January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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,... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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,... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 14, 2021 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... January 14, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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.... January 7, 2021 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... January 7, 2021 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... January 6, 2021 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... December 30, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 14, 2020 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... December 14, 2020 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... December 14, 2020 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... December 8, 2020 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... December 8, 2020 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... December 8, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 16, 2020 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... November 16, 2020 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... November 16, 2020 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... November 11, 2020 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... November 11, 2020 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... November 11, 2020 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... November 4, 2020 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... November 4, 2020 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... November 4, 2020 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... November 3, 2020 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... November 3, 2020 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... November 3, 2020 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 3, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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,... October 26, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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,... October 19, 2020 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... October 19, 2020 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... October 19, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... September 17, 2020 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... September 17, 2020 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... September 10, 2020 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... September 10, 2020 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... September 10, 2020 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%... September 10, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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.... September 2, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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),... September 2, 2020 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:... September 2, 2020 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... August 28, 2020 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... August 19, 2020 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’... August 19, 2020 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... August 19, 2020 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... August 19, 2020 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... August 13, 2020 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... August 13, 2020 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... August 13, 2020 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... August 6, 2020 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... August 6, 2020 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... August 6, 2020 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... July 28, 2020 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... July 28, 2020 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... July 28, 2020 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... July 23, 2020 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... July 23, 2020 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... July 23, 2020 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 &... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 1, 2020 *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. June 23, 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... June 23, 2020 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... June 23, 2020 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)... June 16, 2020 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... June 16, 2020 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... June 16, 2020 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... June 16, 2020 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... June 5, 2020 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... June 5, 2020 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... June 5, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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,... May 22, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 2, 2020 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... April 29, 2020 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... April 29, 2020 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... April 22, 2020 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... April 22, 2020 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... April 22, 2020 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... April 15, 2020 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... April 15, 2020 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... April 15, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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,... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 13, 2020 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 March 12, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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 ,... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 5, 2020 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... February 5, 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... February 5, 2020 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... February 5, 2020 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... February 5, 2020 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,... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... November 27, 2019 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... November 27, 2019 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... November 27, 2019 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... November 25, 2019 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... November 25, 2019 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... November 25, 2019 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... November 21, 2019 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... November 21, 2019 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... November 21, 2019 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;... November 21, 2019 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... November 18, 2019 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... November 18, 2019 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,... November 18, 2019 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... November 13, 2019 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,... November 13, 2019 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... November 13, 2019 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... November 9, 2019 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.... November 9, 2019 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.... November 9, 2019 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,... November 4, 2019 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),... November 4, 2019 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... November 2, 2019 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... October 31, 2019 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... October 29, 2019 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... October 29, 2019 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... October 24, 2019 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... October 23, 2019 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... October 23, 2019 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... October 17, 2019 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... October 17, 2019 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... October 15, 2019 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,... October 15, 2019 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... October 10, 2019 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... October 10, 2019 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... October 10, 2019 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... October 9, 2019 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... October 7, 2019 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... October 7, 2019 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... October 5, 2019 Indo Canada Education Conclave 2020 Save the Date! Indo Canada Education Council Presents: INDO CANADA EDUCATION CONCLAVE This December, ICEC will host our landmark ‘Indo Canada Education Conclave’ networking event at the Clark Shiraz in Agra, India (home of the Taj Mahal). In light of... October 5, 2019 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... October 5, 2019 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... October 5, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... September 30, 2019 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... September 30, 2019 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,... September 27, 2019 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... September 27, 2019 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... September 27, 2019 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... September 27, 2019 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... September 26, 2019 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... September 26, 2019 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... September 25, 2019 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... September 23, 2019 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... September 23, 2019 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... September 23, 2019 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... September 20, 2019 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... September 19, 2019 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... September 19, 2019 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... September 18, 2019 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... September 18, 2019 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... September 17, 2019 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... September 17, 2019 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... September 13, 2019 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... September 13, 2019 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... September 12, 2019 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... September 12, 2019 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,... September 12, 2019 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... September 10, 2019 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... September 10, 2019 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... September 9, 2019 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... September 6, 2019 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... September 6, 2019 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... September 5, 2019 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... September 5, 2019 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... September 4, 2019 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... August 30, 2019 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... August 30, 2019 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... August 30, 2019 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... August 28, 2019 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... August 27, 2019 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... August 27, 2019 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... August 27, 2019 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... August 26, 2019 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... August 26, 2019 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... August 26, 2019 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... August 22, 2019 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,... August 22, 2019 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... August 20, 2019 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... August 20, 2019 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... August 19, 2019 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... August 16, 2019 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... August 16, 2019 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... August 13, 2019 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... August 13, 2019 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.... August 13, 2019 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... August 9, 2019 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... August 9, 2019 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... August 9, 2019 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... August 6, 2019 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),... August 6, 2019 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... August 1, 2019 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.... July 30, 2019 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... July 30, 2019 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... July 29, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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);... July 19, 2019 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... July 17, 2019 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... July 17, 2019 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... July 17, 2019 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... July 16, 2019 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... July 16, 2019 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,... July 15, 2019 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... July 15, 2019 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... July 15, 2019 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.... July 15, 2019 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... July 15, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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,... July 1, 2019 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... July 1, 2019 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... July 1, 2019 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,... July 1, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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,... June 11, 2019 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... June 11, 2019 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... June 11, 2019 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... June 4, 2019 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... June 4, 2019 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.... May 27, 2019 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... May 21, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 10, 2019 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... April 10, 2019 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... April 10, 2019 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:... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... March 18, 2019 Smith School of Business launches diversity and inclusion initiative The Smith School of Busi
January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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... January 27, 2021 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,... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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,... January 21, 2021 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... January 21, 2021 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... January 14, 2021 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... January 14, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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... January 12, 2021 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.... January 7, 2021 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... January 7, 2021 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... January 6, 2021 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... December 30, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 22, 2020 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... December 14, 2020 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... December 14, 2020 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... December 14, 2020 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... December 8, 2020 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... December 8, 2020 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... December 8, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... December 1, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 24, 2020 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... November 16, 2020 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... November 16, 2020 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... November 16, 2020 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... November 11, 2020 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... November 11, 2020 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... November 11, 2020 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... November 4, 2020 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... November 4, 2020 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... November 4, 2020 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... November 3, 2020 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... November 3, 2020 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... November 3, 2020 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 3, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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,... October 26, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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... October 26, 2020 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,... October 19, 2020 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... October 19, 2020 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... October 19, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 14, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... October 4, 2020 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... September 17, 2020 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... September 17, 2020 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... September 10, 2020 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... September 10, 2020 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... September 10, 2020 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%... September 10, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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.... September 2, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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... September 2, 2020 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),... September 2, 2020 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:... September 2, 2020 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... August 28, 2020 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... August 19, 2020 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’... August 19, 2020 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... August 19, 2020 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... August 19, 2020 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... August 13, 2020 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... August 13, 2020 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... August 13, 2020 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... August 6, 2020 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... August 6, 2020 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... August 6, 2020 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... July 28, 2020 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... July 28, 2020 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... July 28, 2020 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... July 23, 2020 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... July 23, 2020 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... July 23, 2020 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 &... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 16, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 8, 2020 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... July 1, 2020 *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. June 23, 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... June 23, 2020 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... June 23, 2020 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)... June 16, 2020 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... June 16, 2020 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... June 16, 2020 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... June 16, 2020 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... June 5, 2020 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... June 5, 2020 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... June 5, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 29, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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... May 22, 2020 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,... May 22, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 13, 2020 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... May 2, 2020 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... April 29, 2020 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... April 29, 2020 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... April 22, 2020 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... April 22, 2020 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... April 22, 2020 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... April 15, 2020 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... April 15, 2020 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... April 15, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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,... March 19, 2020 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... March 19, 2020 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... March 13, 2020 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 March 12, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... March 9, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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 ,... February 17, 2020 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... February 17, 2020 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... February 5, 2020 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... February 5, 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... February 5, 2020 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... February 5, 2020 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... February 5, 2020 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,... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 21, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 14, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... January 8, 2020 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 18, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 10, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... December 4, 2019 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... November 27, 2019 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... November 27, 2019 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... November 27, 2019 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... November 25, 2019 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... November 25, 2019 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... November 25, 2019 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... November 21, 2019 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... November 21, 2019 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... November 21, 2019 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;... November 21, 2019 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... November 18, 2019 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... November 18, 2019 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,... November 18, 2019 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... November 13, 2019 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,... November 13, 2019 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... November 13, 2019 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... November 9, 2019 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.... November 9, 2019 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.... November 9, 2019 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,... November 4, 2019 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),... November 4, 2019 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... November 2, 2019 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... October 31, 2019 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... October 29, 2019 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... October 29, 2019 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... October 24, 2019 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... October 23, 2019 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... October 23, 2019 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... October 17, 2019 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... October 17, 2019 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... October 15, 2019 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,... October 15, 2019 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... October 10, 2019 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... October 10, 2019 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... October 10, 2019 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... October 9, 2019 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... October 7, 2019 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... October 7, 2019 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... October 5, 2019 Indo Canada Education Conclave 2020 Save the Date! Indo Canada Education Council Presents: INDO CANADA EDUCATION CONCLAVE This December, ICEC will host our landmark ‘Indo Canada Education Conclave’ networking event at the Clark Shiraz in Agra, India (home of the Taj Mahal). In light of... October 5, 2019 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... October 5, 2019 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... October 5, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... October 3, 2019 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... September 30, 2019 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... September 30, 2019 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,... September 27, 2019 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... September 27, 2019 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... September 27, 2019 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... September 27, 2019 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... September 26, 2019 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... September 26, 2019 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... September 25, 2019 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... September 23, 2019 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... September 23, 2019 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... September 23, 2019 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... September 20, 2019 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... September 19, 2019 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... September 19, 2019 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... September 18, 2019 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... September 18, 2019 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... September 17, 2019 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... September 17, 2019 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... September 13, 2019 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... September 13, 2019 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... September 12, 2019 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... September 12, 2019 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,... September 12, 2019 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... September 10, 2019 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... September 10, 2019 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... September 9, 2019 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... September 6, 2019 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... September 6, 2019 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... September 5, 2019 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... September 5, 2019 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... September 4, 2019 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... August 30, 2019 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... August 30, 2019 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... August 30, 2019 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... August 28, 2019 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... August 27, 2019 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... August 27, 2019 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... August 27, 2019 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... August 26, 2019 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... August 26, 2019 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... August 26, 2019 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... August 22, 2019 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,... August 22, 2019 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... August 20, 2019 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... August 20, 2019 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... August 19, 2019 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... August 16, 2019 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... August 16, 2019 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... August 13, 2019 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... August 13, 2019 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.... August 13, 2019 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... August 9, 2019 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... August 9, 2019 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... August 9, 2019 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... August 6, 2019 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),... August 6, 2019 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... August 1, 2019 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.... July 30, 2019 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... July 30, 2019 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... July 29, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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... July 26, 2019 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);... July 19, 2019 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... July 17, 2019 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... July 17, 2019 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... July 17, 2019 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... July 16, 2019 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... July 16, 2019 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,... July 15, 2019 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... July 15, 2019 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... July 15, 2019 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.... July 15, 2019 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... July 15, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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... July 9, 2019 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,... July 1, 2019 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... July 1, 2019 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... July 1, 2019 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,... July 1, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 22, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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... June 17, 2019 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,... June 11, 2019 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... June 11, 2019 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... June 11, 2019 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... June 4, 2019 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... June 4, 2019 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.... May 27, 2019 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... May 21, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... May 8, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 26, 2019 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... April 10, 2019 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... April 10, 2019 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... April 10, 2019 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:... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... April 1, 2019 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... March 18, 2019 Smith School of Business launches diversity and inclusion initiative The Smith School of Busi
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