George Brown, Parkside partner to expand student housing options

George Brown Polytechnic has partnered with Parkside Student Residence to expand its housing options. The partnership will introduce additional housing options for George Brown students by recognizing Parkside as an affiliated residence. Parkside will have a dedicated George Brown cohort, which will receive support from George Brown’s Student Success department and campus partners to help […]

Institutions across the country are launching nature-based events and sharing information in celebration of Earth Month this April. Royal Roads University and York University both announced events such as a forest walk, campus clean ups, and an invasive plant removal activity. The Royal Roads Library has also created Earth Day displays. The University of Saskatchewan […]

George Brown Polytechnic and the University of Toronto have signed an MOU to expand student pathways and collaboration in STEM, healthcare, education, trades, and other priority areas. George Brown and U of T will update existing transfer pathways, explore joint programming, and consider complementary program growth, with an aim of strengthening student pathways and ensuring […]

Canada’s Top 100 has released a list of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2026. This annual competition recognizes exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. Organizations were evaluated based on initiatives in five key groups: women; visible minorities; individuals with disabilities, Indigenous peoples; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Eight postsecondary institutions were included in […]

George Brown Polytechnic and Niagara College have formalized an agreement to explore opportunities for collaboration in areas such as academic programs and student supports, shared facilities and infrastructure, and research. “We are thinking differently about how we design programs, how we share expertise and resources, and how we create new pathways that reflect the new […]

Several Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared among the leaders of Forbes’s list of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026. This publication ranks organizations with 500 or more workers in Canada based on surveys of employees. The top organization overall was Université Laval. Other postsecondary institutions to rank in the top 50 included Université de Sherbrooke (#3), […]

Canada’s Top 100 has released its regional lists of the top employers—including members of the postsecondary sector—for the areas of Greater Toronto, Hamilton-Niagara, and Kitchener-Waterloo. For the Greater Toronto area, George Brown Polytechnic was recognized for its sabbatical leaves, University Pension Plan Ontario was recognized for its health spending account, and the University of Toronto […]

George Brown Polytechnic has unveiled its new ‘George BrOWN Your Tomorrow’ brand campaign, which highlights the new polytechnic designation and calls for the community to “own” their goals. The campaign is supported by a refreshed website, a campaign video, updated social media presence, and a coordinated media strategy. “The OWN campaign reflects our purpose to […]

Several Canadian postsecondary institutions are taking part in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with campus events, campaigns, and educational resources. Brock University, George Brown Polytechnic, Saint Mary’s University, and Toronto Metropolitan University are hosting multi-day initiatives such as panels, wellness sessions, daily learning challenges, and donation drives. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia Community College […]

George Brown Polytechnic is pausing enrolment for seven of its hospitality and culinary programs in 2026–27. CBC reports that affected programs include Advanced French Patisserie, Culinary Arts – Italian, Event Planning, Food and Beverage Management – Restaurant Management, Food and Nutrition Management, Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality), and Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management. In […]