effort, CBIE has... YorkU, IBM Canada announce partnership in disaster and emergency management York University and IBM Canada have reportedly formed Canada’s first academic-industry partnership in Disaster and Emergency Management. IBM contributed $1.8M to accelerate the Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation at YorkU. ADERSIM will reportedly combine YorkU’s big data and... USherbrooke receives $12M for research and innovation infrastructure projects La ministre du Développement international et de la Francophonie, l'honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau The Université de Sherbrooke has been awarded a total of $12M for three infrastructure projects: the optimization of its research buildings' energy efficiency; investment in two solar parks; and... Carleton looks to enhance student experience, collaboration through new MOU with Ashbury Carleton University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ashbury College aimed at enhancing student experiences by identifying areas of collaboration. Among the initiatives included for consideration in the MOU are the appointment of a member of the Carleton community... Montreal must build on success to recruit top talent: McGill principal People enter McGill University through the Roddick Gates in Montreal on Wednesday January 20, 2016. Montreal has much to celebrate in being recently named the top city in the world for students, writes McGill University Principal Suzanne Fortier, but the city... Ryerson launches Master’s diploma in accounting with CPA accreditation Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management is launching a new Professional Master’s Diploma in Accounting. The program has received accreditation by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario under the CPA National Recognition and Accreditation Standards for Post-Secondary Institutions, which... Carleton receives Fair Trade Campus designation Carleton University has received a Fair Trade Campus designation in recognition of its support for fairer conditions and better prices for people who grow and make products in the global south. A ceremony to celebrate the designation was attended by... Montreal invests $10M in research for new technologies The City of Montreal is launching a three-year research program in partnership with the Université de Montréal, Université de Montréal à Québec, and McGill University. The network will study four areas of technology in particular: cybersecurity and computer resilience, massive... Montreal knocks off Paris as world's top city for students The Montreal skyline as seen from the Griffintown area. Allen McInnis / Montreal Gazette Montreal has beaten out London, Berlin, Boston, and Tokyo as the world’s best city for students, according to rankings compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds. The Montreal Gazette reports... President Pranab Mukherjee pushes for knowledge-based society, says no dearth of talent in India President Pranab Mukherjee pushes for knowledge-based society, says no dearth of talent in India New Delhi: Asserting that knowledge based society is going to be the order of the day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said there is no dearth of talent either of students or teachers in the country. "There is no dearth of... Common test to be conducted for engineering colleges from 2018 New Delhi: The year 2018 will bring an unified entrance test at an under graduate level for all engineering and architecture colleges across the nation, the Ministry of Human Resource Development announced on Friday. The test will be conducted multiple times... Startups provide key internship experience to postsecondary students ALON EISENSTEIN Special to The Globe and Mail “Ensuring our students are successful in translating their fundamental education into career opportunities is vital for the success of our students, businesses and economy,” writes Alon Eisenstein of the Impact Centre at the University... Brock to create online bachelor’s degree, additional courses with $430K funding injection Brock University has announced plans to develop content for new online courses with the support of nearly $430K in funding from the Ontario government. $330K of the funds will be used to create an online four-year bachelor’s degree program in... QC says it plans to “reinvest” in universities, CEGEPs with upcoming budget « Le thème principal du budget, ça va être l'enseignement supérieur, la formation et la main-d'oeuvre », a révélé le ministre des Finances, Carlos Leitão, lors d'un entretien avec La Presse. Photo HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, LA PRESSE The Quebec government has signaled its intention to “reinvest” in... YorkU addresses big data talent shortage with continuing studies certificates York University has announced that it will help address a significant shortage in big data experts and predictive analysts by offering two new certificates through its School of Continuing Studies. A university release states that the Certificate in Big Data... HRD Ministry to bring 'graded regulatory mechanism' in UGC: Prakash Javadekar HRD Ministry to bring 'graded regulatory mechanism' in UGC: Prakash Javadekar New Delhi: The HRD ministry will bring in a "graded regulatory mechanism" as part of key reforms in the University Grants Commission (UGC) to usher in greater transparency, freedom and autonomy, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday. The HRD minister... MHC, JBS partner on leadership skills training program Welcome to Medicine Hat College! Medicine Hat College and JBS Canada have developed a partnership that will see MHC provide leadership training opportunities for JBS supervisors. In order to meet the company’s needs, MHC developed a curriculum for the Foundations of... UWaterloo among top schools for graduates who found startups worth more than $1B Kik Peter Lee, Record staff Kik Interactive employees work inside the company's offices in Waterloo. Kik, founded by University of Waterloo grads Ted Livingston and Chris Best, is described as a unicorn because it has a valuation of more than $1... Delhi university to launch mobile app to keep tab on students' attendance Delhi university to launch mobile app to keep tab on students' attendance New Delhi: After the admission process, the mechanism for marking and tracking attendance of students at Delhi University is set to go online with the varsity planning to launch a mobile application for the purpose. The University had last year set... Carleton transforming outdoor amphitheatre into Indigenous space Carleton University will be transforming its outdoor amphitheatre into an Indigenous learning and gathering space, which has temporarily been named Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Park. The university will consult with Indigenous students, faculty, and staff; as well as Indigenous communities... International students at career colleges need equal access to work permits, says NACC The National Association of Career Colleges has issued a statement calling on the Canadian government to offer international students at regulated career colleges the same access to a post-graduate work permit as those from publicly funded institutions. The release notes... InterGlobe launches institute for training aircraft maintenance engineers NEW DELHI: An institute aimed to developing a talent pipeline of aircraft maintenance engineers was launched here today. The launch of School for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (SAME), that will offer a DGCA and civil aviation ministry- approved three-year AME course in... IIMs to get full autonomy, will award degrees, not diplomas NEW DELHI: The Cabinet cleared on Tuesday a bill to grant the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) complete autonomy to run their affairs and award degrees to their graduates.Once the bill is passed by Parliament, IIMs will also be... After 13 years, JNU hikes entrance examination fee by 27% NEW DELHI: JNU aspirants will now have to shell out more money for appearing for the varsity's entrance examination as the fees for it have been increased by 27 per cent from the upcoming academic session. According to officials of the... uLaval opens new feminist institute After a reported 27 years of effort, l’Institut Femmes, Sociétés, Égalité et Équité has formally been founded at Université Laval. La Presse reports that for IFSEE Director Hélène Lee-Gosselin, this marks a formal recognition of feminist studies by the university’s... Five Canadian institutions make THE’s “most international” universities ranking Five Canadian universities have made the top 40 “most international” universities in the world, according to rankings released by Times Higher Education. The rankings are drawn largely from the “international outlook” section of the THE World University Rankings 2016-17, which... MRU, MSVU sign MOU for public relations programs Mount Royal University and Mount Saint Vincent University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that connects the two institutions’ public relations programs. The MOU states that the institutions will explore collaborative opportunities such as credit transfers, student and faculty exchanges,... UBC creates $250K task force to support students, faculty impacted by US travel ban Dr. Santa Ono poses for a portrait following an event at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, June, 13, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward) The University of British Columbia has announced the creation of a new task force... Bishop’s to enhance active, digital teaching methods with educational resource hub Bishop's University has announced that it will transform its John Bassett Memorial Library into an educational resource hub with the support of over $19M from the Canadian and Quebec governments. The library project will help the school adopt active, interactive,... StMU to provide more space for study, collaboration with $807K investment St Mary’s University has announced that it will commit $807K to upgrade its library and biology and chemistry labs. The library will be upgraded in order to improve research, study, and collaboration spaces while increasing overall capacity. The renovations to... K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad Since 1956, K. C. Mahindra Education Trust has granted interest-free loan scholarships to deserving students to pursue post-graduate studies abroad in various fields. Every year, we offer scholarships, as given below: 1) A maximum of Rs.8 lakh per scholar, awarded to the... Fanshawe, Siemens Canada partner on $248M software deal President and CEO of Siemens Industry Software Brian Mori speaks with Fanshawe College President Peter Devlin after the announcement of a new software grant for the college, January 25, 2017. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News) Fanshawe College has partnered with... ON premier announces $20M fund to help college students gain job experience Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund, which she says will help college students gain hands-on experience they'll need before the enter the job market. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced the creation... uLaval reopens historic villa in Percé, plans to revive international summer schools Unviersité de Laval says that it plans to reopen the Historic Villa Frederick-James in Percé nearly two years after announcing its closure. The reopening is reportedly part of uLaval's plan to revive its international summer schools, and the school plans... VIU to build $40M health, science centre An artist's rendering of the health and science building proposed for Nanaimo's Vancouver Island University. Photograph By Vancouver Island University - Vancouver Island University will boost its ability to produce health-care professionals through the construction of a new $40M health and... Laurentian officially opens McEwen School of Architecture Laurentian has formally opened a new $45M 72,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in the downtown core of Sudbury, Ontario. “This is a proud day for many people at Laurentian and within the broader community,” said Laurentian President Dominic Giroux. “The... WLU receives Fair Trade Campus designation, discusses process Wilfrid Laurier University has announced that it has joined other progressive campuses in Canada after receiving a fair trade designation from the Canadian Fair Trade Network. The designation includes a number of requirements, including ensuring that all coffee sold on... Queen’s, McMaster move to bolster collaboration with city governments photo by Sarah Janes Katona Sheehan (middle) and Nima Abbasi (right), both peer mentors with the City of Hamilton’s Xperience Annex, learn more about McMaster’s residences, among other aspects of university life, during a recent visit to campus. They will... MBA grads can look forward to “promising” job market in 2017 Canada’s MBA graduates will enter a strong job market in 2017, according to a new survey of global employers. Jennifer Lewington of the Globe and Mail reports that a poll conducted in November 2016 found that 83% of employers said... TRU partners with Stenberg, JIBC, allowing graduates an opportunity to acquire BHS Thompson Rivers University has announced that it has signed partnerships with Stenberg College and the Justice Institute of British Columbia to provide graduates with the opportunity to acquire a Bachelor of Health Science. The agreements allow graduates of JIBC’s paramedic... Microsoft donates $7M to McGill, UMontréal for AI research Philippe Couillard en compagnie de Dominique Anglade, de Navdeep Bains, ministre du Développement économique du Canada et de Brad Smith, chef des affaires juridiques de Microsoft. Microsoft has announced that it will donate $7M to McGill University and the Université de... Brock Senate adopts Experiential Education definitions in Canadian first Student Feby Jose, left, gets tax preparation help from Accounting Co-Op students Alyssa Gambel and Shreya Verma. Brock University has announced that it is the first Canadian university to have experiential education definitions adopted by its Senate. These definitions were reportedly... 1,68,541 students score perfect 10 CGPA in CBSE Class X exam NEW DELHI: A whopping 1,68,541 students across the country, 85,316 boys and 83,225 girls scored a perfect 10 Cumulative Grade Point Average or CGPA score in the CBSE Class X exam results of which were announced on Saturday. Last year a... WLU opens Community Innovation Hub, providing space for trial-and-error Wilfrid Laurier University’s Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation formally announced the opening of the Community Innovation Hub earlier this week. The Hub provides a collaborative space to facilitate social innovation and entrepreneurship activities for WLU students, staff, faculty,... Canada launches new platform for collaboration between PSE, public servants The Canadian government has created a new online resource to offer academics and students new ways to connect and work with Canada’s public service. Natalie Samson of University Affairs notes that the platform, called GCcollab.ca, grew out of an open-source... There's no Canadian Harvard, and that’s a good thing: Post contributor Harvard University students attend commencement ceremonies in Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “There is no Canadian equivalent of Harvard, with its prestige, limited enrollment and its $60,000 tuition. And really, it’s just as well,” writes Stephen Gordon for the National Post.... EU students rank Canada “most desirable” country for PSE Canada has passed the UK as the most desirable English-speaking postsecondary destination for students from the European Union, according to a new study charting the impact of Brexit on the UK’s university sector. Times Higher Education reports that a survey... Only national awardee principals can continue after 60: CBSE The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may schedule class X and XII board exams in the second week of March this year after the assembly elections in five states. The dates of the exam will, however, be declared early... BC should look to India for international students as other markets slow: analyst Rahul Choudaha, a U.S.-based international education strategies consultant. / Vancouver Sun PSE institutions in British Columbia would be wise to “cultivate new markets” for international student enrolment and avoid becoming overly dependent on China, according to a US-based analyst. Rahul Choudaha... UNB creates new cybersecurity institute The University of New Brunswick has officially launched the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity in Fredericton, reports CTV News. The institute will offer programs for various skill levels to address the widening knowledge gap in cybersecurity education. Institute Director Ali Ghorbani... QC universities launch free online course on northern politics, development The Institut Nordique du Québec—made up of Université Laval, McGill University, and Quebec’s national institute for scientific research (INRS)—are releasing a seven-session program on the social and political issues facing Nunavik and other regions in northern Quebec. Students who enroll... COTR to build $10M trades facility for 2018 A new $10 million trades training facility will be built at the College of the Rockies campus in Cranbrook. Construction will begin in April, building to open in fall semester of 2018.— image credit: Trevor Crawley photo College of the Rockies has... Canadian universities continue to see “substantial increase” in international student applications Algonquin College will see double the amount of American students in the next school year. Canadian universities are continuing to report a notable increase in international student applications and enrollments, with Université Laval seeing a 17% increase in international student enrollment... Year-ender 2016: Top education stories of this year Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar. The year 2016 saw many highs lows as far as education is concerned. Though the Bihar examination scam dominated the headlines, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) kept students on the tenterhook. As the... HRD wants National Testing Service for all higher education entrance exams The Ministry of Human Resource Development has moved a note for the Cabinet to set up an independent body dedicated to entrance tests for higher education, on the lines of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States. Currently, over... Brock introduces online continuing ed course on ON wine industry Brock University has announced the creation of its first online continuing education course, which will focus on the Ontario wine industry. The Certificate in Ontario Wine is slated to begin next month and will reportedly be the Ontario wine industry’s... UAlberta to require med school applicants to have an undergraduate degree Starting in 2018, the University of Alberta will require applicants to its medical school to have an undergraduate degree, reports Metro. Students can currently apply after only two or three years of undergraduate study if their GPAs are high enough.... HEC Montréal’s French identity remains strong, says school director HEC Montréal’s French identity has never been stronger, says school director Michel Patry. The comment comes in response to concerns that have been recently voiced by professors about the school’s allegedly growing use of English. “First of all I want... ON nursing students to get unlimited tries for provincial licensing exam Nursing students in Ontario will no longer need to pass the provincial licensing exam for registered nurses in Ontario within three tries, as the NCLEX-RN exam will soon allow for unlimited attempts. CBC reports that nursing students were particularly concerned... 2nd Quebec Film Festival, at JNU on 10th January at JNU Campus New Delhi Block your Calendar for a #film #festival at the JNU New Delhi on Tuesday, #10th Jan 2017 at the #CONVENTION CENTRE, #AUDITORIUM-2, #JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY, Delhi on the theme ‘From the Margins: Personal and collective struggles in Québec’. The films... 2nd Quebec Film Festival, at JNU on 10th January at JNU Campus New Delhi Block your Calendar for a #film festival at the JNU New Delhi on Tuesday, 10th Jan 2017 at the CONVENTION CENTRE , AUDITORIUM-2, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY, Delhi on the theme 'From the Margins: Personal and collective struggles in Québec'. The... SFU criminology students make headlines with anti-extremism campaign A group of criminology students at Simon Fraser University has created a campaign designed to combat extremism. The Province reports that this campaign has taken on additional significance since the election of Donald Trump in the United States, with the... University degree “no longer a golden ticket,” writes CBC contributor “When I was little, my father told me all I needed to be successful was to earn a university degree,” writes Jo Davies for the CBC, yet the author notes that this is no longer the case. For this reason,... Applications to Canadian universities spike in wake of Trump’s election The surge in website traffic and enrolment inquiries that occurred at Canadian universities following the election of Donald Trump in November 2016 is now translating into applications, according to the Associated Press. Applications to the University of Toronto from American... NAAC rankings out; SRCC emerges as the best college of Delhi University Delhi's prestigious college Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has received the highest score from the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) that has given the now-mandatory scores to around 35 colleges under Delhi University on their quality status. New Delhi:... AICTE chief pitches for enhanced quality in education AICTE chief pitches for enhanced quality in education "We need to put constant efforts to the challenge and create models of excellence in education so that at least 10-20 institutes appear in top 100 institutes," Sahasrabudhe said. Kolkata: India requires a strategy for enhancing quality in all educational institutes... Board exams for Class X to become compulsory for all CBSE students from 2018 Board exams for Class X to become compulsory for all CBSE students from 2018 New Delhi: The board exams for Class X are set to become compulsory for all CBSE students from 2018. CBSE's Governing body on Tuesday "unanimously approved" a proposal in this regard. At the meeting of the Governing body, its members agreed that... Modi government's big push in higher education: NEET, IITs, IIMs NEET Despite strong reservations expressed by several states against conducting the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), the Parliament in August passed by voice vote the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2016, that provide for putting the... PM Narendra Modi inaugurates country's first Indian Institute of Skills Kanpur: Aimed at making India the Skill Capital of the World, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone of the country`s first Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) here. The IIS was conceptualised by Modi during his visit to... After NEET, HRD mulls single entrance exam for engineering courses The move is expected to help engineering aspirants who are forced to sit for several entrance tests each year. Buoyed by the Supreme Court’s support for a single national entrance test for medicine, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry is now... uMontréal to open new campus with support from QC, Canada The Université de Montréal will move ahead with construction of its new MIL Campus with the support of $84M from the federal government and $145M from the Quebec government. According to uMontréal Rector Guy Breton, the MIL campus will spark... Niagara receives over $7M to support advanced manufacturing network Three colleges and one university in Ontario are set to offer manufacturers a “single window” for their research and development needs, thanks to a $7.3M investment from FedDev Ontario. The funds will be used to help Niagara create the Southern... MOOC expert to work with McMaster on new approaches to teaching and learning McMaster University is set to begin new research on MOOCs and related teaching tools with the help of a global expert. As the new Santiago Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster’s Paul R MacPherson Institute... Canada’s business schools moving to create more grads skilled in business analytics Canadian business schools are responding to a growing demand to produce more graduates with a thorough understanding of business analytics, writes Adam Stanley for the Globe and Mail. Stanley highlights efforts at McGill University, Carleton University, York University, and McMaster University... UAlberta, MacEwan approve tuition increases for international students The University of Alberta and MacEwan University have voted to increase tuition fees for international students starting in fall 2017, reports the Edmonton Journal. MacEwan University’s board of governors agreed this week to a 10% tuition increase to $18,240 from... Canada convenes National Reconciliation Council, gives $10M to NCTR The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba has received $10M from the federal government. The announcement of funds last week also included the creation of the National Reconciliation Council, which will reportedly serve as an... Canada, QC announce $1.1B for university, CEGEP upgrades Universities and CEGEPs throughout Quebec will receive nearly $1.1B in new funding to perform infrastructure upgrades. The funds will come from the Government of Canada, the provincial government, the institutions themselves, and private donors. The funding’s announcement was made last... New $115M STEM complex to cement innovation as core value for UOttawa The University of Ottawa has broken ground on a $115M STEM complex that it says will create a “discovery district” and solidify innovation as one of the school’s core values. The complex will reportedly contain “open-concept ‘super labs,’ 3D-printing Makerspaces,... Quebec adds $80M to student financial aid system Quebec has announced that it will inject an additional $80M into its student loan and scholarship system, reports La Presse. The funds were made possible by a $300M annual bonus awarded by the federal government, which was financed by the... ON launches online OSAP calculator for application season Deb Matthews Deputy Premier, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Digital Government Ontario has launched a new online calculator to offer students and their families a quick and accessible way to see whether they qualify for free... U of T passes $2B fundraising goal The University of Toronto has passed the $2B fundraising goal it initially set for its Boundless fundraising campaign five years ago, reports the Globe and Mail. The milestone marks a success that President Meric Gertler says dates back to the... Seneca receives CPA accreditation Seneca College has issued a release stating that it is the first college in Canada to receive accreditation from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario under the CPA National Recognition and Accreditation Standards for Post-Secondary Institutions. CPA Accreditation allows successful... Canadian colleges have more women at the helm than universities (L to R)Leaning in:Algonquin College president Cheryl Jensen succeeded in a male-dominated industry |Next gen: Sharon Carry, president of Bow Valley, will be succeeded by another woman | Make way: Patti France, St. Clair College’s first female president in its... St Clair guarantees jobs for graduates of plane-maintenance course St Clair College has launched a new plane-maintenance course that reportedly does not charge students for the course and guarantees jobs for its graduates. The Windsor Star reports that St Clair will be partnering with Premier Aviation, a company that runs... RRC, UWinnipeg, CPA Manitoba partner to provide new PSE accounting pathways Manitoba postsecondary students pursuing careers as professional accountants have new opportunities to obtain a diploma, degree, and professional accreditation through a single pathway. A recently signed partnership between Red River College, the University of Winnipeg, and the Chartered Professional Accountants... UVic proposes “globally unique” degree in Canadian, Indigenous law The University of Victoria has proposed a joint degree in Canadian common law and Indigenous law that it says will be the first of its kind in Canada and globally unique, reports the Globe and Mail. The proposal for the... UGC asks universities, colleges to create awareness about cashless transactions New Delhi: UGC has asked all universities and colleges across the country to launch a month-long campaign to create awareness about cashless transactions. In a letter to varsities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) said a month-long campaign from December 12 "can... The higher the ranking of institution, the greater the autonomy: Prakash Javadekar Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday offered greater autonomy for educational institutions which perform well. Speaking at an event here, the minister said education was a `national agenda` not a `political agenda`. Reiterating the Centre`s commitment towards improving the... International students can inspire domestic ones, says UNB president “We’re an aging country, which means immigration is more and more important to maintaining our quality of life and our opportunities for economic growth,” writes University of New Brunswick President Eddy Campbell. The higher ed leader argues that in addition... Canada announces over 200 CRCs, cohort is 38% women The federal government has announced over $173M in funding for 200 new and renewed Canadian Research Chairs at 48 postsecondary institutions. Canada states that this funding will help support cutting-edge research across the country in a wide variety of projects.... VIU receives funding through US 100,000 Strong Innovation Fund for unique exchange program Vancouver Island University and Pitzer College in California will be able to provide Indigenous high school students with new exchange opportunities, thanks to the US State Department’s 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. VIU states that it is the... NSCC and NBCC align on promotion and delivery of industry training Nova Scotia Community College and New Brunswick Community College have reported that they have forged a Strategic Alliance that will see the colleges work together on the promotion and delivery of industry training related to Correctional Service Canada, First Nations, energy,... CAPS-ACSP releases findings of 2016 national postdoc survey report The Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars has officially released the findings of the 2016 Canadian National Postdoc Survey. The report noted three major themes: Canada’s performance on the global postdoctoral stage, that postdocs should be positioned as drivers of innovation... HRD Ministry moots cashless campuses, says financial digital literacy only way forward HRD Ministry moots cashless campuses, says financial digital literacy only way forward HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday stressed on digital literacy in order to move towards cashless campuses. He called on the faculty to encourage people to use a digitally enabled system for transfer of funds. "The huge digital transformation that India is... NITI Aayog to revamp UGC for better quality education NITI Aayog to revamp UGC for better quality education New Delhi: The regulatory framework of the University Grants Commission (UGC) will undergo revamp to enhance the quality of higher education in India, the government said on Thursday. The NITI Aayog has... IIT student strength to be one lakh by 2020 IIT student strength to be one lakh by 2020 IIT student strength to be one lakh by 2020 New Delhi: The overall students' strength of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country will be enhanced to one lakh by 2020, the government told the Rajya Sabha on... NWCC, BCIT partner to guarantee admission for transfer students Northwest Community College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology have partnered to create a new student transfer agreement that offers NWCC Criminology students guaranteed admission into BCIT’s Forensics department. Students who successfully complete the Criminology Diploma at NWCC and... UOttawa med school assigns mandatory meditation to prevent burnout The University of Ottawa has introduced mandatory meditation sessions into its medical school curriculum. The curriculum's developer Heather MacLean says that the change aims to help students improve their mental health and decision making. “Medical students have to acquire and... Ryerson to expand co-op offerings with $1M gift Ryerson University has received a $1M from the Birchall family to help expand co-operative education at its Ted Rogers School of Management. The donation also includes a $250K annual gift from Barrick Gold to support the expansion going forward. The... QC higher Edu minister pledges to have new CEGEP action plan in place for fall 2017 Quebec Higher Education Minister Hélène David has stated that she will look into the province’s CEGEPs in response to an unfavourable report by the province’s auditor general. The report said that it found serious flaws in CEGEPs’ management of contracts... George Brown signs articulation agreements with IADT, Politecnico di Milano George Brown College and the Institute of Art, Design, and Technology in Dùn Laoghaire, Ireland have signed an articulation agreement that will allow graduates of George Brown’s postgraduate Interdisciplinary Design Strategy program to pursue a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary... YorkU officially renames degree program at request of student, faculty, alumni York University has officially renamed the Bachelor of Administrative Studies as the Bachelor of Commerce. YorkU reports a petition with over 3,000 signatures from YorkU Students and Alumni created the “final momentum” for the change. “With the creation of the BCom degree,... McMaster to launch degree combining engineering and health sciences McMaster University will be launching a new Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences Program in September 2017. McMaster states that the program is the first of its kind in Canada. Students will take a common first year before entering either the Bachelor of Engineering... Class 10 board exam for CBSE schools to be reintroduced from 2017-18: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar Class 10 board exam for CBSE schools to be reintroduced from 2017-18: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar Jaipur: Government will reintroduce compulsory class X board examination for CBSE schools from the 2017-18 academic year, Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said here on Monday. In an informal conversation with reporters after a meeting with the Rajasthan Education Minister, he... Fleming creates diploma-degree pathway with Limerick Institute of Technology Sporting Goods Business graduates from Fleming College will now be able to complete a degree in their field at Ireland’s Limerick Institute of Technology. A new 2+2 pathway will allow eligible students from Fleming’s 2-year Sporting Goods Business diploma program... THE releases Global University Employability Ranking 2016 Times Higher Education has released its Global University Employability Ranking 2016, and five Canadian institutions have made the top 100. The University of Toronto was Canada’s highest ranked institution at #14, while McGill (#18) and HEC Montréal (#44), University of... Carleton receives $26.4M for sustainability and green initiatives Carleton University has received $26.4M from the Canadian and Ontario governments for two projects that will support sustainability and green initiatives on its campus. The first project will perform energy-efficient retrofitting for the university’s infrastructure in an effort to build... Changes to immigration policy offer new benefits to students with Canadian degrees Canada has introduced new changes to its immigration policy that will provide additional advantages to international students with Canadian degrees, reports Canadian Business. The changes award additional points within Canada's Express Entry system to applicants whose degrees were obtained in... “Passport” program to help international students engage with off-campus Montreal Several thousand international students will have newfound access to free cultural activities through a new “passport” program spurred by the city’s universities. The International Student MTL Passport program aims to encourage Montreal’s 28,000 international university students to enjoy the “cultural... IITs estimate it will cost Rs 22,000 crore to improve global rankings IITs estimate it will cost Rs 22,000 crore to improve global rankings The HRD Ministry’s ‘Project Vishwajeet’ — aimed at catapulting the IITs to the top league of global academic rankings — could cost the government close to Rs 22,000 crore over... Row over BITS Pilani centres: HRD seeks legal opinion on validating off-campus degrees The Union HRD Ministry has sought legal opinion on whether the Rajasthan government should continue validating degrees, certificates and diplomas awarded by BITS-Pilani’s off-campus centres in Hyderabad and Goa. As reported by The Indian Express on August 28, Raj Hans Upadhyay,... U4 League announces new name of Maple League of Universities Acadia University, Bishop’s University, Mount Allison University, and St Francis Xavier University have announced that the U4 League will now be known as the Maple League of Universities. The four institutions formed the then U4 League in 2013 to collaborate... Canadore, UOIT partner to increase international student access Canadore College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology have expanded an agreement to increase access to college-to-university transfer programs for international students. The agreement allows international students in their first year at Canadore to declare their intent to... Canada will profit by providing more opportunities to international grads, says report Canada must encourage more international students to stay and work in the country if it wants to make the most of their economic potential, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada. The report highlights how international... Ryerson looks to boost diversity on Canadian boards with $500K gift Ryerson University has received $500K from TD to expand a major program for strengthening board diversity in Canada’s not-for-profit and public sector organizations. The internationally recognized DiverseCity onboard will expand its efforts to include all women and the LGBTQ+ communities... Canadian MBA programs respond to changing students with more flexibility Canada’s MBA programs are becoming more flexible and a changing body of students is reaping the benefits, writes Jennifer Lewington for the Globe and Mail. The author highlights several examples of this growing flexibility, including York University’s Schulich School of... uOttawa students, university vote for Ottawa to become officially bilingual University of Ottawa students have voted unanimously to make the City of Ottawa officially bilingual, reports the Ottawa Citizen. The university’s board of directors has reportedly supported the initiative as well. The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa has... UGC asks varsities to mention mode of learning in degrees New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities and academic institutes offering Open and Distance Learning (ODL) courses to mention this mode of learning in degrees and certificates they issue to students. In a letter to all varsities, the... MacEwan launches virtual reality tour of residence MacEwan University’s prospective students are now able to tour the school's residence offerings from anywhere in the world, thanks to a new virtual reality tour that reportedly allows students to walk through the residence and take a trip to the... Georgian, Lakehead announce two new degree-diploma programs for 2017 Georgian College and Lakehead University will be jointly offering two new degree-diploma programs, beginning in September 2017. The first program, a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree with Electrical Engineering Technology advanced diploma, will be offered at Georgian’s Barrie Campus.... Ryerson signals intent to launch new law school Ryerson University has written a letter of intent as part of an application to open its own law school, reports Metro. In the letter, the university said that its law school will be differentiated from existing law schools in Canada... EduCanada MBA Showcase Tour 2016 at Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh Register Now! About the Event Who Will Be There? Seminar Schedule WHO SHOULD ATTEND • Professionals working for Indian or multinational companies • Young entrepreneurs seeking a foreign management degree • Students who have taken or are preparing for the GMAT • Parents... Money matters! It's high time you earned enough revenue: Modi government to IITs, IIMs H'ble Finance Minister of INDIA NEW DELHI: It's high time you earned enough revenue. That’s what the Narendra Modi government has conveyed to all statefunded institutes ranging from the IITs and IIMs to even the National School of Drama and public... Norms for appointment of foreign faculty in IITs to be eased NEW DELHI: The government is set to ease the regulatory norms to make it easier for foreign faculty to be appointed in the IITs. According to official sources, the HRD ministry has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of External... UGC seeks public feedback on establishment of world class institutions AURANGABAD: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought suggestions or objections, if any, on a policy document on Establishment of World Class Institutions. In a latest public notice issued, the Commission has asked academicians and stakeholders to submit their feedback on... CCNB Campbellton to offer two new programs in senior care The New Brunswick government has announced that it will invest more than $424K to help the Campbellton campus of the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick offer two new programs focused on senior care. The Personal Support Worker—Acute Care program, offered in... UAlberta offers new hope with centre for cell therapy A new facility at the University of Alberta aims to use cell therapy to offer a healthier and more hopeful future for patients. Reportedly the only facility of its kind in Western Canada, the Alberta Cell Therapy Manufacturing facility will... Universities Canada adopts non-discrimination bylaw Universities Canada’s members have voted to adopt a new non-discrimination bylaw that commits all members to adopt policies and practices that ensure the equal treatment of all persons at those universities. The criterion specifically states that member institutions will not... SMU’s Sobey School of Business becomes first North American school to participate in BSIS assessment The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University has become the first school in North America to take part in BSIS, an international process designed to assess an institution's economic, intellectual, cultural, and social impact on a region. The... Concordia creates QC’s first open-access academic press Concordia has launched what is reportedly the first open-access academic press in Quebec, and one of few in North America. Beginning in 2017, the Concordia University Press will begin publishing books in both French and English, offering free digital versions... Maclean’s releases 2017 university rankings Maclean’s has released its 2017 university rankings for the categories of Comprehensive, Primarily Undergraduate, and Medical Doctoral. The Comprehensive category, which covers universities that conduct a significant amount of research and offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional... NS raises payment threshold for student loan Repayment Assistance Plan Nova Scotia has announced that students using the province’s Repayment Assistance Plan will not be required to start repaying their student loans until they make $25K per year, an increase from the previous threshold of $20K. The move mirrors a... TRU receives over $4M trades training boost Thompson Rivers University has received $4.16M in new funding from the British Columbia government to provide skills training in high-priority trades seats. The investment will reportedly fund 1,588 seats in a number of trades that include electrician, welder, cook, heavy... ON announces plans to establish university presence in Brampton, Milton The Ontario government has announced that it will approve the creation of two new university facilities in Brampton and Milton. The Brampton Guardian reports that Milton has already forged a partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University and committed funds to purchase... MUN launches “ransomware” awareness campaign Memorial University has launched a new awareness campaign warning students against the threat of ransomware. This malicious form of computer software is common around the world, yet it rose to prominence earlier this year after the University of Calgary paid... YorkU creates “York Science Fellows” program with $1M gift York University has announced that it will create a new postdoctoral fellowship program with the support of a $1M US donation from Jim and Marilyn Simons. The new York Science Fellows program will fund at least 12 two-year postdoctoral fellowships,... Laurentian receives $3M boost from devoted centenarian Laurentian University has announced that it will name a proposed state-of-the-art facility the Clifford A Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building. The name will honour the late husband of centenarian Lily Fielding, who announced her donation of $3M to the... Canada universities woo Indian students By: Express News Service | Pune | Published:October 24, 2016 12:50 am Universities in Nova Scotia, Canada, are wooing Indian students with a “stay and study” programme and the offer of scholarships. Michael Hennigar, International Student Recruitment Officer, Acadia University, Nova Scotia,... Soon, B.Ed to become 1-year course again Written by Priyanka Sahoo | Mumbai | Published:October 24, 2016 3:14 am THE NATIONAL Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) may decide to reduce the course duration of the Bachelor of Education (B Ed) course to one year, only two years after... Percentile score: CBSE, ICSE ‘liberal marking’ prompts rethink The Ministry of Human Resource Development has asked the heads of CBSE, CISCE and NCERT to explore the feasibility of indicating Class XII results in percentile score, amidst reports of liberal marking by school Boards to give their students a... UBC dominates list of highest-earning university, college employees The Vancouver Sun has published its annual public sector salary database and found that the University of British Columbia accounted for nine of the province’s ten most highly paid university and college employees. UBC spokesperson Susan Danard explains that the... SFU to host visiting Indian scholars with $500K donation Simon Fraser University has received a $500K gift to provide students the opportunity to learn from world-class Indian scholars. Provided by Hari and Madhu Varshney, the gift will fund the Hari and Madhu Varshney Visiting Scholars Program in Indian Studies,... Lakehead receives $1M gift from County of Simcoe The County of Simcoe presented Lakehead University with a $1M gift earlier this week during a celebration event, bringing the county's total investment in the university to $6.5M since 2009. The gift comes from the County of Simcoe’s Strategic Plan,... NS pilot program not addressing the biggest barriers for international students, says CFS-NS A new pilot program announced by the Nova Scotia Government to keep international students in the province is a “very encouraging” step, yet it does not fully address the barriers most commonly faced by these students, says the Canadian Federation... Sheridan Centre receives $2M funding and industry support for 3D printing research Sheridan College’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies has received a combined $2M investment from the federal government, Ontario government, and industry partners. The funding will reportedly go towards the Advanced Multi-material Additive Manufacturing: Product and Process Project, allowing... uLethbridge, Lethbridge College nursing program receives national accreditation A nursing program delivered collaboratively by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge has received accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. While the program has been approved at the provincial level since its creation, the new accreditation... Prakash Javadekar pledges to 'improve' quality of higher education VARANASI: Pledging to "improve" the quality of higher education in the country during a review meeting with 41 Vice Chancellors of Central Universities, Union Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar today said only nations with great universities will prosper. Javadekar was speaking,... Norms to hire foreign faculty for IITs, IIMs may be eased NEW DELHI: Roadblocks in hiring foreign faculty on five-year contracts in government institutions like IITs and IIMs could soon be resolved as the home ministry told its HRD counterparts on Monday that it was proposing a Cabinet note to allow... Indian universities go headhunting abroad 'COIMBATORE: Dr Arvind Perathur was a successful physician at Albany Medical Centre, New York State University, until a couple of months ago. Last month, he returned to India to join Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. Like Arvind, many Indian academicians... UOIT students to enjoy new opportunities in software and informatics The University of Ontario Institute of Technology has received $13M from the Canadian and Ontario governments to support its Software and Informatics Research Centre. The centre will reportedly serve as a hub for research in health and business analytics, IT... UNB to boost entrepreneurship training with $1M RBC investment The University of New Brunswick has received $1M from RBC to help students hone their entrepreneurship skills. The RBC Innovative Action Fund will support a variety of experiential activities associated with UNB’s Technology Management & Entrepreneurship program, including student pitch... Canadian universities feature among world’s best in Better World MBA Rankings Five Canada universities have made the top 15 in the Better World MBA Ranking, a major global ranking that evaluates graduate business programs on their integration of sustainability into the education of future business leaders. Released by Toronto-based media and... NAIT, SAIT receive major federal infrastructure investments The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology have together received more than $50M in new funding from the federal government. NAIT will receive roughly $35M to construct the Productivity and Innovation Centre, a facility that... Maclean’s releases enrolment statistics for country’s MBA programs Maclean’s has published a set of statistics highlighting the average GMAT scores, program lengths, and gender makeup of Canada’s MBA and Executive MBA programs, among other factors. The Ivey School of Business at Western University and Desautels School of Management... Trent to transform section of iconic Bata Library into Research and Innovation Cluster Trent has announced that it will transform two floors of its Bata Library into the Bata Research and Innovation Cluster with the support of $8.1M in funding from the federal and Ontario governments. The new environment will feature a number... Queen’s highlights connections between innovation, wellness with new centre Queen’s University is set to bring together the worlds of innovation and wellness through the creation of its new Innovation and Wellness Centre. The centre’s construction will be supported in part by a recently announced $31M investment from Canada and... George Brown launches Black Student Success Network George Brown College has created a network aimed at improving the academic success and wellbeing of black students at the school. Launched last week, the Black Student Success Network seeks to provide academic tutoring, mentoring, information and referrals, and social... MUN receives major boost to Battery facility redevelopment Memorial University has received $8.6M from the federal government to support the redevelopment of its Battery facility, with MUN contributing an additional $16.2M. The project will allow MUN to relocate four of its current innovation centres to form the university’s... Fleming accounting graduates gain new pathway to specialized degree at Trent Graduates of Fleming College’s Business Administration—Accounting program will now have the opportunity to pursue a specialized business degree with advanced standing at Trent University. Fleming states that it and Trent have signed a revised pathway agreement that applies to Trent’s... Selkirk receives $1.8M for trades training The British Columbia government has invested $1.8M in trades programming at Selkirk College’s Silver King campus in Nelson, according to the Nelson Daily. The funding will reportedly fund 458 seats in trades such as carpentry, welding, and cooking. “We are... uLaval food research institute signs three innovation partnerships The Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods at Université de Laval has signed three partnerships with companies looking to spur innovation in the bio-food sector. Nestle Food, Diana Food, and the German company R-Biopharm have reportedly invested $250K US to... Quebec creates program to retain more foreign students after graduation Quebec has provided $1.6M to Montreal International to implement a program encouraging more international students to stay in the province after graduation, reports La Presse. The program will specifically target graduates trained for work in in-demand sectors, although it will... Engineering student from Jaipur to be Canada’s High Commissioner for a day Medha Mishra, a student from Jaipur, will be Canada’s High Commissioner for a day today, October 7th. 206 .She was selected from among several young women across India, who participated in a video competition on the theme “Why girls’ rights... Indian higher education gets first free portal called CampusHunt.in CBSE Class XII Board to scrap re-evaluation of answer sheets source: Express News Service | New Delhi | The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to scrap from next year the provision of re-evaluation of answer sheets for Class XII students. The decision was taken by the Board’s governing body... Canadian Business ranks country’s top 10 MBA programs by reputation Canadian Business magazine has released its 2016 ranking of Canada’s Top 10 MBA programs by reputation. The magazine states that it selected and ranked this year’s top 10 programs by surveying 1,000 MBA grads, students, parents, human resources professionals, and... Western receives $45M for facilities devoted to collaboration, innovation Western University has received $45M from the federal government to support the construction of two new facilities. Combined with a matching $45M from Western, the funds will support the construction of the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building and The Three C+... Carleton students to receive salary, tuition from Shopify in new internship agreement Students at Carleton University will now have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the industry-leading tech company Shopify, thanks to a new multi-year internship agreement. Carleton reports that this fall, 11 of its students will split time between the university’s... “Big investment” coming for BC postsecondary tech training, says premier British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has announced that her government will soon make “big investments” in the province’s postsecondary system to address a talent shortage in the tech sector. “There will be some announcements coming in the next little while... uOttawa teams up with RBC on entrepreneurial co-op program The University of Ottawa’s Co-operative Education Programs and Entrepreneurship Hub have partnered with RBC Royal Bank to create a new co-op program designed to help students learn how to run a business associated with their degree. The program will provide... UBC Sauder, uToronto partner to launch western version of tech accelerator The University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business will launch a Western Canadian version of the Creative Destruction Lab, a University of Toronto-based program designed to help tech ventures commercialize their research for public benefit. The program will focus... Redesigning classrooms to facilitate student-centred learning In order to accommodate new forms of teaching and learning, classroom design is being revisited at postsecondary institutions across the continent. Diane Peters examines a number of new and refitted classrooms at institutions such as Wilfrid Laurier University, McGill University,... Ontario universities consulting with parents, students on concerns about job market Ontario’s universities have launched a year-long consultation with parents and students in an effort to be responsive toward current attitudes toward jobs, environmental sustainability, and social services, among other topics. “A lot of things that people are worried about, universities... Capilano signs transfer agreements with Douglas, Langara, Okanagan Capilano University has signed agreements with Douglas College, Langara College, and Okanagan College that will allow students from all three colleges to transfer directly into year three of Capilano’s bachelor of Arts with a major in Liberal Studies. Capilano states... UoGuelph recognized for energy efficiency with $5.8M from ON Ontario has awarded the University of Guelph $5.8M in recognition of the university’s efforts to reduce energy consumption. UoGuelph states that the funds will be used to help offset the costs of building the school’s $15M thermal energy storage facility,... McMaster explores Arctic health policy with new course collaboration McMaster University is looking to address issues with mental health and access to health care in Canada’s Arctic through a new global health course created in collaboration with the University College of Southeast Norway. Titled Global Transitions in Local Communities,... Georgian becomes first ON college to receive CAFCE co-operative program accreditation Georgian College has reportedly become the first college in Ontario to receive accreditation for its co-op programming from the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education. A Georgian release states that the school has received accreditation for twelve of its co-operative education... Brock Goodman School of Business to undergo $22M expansion Brock University’s Goodman School of Business has announced that it will be undergoing a $22M expansion that will help connect students, entrepreneurs, researchers, and local businesses. The expansion will include the introduction of new space that will feature four new... GBC opens residence in downtown Toronto George Brown College has celebrated the opening of its first residence. A GBC release states that the residence, named The George, is located in downtown Toronto and marks an “exciting new phase of the George Brown College student experience.” “The... Eastern Ontario universities, colleges team up to address "generational change" in workforce Presidents from five universities and four colleges in Eastern Ontario are collaborating to support new opportunities for students pursuing careers in the field of municipal administration and community services. Working with municipal and economic development leaders, the institutions have formed... UGC asks varsities to offer course on aircraft maintenance BENGALURU: THE University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities across the country to introduce an under-graduate course in aeronautics from the coming academic year. The UGC issued the official circular in this regard based on a report submitted by an expert... College and universities use learning outcomes assessment in similar ways says report A new report out of the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario has found that the Canadian college and university sectors are very similar when it comes to the thoughts and practices around learning outcomes assessments. The report found that... UNB Student Abroad Programs receive $1M investment from Scotiabank Students from the University of New Brunswick now have more opportunities to study abroad thanks to a $1M gift from Scotiabank. The gift will reportedly go towards the Cedric Ritchie Scotiabank International Study Awards to support students who wish to participate in... HRD ministry to ask central varsities to admit more students Just weeks after the IITs were asked to increase their student strength, the HRD Ministry is set to make a similar proposal to the central universities at an upcoming meeting of all vice-chancellors (V-C) with minister Prakash Javadekar in Varanasi... IIT-Roorkee embarks on digital transformation journey IIT-Roorkee has become the first IIT in the country to embark on a digital transformation journey by deploying ERP technology across its campus with Director Pradipta Banerji today describing the step as another feather in the cap of the prestigious... Fleming, Algoma sign wide-ranging diploma-to-degree agreement Fleming College and Algoma University have reportedly signed a new agreement creating a diploma-to-degree pathway between the institutions that will benefit students from a variety of disciplines. The agreement allows graduates from Fleming’s diploma, advanced diploma, or certificate programs to apply... Federal, NB governments invest more than $13M in NBCC, uMoncton The provincial and federal governments are investing more than $13M for infrastructure improvements at New Brunswick Community College and the Université de Moncton. Provincial releases state that the funds will be devoted specifically to NBCC’s campuses in Miramachi and Shippagan,... YorkU engineering school embraces startup culture, writes Globe and Mail “Wood floors, primary colours, whiteboards everywhere and not a single lecture hall” are the hallmarks of York University’s Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence, reports the Globe and Mail. The article notes that the centre gives students and faculty the feeling... Your Guide to Succeed in University Your Guide to Succeed in University: A must-read as you start your Canadian university career September 12, 2016 CBIE-BCEI Student Blog This fall almost 200,000 international students will attend a Canadian university. As you arrive to school we would like to... HRD ministry working towards digital degrees, certificates File Photo of HRD minister Prakash Javadekar. NEW DELHI: The HRD ministry is working to ensure that degrees and certificates are given to students in digital format from the 2017 academic session onwards. "There is a need to take pledge and that... UoGuelph receives $76.6M for “Food From Thought” The University of Guelph says that it is set to spark a “digital revolution” in food and agriculture with the support of $76.6M from the federal government. The new funds will be used to support UoGuelph’s “Food From Thought” research... Brescia principal cancels $25K welcome party, puts money into scholarships The new Brescia University College principal, Susan Mumm, has cancelled a $25K welcome party in favour of putting the money towards student scholarships. “Everything we do here has to benefit students, otherwise, why do we exist?” commented Mumm, who added... Saskatoon students find new bargaining power in housing market A rise in vacancies in the Saskatoon rental market has given students much more bargaining power than they are used to, according to a University of Saskatchewan student union representative. uSask Students' Union Vice-President of Student Affairs Renata Huyghebaert says... MUN to replace animal research facilities with $14.4M from Canada Memorial University has received $14.4M from the federal government to replace two of its animal research care facilities. A federal release explains that the funding will help MUN continue its biomedical research activities and to offer certified degree programs in... Nine Canadian institutions make top 200 in QS World University Rankings 2016/17 Quacquarelli Symonds has released its World University Rankings for 2016-17, and Canada has increased its representation the top 200 with nine Canadian institutions this year. McGill University appeared as the top Canadian institution at #30 overall, while the University of Toronto... Canada announces winners of $900M in research funding Thirteen projects led by Canadian universities will split a total of $900M in federal funding. Spread over seven years, the money will come from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, with the mandate of helping Canada’s top scientific researchers become... HEC Montréal works MIT, Ouranos to better integrate renewable energy HEC Montréal has signed a scientific collaboration agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the climatology group Ouranos to better integrate renewable energy into the Quebec and New England markets. An HEC release states that the primary goal of... McGill offers minor in entrepreneurship for non-business majors Students from five non-business faculties at McGill will now be able to pursue minors in entrepreneurship, writes Jennifer Lewington for the Globe and Mail. The new minor will reportedly be available to students enrolled in arts, science, engineering, music, and... Home for the Holidays Contest- 2016 source Home for the Holidays Contest The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is offering an international student a chance to travel home for the holidays by covering the cost of a roundtrip ticket to the student’s home country. Sponsored by Scotiabank Deadline: September... Western president explores the many values of international education “The intrinsic value of developing a broad world view through international education is self-evident,” writes Western University President Amit Chakma. The author highlights a number of strides the federal government has made to boost the role of international education in... IIT council gives nod to off-campus students NEW DELHI: The IIT council on Tuesday gave in-principle nod for the HRD ministry's proposal to increase the IIT student strength to 1 lakh from the current 72,000 by introducing a new concept of 'non-resident students'. The ultimate figure of 1... To fill IIT faculty gaps, PhD entry for BTechs NEW DELHI: In the IIT council meeting next week, HRD ministry will propose a new research scholar scheme that proposes to identify 1,000 bright BTech students from premier engineering colleges who can be admitted straight into PhD programmes. Sources said that... UP CM Akhilesh Yadav inaugurates Bennett University UCKNOW: Congratulating the Times Group for setting up Bennett University in a record 16 months, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Sunday he was both proud and happy that the UP government had been able to disprove claims... Ottawa institutions step up to help students affected by federal payroll problems Carleton University and the University of Ottawa are offering to help students struggling to pay their fall tuition due to problems associated with the federal government’s payroll system. Both universities have advised students facing such difficulties to visit their student... Cambrian, Seneca pursue “north-south” collaboration to help students boost education, credentials Seneca College and Cambrian College have entered a “north-south partnership” designed to improve student access to a range of degree and diploma programs. The recently signed agreement includes new pathways to allow for the maximum transfer of credits between the... Arctic College to create NU-based law degree program in partnership with uSask Nunavut Arctic College, through the Government of Nunavut, has elected to partner with the University of Saskatchewan for the design and delivery of a new Nunavut-based law degree program. The stated goal of the project is to increase the number... ON looks to lay groundwork for knowledge-based economy with $51M research investment Ontario has announced that it will invest $51M to support research and talent development at leading postsecondary institutions across the province. A provincial release states that the funding will “help sharpen Ontario's competitive edge” by fostering discoveries that can lead... McGill signs MoU with Indian university to establish new infectious disease centre McGill University has partnered with India's Manipal University to launch the new Manipal McGill Center for Infectious Diseases. A recently signed MoU commits both schools to supporting collaboration on research and training initiatives relating to the study and treatment of... IITs to keep eye on hiring by startups, focus on PSU jobs (File photo for representative use) MUMBAI: After a few start-ups revoked job offers+ and some deferred their joining dates, IITs are making minor changes in their placement policies to ensure students don't face a similar situation this year. While scrutiny of... BITS Pilani can collaborate with DRDO, says Parrikar PANAJI: Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said the Defence Research and Development Organisation was ready to collaborate with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani for research. "DRDO does a lot of research activities. Today, you name the... Canadore to deliver First Nations Early Childhood Education program Canadore College is set to deliver “a unique First Nations culturally-infused early childhood education program” starting this fall. The two-year Early Childhood Education - Anishinaabemowin diploma program will be delivered at the Kenjegwen-Teg Education Institute and the Seven Generations Education... McGill combines music, business programming in new music entrepreneurship minor A new collaboration between McGill University’s Schulich School of Music and Desautels Faculty of Management aims to provide bachelor of music students with the skills they need to better manage a career in their field. A McGill release explains that... NB universities receive nearly $100M in new infrastructure funding New Brunswick’s four universities will look to build new facilities and upgrade existing ones with nearly $100M in new funding from the provincial and federal governments. CTV News reports that the federal government will contribute half of the overall amount,... Concordia partners with UN to offer first-of-its-kind MOOC This fall, Concordia University will team up with the United Nations to offer a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that will explore international societal and environmental issues. “Wicked Programs, Dynamic Solutions: The Ecosystem Approach and Systems Thinking” is an interdisciplinary... Draft Indian National University Bill goes online for public views NEW DELHI: The Draft Indian National University Bill, 2015, which proposes to establish a world class fully autonomous institution of national importance for training and research in military studies, has gone online on MyGov.in portal and Defence Ministry website for... BCIT installs sleeping pods in campus library The British Columbia Institute of Technology has set up barrel-shaped sleeping pods in the campus library for students in need of some rest. BCIT Director, Library Services James Rout explained that the pilot project was spurred by student demand. "We often see... BCIT, Siemens collaborate to help protect energy grids from attack The British Columbia Institute of Technology and Siemens have entered into a partnership that focuses on research and commercialization opportunities in smart grid cyber security and microgrids. Electric Energy Online writes that as energy grids become more connected and sophisticated,... Perception keeping IITs from being ranked among best colleges globally PANAJI: Only perception is keeping Indian Institutes of Technology from featuring among the top Institutes globally, as most of these ranking systems give 40% weightage to perception, Union human resources development minister Prakash Javadekar said on Saturday in Goa. He said... Learn-earn-return: IIT Kharagpur launches 'study first, pay later' scheme to raise funds KHARAGPUR: Faced with budgetary cuts from the central government, IIT Kharagpur+ has found a new way to raise funds through a "Learn-Earn-Return Fund" scheme, where students will get a fee waiver if they pledge to donate money after getting a... Chaturvedi assumes charge as CBSE chairman CHENNAI: Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, IAS, assumed charge as the chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday. Sharing the vision and role of CBSE in school education, Chaturvedi emphasised on the need for improving quality of education in... YorkU accounting students enjoy new pathways to professional designation Students at York University's Schulich School of Business will have access to a new accreditation pathway thanks to a partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The pathway will enable students specializing in accounting to directly enter Professional Level... Fleming, VIU ink agreement on new pathway to Master’s Degree Graduates of Fleming College’s GIS graduate certificate programs will now be able to enter the second year of Vancouver Island University’s Master of GIS Applications program, thanks to a new MOU between the two institutions. The Master’s degree allows for... COTR to offer full Bachelor of Nursing program College of the Rockies has been granted the power to offer a full Bachelor of Nursing Program at its Cranbrook Campus. Since 2005, the college has offered a Bachelor of Nursing pathway in partnership with the University of Victoria, and... Canadore launching new post-production program, first post-production studio of its kind Canadore College is launching a new post-production program in an effort to keep more film and television business in northern Ontario. “Right now, we have a booming film industry in North Bay, but it comes to an abrupt stop past... George Brown launching six programs, including unique interpretation degree George Brown College has announced that it will be launching six new programs in September 2016, including an Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language-English) degree that it states will be the first of its kind in Canada. This program... 'It is our responsibility to ensure the academic future of every student': Dy.Minister Manish Sisodia Inaugurating the Karampura campus of the Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD), on Wednesday, the Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that it was the collective responsibility of every principals, education officials to ensure that every student gets a seat in a... 100, 90 and 80 per cent scorers apply at DU's School of Open Learning Students, who are opting for professional studies, planning to take a competitive examination or anything beyond the boundaries of the University of Delhi, are applying at SOL, School of Open Learning. What is School of Open Learning? School of Open Learning provides... UGC, AICTE to be reconstructed by Niti Ayog, directs PMO The government directed Niti Aayog to make a road map for the revival of UGC and AICTE, which is at present working on the restructuring of the Medical Council of India (MCI), under the guidance of the vice chairman of... MSVU and Venor partner to keep international grads in NS Mount Saint Vincent University has partnered with Venor in an effort to help international student graduates find employers and opportunities to start their careers in Nova Scotia. The partnership marks the latest step in the Nova Scotia Scholars Program, which... Ministry approves two new graduate programs at TRU Two new graduate programs will be offered at TRU in the fall of 2017. The Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management, and the Master of Environmental Economics and Management have been in development for over five years and... AB struggles with spike in student employment grant applications The Alberta government has only been able to approve half of this year’s applications to a program designed to financially assist employers in hiring students, reports Metro. Last week, AB Labour Minister Christina Gray announced that roughly 3,000 summer jobs... UVic School of Public Admin offers new diploma in Indigenous governance The University of Victoria’s School of Public Administration is offering a new diploma program in Indigenous Community Development and Governance. A UVic release states that the program was inspired by the Calls for Action stemming from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation... RMC Saint-Jean to regain university status Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan has announced that Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean will be regaining its status as a university-level institution, and deems this action to be a “reflection of Canada and our bilingual heritage.” According to CBC, RMC-Saint-Jean was... ON teachers’ colleges pushing students to confront math anxiety Teachers’ colleges in Ontario have begun implementing new evaluations to help ensure that teachers have a minimum understanding of elementary math skills, writes CBC. Serge Demers of Laurentian University’s education faculty says that many students come into teachers’ college with... HRD Ministry signs ADDENDUM X to MoU with Shastri Indo - Canadian Institute (SICI) Updated: July 16, 2016 1:17 pm Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) have inked an Addendum to the MoU providing for details of programme of cooperation. V S Oberoi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, MHRD and Professor Suchorita... York's Glendon College to broaden students’ horizons with new dual-degree international partnership York University’s Glendon College has entered a new partnership that will encourage students to combine educations in business and the liberal arts while enjoying new internship opportunities in France, Canada, or other French-speaking countries. The agreement recently signed with the... UQÀM supports “collective living” with new program in condominium management The Université de Québec à Montréal has announced that it will soon offer a new training program in condominium management with support from top trainers in the field. A university release states that the program comes in response to the... Selkirk brings its chemistry labs into the 21st century “They looked like the set from a 1950s sci-fi movie,” says David Feldman of the former chemistry labs at Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus. Feldman, the Dean for the School of University Arts & Sciences at Selkirk, was part of a... CWUR releases 2016 World University Rankings 32 Canadian universities have made the Center for World University Rankings’ 2016 list of the world’s top 1000 universities. According to the CWUR’s website, the rankings aim to measure the “quality of education and training of students as well as... STUDENT SPEAK - BEYOND EXPECTATIONS Source- TIMES NEWS NETWORK MALVIKA NAIR > Second year, double majoring in neuroscience and English University of Toronto, Canada In my 14 years of schooling, I have sampled various academic curricula. At age eight, I was studying the CBSE curriculum. In class... BVC health care grads now eligible for uLethbridge BHSc Bow Valley College graduates who have earned a diploma in health care will be able to earn a Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge’s Calgary campus. According to a BVC release, this agreement will impact students from... UWindsor, Western sign 10-year agreement for Schulich’s Windsor campus The University of Windsor and Western University have re-signed an Affiliation Agreement that will see the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry operate at its Windsor Campus for the next 10 years. The first of such agreements was signed in... Fleming, OCADU renew Arts degree pathway agreement Fleming College and OCAD University have renewed an agreement that allows Fleming graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in partnership with OCADU. First signed in 2009, the agreement will now be implemented through 2019, and will allow eligible... BC invests nearly $1.56M in trades equipment for BCIT students British Columbia has invested nearly $1.56M in funding to the British Columbia Institute of Technology to purchase new training equipment and replace aging equipment. According to a BC release, these improvements will support trades programs that train students for careers... More university will not necessarily get millennials their dream jobs, writes Ottawa Citizen contributor “As a society, we are pumping more university graduates into a job market that doesn’t require their skills,” writes Randall Denley for the Ottawa Citizen. The author cites a 2016 report from the Parliamentary Budget Office that found that 40%... Improving night schools, zilla prishad schools top priority, Prakash Javadekar says MUMBAI: The priority of the government will be improving the condition of zilla prishad schools and nights schools, Union minister for human resource development Prakash Javadekar said. Javadekar, who recently assumed charge as the HRD minister, visited Gopal Krishna Gokhale Night... DPS Ranchi ties up with US consulate in Kolkata Ranchi: The Delhi Public School (DPS) Ranchi on Friday tied up with the US consulate in Kolkata for development programmes in the coming months. The school management and the US consul general agreed to work on a 10-fold charter to... Education not a subject of party politics, says New HRD Minister H'ble Prakash Javadekar By: PTI | New Delhi | Updated: July 6, 2016 2:27 pm Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar. (Reuters) Newly appointed Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, who has replaced Smriti Irani after her controversial two-year tenure, on We said education is not a... HRD Ministry to launch online courses: All you need to know about the new platform 'Swayam' Preparations are in full swing by the HRD Ministry, for launching its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform 'Swayam' on August 15. This scheme is expected to be launched by the Prime Minister on August 15. Preparations are in full swing... YorkU accounting students enjoy new pathways to professional designation Students at York University's Schulich School of Business will have access to a new accreditation pathway thanks to a partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The pathway will enable students specializing in accounting to directly enter Professional Level... New accreditation to give MRU HR grads a direct path to professional designation Mount Royal University has reportedly become the first institution in Alberta to be accredited by the Human Resources Institute of Alberta. The designation will allow graduates of MRU’s Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in human resources—and a minimum... McMaster combines two practice-oriented engineering schools McMaster University has announced that it will combine its Walter G Booth School of Engineering Practice and its School of Engineering Technology to create the Walter G Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology. According to a university release, the... Fleming, VIU ink agreement on new pathway to Master’s Degree Graduates of Fleming College’s GIS graduate certificate programs will now be able to enter the second year of Vancouver Island University’s Master of GIS Applications program, thanks to a new MOU between the two institutions. The Master’s degree allows for... George Brown launching six programs, including unique interpretation degree George Brown College has announced that it will be launching six new programs in September 2016, including an Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language-English) degree that it states will be the first of its kind in Canada. This program... Canadore launching new post-production program, first post-production studio of its kind Canadore College is launching a new post-production program in an effort to keep more film and television business in northern Ontario. “Right now, we have a booming film industry in North Bay, but it comes to an abrupt stop past... COTR to offer full Bachelor of Nursing program College of the Rockies has been granted the power to offer a full Bachelor of Nursing Program at its Cranbrook Campus. Since 2005, the college has offered a Bachelor of Nursing pathway in partnership with the University of Victoria, and... New study reveals high levels of satisfaction among Atlantic Canadian university grads Graduating students from Atlantic Canadian universities are highly satisfied with the quality of the PSE they have received, according to a new study by the Association of Atlantic Universities. The 2016 Graduate Retention Study found that 87% of respondents were... HRD ministry approves common counselling for IISERs with IITs NEW DELHI: The HRD ministry on Thursday allowed common counselling from next year for admission to seven Indian Institutes of Science Education & Research (IISERs) along with IITs and NITs. IITs/NITs introduced common counselling last year. Though IISERs were keen for... Karnataka has most MBBS seats in country BENGALURU: Karnataka has the highest number of medical colleges, and consequently, medical seats in the country at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Karnataka is home to 53 medical colleges, of which 18 are government colleges. The state has 7,355 MBBS seats... Carleton partners with Indian institutions to provide academic, research opportunities Carleton University’s Canada-India Centre has partnered with Indian institutions to develop improved programming for working in India and strengthening innovation and trade between Canada and India. A partnership with the International School of Management Excellence will allow the institutions to... ON considers mandatory work experience for all secondary, postsecondary students Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has declared her support for a recommendation that would mandate participation in co-op programs for every ON high school, university, and college student. The comment comes in response to the recommendations of a “Highly Skilled Workforce... George Brown to pay $2.73M to former students over course summary dispute George Brown College has finalized a $2.73M settlement to be paid to more than 100 international students over a course summary that was accused of being misleading. According to CBC, the description in question told students they would have “the... Carleton cybersecurity program receives $3M A cybersecurity resource program at Carleton University will receive $3M as part of an $8M federal investment in Ottawa’s new Innovation Centre. According to a Carleton release, the Global Cybersecurity Resource Program will be run by the university’s Technology Innovation... McGill researchers to create better brain maps at new R&D centre McGill University has announced that it will establish a new research and development centre whose mission will include supporting the development of enhanced maps of the brain. According to a McGill release, the centre will support a McGill research team... UAlberta partners with Real Estate Council to offer new mandatory course on commercial properties The University of Alberta has partnered with the Real Estate Council of Alberta to develop a new course on the practice of commercial real estate, reports the Edmonton Journal. The course will reportedly be mandatory for any aspiring real estate... uWaterloo advises students to "get out, hide, or fight" in event of armed campus intruder A new video by the University of Waterloo, developed in partnership with the University of Alberta, encourages people to “get out, hide, or fight if an active shooter enters campus,” reports CBC. While many institutions go into lockdown in the... New study examines ON employers’ views on international students Employers in Ontario might be more willing to hire international students if they are confident about the support governments and universities might offer them, according to a new study by researchers at York University. Titled “International students as ideal immigrants:... UGC amends norms for tie-ups with foreign institutes PTI | Jun 22, 2016, 09.27 PM IST NEW DELHI: Indian educational institutions which enter into academic tie-ups with foreign institutes will have to ensure that students who opt for these courses will study at least one semester for post-graduate degrees... 16 Indian Universities Among Top 200 Asian Institutions, Indian Institute of Science at 27th Position NEW DELHI: Bengaluru's Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is among the top 30 Asian universities in the 2016 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings. In fact, this is the first time an Indian university has made it to the top... Carleton cybersecurity program receives $3M A cybersecurity resource program at Carleton University will receive $3M as part of an $8M federal investment in Ottawa’s new Innovation Centre. According to a Carleton release, the Global Cybersecurity Resource Program will be run by the university’s Technology Innovation... Canada provides new funding for college, polytechnic social innovation projects The federal government has announced that it will provide $7.4M to support colleges and polytechnics in providing “the discoveries, innovations and experiences that result in strong social and health benefits.” A federal release states that the funds will be used... McGill researchers to create better brain maps at new R&D centre McGill University has announced that it will establish a new research and development centre whose mission will include supporting the development of enhanced maps of the brain. According to a McGill release, the centre will support a McGill research team... Carleton Signs MOU to Renew India Studies Chair Carleton University President Roseann O’Reilly Runte has signed an MOU with the High Commissioner of India to Canada to renew a visiting chair focused on India-related studies at Carleton. Valid for five years, the agreement will see Carleton host a... Over 1.29 lakh apply for post graduate programmes in Delhi University NEW DELHI: Over 1.29 lakh candidates have applied for post-graduate, master's-level programmes in 69 courses and 51 different departments. Of these 1,02,667 are general category applicants. For research programmes - MPhil and PhD - there are 7,276 applicants, for 85... Grade schools, change course every 5 years: HRD panel NEW DELHI: Framing legal standards and benchmarks for coaching institutes, limiting 'no-detention' till Class V, grading schools and introducing a new curriculum framework to replace the 2005 National Curriculum Framework (NCF) are among important recommendations made... WesternU breaks ground on a $40M building for engineers Western University will reportedly be breaking ground on a $40M building for its Engineering Faculty that intends to accommodate a 25% expansion in enrolment. Demand in mechanical systems and software engineering is especially high, according to Dean Andy Hrymak. The... Mohawk spearheading plan to establish locally-sourced food policies for all ON colleges Mohawk College is reportedly spearheading a plan to have all Ontario colleges sell locally-sourced food to their students. By the project's conclusion, meals would contain local ingredients, explained Mohawk Manager of Sustainability Alan Griffiths, adding that “it also means looking... “Such an amount is unheard of”: QC music technology centre receives $17 M A new $17 M grant is set to “shape the future of music” at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology, according to McGill University. The CIRMMT was established by McGill, Université de Montréal, and Université de... St Clair launches training program for BMW Manufacturing St Clair College has announced that it will launch a pilot project offering skilled-trades training for representatives of BMW Manufacturing and their key suppliers. South Carolina is reportedly seeing a growth in the auto industry that “is projected to be... Polytechnique Montréal partners with Deloitte to upgrade cybersecurity training Polytechnique Montréal has announced that it will partner with Deloitte to revamp the school’s cybersecurity training programs. A release from Polytechnique states that the two organizations will collaborate to upgrade certificate programs in Cyber Investigation, Online Fraud, and IT Network... UNB, uMoncton, NBCC, CCNB sign MOU for civil engineering students The University of New Brunswick, Université de Moncton, New Brunswick Community College, and Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick have signed an MOU that will allow for enhanced credit transfer between the institutions for students of civil engineering. This MOU, the first... Education must be a pillar of economic strategy, says SFU president It is time for a “fundamental rethink” of British Columbia’s PSE system, says Simon Fraser University President Andrew Petter. In a recent speech, Petter expressed his desire to see BC become the “education province” of Canada, which he argues can... MSVU and Venor partner to keep international grads in NS Mount Saint Vincent University has partnered with Venor in an effort to help international student graduates find employers and opportunities to start their careers in Nova Scotia. The partnership marks the latest step in the Nova Scotia Scholars Program, which... Ministry approves two new graduate programs at TRU Two new graduate programs will be offered at TRU in the fall of 2017. The Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management, and the Master of Environmental Economics and Management have been in development for over five years and... McGill neuroscience research receives $3.5 M donation Alumnus Victor Phillip Dahdaleh has donated $3.5 M to McGill University’s neuroscience research program. His contribution will be used to fund a new endowed Chair in Neurosciences and support the existing Victor Dahdaleh-Clinton Foundation Scholarship program. McGill Principal Suzanne Fortier... ICEC has been Invited BY- Shri Ram School to Take Part in Upcoming Career Fair Nov 2016 Shri Ram School Invites ICEC Student Outreach to Take Part in Upcoming Career Fair Friday, 18th Nov | 9:00am-1:00pm Shri Ram School also celebrates launch of Career Counselling Centre... In our endeavour to provide wide ranging and diverse higher education learning opportunities to... ICEC Study in Canada Seminar at Uttarakhand Technical University Seminar Organized BY ICEC Student Outreach in Uttarakhand Technical University May 3rd-4th, 2016 Topic : “ STUDY OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA" International Qualification – Learn, Explore & Grow Become a Global Citizen - Need of the 21st Century Employer Objective of the Seminar : Discuss Indo-Canada relationships Create... I was sure that I would do well, says CBSE Class 12 topper Sukriti Gupta NEW DELHI: Sukriti Gupta from Montfort Senior Secondary School, who has been a consistent performer, emerged as the CBSE All India Topper in Science stream for class 12. Sukriti said she followed NCERT books mostly and relied on self study... New education policy soon: Smriti Irani NEW DELHI: Union Human Resource Development minister Smriti Irani has said the government will unveil a new education policy soon. "We have received suggestions from people living in 1.10 lakh villages and over 1,500 municipal bodies ... we have prepared a... Now, Centre to rank 73 agricultural universities NEW DELHI: Taking cue from the HRD ministry's recent move of issuing rankings of Indian universities and the country's engineering, management and pharmaceutical institutes, the agriculture ministry has decided to exclusively rank 73 agricultural universities. The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences... Students welcome UGC bid to include third gender in college schemes Kolhapur: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities and colleges across the country to include transgender as third gender in their scheme of "gender champions". The UGC had last year instructed the institites to appoint gender champions among students to... Northern College, Algoma sign new international diploma-to-degree agreement Northern College and Algoma University have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that aims to provide International students with the opportunity to transfer seamlessly from a completed Northern diploma program offered in China to a degree program in Ontario at Algoma.... ON invests $4 M to attract students to northern Ontario colleges Ontario is set to spend $4 M on a marketing program that aims to attract students to northern Ontario colleges. Study North will employ five recruiters who will reportedly attend 62 high school events next year to promote college programs... YorkU raises $100 M through 40-year market offering York University has raised $100 M from investors through a 40-year market offering, which came only one week after two rating agencies reportedly downgraded the university’s long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt. The downgrades did not appear to significantly... Fleming, UBC produce new diploma-to-degree program to meet industry need for multi-skilled graduates Fleming College’s Urban Forestry Technician students are now able to complete a Bachelor of Urban Forestry degree at the University of British Columbia. UBC’s Dean of Forestry John Innes pointed out that the program, “like our other undergraduate programs, would... UQTR and French university launch international collaboration for digital teaching Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and France’s Université Savoie Mont Blanc have entered a new phase of collaboration on digital teaching. Through the Canada-Savoie Mont Blanc Partnership for Pedagogical Support, the institutions plan to engage in international videoconference workshops that... Niagara College to launch first-of-its-kind distilling program Niagara College will soon be adding a program in distilling to its existing winemaking and brewing-related offerings. Already home to a teaching winery and a teaching brewery, the college says that it will support its new distilling program with what... Millennials learn differently, rank Canada best country in the world The changes in the way that young people learn is “forcing the educational system to adapt to the learners, and not vice versa,” writes Sophia Sanchez for Inside Higher Ed. The author argues that such change means that educators need... SFU establishes university-wide strategy to address Canada’s innovation gap Simon Fraser University has established SFU Innovates, a university-wide strategy that reportedly “mobilizes research and leverages student ingenuity to benefit the economy and society.” SFU aims to drive its agenda through a number of mechanisms that will forge new connections... OPG, Durham, UOIT renew partnership, work towards bridging program The Ontario Power Generation has renewed its partnership with Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, investing $5 M into programs, new equipment, and more for students at both institutions. Durham and UOIT are also reportedly working... Academic performance in math, science is best predictor of university STEM enrolment Success in math and science at the high school level is the main predictor for students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs in university, according to a new report by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. The... ICEC 2-Day Study in Canada Seminar at Uttrakhand Technical University, Dehradun Seminar Organized by ICEC Student Outreach Ms. Shelly Khanna (Senior Advisor) In Uttarakhand Technical University on May 3rd & 4th, 2016 TOPIC: STUDY OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA ICEC thanks the Quebec Government (India Consulate office) for their support. Quebec in India Social media news- https://www.facebook.com/QuebecinIndia/ Objective of... Algonquin launches unique Indigenous cook pre-apprenticeship This week, Algonquin College launched a one-year Indigenous Cook pre-apprenticeship program through its School of Hospitality and Tourism. The program will see up to 20 students applying skills such as food theory, classical kitchen language, and practical food preparation to... IBM partners with UNB, UOttawa, UWaterloo to train Watson for cyber security IBM is partnering with eight North American universities—including the University of New Brunswick, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Waterloo—to reportedly train IBM's Watson for Cyber Security software to combat cybercrime threats. In a yearlong project, students will... uSherbrooke to incubate tech startups with $1 M in new funding The University of Sherbrooke will enjoy new opportunities to support technology startups with $1 M in new funding from Investment Quebec. The funding will come through the ACET capital initiative and will benefit uSherbrooke’s University Entrepreneurial Centre, an incubator for... Government plans to make 20 public, private institutions top class NEW DELHI: The government plans to set up a regulatory structure to make 10 public and 10 private educational institutions as world-class teaching and research institutions, Lok Sabha was told on Tuesday. "There is a proposal to establish a regulatory architecture... UGC asks colleges and varsities to refund fees and not retain certificates NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) said on Thursday it has received complaints that universities and colleges collect in advance full fee from students who have to forfeit it even if they don't join. The institutions have been asked... 'CISCE announces ISC and ICSE results MUMBAI: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the ISC and ICSE exams results at 3pm today. The ICSE students registered a success rate of 98.5% and the ISC students registered a success rate of 96.46%. Last year... Douglas Stollery has been appointed Chancellor at the University of Alberta. A respected lawyer, community builder and philanthropist, who is known for his commitment to social justice and humanitarianism locally, nationally and internationally, has been elected by the University of Alberta Senate to be the institution’s next chancellor. Douglas R. Stollery, who... TRU taking steps to establish engineering program Thompson Rivers University has stated that it is moving to establish an engineering program whose graduates would be eligible for a professional designation, reports Kamloops This Week. Traditionally, TRU students have taken a one-year transfer program at TRU’s McGill Road... Georgia Tech students discover that their online TA is a computer Students completing an online course at the Georgia Institute of Technology were recently surprised to discover that one of their nine teaching assistants was a computer, reports The Wall Street Journal. The TA, known to students as Ms. Watson, was... Queen’s ten-year fundraising campaign generates $640 M Queen’s University has announced that its ten-year Initiative Campaign has raised $640 M, with over $115 M more pledged in the form of future estate gifts. The campaign, which had an initial target of $500 M, concluded on April 30... How ON has become a hotbed of campus-linked innovation “If there’s one standout global trend pertaining to today’s young people,” writes Tom Corr for University Affairs, “it is an embrace of entrepreneurship as both a career path and a way a life.” Corr notes that this generational trend has... NS needs ways to measure outcomes of universities, writes Chronicle Herald “In Nova Scotia we are blessed to have so many universities,” writes the Chronicle Herald, “but we need to ask whether we are getting the best return on our investment.” The article argues that NS taxpayers pay approximately $400 M... Hydro-Québec commits $1 M to support research in electrical networks at UQAC Hydro-Québec has committed $1 M to the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi over the next five years to support research in electrical networks, and to provide scholarships to students in certain degree programs. Hydro-Québec Vice President Corporate Affairs and Secretary... uOttawa receives $5 M from Alex Trebek for Forum for Dialogue The University of Ottawa has received a $5 M donation from Jeopardy! host and uOttawa alumnus Alex Trebek to create the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue. This forum is intended to serve as a platform for discussion on issues that... PSE tax credits, incentives have disproportionately benefited high-income families, says PBO report Canada’s system of tax breaks and incentives built around postsecondary education has disproportionately benefited high-income families, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The report states that in 2015, families in the top 20% income bracket received... AB postsecondary institutions reach out to Fort McMurray evacuees Postsecondary institutions in Alberta have reached out to offer assistance to Fort McMurray evacuees in response to recent fires. Institutions such as MacEwan University, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, SAIT, and Mount Royal University have announced that they are... PEI to Include International Students in Mentorship Program PEI has announced that it will expand its mentorship program for recent graduates to include applications from international students, giving them better access to the PEI workforce. Skills PEI contributes up to 50% of wage costs for the first year... Canada to prepare science, engineering grads for jobs with $24 M investment Canada has announced that it will invest $24 M to help young researchers in science and engineering make a successful transition from training to employment. The funds will come from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada through... CBIE Makes Final Call For Proposals The Canadian Bureau for International Education's 50th annual conference will explore how the sector can reframe internationalization to engage all members of the learning community. Present and share your work and perspective with over 800 delegates and 40 exhibitors from... New MUN facility to boost rural contribution to innovation Memorial University plans to create a $25 M facility that will foster connections between municipalities, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and community enterprises to support rural contributions to innovation, trade, and export, according to a MUN news release. The new Battery Facility... YorkU opens Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence York University has officially opened the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence. The centre, which has no lecture halls, will house many of YorkU’s engineering programs, as well as the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology program. The centre aims to... India to establish a centre to develop Indian sign language, PM Narendra Modi says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A centre would soon be established to develop Indian sign language, and the government is "fully committed" to achieving empowerment and inclusion of disabled people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said."My government is... DU to review grading pattern following protests NEW DELHI: A year after it implemented the Choice Based Credit Scheme (CBCS), Delhi University has decided to rectify the grading pattern under it after widespread protests by students who complained of their grades suffering due to the relative marking. According... New investments can make Canada an “innovation nation,” says uCalgary President University of Calgary President Elizabeth Cannon discusses how Canada’s $2 B investment in postsecondary infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to make Canada one of the world’s great innovation leaders, and how this will impact Canada’s ability to compete internationally. She further... Canada invests $2 B in innovation, sustainable growth for PSE Canada’s PSE institutions can now apply for major grants through a new $2 B federal fund devoted to improving research infrastructure and sustainability. According to a federal press release, the fund’s targeted, short-term investments will aim to promote economic activity... Seneca, Jazz enhance agreement with flight instructor pathway, student scholarships Seneca College’s School of Aviation and Jazz Aviation have enhanced an agreement that was renewed last December to introduce a flight instructor pathway and two scholarships for student pilots enrolled in Seneca’s Bachelor of Aviation Technology program. "We are delighted... StFX and NSCC sign agreement for information technology students St Francis Xavier University and Nova Scotia Community College have signed an articulation agreement that will allow NSCC graduates from certain concentrations of the two-year Information Technology diploma program to enter directly into an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in... Team ICEC Had the Privilege to Attend the Launch of ''INDIA RANKINGS 2016'' source-Express News Service The 'India Rankings 2016' has been released by the Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Monday 4th APRIL 2016 at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi . According to newspaper reports, this is the first-of-its-kind indigenous ranking framework... CEGR-3rd National Seminar on Higher Education: What India Needs Third National Seminar on Higher Education: What India Needs? Cum Fourth Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar Ceremony (Institutional Category) 18th March, 2016 (Friday) Multi Purpose Hall, India International Centre, 40, Lodhi Estate, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi, India Nomination Form: Information Brochure Higher education in... HRD Ministry announces universities ranking, JNU, HCU, IIT M, IIM B top the list The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is ranked as country’s third best university followed by Hyderabad Central University which stands at rank 4 Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has released the ‘India Rankings 2016’ on Monday at Vigyan Bhawan.... Smriti Irani announces benefits for women, disabled PhD students Union HRD minister Smriti Irani (left) at the 13th Convocation of North Eastern Hills University, Shillong. (PTI photo) SHILLONG: To ensure participation of more women and disabled students in PhD programmes, Union minister Smriti Irani... Delhi University sets admission process in motion, likely to go online The admission committee headed by the Dean of Students Welfare has had two meetings in the last fortnight. NEW DELHI: Delhi University which is gearing up for admissions to undergraduate courses for the next... Education gets key focus in Delhi government budget NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Monday presented an annual budget of Rs 46,600 crore for 2016-17 — an increase of Rs 8,850 crore over last year, with education bagging the lion's share of Rs 10,690 crore, or nearly 23... Govt to fund scholars for post-doc research in India PTI | Mar 28, 2016, 03.36 PM IST (Graphical representation) NEW DELHI: In a bid to prevent brain drain, the government has embarked upon a scheme to fund pure science... UoGuelph President discusses higher ed’s role in government plan for innovation, creation “The new federal government’s first budget walks that line, tackling the country’s immediate need for stimulus spending while trying to look to Canada’s longer-term needs,” writes University of Guelph President Franco Vaccarino, “In universities, the government sees a partner that... McGill24 becomes most successful one-day university fundraiser in Canadian history McGill University has announced that its recent McGill24 initiative is the most successful one-day fundraiser of its kind in Canadian university history. The school’s first-ever day of giving received nearly $800 K from over 1,600 donations, marking a rate of... UCW receives government consent to operate as university, offer MBA through 2021 British Columbia’s Minister of Advanced Education has renewed University Canada West’s approval to operate as an official university and to continue offering its MBA program through March 2021. The designation places no special conditions on the institution and allows UCW... Pairing MBA with second degree may be key to standing out Canadian universities are seeing an increasing number of students combining an MBA with a second degree, writes Sheldon Gordon for the Globe and Mail. Some of the most common MBA pairings include degrees in Medicine, Law, and Engineering, which make... NB to invest $610 M in PSE, workforce development New Brunswick’s Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour has announced that it will commit $610 M in 2016-17 to build and enhance the province’s workforce. Specific investments will include $14.5 M for the Education and New Economy Fund, which... Delhi University among world's elite, again Delhi University New Delhi: It may have dropped one notch from last year, but Delhi University again ranks among the world's top 20 institutionsfor development studies. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject to... Soon, free online lessons from IIT professors New Delhi: Now, poor students aspiring to join the IITs will get free online lessons from the prestigious institutes' professors. The IITs have agreed to a government proposal for professor-assisted learning, which will be... UGC sets up committee to look into off-campus centres NEW DELHI: The UGC has set up a committee to look into all aspects of off-campus centres established by some institutions deemed to be universities without its prior approval or that of the HRD... IIT-Kharagpur wins laurels at innovation awards KOLKATA: IIT-Kharagpur has outperformed 276 institutes from across the country which participated in the Gandhian Young Technology Innovation (GYTI) awards in Delhi by bagging maximum number of laurels. "After four rounds of evaluation, 19... Trent signs new diploma to degree agreements with Durham, Fleming, Loyalist Trent University has signed three articulation agreements with Durham College, Fleming College, and Loyalist College that will allow graduates of the colleges’ Social Service Worker programs to enroll in Trent’s Bachelor of Social Work program with advanced standing. This agreement... ON looking to boost number of in-demand engineering degrees Ontario is preparing to announce expansion plans for some of Canada’s most in-demand engineering degrees, writes Simona Chiose for the Globe and Mail. According to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, only 40% of the province’s engineering graduates currently hold... Camosun signs multi-year partnership agreement with India’s Jain University Camosun College has signed an agreement with India’s Jain University committing the two institutions to a multi-year collaboration. A Camosun release states that the agreement will cover three main areas of co-operation: developing a nation-wide sport skills training program; delivery... Canada should “be doing everything it can” to court international students for immigration, says minister "International students are the best source of immigrants, in the sense that they're educated, they're young, they speak English or French, they know something of the country," says Canada’s Immigration Minister John McCallum, "so we should be doing everything we... BC opens Co-op Week with funding injection BC has committed $1.3 M in new funding to support co-op education programs at 16 of the province’s postsecondary institutions. Announced with the launch of BC's Co-op Week, the funding will give $75 K to each institution to support connections... QC premier says education is a major priority in upcoming budget Quebec Premier Phillipe Couillard has stated that the upcoming provincial budget will show that education spending is a top priority for the government. According to the Montreal Gazette, the premier has insisted that Quebec did not cut education spending over... BHU ranks 10th in India on scale of Best Global Universities' DUBAI: India is among the countries in the developing world that are successfully experimenting with innovative teaching techniques in an effort to spread learning across the nation, according to a new report. The Washington DC-based Brookings Institution used areas in... Focus on 10 institutions will be a game changer’ NEW DELHI: Claiming there has been a substantial hike in budget allocation for higher and school education, HRD ministry on Friday said proposals to establish Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) and turning 10 public and private institutions into world class... Three uToronto start-ups receive nearly $6 M Three University of Toronto start-ups have received nearly $6 M of combined funding from the federal government. Nanoleaf has received $2.9 M from Sustainable Development Technology Canada to continue developing its intelligent, energy-efficient light bulbs; QD Solar has received $2.5... Canada needs more tech grads, says ICTC Canada’s school systems are not producing enough technology graduates to fill the thousands of jobs that will be available in 2019, according to the Ottawa Citizen. A recent report by the Information and Communications Technology Council estimated that at least... India to create 20 world-class universities The Indian government reportedly plans to turn 20 universities into world-class institutions. Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced in February that “enabling regulatory architecture will be provided to 10 public and 10 private institutions to emerge as world-class teaching and... Parliament Introduces Legislation to Ease Citizenship Requirements for International Students Canada has introduced legislation that is designed to make it easier for international students to gain citizenship after graduating. The legislation will reportedly repeal a number of changes made by the previous Conservative government under Bill C-24 in June 2015.... Parliament Introduces Legislation to Ease Citizenship Requirements for International Students Canada has introduced legislation that is designed to make it easier for international students to gain citizenship after graduating. The legislation will reportedly repeal a number of changes made by the previous Conservative government under Bill C-24 in June 2015.... Canada invests over $48 M in strategic science and engineering partnerships Canada’s Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan yesterday announced more than $48 M in federal funding for science and engineering partnerships through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada’s Strategic Partnership Grants. The funds will be used to support 76... ON commits $20 M to applied research at colleges Ontario announced in its budget last week that it will commit $20 M to applied research in the province’s colleges. The funds will be invested over three years and will focus on supporting competitiveness and job creation in key industry... 25 lakh students to appear for CBSE exams this year New Delhi: Over 25 lakh students have registered this year for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams-the highest in the history of the exam and 6.3% more than last year's total. According to the data provided by CBSE,... Canada overhauls international education campaign This week, Canada unveiled its new EduCanada branding campaign to represent the country’s global education strategy. The brand was first presented at the annual AIEA conference in Montreal, and features a new logo along with the tagline, “A world of... UoGuelph receives $2 M donation supporting humanitarian scholarships The University of Guelph has received a $2 M donation from the Angel Gabriel Foundation to establish the Summerlee Humanitarian Scholarship. The award will be developed into five undergraduate scholarships worth $10 K with an additional $4K for travel costs,... Sheridan announces inaugural chancellor Hazel McCallion Sheridan College has announced the appointment of Hazel McCallion, the former mayor of Mississauga and namesake of one of Sheridan’s campuses, as its inaugural chancellor. This announcement is a major milestone in the college’s journey towards becoming a university by... UBC unveils nano solution to housing need UBC has a new solution for its student housing issues: 140 square foot apartments, dubbed nano suites, that include a bathroom, kitchen, double bed, desk, and closet. UBC presently has a 6,000-student waiting list for on-campus housing according to the... Sikkim to have institute on organic farming NEW DELHI: The agriculture ministry on Wednesday approved setting up of National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) in Gangtok, Sikkim, to extend research and technological support to organic farming systems in the country. "The... ON to launch Centre for Workforce Innovation at Ryerson Ontario has announced that it plans to establish a “new centre of excellence to help grow the province's economy by ensuring jobseekers and employers benefit from the most evidence-based and effective employment and training services.” The new collaboration, titled the... GIAN attracts foreign faculty, but just in tech institutes NEW DELHI: Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN), the much-touted programme to attract foreign faculty to teach for a term in India, is slowly finding its feet but primarily in IITs, NITs and techical education. Only in... South Asian University professor Yogesh Kumar Tyagi named new DU vice-chancellor Last week, the HRD ministry had forwarded the four names to the President who, as visitor of central universities, makes the final selection. Apart from Tyagi, who is the dean of the law faculty at South Asian University, the other... Lack of women in science “a wicked problem,” says McGill professor The lack of women in science constitutes what scientists would call a “wicked problem,” says McGill University Associate Professor Elena Bennett in an interview for the Montreal Gazette. While Bennett admits that science expends a lot of resources in successfully... Seneca, Siemens open Mechatronics Simulation and Demonstration Centre Seneca College has officially opened the Mechatronics Simulation and Demonstration Centre, which was built in partnership with Siemens Canada. This facility, reportedly the first of its kind in Ontario, will offer Seneca students a unique applied learning environment and will... Feds to double Canada Summer Jobs program, creating additional 34 K positions Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that the government will commit an additional $113 M over three years to the Canada Summer Jobs program, creating more than 34,000 new spots for youths between 15 and 30 years old. Under the... ON, PEI negotiate PSE agreements with India Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and PEI Premier Wade MacLauchlan have returned from their 10-day trade mission to India and have negotiated new agreements for postsecondary institutions. According to a press release by the Ontario Government, the ON delegation participated in... ICICI Academy for Skills provides free of cost vocational skill programs to youth ICICI Academy for Skills provides free of cost vocational skill building programs to youth and makes them employable for the industry. The ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth operates twenty-two Academy centres in India and provides for all the expenses for... Co-ops lead to better incomes and career trajectories Co-ops lead to better incomes and career trajectories University co-op placements are growing across BC, according to the Vancouver Sun. In the past five years, co-op placements have allegedly grown 25% at Simon Fraser University and 34% at UBC, and at the... UFV launches Co-Curricular Record program on India campus The University of the Fraser Valley has launched what is reportedly India’s first postsecondary Co-Curricular Record program in Chandigarh. This program, previously implemented on the Canadian UFV campus for 9,000 students, offers an authorized record of students’ validated experiences outside the... Canadian PSE representatives travel to India on trade mission Representatives from five Canadian colleges and nine universities have travelled with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on a trade mission to India. An ON release states that the purpose of the mission is to “strengthen economic, political and cultural ties with... UTSC opens $65 M Environmental Science and Chemistry Building The University of Toronto Scarborough has opened a new Environmental Science and Chemistry building at a total cost of $65 M. The facility adds 1,838 square metres of research labs and 1,052 square metres of teaching labs. “The building provides... Score over 100% for top grade in new DU system NEW DELHI- Students would have to score more than 100% marks to get the top 'O' grade ('outstanding') in some subjects under the "relative grading" system introduced in Delhi University's undergraduate courses as part of the choice-based credit system (CBCS).... MIT, TISS collaborates with Tata Trust to launch tech platform for secondary schools MUMBAI: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) collaborated with the Tata Trust to launch the Connected Learning Initiative (CLIx), a program that will alleviate learning experiences for students from secondary schools in the... Set up counselling system for students: UGC to universities NEW DELHI: UGC has written to all universities to put in place a "student counselling system" for redressal of problems and challenges faced by students in the backdrop of massive outrage over the suicide by a dalit research scholar in... ‘There is need for policy revision’ 3 Feb 2016 Hindustan Times (Delhi) The challenges of degree recognition have been most severe for students who come back to India and go for further studies or government jobs RAHUL CHOUDAHA, principal researcher at... Is your foreign degree valid in India? A number of foreign universities allow students to complete their postgraduate degree quickly (compared to Indian institutes) as acceptance of credits and credit transfer is common in a number of foreign and Indian universities. These courses were not given equivalence... QC to impose further cuts on PSE, allow increase in international tuition rates Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard has informed the province’s university rectors that they can expect more funding cuts in 2016-17, reports La Presse. To help offset the revenue lost from these cuts, however, Couillard has also indicated that he will allow... Fleming, Trent create diploma to degree pathway in social work Fleming College and Trent University have created a new diploma to degree pathway in social work. Graduates of Fleming’s Social Service Worker diploma program will be granted six credits (worth one year of study) toward a four-year Bachelor of Social... uToronto names North America’s first investor rights research chair The University of Toronto has appointed Anita Anand as the holder of a research chair that will focus on investor rights, reportedly the first of its kind in North America. “We cannot and should not underestimate the importance of investor... CEGEPs to stay, says QC premier Quebec Premier Phillipe Couillard reiterated his commitment to CEGEPs after a series of comments made in 2013 by Pierre Moreau resurfaced with Moreau's recent appointment as Quebec Education Minister. Moreau, who was sworn in last Thursday, reportedly questioned the relevance... ON university student funding approaches 50-year low, says OCUFA Ontario is “on the precipice of undoing half a century of accomplishments” in increasing access to university, according to the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations. According to the organization’s analysis, per-student funding from the government is “approaching a 50-year... YorkU creates inclusion committee in wake of mural backlash York University President Mamdouh Shoukri has created an advisory committee on inclusion that will seek to explore "effective methods to ensure inclusive, respectful exchanges of ideas, particularly on sensitive social and political issues that can otherwise lead to racial marginalization."... Gupta says he regrets resigning from UBC In his first interview since resigning from UBC last summer, former university president Arvind Gupta reported that he regretted departing from his position after clashing with the school’s board of governors. Gupta told the Globe and Mail that he resigned... UNB partners with NB Power, Siemens to form innovation network The University of New Brunswick has partnered with Siemens Canada and NB Power to launch the Smart Grid Innovation Network. The network will offer businesses a place to design, develop, and test products and services related to smart grids. The... Ratan Tata's Latest Investment...an online learning initiative Curtesy - NDTV India Ratan Tata speaks to NDTV's Sonia Singh What is Ratan Tata's latest investment? After buying into a slew of start-ups, his new focus is on Education. Tata Trusts, headed by Ratan... CBSE aggressive on digital interface for interaction with schools As for the ICT implementation, the board has switched on to complete online pre and post-examination managemen... Read More NAGPUR: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), known for its initiatives in digitizing the process of its interaction with schools,... UCW’s undergraduate programs receive unconditional renewal The undergraduate programs at University Canada West have been granted unconditional five-year consent by BC's Minister of Advanced Education on the recommendation of the Degree Quality Assessment Board. Representatives of the Board determined that “UCW programs met or exceeded the... One-third of Ontario PhDs working as tenure-track profs, says new study A new study from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario has found that one-third of doctoral graduates from Ontario universities hold tenure-track positions somewhere in the world, with half working as professors in Canada. “The results show that PhDs... uWindsor opens international student centre The University of Windsor has opened its new Centre for English Language Development, which will serve as a “welcoming portal” for international students aiming to improve their English proficiency. “This is a new home for our English training programs,” said... Canada announces $6 M research funding for colleges Canada has provided nearly $6 M to support colleges and polytechnics via the Community and College Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF). The funding will be used to research a variety of social issues, including community safety, poverty, and local economic development.... rent to offer new Indigenous Bachelor of Education Program A new Indigenous Bachelor of Education degree program will reportedly be offered at Trent University next fall. The program, designed partially in response to the TRC's Final Report, will offer programming that includes a language course in Ojibwa and a... Trudeau applauds uWaterloo’s entrepreneurship, diversity in Davos Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed government and business stakeholders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland yesterday, and praised the University of Waterloo as an important driver for Canada’s economic future. During his speech, Trudeau explicitly distanced himself from the... K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad Since 1956, K. C. Mahindra Education Trust has granted interest-free loan scholarships to deserving students to pursue post-graduate studies abroad in various fields. Every year, we offer 50 scholarships, as given below: 1) A maximum of Rs.8 lakh per scholar,... UFV, COTR sign transfer agreement for Criminal and Social Justice, Criminology programs Students who complete the Criminal and Social Justice certificate at College of the Rockies will now have the opportunity to transfer their credits directly into the Criminology Diploma or Bachelor of Arts in Criminology at the University of the Fraser... Can a three-year competency-based degree reopen the doors to PSE? There is “no shortage of innovative work on advancing the quality of higher education,” writes Robert H Seidman for the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. “But what good is higher quality to someone who is priced out of college... Brock unveils “first of its kind” PhD program in Youth and Child Care Brock University has announced that it will offer a PhD program in Child and Youth Studies. The school claims that this will be the first doctoral program in Canada that uses multi- and transdisciplinary perspectives to pursue children and youth... 10 lakh youths to get engineering skill training in 3 years The HRD ministry has notified the broad contours of its new initiative under Pradhan Mantri Kaushalya Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) that aims to encourage the institutions for making the best use of available infrastructure of higher education system... HRD Minister Announces Free Higher Education Materials LUCKNOW: Union HRD minister Smriti Irani announced on Sunday that higher education course material will soon be made available free to students through mobile app and other sources. "NCERT books have been made available free to students through e-pathshala and mobile... IIT-Kharagpur starts trending tech short courses KOLKATA: IIT Kharagpur, under the Union government's GIAN programme, has started conducting short courses on the latest and trending technologies that are most in demand. "Nanobiotechnology is a relatively young discipline whose purpose is the juxtaposition of nanoscience and biotechnologies.... uAlberta forges partnership with Parks Canada on world's first mountain studies MOOC The University of Alberta, in partnership with Parks Canada and the Alpine Club of Canada, will offer what is reportedly the world’s first MOOC in interdisciplinary mountain studies. The course will consist of “a highly interactive series of 12 video... Scotiabank gives $2.2 M to create new analytics centre at Queen’s Smith School of Business Scotiabank announced yesterday that it will donate $2.2 M to create the Scotiabank Centre for Customer Analytics at Queen's University's Smith School of Business. The new centre will be designed to help professors and students from Queen’s work closely with... TRU signs proposals with two Indian universities Thompson Rivers University has signed proposals with two of India’s largest schools, I K Guraj Punjab Technical University and Chandigarh University. The agreements will allow students to complete the first half of a tourism management or computing science program in... TRU signs proposals with two Indian universities Thompson Rivers University has signed proposals with two of India’s largest schools, I K Guraj Punjab Technical University and Chandigarh University. The agreements will allow students to complete the first half of a tourism management or computing science program in... Students at Fleming to build Alternative Energy Presentation Centre The Sustainable Building Design and Construction Program at Fleming College has partnered with Abbey Gardens and Haliburton Solar and Wind to build what is reportedly Ontario’s first off-grid Alternative Energy Presentation Centre. Students in the program will design and build... Conference Board explores business, PSE partnerships The Conference Board of Canada has released a research report exploring ways to enhance partnerships between business and PSE. The report, entitled “Partnering for Performance,” aims to help various education stakeholders better understand the value of partnerships with business and... MB increases PSE funding by 4% Manitoba has increased annual funding for PSE by $27.9 M, bringing the total to $710.8 M for an increase of 4%. The majority of the funding will go to the province’s universities, with the balance going to colleges and new... India approves renewal of higher ed MOU with Canada India’s Union Cabinet has approved the renewal of an existing MOU with Canada that will commit both countries to enhanced cooperation in higher education. The countries originally signed an MOU in June 2010, which offered the possibility of renewing the... CBU will look to online, international education, says president Cape Breton University President David Wheeler says that his university is looking at ways to educate students from around the world online as part of its plan to stay viable. CBU is considering setting up satellite campuses in other parts... 44% of Mohali residents are graduates, the highest among Indian cities Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, better known as Mohali, the cricket venue near Chandigarh, has the distinction of having the highest share of graduates in its population among all Indian cities. Nearly 44%... CBSE launches mobile app for e-learning material for students, teachers NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today rolled out its latest mobile application E-CBSE for providing e-learning material for students and teachers. The new app was jointly launched by Union Minister for Urban Development M Venkaiah... All CBSE books to be made available online: Smriti Irani NEW DELHI: Union HRD minister Smriti Irani announced that all CBSE books and learning material will be made available online for free. Irani, who was inaugurating a new Kendriya Vidyalaya building in East Delhi, said the Centre will launch... Pathway programming for international PSE students improving, yet challenges remain New research estimates that there are currently 10,600 international students enrolled in Canadian “pathway programs” and that this number will reach 17,500 by 2020, reports the Canadian Bureau for International Education. The article notes that nearly 30% of all international... UniversityHub ranks Canada's ten best university libraries After surveying more than 1,000 students, UniversityHub has compiled its list of Canada’s ten best university libraries. Queen’s University’s Stauffer Library came out on top, with special recognition for its 1923 Reading Room, dubbed the “Harry Potter Room” by many... OCAS releases apply-to-college mobile app The Ontario College Application Service has launched a mobile app that will allow users to access the complete apply-to-college experience through a mobile device. According to OCAS, the app allows users to create an account, explore and save favourite college... Carleton, SLC establish transfer pathways Carleton University and St Lawrence College have established new student transfer pathways between their institutions. Recipients of two-year diplomas and three-year advanced diplomas at SLC will be eligible to receive up to five and seven credits respectively in a Carleton... UBC researchers reach $140 M licensing agreement for cancer drug A new potential treatment for drug-resistant prostate cancer developed by researchers at UBC has been licensed by the Roche pharmaceutical company for more than $140 M, making the deal the most lucrative of its kind in UBC history. Researchers Paul... Niagara renews partnership with Anishinabek Educational Institute Niagara College and the Anishinabek Educational Institute have renewed a partnership designed to provide high-quality academic programs for Anishinabek students. The renewed partnership will be in effect for five years and will aim to improve Anishinabek students’ access to programs... Boréal, YorkU ink bilateral articulation agreement Collège Boréal and York University’s bilingual Glendon Campus have signed a bilateral articulation agreement. Under the terms of the partnership, graduates of Glendon’s Drama Studies Program can be admitted to Boréal’s second-year Stage Management Technician diploma program. Likewise, graduates of... McMaster to build $24 M nuclear research lab McMaster University has announced that it plans to build a new testing lab that will make the school a “world leader in nuclear safety research.” The $24 M Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems, which is expected to be fully commissioned... Carleton begins construction on $52 M health sciences building Carleton University has begun construction on a $52 M health sciences building, which will feature open-concept research labs, providing greater access to students and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. The seven-storey building, which will house the neuroscience department and the newly created... HRD ministry signs MoU to set up 3 IIITs on PPP mode . NEW DELHI: The Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding with some private players for setting up of three Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) in Ranchi, Nagpur and... Karnataka is top draw for foreign students Karnataka is the most popular destination for foreign students in the country. BENGALURU: Karnataka is the most popular destination for foreign students in the country. According to the Annual Status of Higher Education... Odisha assembly passes Birla Global University Bill, 2015 BHUBANESWAR: Amidst a walk out and protest by Congress and BJP members, the Odisha assembly on Monday passed the Birla Global University, Odisha, Bill - 2015. The Bill, which was introduced by state higher education minister Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi,... Kalinga varsity keen to open tribal school in Telangana HYDERABAD: The Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS) is keen on establishing a school for tribal students on the city outskirts and a proposal will soon be presented to the Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. The KISS, home to... ON lieutenant-governor speaks to importance of innovation, quality of life “Ontario, Canada, and the world face three big challenges around social cohesion, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity, and how we get those to connect,” said Ontario’s lieutenant-governor in a visit to the Waterloo region this Monday. Elizabeth Dowdeswell toured a... Canada’s correctional system provides education opportunities to inmates More than three thousand inmates in Canada’s federal correctional institutions are currently participating in an educational program, according to Ian MacAlpine writing in the Kingston Whig-Standard. Michael Reid is one inmate who earned his high school diploma in prison and... COTR, UVic sign two partnership agreements The College of the Rockies has signed two agreements with the University of Victoria, one on dual admission and the other on guaranteed admission. Under dual admission, eligible high school students can apply for admission to both institutions and be... UBC to increase tuition for international undergraduates by 37% UBC’s board of governors has approved a tuition increase of 37% over the next three years for international students enrolled in most of its undergraduate programs. The new fees will apply only to new students of the university. There are... Never too old to learn: 55 senior citizens enrol for PhD at Pune varsity PUNE: Expert town planner Ramchandra Gohad at the age of 76 spends most of his time poring over notes on town planning and development laws. Gohad plans to use his years of experience to write a thesis for his doctorate... Tata Trusts, Khan Academy in 5-year education partnership This multi-million dollar partnership will look at hiring Indian teachers and teach in Indian languages through videos that are mapped to the Indian education system, especially NCERT textbooks. One of the world’s largest open-access online educators, Khan... ON universities becoming more efficient, survey says Ontario universities are improving their efficiency through a variety of partnerships, collaborations, and cost-saving measures, all while still improving services for students and staff, according to a new report by the Council of Ontario Universities. The report discusses a number... University Canada West invests $800 K in new scholarship program University Canada West has partnered with Global University Systems to announce the launch of a new scholarship program valued at $800 K. The program’s most significant prize will be the Founder’s Scholarship, which was established in celebration of UCW’s 10th... OCAS, La Cité launch college-specific application platform The Ontario College Application Service has announced that it will launch its new College-Branded User Interface (CBUI) in partnership with La Cité collégiale. The CBUI will serve as an online platform that delivers a uniquely college-oriented application process for applicants... NIC uses $2.1 M in funding to introduce 24 new programs North Island College will be using $2.1 M in funding to bring 24 programs to a number of communities across the North Island in the next two years. These programs were developed as a result of NIC’s ongoing communication with... ACC, MITT sign formal collaboration MOU Assiniboine Community College and the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology have signed an MOU in which they pledge to more formally collaborate on new and existing program partnerships. The agreement aims to improve transfer opportunities, international student growth, joint program... BC university grads get “good jobs,” says RUCBC study A new study conducted by the Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia (RUCBC), which tracked outcomes for graduates from BC’s six research universities, has found that “the vast majority of students … are finding good jobs and earning good salaries.”... Colleges, polytechnics quickly becoming “smart choice” for many PSE students “Colleges have long been considered the poor cousin in the family of post-secondary institutions,” writes Maclean’s, yet this view is very quickly “proving to be as anachronistic as a typewriter.” The article cites the rise of youth unemployment, along with the... uWaterloo receives $4.25 M from Intact for climate adaptation centre The University of Waterloo has announced that it will create the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation (ICCA) in partnership with the Intact Financial Corporation. Funded by a $4.25 M donation from Intact, the centre will be based at uWaterloo’s Faculty... Brock receives $2.5 M for bursary program Brock University has received a $2.5 M donation from the Joyce Foundation to establish the new Joyce Foundation Bursary, the largest single bursary fund in the school’s history. The funds will be used to cover the full costs of tuition... uCalgary, Concordia, uQuébec featured in QS’s “Top 50 under 50” QS has released its “Top 50 under 50” for 2015, a ranking of the world’s top 50 universities under 50 years old. This year, the University of Calgary was named the top institution in both Canada and North America. “This... MHRD inaugurates GIAN at IIT Gandhinagar and parallel virtual launch IIT KGP November 30, 2015: Union Minister for Human Resource Development Smt Smriti Irani inaugurated MHRD's new scheme titled Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) to boost the quality of the country’s higher education institutes at IIT Gandhinagar on November 30, 2015... Rising number of aspirants signals return of 2-year MBA Globally, the full-time one-year MBA programmes witnessed a turnaround in 2015. MUMBAI: On the academic floor, the MBA is once again gaining ground. Applications to management schools are rising and the demand... CBIE presents 2015 excellence awards The Canadian Bureau for International Education presented its annual Excellence Awards last week at its 49th annual conference. The awards went to PSE representatives from across the country whose areas of focus included peer education, program collaboration, and cross-border broadcasting.... Federal science minister promises support for fundamental research Kirsty Duncan, the new federal Minister of Science, promised more support for basic research in a major speech at the Canadian Science Policy Conference last week. One of her goals, she said, is to “get the right balance between fundamental... University of Victoria receives $2 M for Youth in Care The University of Victoria has received a $2 M endowment to cover tuition for undergraduate students who otherwise would not be able to afford PSE. The Youth in Care Student Endowment, established by the Sisters of St Ann, will build... ONLINE CONSULTATIONS FOR THE NEW EDUCATION POLICY About New Education Policy Consultation The National Policy on Education was framed in 1986 and modified in 1992. Since then several changes have taken place that calls for a revision of the Policy. The Government of India would like to... ICRISAT, IIT Bombay launches free online agriculture course rse, which begins on November 30 and concludes on January 29, 2016, is an initiative by a team of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in agriculture and educators from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and... Permanent affiliation to private schools in Punjab: Govt CHANDIGARH: Punjab government today said it has decided to grant permanent affiliation to all the private schools of the state to relieve them from the cumbersome process of applying for affiliation every year. The decision to this effect was taken by... IIT Kharagpur most employable in country: QS Survey KOLKATA: IIT Kharagpur was rated the most employable institute in the country by an international survey for higher educational institutions on Thursday.It is also the only other institute apart from IIT Bombay to make it to the top 100 of... ON computing consortium receives $65 M from IBM The Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP) has received $65 M from IBM Canada Ltd, which will enable it to expand its focus to include mining, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and digital media, as well as double the number of... International enrolment in Canada increases by 10% from 2013 to 2014 International enrolment at Canadian schools increased by 10% from 2013 to 2014, according to a new report by CBIE. Students came primarily from China, India, South Korea, France, and Saudi Arabia, with 33% of the international student population coming from... Canada needs more innovative, enterprising grads, says CIBC CEO Canada’s PSE sector is not giving graduates the right skills to drive economic growth, says CIBC CEO Victor Dodig. In an interview with the Canadian Press on Tuesday, Dodig said that Canada’s economic fate might rest in the hands of entrepreneurs... UBC report proposes to increase international tuition fees Tuition fees could rise significantly for international students at UBC over the next few years, pending the approval of a recent report by senior administration. The report stated that UBC currently charges international tuition at a rate “substantially below that of... uOttawa signs global carbon pledge The University of Ottawa has reportedly become the first Canadian university to sign the Montreal Carbon Pledge. Under the pledge, investors commit to measuring and publicly reporting the carbon footprint of their portfolios. “I’m proud to see uOttawa taking this... Canadian universities receive more than $10 M to search for ALS cure Five Canadian universities have each received grants of over $1 M to search for a cure for ALS. The funding comes from the ALS Canada Research Program, Brain Canada, and a number of ALS societies across Canada. The funding will... ICSE board plans major revamp BHUBANESWAR: Schools affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) board will soon undergo revamp in syllabus, infrastructure, teachers' training and modernization. The road map in this line was discussed by educators from ICSE affiliate schools across... IGNOU courses launched at Goa central jail In all 35 inmates have opted admission for various courses in the jail. IGNOU currently has examination centres in jails in Delhi (Tihar), Gujarat, Odisha, and Punjab. MAPUSA: The Indira Gandhi... Delhi govt plans major changes in education policy, to introduce bill in winter session NEW DELHI: The chief and deputy chief ministers of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, held a meeting with the press to tell them about the various education bills -- new and amendments -- to be tabled in the forthcoming... Immigrant students have higher success rate in education, study says Immigrant students are outperforming Canadian-born students in their educational success, says a recent report from a triennial study by Statistics Canada. Overall, immigrant students were found to have higher levels of high school and university education than Canadian-born students; they... Career Fair 2015 @ The Shri Ram School (Group) The Shri Ram School Aravali Branch , Gurgaon ICEC "Student outreach" Team was present at Stall no-45 AT Annual Career Fair, Aravali campus this Friday, 20th November! With over 69 universities from both India and across the world setting up stalls to... Less math in MBA exams won’t lead to more women managers: TOI poll ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar recently said that excessive mathematics questions in MBA entrance exams is a roadblock for women to get through. (Representative photo) A majority of 4,410 respondents polled... President's medal for innovation The sight of a bruised puppy on her way to school last year sparked an idea in Diva Sharma's mind. On returning home, the class XII student developed a stress monitoring mechanism for animals to give them urgent medical care.... IISc only Indian institute to make it to top 100 universities list Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru has broken into the top 100 varsities ranking list where US varsities still feature in the top 10. (TOI photo: Chethan Shivakumar) NEW DELHI: An Indian University... Ryerson receives $8 M gift for student innovation and entrepreneurship Ryerson University has received an $8 M gift from the Jack Cockwell family and the Brookfield Partners Foundation to support the university’s new Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Created earlier this year, the institute aims to fund research and incubate... Dalhousie implements fall reading week Dalhousie University’s senate has approved a fall reading break starting in November 2016. While the university had previously approved the idea, dates were only set this week. Dal Student Union President Dan Nicholson praised the university for being responsive to... Dal implements fall reading week Dalhousie University’s senate has approved a fall reading break starting in November 2016. While the university had previously approved the idea, dates were only set this week. Dal Student Union President Dan Nicholson praised the university for being responsive to... Carleton receives $1.8 M from Cisco for new research chair Carleton University will receive $1.8 M over nine years from Cisco Canada to establish a new Research Chair in Sensor Technology for the Internet of Things. The new role will be held by Mohamed Ibnkahla, who comes to Carleton from... uLethbridge, Lethbridge College collaborate on agricultural programming The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College have signed an MOU that will enhance collaboration between the two institutions for the delivery of agricultural programming. The agreement includes a mutual commitment to the development of the Centre for Agricultural Research... Manipal University bags two FICCI Higher Education awards MANIPAL: Manipal University has won two prestigious FICCI Higher Education Awards 2015 at the summit in New Delhi earlier this week. The awards are university of the year - for demonstrating overall excellence and significant contribution in past academic year... Panel proposes major revamp of IIT-JEE format Sources said while there would be a single-test, class XII weightage would have variations that would cater to needs of different engineering colleges and state govts. NEW DELHI: The two-stage Joint... Robotics workshop by IIT Kharagpur students Kshitij is the annual techno-management fest of IIT Kharagpur. Since its inception in 2004, Kshitij has grown exponentially to become Asia's largest techno-management fest. Its magnitude can be understood by its last year's huge prize money which was worth more than... President to host conference of educationists The President is the Visitor of 114 central institutes. NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee will host Visitor's Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan here from November 4 to 6, which will be attended... Yukon College to be renamed Yukon University The Yukon has announced that Yukon College will be renamed Yukon University when the college completes its transition into a university. According to Yukon College President Karen Barnes, “having a name for the future institution will help Yukon College staff... YorkU researchers get $7.3 M to breed hardier honeybees Researchers at York University have received $7.3 M in joint government-industry funding to breed honeybees that are more tolerant of harsh Canadian winters and more resistant to disease. Current estimates suggest that honey bees contribute more than $4.6 B to... UBC Engineering sets goal of 50% female enrolment by 2020 The Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia has set a goal of 50% female enrollment in Engineering by 2020. The faculty plans to target traditional role models and young women in order to raise awareness about... AB restores $10 M student summer job program Alberta has announced that it will commit $10 M per year to restore a popular summer job program for the province’s students. The Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) will run between May and August beginning in 2016 and will help... Ontario college enrolment increases to record levels Enrolment in Ontario’s colleges has reached a record high of 237,000 full time students, a 2.4% increase from 2014, according to a report released by Colleges Ontario. The number of university graduates enrolled in college has increased by 50% over... Most Indians prefer engineering as a career option: Report MUMBAI: Even as there are multiple career options, about 80 per cent of Indian students are interested in engineering as they believe that the profession offers high-earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to innovations, according to a report. In countries... Centre to fund 10 institutes for next 3-4 years to help them find a place among top 100 on global academic rankings NEW DELHI: The Centre will soon pick 10 higher education institutes with potential and provide them with substantial funding over the next four years so that Indian institutes can finally storm into the top 100 on global academic rankings like... IIT-Delhi to award the highest number of PhDs in one year A total of 1880 students will collect their undergraduate, post-graduate and PhD degrees. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, will award the highest number of PhDs in... Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar announces to set up a Skill Development University Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar exchanges greetings with HRD minister Smriti Irani. (PTI photo) GURGAON: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday announced to set up a Skill Development... Students shift focus from federal election to campaign promises After a substantial show of support at the voting stations, young voters and student groups are preparing to push the Liberals to keep their campaign promises. Student engagement appears to have been higher this election than four years ago, with... Universities Canada “thrilled” by Trudeau’s tone, surprise visit Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau made a surprise appearance at Universities Canada’s annual meeting in Ottawa, sending a “powerful signal about a fresh tone,” according to Chair Elizabeth Cannon. “ talked passionately about the impact his own university education had on... Carleton develops cuOpen to teach best practices in online instruction While PSE offers many opportunities for face-to-face interactions with students, it does not provide much help for how to teach in blended and online contexts, according to Joy Mighty, Carleton University’s Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning. At a... Canadian universities to strengthen ties between students, industry Canadian universities have committed themselves to improving “the quality of life for Canadians through economic, social, and cultural innovation.” They outline five commitments: preparing students for work and life, pursuing excellence in all aspects, delivering enriched learning experiences, prioritizing research... McGill, SFU, UNBC top Maclean’s 2016 rankings Maclean’s has released its annual university rankings in the categories of medical-doctoral, comprehensive, and primarily undergraduate institutions. McGill University has come out on top in the medical-doctoral category for the 11th year in a row. The second and third spots in... OCAS partners with Mohawk to offer expanded customer support The Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) and Mohawk College have partnered to provide inbound customer support for Mohawk continuing education and postsecondary programming. The arrangement has been in a pilot phase for two months and is now set to go... Time is right for Alberta to invest in PSE, says uCalgary president The current downturn in Alberta’s economy makes now the best possible time to invest in postsecondary institutions, writes University of Calgary President Elizabeth Cannon. While the times are financially challenging for many organizations, the low cost of borrowing can help... Delhi govt to launch 2-year homoeopathy pharmacy diploma course NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is all set to launch a two-year diploma course in homoeopathy pharmacy which will enable aspiring pharmacists in this field to take up jobs in government hospitals as well as operate state-run dispensaries in the... UGC - 2-year limit for backlog papers in UG, PG courses? PUNE: Undergraduate and postgraduate students across the country will now get a two-year grace period beyond the scheduled duration of their degree programmes to clear their backlog papers. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines to this effect to bring in... George Brown comes out on top in Canada’s top 50 research colleges George Brown College rose two spots to take first place in Research Infosource’s annual ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges for 2015. Since last year, George Brown’s research income has grown 53.5% to $14.2 M. Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe took second... Niagara College, Niagara University sign MOU Niagara College in Ontario has signed a formal MOU with Niagara University in New York, forming an international partnership aimed at strengthening education in the bi-national region. While the two institutions already have articulation agreements in place, the MOU expands... Concordia to host Academics Without Borders Concordia University announced that it will make its downtown campus a home for the global operations of Academics Without Borders (AWB). The school will also offer additional support to help the organization boost higher education in developing countries. The new... 2-year limit for backlog papers in UG, PG courses? This step towards uniform approach across universities has been brought in view of reforms like choice-based credit system. (Representative photo) PUNE: Undergraduate and postgraduate students across... D. University students to get transcripts online NEW DELHI: Submitting transcripts to a university or an MNC abroad is set to become easier for Delhi University students. DU is planning on making transcripts available online. So, all that a student needs to do is register and pay... 6 Canadian MBAs make Economist’s top 100 The Economist has released its 2015 rankings for the world’s best full-time MBA programs, and six Canadian schools have made it into the top 100. York University’s Schulich School of Business was the top Canadian program at #46, with Western University’s... Five Canadian universities in top 100 global scientific rankings Five Canadian universities in top 100 global scientific rankings New NS website offers central portal for PSE information Nova Scotia has launched a new website to offer students a centralized hub for information about pursuing PSE. The site, titled MyNSFuture.ca, was launched at the Halifax Central Library on Tuesday afternoon. It contains tools that allow students, parents, and guidance counsellors... George Brown receives largest one-time donation in ON college history George Brown College has received an $8 M gift that represents the largest one-time donation ever made to the college or to any institution in Ontario college system. The gift came from Toronto philanthropist Jack Cockwell and the Brookfield Partners... How a business degree can help you land a job in technology How a business degree can help you land a job in technology While technology is rapidly replacing jobs in sectors like manufacturing and agriculture, it is creating a broad range of new positions for those with postgraduate business degrees,... Algonquin first college in ON to take NACCE President's Pledge Algonquin College has reportedly become the first college in Ontario to take the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) President’s Pledge. The pledge was signed yesterday by Algonquin President Cheryl Jensen, who said, “our goal is to instill in... University of Waterloo and HKUST launch dual engineering PhD degree The University of Waterloo has signed an MOU with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to create dual doctoral degrees in engineering that will allow select students to earn a PhD simultaneously from each institution. The partnership will... uToronto, HEC Montréal business schools top Canadian Business MBA rankings Canadian Business magazine has released its Canada’s Best MBAs rankings for 2016. The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management took top spot in the Reputation Rankings, which focused on name recognition and perception of quality, among other factors. HEC Montréal... Camosun signs MOU with HRMA to enhance programming for HR professionals Camosun College has signed a MOU with the Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) that will help Camosun students develop professional competencies in HR management. The partnership agreement gives Camosun HR students access to HRMA membership, mentors, industry networks, and learning... ON launches new eCampus education portal Ontario has launched a new online education portal { www.ecampusontario.ca} with the aim of giving postsecondary students access to thousands of accredited online college and university courses. The portal, named eCampus Ontario, will house more than 13,000 online courses and currently features... York Entrepreneurship Development Institute launches business accelerator campus The York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) has recently launched its Business Accelerator Campus, an 80,000 square foot facility that will foster “high potential, high growth ventures.” The facility has office, commercial, industrial, educational, and theatrical spaces as well as a... Okanagan receives largest donation in its history Okanagan College’s aerospace campus in Vernon has received the single largest equipment donation in its history: a British Aerospace Model Jetstream 31, worth roughly $700 K. The Swanberg family of Grande Prairie and Fort St John donated the aircraft in... H'ble Minister launches ranking framework for higher-educational institutions File photo of Union human resource development minister Smriti Irani. ROM AROUND THE WEBNEW DELHI: Union human resource development minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday launched the national institutional ranking framework for... 17 Indian institutions among Times’ top 800 IISc Bangalore (File Photo). None of the Indian institute made it to the top 200. NEW DELHI: The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-16 has more Indian institutes from previous editions... 25 % IIT seats grabbed by students from rural areas in 2015 The future of 325 IIT aspirants belonging to backward sections of minorities appears to be in a limbo in wake of Andhra HC striking down 4.5% sub-quota to minorities. KOTA: Twenty-five... Delhi University students to get transcripts online The move will likely bring down the price for getting the transcripts as well. NEW DELHI: Submitting transcripts to a university or an MNC abroad is set to become easier for... Online examination at IGNOU soon; talks on with HRD, UGC NEW DELHI: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), one of the largest distance learning universities in India with over 28 lakh students, is considering giving them the option of taking examinations online. The varsity, which adopted the online admission process... Smriti Irani launches ranking framework for higher-educational institutions NEW DELHI: Union human resource development minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday launched the national institutional ranking framework for educational institutions in the country. "This will meet the need for a framework that would enable parents, students, teachers, educational institutions and other... UGC aims for industry-ready grads BENGALURU: Toeing the Centre's development line, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all varsities under it to set up University-Industry Inter-Linkage Centres (UILCs) to put in place integrated initiatives that will allow colleges to produce "well-groomed", tailor-made graduates for... Modi government keen to push for common entrance test across all medical colleges in India NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government seems keen to push for a common entrance test for medical colleges across the country, yet again, with an earlier effort to implement such a system having failed in 2013. Moving in those lines the... UBC to build $51.5 M student residential tower out of wood UBC has announced that it will construct a new 18-storey student residence using wood. The projected timeline for the building’s construction is two years, after which the building will reportedly become one of the tallest wooden structures in the world.... Canadian Higher Education Annual Giving Congress at Ryerson, October 22–23 Annual giving professionals across Canada have a valuable opportunity to learn, share and network with peers at the fifth Canadian Higher Education Annual Giving Congress. Held at Ryerson University on October 22–23, the Congress will enable annual giving professionals at all levels... SFU launches innovation strategy, opens new innovation facility Simon Fraser University has launched a new innovation strategy called “SFU Innovates,” which will establish a network of initiatives and partnerships to position the school as an international leader in the development of talent, technology, and transformation. The new strategy... UNB, uBishop’s launch new websites The University of New Brunswick and Bishop’s University have both launched new websites as part of their efforts to strengthen their institutions’ brand awareness in Canada and beyond. UNB launched its new website in tandem with a “bold new look”... uni Calgary to hire 100 new tenure-track professors The University of Calgary has announced that it plans to spend $26 M to hire as many as 100 new tenure-track professors in the next two-to-five years. uCalgary President Elizabeth Cannon credited years of responsible budgeting for the university’s capacity... uCalgary to hire 100 new tenure-track professors The University of Calgary has announced that it plans to spend $26 M to hire as many as 100 new tenure-track professors in the next two-to-five years. uCalgary President Elizabeth Cannon credited years of responsible budgeting for the university’s capacity... Education Summit 2015: Towards a Skills and PSE Strategy for Canada The Conference Board of Canada is hosting the third Skills and PSE Summit onNovember 3–5 in Edmonton, AB. The Summit will explore education and skills development in Canada—including colleges and institutes, universities, apprenticeship, and trades training. The Summit will also feature... Skills and Post-Secondary Education Summit 2015: Towards a Skills and PSE Strategy for Canada The Conference Board of Canada is hosting the third Skills and PSE Summit onNovember 3–5 in Edmonton, AB. The Summit will explore education and skills development in Canada—including colleges and institutes, universities, apprenticeship, and trades training. The Summit will also feature... Third Skills and Post-Secondary Education Summit 2015: Towards a Skills and PSE Strategy for Canada The Conference Board of Canada is hosting the third Skills and PSE Summit onNovember 3–5 in Edmonton, AB. The Summit will explore education and skills development in Canada—including colleges and institutes, universities, apprenticeship, and trades training. The Summit will also feature... 25 Canadian universities make THE’s World University Rankings 2015–16 Times Higher Education has released its 2015–16 World University Rankings of the top 800 universities, and 25 Canadian schools have made the cut. In the top 100, the University of Toronto rose slightly to 19th, UBC dropped slightly to 34th, McGill... UBC turns 100, UBCO turns 10 The University of British Columbia celebrated its 100th anniversary last week, while its UBC Okanagan campus celebrated its 10th anniversary. UBC is the first university in BC to reach the 100-year mark. When the school first opened for classes in... HRD ministry has come to agreement with global scholars to teach in India India may not yet have managed to get the Ivy League to set up campus in India but is close to drawing in over 200 academics from global varsities to teach in India at $8,000- $12,000.... New draft education policy by December: Smriti Irani The Union HRD minister said that there was a need to understand what people at the district level need (in the education policy). (Representative Image) LUCKNOW: Efforts are underway to prepare... 100 study centres in commerce colleges to offer CS courses COIMBATORE: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will enter into tie up with top commerce colleges across the country to open 100 study centres where courses for students could be offered, a top official said on Sunday. The ICSI... Fleming establishes Contact North online learning centre on its Coubourg Campus Fleming College has opened a branch of the Contact North | Contact Nord online learning centre on its Cobourg Campus. This centre will offer students 1,000 online programs and 18,000 online courses from a variety of colleges, universities, and literacy... Humber College opens new student centre Humber College has opened a new learning resource centre at its North Campus. The Learning Resource Commons was built with the support of $74.7 M from Ontario; it will support the school’s enrolment growth by creating space for 2,200 students... UBC launches urban forestry program to help "climate-proof" cities The University of British Columbia has launched one of Canada's first bachelor’s programs in urban forestry to teach students how to manage trees in a city environment. According to Tree Canada’s President Mike Rosen, traditional forestry training for industrial purposes... McGill takes major step toward $800 M Royal Vic conversion McGill University has released a call for tenders to conduct feasibility studies for the conversion of Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital into a campus complex. The project is expected to cost at least $800 M, with the proposed feasibility studies alone... Mohawk launches “City School” to bring PSE to high-needs communities Mohawk College has announced that it will launch a “City School,” a three-year program that brings a series of workshops and courses to youth, adults, and seniors in six of Hamilton’s “high need priority” neighbourhoods. The initiative's first step is... Centennial College, Samsung announce new training partnership Centennial College has announced that it will partner with Samsung Electronics to train students to become certified Samsung product technicians. The new initiative, known as the “Samsung Pathway,” will integrate two new courses into Centennial’s Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma curriculum.... ON university presidents sign pledge to encourage student voting The presidents of Ontario's 20 publicly funded universities have signed a pledge to encourage students to vote in the upcoming election. The pledge requires these presidents to help circulate electoral information, make voting stations available, and encourage voting groups on... National education policy to be prepared with opinion of all: Irani IANS | 19 Sep 2015, 18:59 IST HRD minister Smriti Irani said a joint effort has been initiated from the national to the grassroots level to obtain opinion to formulate a national education policy. "This is for the first... VIT University records 7,947 job offers after campus recruitment by five companies COIMBATORE: VIT University, Vellore, on Wednesday announced that 7,947 job offers were made by five information technology and services companies that visited the institute for a shared campus recruitment. This is the highest number of jobs offered in one campus... IIT-Delhi responds to QS ranking with appeal for investment and support NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Delhi has responded to being ranked 176 on the QS Worldwide University Rankings, with an appeal for more "investment in - and support for - the faculty."The IIT-D statement, issued on Wednesday, dwells as much... Smriti Irani's HRD ministry has come to agreement with global scholars to teach in India NEW DELHI: India may not yet have managed to get the Ivy League to set up campus in India through the much-awaited Foreign Universities Bill but is close to drawing in over 200 academics from global varsities to teach in... Research partnerships with colleges essential for small businesses Colleges Ontario has called on the provincial government to increase its support for applied research partnerships between colleges and businesses. Citing a recent Conference Board of Canada report, Colleges Ontario President Linda Franklin noted that “partnerships with colleges often provide... Campus tours are essential when choosing a PSE institution When it comes to choosing a postsecondary institution, there is no substitute for an in-person campus tour, according to a group of experts interviewed by the Toronto Star. The article profiles some of the innovative ways that schools such as Seneca... uWindsor to hire 50 new full-time profs The University of Windsor has announced that it plans to hire 50 new full-time professors over the next three years, with 18 to be hired in the next year. The first 18 positions will be across six faculties, approved through... Camosun, NIC, VIU receive $600 K from BC for 78 new health-care spaces British Columbia has announced $600 K in funding for three Vancouver Island postsecondary institutions to support 78 new health-care spaces. Camosun College will receive $246 K for 32 health-care assistant program spaces. North Island College will receive $158 K for... Camosun, NIC, VIU receive $600 K from BC for 78 new health-care spaces British Columbia has announced $600 K in funding for three Vancouver Island postsecondary institutions to support 78 new health-care spaces. Camosun College will receive $246 K for 32 health-care assistant program spaces. North Island College will receive $158 K for... In a first, two Indian institutes make it to world’s top 200 Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is ranked 179th in the top 200 list of the world’s best universities this year. LONDON: Two Indian institutes have for the first time made it to the... IIT Bhubaneswar becomes first IIT in country to introduce dance as BTech subject Dance can broaden horizons of students studying specialised course, that's why IIT decided thus. (Representative photo) BHUBANESWAR: IIT Bhubaneswar has introduced Odissi dance as... Loan guarantee (Delhi Govt.) The Delhi government has rolled out a scheme to enable students to obtain education loans of up to Rs 10 lakh without having to mortgage any asset to study at a private or government institution in Delhi. Experts say the... MGR Film Institute tech diplomas will be now degrees CHENNAI: Diploma programmes on film technology offered by the MGR Government Film and Television Institute will be changed to bachelors degree courses, Tamil Nadu minister for Information KT Rajenthrabhalaji told the assembly on Monday. Making a series of announcements for his... Shifting the culture: HEQCO webinars on learning outcomes culture shift: Faculty engagement in learning outcomes assessment, on Sept 24, 11–12pm. Join Peggy Maki, respected consultant on assessment in higher education; Jill Atkinson, psychology professor at Queen's University; and Veronica Brown, instructional developer at the University of Waterloo as they guide... MB introduces Open Textbook Initiative Manitoba has announced its new Open Textbook Initiative, an effort that makes postsecondary education more affordable by giving students free online access to textbooks in the most commonly enrolled subject areas, such as Introductory Psychology or Physics textbooks. The initiative... MB introduces Open Textbook Initiative Manitoba has announced its new Open Textbook Initiative, an effort that makes postsecondary education more affordable by giving students free online access to textbooks in the most commonly enrolled subject areas, such as Introductory Psychology or Physics textbooks. The initiative... uSask to offer unique master’s degree in water security The University of Saskatchewan has announced that it will offer a new master’s degree in water security, reportedly the first of its kind in North America. The program will train students in issues such as drought, climate change, flooding, and... Ryerson, Georgian, uRegina announce initiatives to help refugees Earlier this summer, Ryerson University partnered with Lifeline Syria to help resettle Syrian refugees in Toronto. While the initial goal was to bring 10 families in, they very quickly found sponsorship for 11, according to Ryerson VP of Research and... HRD minister’s statement on dual degrees has no impact 9 Sep 2015 Hindustan Times (Delhi) Jeevan Prakash Sharma jeevan.sharma@hindustantimes.com HRD minister’s statement ondual degrees has no impact NO APPROVALS Despite the HRD minister’s statement in Parliament that tie-ups between Indian and international institutes need UGC approval, there have... uAlberta develops digital textbook app based on Dino 101 A successful MOOC at the University of Alberta is becoming a digital textbook in app form. The interactive textbook is based on the Dino 101 online course and is now available for a small fee from app stores. It features... Canada remains mediocre in innovation, says Conference Board The Conference Board of Canada has raised Canada’s mark in global innovation from a D to a C since its last report. The report also ranks Canada ninth among 16 peer industrial countries in the area of innovation, leaving it far behind... Dal provides app to help students stay safe Dalhousie University is offering its students a free app to help them stay safe on its campus. The app, called DalSAFE, allows for instant connection between those on Dal’s campus and Dal’s security team by providing one-touch access. Students will... UBC interim president seeks new ways to support international students Canadian universities must think very seriously about their responsibilities toward international students, said the University of British Columbia’s Interim President Martha Piper in a recent interview. Piper added that she will examine how her institution currently uses the $11 M in... Niti Aayog tasked to devise rules for foreign universities Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale could set up campuses in India soon with the government asking its policy think tank, Niti Aayog, to prepare a framework for opening doors to foreign universities.The initiative, part of Prime Minister Narendra... National Overseas Scholarship for Students with Disabilities The scheme of National Overseas Scholarship for Students with Disabilities has been launched with the objectives of providing financial assistance to the students with disabilities for pursuing studies abroad at the level of Masters’ Degree and Ph.D. Twenty (20) scholarships... IITs, IIMs, IISc to get foreign faculty this year KOLKATA: Some of India's leading academic institutions like IITs and IIMs will have foreign faculty members this year under the national GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) programme. IIT-Kharagpur has been selected as the national coordinator for collaborating with institutions like... Number of students up 38% in 10 years, shows census In the space of a decade, between 2001 and 2011, the student population in India exploded from about 229 million to 315 million. That's a jump of nearly 38%http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/42545583.cms) -173px -68px transparent;">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/42545583.cms) -192px -68px transparent;">. The overall population growth in the... KIIT-KISS International connect Achyuta Samanta, founder, Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS), shares his views on the institute receiving the special consultative status by UN and his future plans of expansion Why did Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology establish a NGO Wing - Kalinga... Kejriwal exhorts students to 'clean up' DU politics NEW DELHI: About 5,000 turned up for Aam Aadmi Party's "DU Rocks" concert, organized, essentially, to support its student wing, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti's maiden effort at contesting the Delhi University Students' Union elections. With the concert and the confetti... ISI to set up campus in Tezpur, Assam KOLKATA: Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is preparing to set up a full-fledged campus at Tezpur in Assam to enhance research in the northeastern part of the country and assist in solving local problems, director Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay said on Wednesday. The... Regina Uni officially launches universitaire francophone uRegina officially launches universitaire francophone The University of Regina and Saskatchewan’s French-speaking Fransaskoiscommunity have celebrated the official inauguration of La Cité universitaire francophone on uRegina’s campus. The institute is the result of the amalgamation of the Institut français and the Department... uRegina officially launches universitaire francophone uRegina officially launches universitaire francophone The University of Regina and Saskatchewan’s French-speaking Fransaskoiscommunity have celebrated the official inauguration of La Cité universitaire francophone on uRegina’s campus. The institute is the result of the amalgamation of the Institut français and the Department... McGill pioneers new mental health program for music students Students at McGill University's Schulich School of Music have become the first to receive mandatory mental health training and mentorship specifically in a music school context, reports CBC. Representatives from the School of Music said that they developed the new program in... Ryerson unveils updated brand Ryerson University this week introduced a revised brand guided by the principles of the university’s academic plan titled, “Our Time to Lead.” The new branding features a new logo with updated, more vibrant tones of Ryerson’s traditional blue and gold... Queen’s opens $17 M nuclear power research facility This Tuesday, the Queen’s University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science officially opened its new $17 M Reactor Materials Testing Laboratory. The centre’s mission is to support the development of safe and efficient nuclear power through the Nuclear Materials Group... Interim President defends UBC’s merits, looks to increase international standing In a Vancouver Sun op-ed, Interim President of the University of British Columbia Martha Piper says that she believes her school should be ranked first in Canada instead of second. She responds to the 2015 Academic Ranking of World Universities, which ranks the... Langara to offer new program addressing trauma, PTSD among first responders Langara College has announced that it plans to offer a new certificate program to teach first responders and front-line workers how to cope with on-the-job trauma. Beginning this September, the course, titled “Strategic Resilience for First Responders,” will work to... McGill business school to offer world’s first “GROOC” McGill University is reportedly set to launch the world’s first MOOC for groups, or “GROOC.” McGill has partnered with online learning provider edX to offer a course titled “Social Learning for Social Impact,” which aims to “inspire social change through global collaboration of like-minded... Placements at B-Schools like IIMs, others set to rock; e-commerce firms lead the pack with early pre-placement offers NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: A steady flow of pre-placement offers at top business schools has set the stage for an expected robust placement season ahead. Some B-schools have seen the offers double from a year ago as companies such as the Boston... MP government sanctions Rs 2,728 crore to improve higher education BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government sanctioned $430 million (Rs 2,728 crore) under a World Bank Project aimed at improving higher education sector in the state, officials said here today. "The World Bank's share will be 300 million US dollars and the... DRDO to conduct joint research in defence with IIT-Kharagpur KOLKATA: To achieve self-reliance in select defence technologies through joint research, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of collaboration with IIT-Kharagpur. DRDO director general Dr S Christopher, who was honoured with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at... Engineering colleges to teach students ‘better’ English CHENNAI: What is the meaning of update? This was one of the multiple choice questions asked to thousands of engineering graduates across the country as part of an English test. Nearly 40% of the grads opted for the wrong answer... Kolkata engineering college student winner of South Asia 'Present around the World' competition CHENNAI: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) announced the winners of South Asia 'Present around the World' competition on Friday. Present around the World (PATW) is the IET's presentation competition for young engineers and technicians aged 18 to 26... IIT-K inspires students to work in India Several alumni of IIT-K, working at top positions in the government and the semi-government organisations, have extended their whole-hearted support to the campaign. Several... FNUniv and Parkland expand BEd partnership First Nations University of Canada and Parkland College will now offer a four-year Bachelor of Indigenous Education program at Parkland’s Yorkton campus. The new program expands the existing partnership with FNUniv for the delivery of the BEd at Parkland’s Fort Qu’Appelle... Fanshawe to launch game development program Fanshawe College is set to launch a three-year Video Game Design and Development program with the aim of creating a new cohort of trained professionals to feed the region’s growing gaming sector. The school initially offered 70 seats for the... St Clair launches new “Career Coach” online resource St Clair College has launched an online resource designed to help people understand the link between education programs and specific careers. Known as Career Coach, the program helps users understand particular career paths by providing information on wages, employment opportunities,... Lakeland College set to open new Energy Centre Lakeland College reports that it is set to become the only postsecondary institution in western Canada to host an integrated power plant featuring a once-through steam generator (OTSG) for heavy oil training. While the 2,500 square-foot Energy Centre will officially open this... New SFU-BCIT program deemed “medical school for the environment” Simon Fraser University and the British Columbia Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a joint Master’s of Science in Ecological Restoration. BCIT reports that the venture will create Canada’s first master’s-level program in restoring ecosystems that have been degraded... NB premier considers abolishing student loans, looking into NL model New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant has said that his government will consider all educational models that might help ease the burden of student loans, adding that he is open to studying the non-repayable grant system adopted in Newfoundland and Labrador. “We'll look... UoGuelph teaches social media safety to students Students on the football team at the University of Guelph will today take a social media safety seminar designed to show them the potential implications of their online behaviour. UoGuelph’s Manager of Information Services in Recruitment and Admissions Angi Roberts said that... uCalgary president touts benefits of undergraduate research Supporting hands-on research at the undergraduate level is crucial for the development of experience, skills, and creative thinking that students will need to be successful after graduation, writes University of Calgary President Elizabeth Cannon. Noting the emphasis employers now place... uWaterloo students run first autonomous vehicle on Canadian road A technology startup founded by two University of Waterloo students ran a self-driving vehicle yesterday on Ring Road at the uWaterloo main campus. The occasion reportedly marked the first time an autonomous vehicle had run on a Canadian road. The... International students launch $50 M lawsuit against Niagara College Two former international students at Niagara College have launched a class-action lawsuit and are seeking more than $50 M in damages after they wereunsuccessful in their attempts to obtain postgraduate work permits from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The students allege... uOttawa begins work on $83 M learning centre The University of Ottawa has broken ground on a new $83 M Learning Centre, a new educational space that the university hopes will become a “magnet on campus” for a new generation of learners. The new six-storey centre will house 26... Canadian universities must overcome three impediments to globalization, writes Carleton president Carleton University President Roseann O’Reilly Runte writes in an editorial forUniversity Affairs that Canadian universities must do more to address the ongoing demand to become more global. To this end, she says that universities must work to build their international reputations... Delhi government to introduce eight vocational streams in 200 schools The Delhi government is planning to introduce eight vocational streams, including beauty and wellness, automobile and travel and tourism, in 200 schools. The government intends to make school education skill-oriented by doing so. These new streams are likely to be... DU, JNU and IITs can now accept foreign funds without registration Taking a big leap towards international collaborations, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Gujarat National Law University and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) are among a category of some 300-odd institutions in the country that are free to accept foreign donations... Top international students perform cutting-edge research in GTA Nearly 750 international university students have come to the Greater Toronto Area to partner with Canadian professors to produce cutting-edge research. The students have come as part of Mitacs’s Globalink program, which pays the participating students a set wage to visit... STU becomes first Canadian university to offer Harvard CORe program St Thomas University has reportedly become the first Canadian university to partner with HBX of the Harvard Business School to offer CORe, a multi-week, intensive program of online courses on the fundamentals of business. CORe, or Credential of Readiness, is... uToronto, uWaterloo join White House initiative to bolster diversity in engineering The University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo have joined with 90 US engineering schools to encourage more diversity in the field of engineering. The two schools announced their commitment to the initiative by signing a letter shared by... Keeping Those Birds Flying To keep aircraft airworthy, engineers need to have a thorough understanding of machines, quickdecisionmaking ability, patience and discipline According to Spandan Dhar there is no room for mediocrity and impatience in this field. A small According to Spandan Dhar there... UGC gets funds to provide free wi-fi in universities Good news awaits university students! The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been sanctioned Rs 6.18 crore for providing Wi-Fi facility across campuses. Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha said that so far,... IIT Kharagpur faces faculty shortage, asks alumni to come back to classroom IIT Kharagpur is now asking its alumni to come back to the classroom once again - for learning new things as well as teaching younger students. Facing shortage of faculty, IIT is launching various distinguished alumni faculty schemes which would... uToronto students’ legal research app receives investment from Dentons law firm A startup launched by University of Toronto students has received an undisclosed investment from Dentons, the world largest law firm, in support of a technology that uses artificial intelligence to perform legal research. The technology, known as Ross, uses IBM’s Watson computer... Liberal arts “vital to our prosperity,” says MTA president In an op-ed published over the weekend, Mount Allison University President Robert Campbell is calling the liberal arts “vital to prosperity.” Despite increasing skepticism about the value of the social sciences and the humanities, Campbell argues that we ignore... uWindsor installs “learning pods” to transform campus The University of Windsor has installed a series of “learning pods” on its campus to promote learning outside of the traditional classroom and to increase the availability of resources to students, faculty, and staff. The pods are made up of... US News and World Report encourages enrolment in Canadian universities Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Canada has the potential to offer a world-class education at a fraction of the price one might find in the US, UK, or Australia, saysUS News and World Report. According to the Canadian Bureau for... UBC president abruptly resigns, leaving many unanswered questions UBC President Arvind Gupta abruptly resigned on Friday, with the university announcing that Martha Piper would serve as Interim President until a new leader is identified. Gupta was slightly more than one year into a five-year term. A statement to the... The MBA needs an overhaul, say prominent Canadian executives ... MITT and uManitoba receive grants through Western Economic Diversification Federal funding through the Western Economic Diversification program has been announced for PSE institutions in Manitoba. The University of Manitoba will receive $1.8 M for its Technology Transfer Office and the development of a pan-western consortium of Western Canadian... $30 M for research computing platform at SFU, UVic, uToronto, and uWaterloo The Canadian government, through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), has announced $30 M in funding for a research computing platform that will allow researchers to store, analyze, and mine massive quantities of data. The funding will be shared equally... 3,200 engineering seats vacant, govt makes Rs 14 crore Without an exit clause, a bunch of students are stuck with seats they don't want to join, and another anxious lot of candidates who want to sign up at these colleges cannot... PM Modi inaugurates IIT-Patna campus PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a day-long visit to Bihar, on Saturday inaugurated the new IIT campus here. He launched Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhayay Rashtriya Gramin Joyti Yojna aimed at power sector reforms in the rural areas. He also... DU permits Skype viva for PhD students, plagiarism check must The varsity has also made it mandatory that the thesis submitted by the PhD scholars pass a "plagiarism check" and procured specialised softwares for it. NEW DELHI: Scholars pursuing PhD at Delhi University... Brock, York, uSask among victors in Social Media Awards #PSEWEB has partnered with Engagement Labs to announce the recipients of their Canadian University & College Social Media Awards. After scanning 150 Canadian and college homepages, #PSEWEB found that 96.7% of Canadian higher education homepages linked to a Facebook Page, while 92%... Canadian immigration lawyer warns of challenges for foreign students Canada will have to closely monitor the performance of its shifting policies toward education- and business-based immigration if it wishes to preserve its fundamental diversity, writes Jennifer Nees, a Toronto-based business immigration lawyer. While the Pan Am Games have given... uToronto receives $114 M for regenerative medicine initiative Canada has awarded $114 M to the University of Toronto, the largest single research investment the university has ever received. This is the first grant made under the new $1.5 B Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The funds will be used... SFU partners with online course provider Simon Fraser University has partnered with the online education companyKadenze to offer SFU students access to online courses that might not be otherwise available through the university. The system will allow students to receive SFU academic credit for courses they take... Driving Lean Change in Higher Ed at the University of Waterloo, Sept 10–11 The University of Waterloo is hosting the international Lean Higher Education Conference in partnership with the Lean HE Hub (UK) on Sept 10 and 11, 2015. The theme of this year’s conference is Driving Lean Change in Higher Education and will explore... Canada invests over $2 M for Camosun advanced manufacturing, uVic aerospace centre The Canadian government has made two significant postsecondary funding announcements in Victoria. Camosun College will receive $1.6 M to create a testing integration lab to support the manufacturing sector. The lab will provide hands-on experience for students and give industry access... Sheridan breaks ground on new Brampton skilled trades facility Sheridan College has begun work on a new, $47.5 M facility dedicated to the skilled trades at its Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario. The building, designed by George Friedman Architect, will be three storeys and 130,000 square feet and is... Sheridan breaks ground on new Brampton skilled trades facility Sheridan College has begun work on a new, $47.5 M facility dedicated to the skilled trades at its Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario. The building, designed by George Friedman Architect, will be three storeys and 130,000 square feet and is... $7 M for applied food and beverage research at George Brown George Brown College has received $7 M from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), in support of its applied research in the food and beverage sector. The funds will be matched by donor investments, bringing the... Today’s BC tech grads must learn entrepreneurship skills, writes Vancouver Film School president “The skills championed 20, 10 and even five years ago will not consolidate the future” for today’s tech graduates, writes James Griffin, President and Co-founder of the Vancouver Film School. While he acknowledges that the creative economy in BC is... Canada invests up to $18.4 M for Centennial’s Downsview Park Aerospace Campus The Canadian government has announced that it will award up to $18.4 M to Centennial College for its Downsview Park Aerospace Campus under the New Building Canada Plan. Part of a larger project to grow aerospace research in the GTA,... Royal Roads opens entrepreneurial centre in downtown Victoria Royal Roads University has moved its Eric C Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies into a new location owned by the Victoria Advanced Technology Council. The location—named Fort Tectoria—is an established site for innovation and serves as the base for the high-tech... Canada and India invest $3.7 M to address infrastructure, water challenges IC-IMPACTS, India’s Department of Science and Technology, and India’s Department of Biotechnology have invested a total of $3.7 M to fund nine research projects in the infrastructure and water sectors. Since 2014, IC-IMPACTS—a network of Centres of Excellence funded by... Canada and India invest $3.7 M to address infrastructure, water challenges IC-IMPACTS, India’s Department of Science and Technology, and India’s Department of Biotechnology have invested a total of $3.7 M to fund nine research projects in the infrastructure and water sectors. Since 2014, IC-IMPACTS—a network of Centres of Excellence funded by... Canada invests $11 M in Canadian Coast Guard College for repairs, improvements The Canadian government will invest $8.6 M to replace the roof at the Canadian Coast Guard College, in addition to the $2.3 M already allocated for upgrades to the emergency electrical system. These improvements will reduce the college’s energy consumption... We must collaborate to increase research-driven innovation, says SFU president In a recent op-ed in the Globe and Mail, Andrew Petter, the President of Simon Fraser University, has called Canada’s record for research-driven innovation “appalling.” While Canada has an internationally admired postsecondary sector, he writes, “we are the only developed country... Québec universities receive $23 M for food-based research Researchers at McGill University and Université Laval will receive substantial portions of a $23 M investment from Génome Québec. Lawrence Goodridge of McGill and Roger C Levesque from the Institute for Integrative Systems Biology at Laval will lead a team that... uWinnipeg looks to transform underserviced neighbourhood with education hub The University of Winnipeg has undertaken a $12.8 M project to transform Winnipeg’s Selkirk Avenue into a hub for creativity and education. The location is currently an underserviced portion of the city that university community members hope to turn into... Queen’s to offer new programs in aging and health This fall, Queen’s University will begin to offer new programs in aging and health. The university will start by implementing the programs through its graduate diploma and Master of Science in September, with a PhD program expected in two to... BC provides $12 M for new trades equipment at 14 postsecondary institutions British Columbia has invested $12 M for new trades equipment at 14 public postsecondary institutions across the province. The institutions will use the funds to purchase items like air disc brake and high voltage trainers, a logging truck and trailer,... Test GMAT 2015: Candidates to get an option to cancel scores GMAT exam rules changed The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) made an official announcement regarding the set of changes being introduced in the Graduate Management Admission... GMAT 2015: Candidates to get an option to cancel scores GMAT exam rules changed The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) made an official announcement regarding the set of changes being introduced in the Graduate Management Admission... Manitoba announces First Jobs Strategy, $1.5 M to connect grads with workforce The Manitoba government has released its First Jobs Strategy, which is designed to provide more support to university students entering the labour force. This is accompanied with the announcement of a $1.5 M fund to support the creation of an... MB announces First Jobs Strategy, $1.5 M to connect grads with workforce The Manitoba government has released its First Jobs Strategy, which is designed to provide more support to university students entering the labour force. This is accompanied with the announcement of a $1.5 M fund to support the creation of an... MB announces First Jobs Strategy, $1.5 M to connect grads with workforce The Manitoba government has released its First Jobs Strategy, which is designed to provide more support to university students entering the labour force. This is accompanied with the announcement of a $1.5 M fund to support the creation of an... Three Canadian universities make the CWUR top 100 The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has released its 2015 list of the world’s top 1000 universities. Three Canadian universities have made the top ten: the University of Toronto (#32), McGill University (#42), and UBC (#62). CWUR boasts that... Calcutta University invites application for Ph.D admissions 2015 in Statistics The University of Calcutta had invited eligible and interested candidates for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Statistics offered at the Department of Statistics for the academic session 2015. The University has been accredited five star status by NAAC... COTR recognized for best international student experience for third consecutive year The International Graduate Insight Group has recognized the College of the Rockies as the best institution in the world for overall international student satisfaction. This is the third consecutive year COTR has been named the top school in Canada in this regard... Canadian parents most likely to expect their children to pay for university, survey says A recent report from HSBC has found that Canadian parents are the most likely to expect their children to help pay for university tuition. According to the 2015 survey of 5,550 parents in 16 countries, more than two thirds (68%)... $75 M for BC’s trades training providers $75 M for BC’s trades training providers British Columbia has announced $75 M in funding for the province’s trades training providers. The funding was announced in partnership with the Industry Training Authority (ITA), the organization responsible for the coordination of... Continuing education can play major role in closing Canada's skills gap, says Ryerson dean Marie Bountrogianni, Dean of Ryerson University’s G Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, writes in the Huffington Post that continuing studies must play a vital role in closing Canada’s skills gap. According to the Conference Board of Canada, Canada loses $24.3 B... uWindsor’s business school announces World Health Innovation Network The Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor has announced the launch of the Odette World Health Innovation Network (WIN), reportedly the first Canadian health innovation centre with formal collaborative ties to the US. The centre will use... Indian higher ed commission releases list of fake universities The University Grants Commission (UGC), the regulatory body for higher education in India, has published a list of 21 “fake” universities operating in that country. Indian law prohibits any institution from describing itself as a “university” without obtaining the proper... Canadore, Nipissing renew nursing school partnership Nipissing University and Canadore College have renewed their collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program agreement. The agreement extends the sharing of curriculum, facilities, resources, finances, and expertise that has allowed the schools to deliver the four-year program for... Seneca and University of Central Asia sign MOU Seneca College has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Central Asia (UCA) that will see Seneca develop a preparatory program for incoming students as UCA readies to open its first undergraduate campus in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic next... Trent, Durham create new diploma-to-degree pathway in media studi Trent University and Durham College have entered into a new diploma-to-degree pathway agreement. The agreement will allow students to get both a college diploma in journalism and a university degree in media studies in four years. “Trent University is pleased... ONTARIO commits to funding international graduate students Ontario has announced that it will extend funding for graduate studies to international students. Although no new funds are attached to the deal, the province plans to reallocate up to 130 graduate funding spots for... ON commits to funding international graduate students Ontario has announced that it will extend funding for graduate studies tointernational students. Although no new funds are attached to the deal, the province plans to reallocate up to 130 graduate funding spots for international students starting this fall. The... uWindsor set to launch Co-op, Careers, and Employment Centre The University of Windsor plans to open a new Student Co-op, Careers, and Employment Centre by the end of this year. The centre will be located on the first floor of the existing Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre and will prepare students to compete... Canada gives $2 M to TRU for oil and gas engineering program The Canadian government will give just over $2 M to Thompson Rivers University to help establish an engineering program to support skills training in oil and gas production and processing facilities. This two-year program will train BC’s workforce in the control and... RRC’s new president advocates visibility, outreach Red River College has announced the appointment of Paul Vogt, a Rhodes scholar and University of Manitoba graduate, as its new president, for a five-year term beginning on August 17th. Hoping to put the tumultuous term of his predecessor behind him, Vogt is... Carleton president advocates the “right” funding model for Ontario Carleton University President Roseann O’Reilly Runte writes in the Ottawa Citizenthat “the ability to pursue one’s education makes Ontario and Canada special and offers hope and motivation to all. Thus, funding for accessibility must continue.” To this end, she offers suggestions... CCAE announces winners of annual Prix d’Excellence The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) has announced the winners of its annual Prix d’Excellence, which recognizes Canada’s postsecondary institutions for excellence across 24 categories, including marketing, development, and student recruitment. This year, uAlberta led the group... uSask creates bursary for students leaving child welfare system The University of Saskatchewan has announced the creation of a new bursary for students who were in the child welfare system. The Saskatchewan Youth From Care bursary will fully cover the costs for up to five students per year, including... UGC grants heritage tag to 19 colleges, none from Delhi The University Grants Commission, in an effort to conserve college campuses which are more than 100 years old, has given the status of heritage institutions to 19 colleges across the country. A financial assistance in order to improve and upgrade... IIT Kharagpur attracts students through YouTube Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur started a campaign to solve student queries because seat allocation for engineering students commenced on June 30, under the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). They are trying to attract students through the help of... New uAlberta president committed to provide more, better student housing The University of Alberta’s new president David Turpin has told the Edmonton Journal that providing available and adequate housing for first-year students “will be an important initiative” during his time in office. uAlberta currently has just 3,470 residence spaces for undergraduates, although... BC universities show fastest growth in federal research funding BC’s research universities have experienced the fastest growth rate in federal research funding, according to the Research Universities Council of British Columbia (RUCBC). RUCBC’s figures show that in 2012–13, BC universities attracted more than $700 M in research funding from... Sheridan, Vancouver Film School named among top 20 schools for animation and gaming The Vancouver Film School has been ranked sixth out of the top 20 schools in the world for visual effects, animation, and game design, according to the CG Student Awards. The awards committee ranked the top 20 by voting on... ICEC Pays Tribute to Sant Teja Singh Ji (1965-2015) Sant Teja Singh earlier named Narahjan Singh, was born on 14 May 1877 in a Mahita Khatri family ( father: Ralia Singh : mother: Sada Kaur) at the village of Ballovali, in Gujranwala district of the Punjab (now in Pakistan). Teja... Indo-Canadian pay Tribute to Sant Teja Singh Ji during the Sikh History Tour in Canada! A new, unique, and exciting program to honor Sant Teja Singh’s amazing life and contribution to the Sikh and South Asian community of BC has been organized by Indo-Canadian Sikhs at Vancouver. Sikh History Tour for high... YorkU, German university sign MOU to support research, student exchanges York University has signed an MOU with the Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany. The agreement was signed at the second annual “Brain in Action” program retreat, an initiative jointly funded by NSERC and the German Research Foundation (DFG). The... CBIE developing training program for international student advisors The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) has announced it is working to develop a professional development program for International Student Advisers (ISAs). The federal government requires that counsellors offering student-related immigration advice have the Regulated International Student Immigration Advisers... Indigenous content to be added to business and nursing curriculum at UBC campuses UBC’s Sauder School of Business and UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing are both introducing Indigenous content into curriculum. Sauder has recently hired Associate Dean Amie Wolf, who will develop First Nations programming as part of a larger effort in the... ON commits $97 M over three years for FNMI education Ontario has announced $97 M over the next three years to support access to postsecondary education and training opportunities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners. $5 M of the funds will be used to support the nine Aboriginal-owned learning... India- Canada SKILL PARTNERS Jun 29 2015 : The Times of India (Delhi) Q & A - SKILL PARTNERS NADIR PATEL, Canada's high commissioner to India, on the country's role in the `Make in India' initiative What will Canada's... Engineers Canada releases report on labour market Engineers Canada has released a new report outlining projections of the expected supply and demand of engineers in Canada through to 2025. The report,Engineering Labour Market in Canada: Projections to 2025, provides provincial-level breakdowns of the number of engineers currently working,... ON, Canada provide $3.8 M funding for Georgian's Marine Emergency Duties Centre Ontario has announced that it will match the federal government in providing over $1.9 M, for a total of $3.8 M, to Georgian College for its new Marine Emergency Duties Training and Research Centre, at the Owen Sound campus. Georgian... Langara's School of Nursing accredited for seven years Langara College’s School of Nursing has been awarded a seven-year accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), the maximum length that can be awarded to an institution. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing was approved by the... Lambton launches $45 M capital campaign Lambton College has launched its $45 M Envision Tomorrow Capital Campaign to raise funds for several new infrastructure projects. The college will use the funds for a $30 M Centre for Health Education and Sustainable Care and a $12 M recreation and... Delhi University cut-off for commerce stream released Delhi University cut-off list The first cut-off list for Delhi University admissions for the session 2015 has been announced. The lists for all subjects and courses are now... UGC likely to allow PhD enrolment under distance education NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) is actively considering relaxing its norms which would enable distance education institutions to offer MPhil and PhD programmes, benefiting nearly 10,000 students. The matter will be put before the next meeting of the commission. "The... NSERC announces $340 M in research funding for 71 institutions The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has announced that it will award $340 M to 3,800 academic researchers at over 70 Canadian universities. The funds will support long-term projects by researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and students primarily... COU launches new website; releases annual report The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) has unveiled its newly designed website, which includes an updated look, improved search tools, and better mobile device functionality. The site adds three new features: a Q&A section, a Resource Finder, and a section... $10 M invested in brain research Six teams of neuroscience researchers will benefit from a total of $10 M in funding to help address unmet needs in neuroscience. $8.5 M of the funding will be provided by CQDM, Brain Canada, and the Ontario Brain Institute as... Donation from Canada’s cranberry king establishes centre for business ethics at UBC Cranberry mogul Peter Dhillon has given $7.5 M to UBC to establish the Peter R Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics at the Sauder School of Business. Dhillon is the chairman of Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc and the CEO of the... Donation from Canada’s cranberry king establishes centre for business ethics at UBC Cranberry mogul Peter Dhillon has given $7.5 M to UBC to establish the Peter R Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics at the Sauder School of Business. Dhillon is the chairman of Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc and the CEO of the... Notify rules on PhD in open universities: HRD ministry to UGC NEW DELHI: Four years after University Grants Commission amended its regulation allowing open universities to conduct MPhil/PhD programmes, the HRD ministry has asked the regulator to notify it. In the absence of any notification, the amendment has not been put... UGC allows universities to customize syllabi NEW DELHI: Giving more breathing space to the universities in implementing the proposed Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from the 2015-16 academic session, the University Grants Commission announced that universities can customize the model syllabi by 30 percentage depending upon... To be a scientist is Delhi JEE topper’s dream NEW DELHI: For Anjishnu Bose, the Vaishali (Ghaziabad) lad who's likely ranked the highest in JEE Advanced in Delhi, getting into an IIT is not even the first option. He wants to take his prodigious brain—he's also won the Kishore... uWaterloo establishes green auto research facility with $1 M from Toyota The University of Waterloo has announced that it has established its new Green and Intelligent Automotive (GAIA) research facility. The $10 M centre has received $1 M from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada as well as $2.1 M from the governments... NSCC receives $4.6 M to support students facing financial barriers This week, Nova Scotia Community College received a gift of $4.6 M from the Joyce Foundation, a private family foundation created by philanthropist Ronald V Joyce. The $4.6 M is the largest single donation that NSCC has ever received and... Alberta’s Bill 3 freezes tuition, restores funding cuts Alberta’s government has released details on Bill 3, the interim supply bill. The bill, if passed, will freeze tuition at AB’s postsecondary institutions for two years, reverse an earlier 1.4% cut to Campus Alberta funding, and increase base operating funding by... Delhi University open learning under cloud NEW DELHI: The paper leaks are symptomatic of the rot that has set in at School of Open Learning, Delhi University. The state of affairs is scandalous. The first open and distance learning institution of the country was started as... NSDC launches job fair for Class 12 students MUMBAI: A first-of-its kind job fair was successfully organized for the Class 12th passed out students in Shimla district where around 150 students appeared for day long interviews with top organizations and more than 100 students got placed in a... PSE at centre of “new era of cooperation” between India and Canada A piece published by the Conference Board of Canada examines the changing relationship between Canada and India, with a focus on PSE partnerships. The article notes that in November, Prime Minister Stephen Harper spent his longest official foreign visit to... Ontario announces recipients of $209 M in research funding Ontario has announced that a total of $209 M has been awarded through three funds to support innovative research in the province. The province has awarded $65 M through the Research Excellence stream, which supports globally significant and transformational projects;... New federally funded training pilot modelled on German system Canada has announced that it will invest in a project with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) that will pilot new training and certification programs for youth preparing for careers in advanced manufacturing. Under the program, CME will recruit 40 college... Delhi University offers student internships in Vice Chancellor's office Seeking valuable contributions in policy-making, updating archives and other administrative works, the Vice Chancellor's office will now provide an opportunity to Delhi University students to work with them in the administrative field. Of what could be termed as... BCIT School of Business receives initial ACBSP accreditation The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s School of Business has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The accreditation includes a number of notes and conditions that must be met, and ACBSP will...
