AU Arts celebrates its centennial year

Alberta University of the Arts has kicked off celebrations for its centennial year. Earlier in the week, the university held an event to launch the centennial year and install President Dr Janis Goldie. This event marked the beginning of a year of initiatives focused on celebrating the centennial and engaging the broader community, including a […]

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has announced that it has suspended its Craft Beverage and Brewery Operations program and will be closing the Olds College Brewery in June 2026. Olds School of Trades & Skills Dean Dennis Beaudoin explained that the decisions stemmed from “the downward trend of the craft beer industry and low […]

The University of Alberta has partnered with the City of Edmonton and Diesel Tech Industries (DTI) on a project focused on retrofitting the city’s fleet of diesel-powered buses. The project aims to integrate hydrogen fuel into the buses’ combustion engines, reducing their carbon footprint. UAlberta’s Mechanical Engineering Energy Control Lab will research hydrogen-to-diesel fuel replacement, […]

Several colleges in Canada have recently opened new labs and learning centers on campus. Cégep de Baie-Comeau has opened a new technology-enhanced learning center with a dedicated computer room, a multifunctional room for filming and content production, a podcast recording room, and more. Cégep de Sept-Îles recently celebrated the inauguration of its Pavillon de recherche […]

Canada’s Top 100 Employers has released the Alberta’s Top Employers list for 2026, which recognizes 85 AB employers from across Alberta for their leadership in offering exceptional places to work. Employers were assessed according to criteria such as workplace, benefits, training, and community involvement. Three postsecondary institutions appeared on the list: Athabasca University was recognized […]

The University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Fine Arts has launched a new major for its Bachelor of Arts program: Cinema and Media Studies. The program will cover a mix of theory and practical learning opportunities to prepare learners for careers in the arts and further education in areas such as filmmaking. “We live in a […]

Northwestern Polytechnic has partnered with Tallcree Tribal Government to expand options for students to complete NWP’s Educational Assistant Certificate program. This program—which will be offered through remote and in-person program delivery—will cover topics such as classroom management, instructional support, individualized student assistance, and working with diverse learners. “Through the partnership between Tallcree Education Authority and […]

The Central Alberta Collegiate Institute—a collaboration between Red Deer Polytechnic, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, regional school divisions, and the not-for-profit CAREERS—has opened a new learning space on RDP’s campus. Through this new learning space, dual credit middle and high school learners will be able to develop their hands-on skills and access mentorship and […]

The University of Calgary’s Students’ Union is pushing for the expansion of the university’s MacEwan Student Centre building. Students’ Union President Naomie Bakana said that the centre was last expanded in 2002 when there were around 20,000 undergraduate students enrolled. With the university’s increased enrolment of roughly 38,000 and plans to grow by an additional […]

Lethbridge Polytechnic has renewed its lease with the Government of Alberta for the 395-acre Lethbridge Polytechnic Research Farm. The 20-year lease will allow researchers to continue work at the facility, which includes the polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Leth Polytech VP Academic and Research Kenny Corscadden thanked the government for agreeing to […]