In a recent interview with the EvoLLLution, Gregg Bereznick (Western University) discusses the trends that are shaping the continuing medical education (CME) field. Bereznick notes that the post-pandemic experience should offer learners an in-person “pre-pandemic” experience in addition to a “buffet” of other opportunities that include virtual and in-person learning. He discusses how medical educators benefit ...
The Government of Nova Scotia is spending $16.2M to help postsecondary students pay for educational resources, including textbooks, and other school-related bills. A one-time, needs-based grant of $1,350 will be credited to almost 12,000 postsecondary students across the province. “I know from talking to students that affordability is a key issue for them,” said NS ...
University of Saskatchewan researcher Michael Nickerson recently partnered with the Food Centre to create affordable, nutritious soup packets for food banks in Saskatchewan. Nickerson’s research group created a dry soup mix that can be mixed with water to feed up to five people. The soups contain Saskatchewan-grown lentils and oats, which provide protein and all ...
Thompson Rivers University will launch a five-year Computer Engineering program to meet the growing need for engineers in the technology sector. The program will give students a broad background of the theory and application of various hardware and software technologies and include a mandatory one-year co-op placement to ensure students gain hands-on experience and networking ...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Regina have signed an Early Childhood Education transfer credit agreement that creates a new pathway to a bachelor of education degree. Under the agreement, eligible SaskPolytech ECE diploma program graduates will be able to enter URegina’s Early Elementary or Middle Years BEd program with up to 30 credit hours ...
The Blanding's turtle is among the species found in the Long Point Biosphere Region. Submitted Submitted The University of Waterloo and the Long Point Biosphere have signed a letter of intent to foster research and education opportunities in sustainability, conservation, and biodiversity. Under this agreement, they will develop university courses that feature experiential learning at the biosphere, ...
The Government of Ontario is investing $62.9M to help young people prepare for careers in the skilled trades. $41.8M will support the launch of around 100 pre-apprenticeship training projects that will help young people gain first-hand experiences working in the trades. The other $21.1M of this funding will go toward the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, ...
The University of Manitoba Asper School of Business is now accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the world’s largest professional accountancy body. “We strive to serve our diverse student population by offering more high-level career pathways and opportunities,” said UManitoba Professor Steven Zheng, who added that the accreditation offers opportunities to international ...
Conestoga has received approval to launch a new standalone, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) degree program that will welcome its first cohort in September 2024. Conestoga College recently received approval from the Government of Ontario to launch a stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) degree program. The program will emphasize the scientific ...
Bishop’s University, Concordia University, and McGill University are submitting an enhanced version of their proposal to the Government of Québec that recommends changes to the new out-of-province student tuition model. The new proposal—which was outlined by McGill Principal Deep Saini and McGill Deputy Provost Fabrice Labeau—would require out-of-province students to pay between $9K and $20K of tuition ...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) The Government of Canada has increased the cost-of-living financial requirements for prospective international students. Single study permit applicants—who previously had to prove they had $10K—will be required to prove that they have ...
McGill University President Prof. Deep Saini In an interview with University Affairs’ editor Daniel Halton, Universities Canada Board of Directors Chair and McGill University President Deep Saini discusses the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing the postsecondary sector. Saini discusses diversity, international students, and funding, and highlights the importance of using education to combat ignorance. “Ignorance thrives in dark ...
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has unveiled its World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 and announced that Canada has more universities in the top 10 than any other country. The ranking featured a total of 1,397 institutions, assessing them on their environmental impact, social impact, and governance. The first place ranking worldwide went to the University of Toronto, ...
All three of University of Toronto’s campuses—U of T St George, University of Toronto Mississauga, and University of Toronto Scarborough—have committed to achieving a climate-positive operating model by 2050. This “Climate Positive Tri-Campus Commitment” builds upon U of T’s 2019 Low-Carbon Action Plan and extends its 2021 pledge to make the St George campus climate ...
Photo: Natalie Webber, teaching professor and EDI lead for the faculty of computer science. The University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Computer Science has partnered with MESH/diversity to pilot an EDI-focused leadership program. The two-year program includes seven modules that cover topics such as diversity, inclusion, and belonging; compassion; privilege and oppression; and communication. UNB Professor ...
Cape Breton University will be offering two new accelerated bachelor of education programs to help meet Nova Scotia’s need for more certified teachers. The first program is an online pilot that enables students to complete their studies in eight months from anywhere in the province; the second will take 12 months to complete and will ...
The University of Waterloo’s WatSPEED has received $3.1M from Palette Skills and the Government of Canada to launch two new career accelerator programs in Secure Coding and Advanced Manufacturing. These 13-week accelerator programs will be delivered in partnership with UpSkill Canada to address skills gaps in the cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing fields. “These new career ...
Northern Lakes College and the University of Calgary Werklund School of Education have renewed their Bachelor of Education transfer agreement for another five-year term. The agreement enables NLC students to complete all of their program requirements—except for a two-week residency at the university each year—through online courses with the college. Northern Lakes Dean Dr Michelle ...
Postsecondary institutions such as McGill University, Memorial University, and York University are currently pursuing initiatives related to climate change with industry and community partners. McGill researchers worked with the University of California, Los Angeles and Princeton University to identify a sustainable alternative to air conditioning that uses roof materials that radiate heat combined with ventilation. ...
Government of Québec Premier François Legault has indicated that Bishop's University will not be subject to the same tuition hikes for out-of-province students that have been proposed for other universities. Sherbrooke Record reports that Bishop's would be "exempted" since it does not present a threat to the French language in Sherbrooke. Bishop's Principal Dr Sébastien Lebel-Grenier released a statement ...
