Labour negotiations conclude with ratified agreements in BC, NS, ON

In several parts of Canada, postsecondary professionals are now governed by new agreements are in place for members of three unions. The BC General Employees’ Union—representing workers in BC’s public sector, including postsecondary institutions—ratified an agreement that had been reached in mediation. At Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s University, part-time faculty who are […]

Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s University have reportedly suspended hundreds of classes after contract negotiations with part-time faculty represented by CUPE reached impasses. MSVU said that 337 classes are affected, while SMU said that approximately 300 classes are affected. Part-time faculty at both universities have been without a contract since last year and […]

The Kinu Tourism Project at Mount Saint Vincent University and Millbrook First Nation have partnered to improve access to Indigenous tourism education. The partnership will involve creating pathways so that Indigenous students can access postsecondary tourism programs, strengthening Mi’kma’ki cultural tourism offerings, and fostering entrepreneurship opportunities for Indigenous communities. “By working with Millbrook First Nation, […]

Thousands of students in Halifax are facing potential disruptions as part-time faculty at Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Saint Mary’s University engage in separate labour negotiations, according to the Canadian Press. At Dal, part-time faculty are preparing for conciliation talks in early October. Part-time faculty at MSVU will vote later this week on […]

Mount Saint Vincent University has announced that it is revising its Master of Public Relations degree to include an internship opportunity, starting Summer 2026. MSVU stated that it added the opportunity after recognizing that graduate students would benefit from a structured, credit-earning work experience that reflects the needs of industry. Students will engage in work […]

Mount Saint Vincent University has become an institutional member of the Royal Society of Canada. As a member, the university will be included in national discussions on research and scholarship in Canada. “Becoming a member of the Royal Society of Canada is recognition of the transformative impact of research and scholarship,” said MSVU AVP of […]

In a piece for The Conversation, Jacquie Gahagan (Mount Saint Vincent University), Dale Kirby (Memorial University), El Jones (MSVU), and Kristyn Anderson (Dalhousie University) argue that access to postsecondary education is critical to support success for former youth in care. The authors write that the lack of support for youth at key transition points leads […]

Mount Saint Vincent University was closed last Thursday after a lockdown was ordered by the Halifax Regional Police. The Chronicle Herald and Haligonia report that police searched the school after receiving second-hand reports of an alleged armed robbery on campus. The search did not yield any evidence of a threat. “Better safe than sorry,” commented […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are drawing attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people on Red Dress Day. Several institutions, including Mount Saint Vincent University and the University of Prince Edward Island, installed displays to encourage learning and reflection. Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Waterloo are […]

Mount Saint Vincent University will launch a new Doctor of Psychology program, an associated youth mental health clinic, and four new residency positions, thanks to a $7.9M investment from the Government of Nova Scotia. The Doctor of Psychology Program in School and Child Clinical Psychology and the associated residency opportunity will prepare future psychologists with […]