BCAFN calls on universities to prohibit OneBC demonstrations

The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is calling on universities in British Columbia to prohibit OneBC demonstrations on their campuses. BCAFN stated that these demonstrations have happened at Thompson Rivers University, the University of British Columbia, the University of the Fraser Valley, and the University of Victoria. They explained that these demonstrations “undermine […]

Two British Columbia universities have announced new certificates this week. The University of British Columbia is now offering a Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate, which is designed for individuals in public-facing or community-support roles. Learners will develop the foundational skills they need to support individuals with mental health and substance abuse challenges. The program […]

The University of the Fraser Valley has modernized its registration system for non-credit courses, making it more accessible, flexible, and responsive. The new online system is designed to be simple and intuitive, enabling students to enrol in courses offered through the School of Continuing Education and Trades & Technology’s Industry Services department and check out […]

Several postsecondary institutions have recently engaged in collaborations to address challenges in public health and safety. MacEwan University and Postmedia recently completed a study that identified gaps in Alberta’s food safety system which informed the recently-tabled Bill 11’s proposed changes to the Public Health Act. Red Deer Polytechnic and health provider Covenant have partnered to […]

The Terrace Standard reports that the University of the Fraser Valley is seeing a notable shift toward gender parity in its automotive collision repair and refinishing program. The university says that this is representative of a larger shift occurring across Canada. UFV attributes the change to targeted outreach efforts—including women-focused recruitment initiatives, community expos, and […]

The University of the Fraser Valley has been designated as a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U, a global organisation that supports social innovation and networking. Ashoka U’s decision to designate UFV as a Changemaker Campus was based on an evaluation of UFV’s innovations in several areas, including community-engaged teaching, leadership, and research. UFV Senior Advisor […]

The Government of British Columbia has invested nearly $4M Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) pathway programs at 11 public postsecondary institutions and Native Education College. The funding will support 23 new pathway programs until the end of August 2026. These programs will help students transition into postsecondary programs with tailored programs […]

The University of the Fraser Valley, the University of Waterloo, and York University have each announced pathway agreements with international postsecondary institutions. UFV and St George’s University (SGU) in Grenada have launched a 4+4 pathway program that will fast-track admissions to SGU’s medical or veterinary schools for UFV pre-medical or pre-veterinary sciences graduates. At UWaterloo, […]

The University of the Fraser Valley and St George’s University (SGU) in Grenada have launched an admissions partnership to support students interested in becoming doctors or veterinarians. Under this agreement, qualified UFV students will receive fast-tracked admission into SGU’s School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine. Students will have the opportunity to take their […]

Several postsecondary institutions have been named on the BC Top Employers list for 2025. Hosted by Canada’s Top 100, the annual competition evaluates British Columbia employers in eight criteria, including employee communications; performance management; and training and skills development. This year, the following postsecondary institutions were acknowledged for fostering positive work environments: British Columbia Institute […]