StFX-supported initiative receives $966K in federal funding

An initiative developed by St Francis Xavier University and the Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) is among the recipients of a $3.7M investment into tourism in the Gros Morne region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The ACTivate – Activating Community Tourism initiative has received $966K. “This funding will help strengthen our tourism sector through […]

The Association of Atlantic Universities and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce have partnered to sign a Prosperity Charter, which commits signatories to develop and retain the region’s future workforce. The charter will help to build stronger pathways for university students to the workforce by expanding opportunities in areas including mentorship, networking, and work-integrated learning. AAU […]

CBC reports that Cape Breton University is moving forward with a 146-unit development at the former Tartan Downs racetrack at a time when it has an oversupply of student accommodations. The university is contractually obligated to keep the building as part of its funding agreement with the Government of Nova Scotia Department of Advanced Education, […]

Acadia University President Jeff Hennessy recently responded to an on-campus incident where a group of protesters surrounded Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s vehicle and smashed its windshield. Houston was at Acadia to speak to the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce. When he left the building, his vehicle was surrounded, and someone climbed on top of […]

The University of King’s College is seeking to reduce its workforce in light of financial challenges. U of King’s College VP Tim Currie told CTV News that the university aims to reduce its workforce by 14 employees in response to inflation, recruitment competition, and revenue challenges. To incentivize voluntary retirements, the university has launched a […]

Dalhousie University, Trent University, and the University of Prince Edward Island and the unions on their respective campuses have recently shared updates on their bargaining. Dal and PSAC Local 86001, which represents Post Doctoral Fellows, have reached a tentative agreement which now needs to be ratified by PSAC members and Dal’s board. At Trent, the […]

Acadia University’s Board of Governors has announced that it is moving forward with its plan to restructure its faculties in time for the 2027–28 academic year. The proposed restructuring, which would create a new Faculty and School structure, is expected to reduce operation costs by $1.34M annually. CBC notes that the changes include several changes […]

As academic programs focused on AI are launched across North America, CBC reporter Raechel Huizinga explores how postsecondary institutions in Atlantic Canada are responding. Huizinga discusses the programs currently under development at Dalhousie University and the University of New Brunswick, Memorial University’s AI-focused master’s degree, Holland College’s AI and Data Analytics post-graduate certificate, and the […]

Dalhousie University and Western University have signed an agreement focused on collaboration across defence, AI, innovation, research security, and deepening joint projects. “Combining the strengths and resources from our two outstanding universities means we can accelerate research and innovation to fuel Canada’s economic prosperity and bolster Canadian sovereignty,” said Western President Alan Shepard. “This new […]

The University of King’s College has officially exceeded its goal for the Welcoming: The Future King’s campaign. The campaign was launched in 2024 with the goal of raising $15M to make the institution more welcoming and accessible to students from all backgrounds. The three areas of focus for the campaign were: empowering student success and […]