Durham receives $1.5M from Joyce Foundation for new bursary

Durham College has received a $1.5M donation from The Joyce Family Foundation to launch a new bursary for students entering preparatory programs. The bursary will support up to 10 students each year who have faced adversity, covering tuition for their entry program and up to four years of continued studies. Recipients will also be paired […]

Durham College and Ayrshire College in Scotland, UK, have launched a partnership focused on creating future-focused opportunities through educational exchange, applied research, and industry collaboration. The partners will work together on joint initiatives, such as training development and cross-institutional and industry-focused projects designed to meet workforce needs. “By working together with our colleagues in Scotland, […]

A recent article in Inside Higher Ed discusses how some instructors are requiring students to handwrite their work to ensure that they are not using AI. Instructors such as Durham College Professor Sara Gallagher shared how they have implemented this change. Gallagher shared that instructors sometimes feel pressured to use generative AI within the classroom […]

Schools and postsecondary institutions across Canada have announced events and begun to share resources in celebration of National Indigenous History Month. In addition to sharing learning resources, institutions like McMaster University and Royal Roads University are holding formal ceremonies and gatherings during the month. Many schools are also hosting special cultural events, such as concerts […]

Canada’s Top 100 has released its 2025 Canada’s Greenest Employers list and nine institutions have appeared among the leaders. The competition assessed employers across the country, ranking them based on employee-led initiatives, programs focused on creating a culture of environmental awareness, and in-house sustainability efforts. The postsecondary institutions that made the ranking were the British […]

Durham College has partnered with RPA Canada to enhance career prospects for accounting students. Under a new pathway agreement, eligible graduates of Durham’s Business – Accounting program will qualify for the Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation prerequisites and can write the RPA Mandatory Professional Exam. This designation demonstrates that graduates are equipped with the skills […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are celebrating International Women’s Day. Institutions such as Brandon University, Durham College, Thompson Rivers University, the University of Manitoba, and York University held events or gave awards to outstanding women from their community. Saint Mary’s University brought students together for events such as a journaling workshop for Black students, a talking […]

Canada’s Top 100 has published the 2025 edition of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. The competition evaluates organizations from the GTA according to criteria such as work atmosphere and social aspects; health, financial, and family benefits; and performance management. Five postsecondary institutions appeared on the list: Durham College, George Brown College, Humber Polytechnic, Seneca Polytechnic, and […]

Several colleges and universities across Ontario are marking Treaties Recognition Week by hosting special guests on campus, holding keynotes and workshops, and sharing educational resources. The purpose of these efforts is to educate the campus community about treaties and land claims. These institutions shared resources or announced talks about the treaty or treaties governing the […]

Durham College will launch four new programs in Fall 2025 to meet community needs and prepare graduates for in-demand careers. These new offerings are an Electric Drive Vehicle Technician diploma program, Environmental Technician diploma program, Interior Decorating diploma program, and an Immigration Case Management graduate certificate. “Consulting with industry professionals and leaders is an important […]