Institutions mark Valentine’s Day with relationship workshops, social events

Several postsecondary institutions are hosting special events and held workshops for Valentine’s Day. Institutions such as Algonquin College, MacEwan University, McMaster University, Selkirk College, and Thompson Rivers University held social events where students could take part in activities such as card-making, cookie decorating, games, and festive photobooths. Coast Mountain College, MacEwan, the University of Windsor, […]

Several institutions in British Columbia recently announced new micro-credentials. Okanagan College is partnering with FortisBC to develop a Sustainable Building Technology micro-credential, which will help working professionals advance their skills in the green building industry. Royal Roads University is collaborating with the Urban Development Institute – Capital Region to roll out a Real Estate Development […]

Thompson Rivers University has announced that it is launching an Honours College this Fall, which it says is the first of its kind in Canada. The Honours College will open the door to more interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential opportunities for students, as well as tailored academic and personal supports. The college will launch with […]

Thompson Rivers University has advanced its work to develop a distinct wildfire studies discipline through the approval of five certificate programs and one diploma program in wildfire science and communication. These programs will be offered through the Centre for Wildfire Research, Education, Training and Innovation. They include a Wildfire Science Certificate program, a certificate in […]

Thompson Rivers University is planning to remove its temporary West Gate dorms, saying that it expects it will have adequate housing for students without them. The 113-bed dorm will be removed in May as part of the university’s plan to balance its budget by decreasing its spending by $20M. The university has been operating the […]

Thompson Rivers University has approved a guaranteed-tuition model for international students. Under the model, which will come into effect in the Fall, international students will pay the same tuition fee each year throughout the duration of their studies. It will use a pay-per-credit method, with tuition amounts adjusted annually. International tuition fees will be hiked […]

Business in Vancouver reports that Thompson Rivers University is cutting $20M to balance next year’s budget, citing declining international enrolment. Measures include the elimination of up to 75 vacant positions, a 1% reduction in non-salary expenses, and additional “metric-based and other targeted non-compensation reductions.” The university also expects to save money with lower agent commissions […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are recognizing the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women today as they commemorate the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. Polytechnique Montréal (formerly École Polytechnique) announced the 10th edition of the Order of the White Rose, which honours the victims by providing scholarships to women pursuing […]

The Government of British Columbia’s Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) has officially expanded to cover the province’s six research universities. Effective December 1st, the act will now cover Royal Roads University, Simon Fraser University, Thompson Rivers University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Northern British Columbia, and the University of Victoria. BC states […]

The Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine has received $5M from the Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund. The fund will support the construction of the School of Medicine’s future building and establish the Moez & Marissa Kassam Excellence through Equity Scholarship program. The scholarships will cover full tuition for students from underrepresented backgrounds who […]