Several institutions have shared that they are expanding their health care programs with provincial investments. Langara College has received a total of $11M in support from the Government of British Columbia and community supporters, including major investments in 2025 and 2026, to support the expansion of nursing education. In Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University […]
With Asian Heritage Month well underway this May, several institutions are continuing to share resources and host special events to raise awareness of and celebrate the heritage of their community members. Langara College is hosting a guided tour of historic Chinatown. The libraries at institutions such as Langara and Niagara College curated reading lists for […]
The University of Saskatchewan’s museums and galleries are being integrated into a single cultural heritage organisation. The integration will bring together the College Art Galleries, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Kenderdine Art Gallery, Museum of Antiquities, Museum of Natural Sciences, and USask Library into a connected ecosystem. USask Dean of Libraries Dr Lori […]
The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry has officially opened its updated clinic following a $24M renovation. The clinic is used by students to study dentistry and to treat patients from the community at reduced or no cost. The overhauled facility features clinical and preclinical learning environments that are equipped with cutting-edge equipment and software. […]
The College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan is introducing the Foundational Pathways in Arts and Science certificate to open new opportunities for university students. This 24-credit certificate will include introductory arts and science courses such as writing, Indigenous learning, and quantitative reasoning. Graduates will be prepared for any degree program in […]
Two universities have announced increases to their tuition rates for 2026/27. The University of Prince Edward Island has announced a 6.5% increase to domestic tuition and a 7.5% increase to international tuition, according to CBC. Several students expressed their concern about the impact of the tuition increases on their finances in comments to CBC and […]
Many Canadian universities are helping to strengthen Canada’s presence in the Arctic, and a new article for University Affairs explores the initiatives and partnerships formed in pursuit of this goal. Author Doug Ronson explains the unique factors surrounding the use and nature of Arctic infrastructure, as well as the region’s importance to the military. Ronson […]
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 […]
The University of Saskatchewan will be acquiring a quantum computer, which will give staff and faculty the opportunity to explore a quantum computer, shorten research timelines, and create new research opportunities. USask says that the quantum computer will be part of a shared global quantum ecosystem through a connection to the University of Calgary’s Quantum […]
The University of Saskatchewan has received a $3M donation from Saskatchewan Egg Producers toward its state-of-the-art poultry laying facility. The donation, combined with funds from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the university itself, will support the creation of a $15.6M, 24,000-sq-ft facility where researchers can experiment with different types of feed and environments for […]