MRU, UWaterloo initiate steps to establish Western Canada’s first optometry school

Mount Royal University and the University of Waterloo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the creation of a new school of optometry in Alberta, which would be the first in Western Canada. This MOU seeks to address the increasing demand for vision care, focusing especially on better addressing ocular and systemic diseases […]

HEC Montréal and the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO) have partnered to integrate AI expertise into MBA training. Through the partnership agreement, HEC MBA students will participate in AI-related consultation projects with companies based in Québec. “This is a unique opportunity in the country,” said HEC MBA Program Director Kevin Johnson. “Students will receive cutting-edge […]

McMaster University’s Global Nexus has received $4M from the Government of Canada to establish the Centre for Collaborative Chemistry. Once operational, the centre will support the university’s research in drug discovery and development and bolster similar work conducted by small and medium-sized enterprises. This investment will allow McMaster to purchase new equipment, hire more staff, […]

In an article for Times Higher Education, Daniel Diermeier (Vanderbilt University) writes that it is “time for universities to build more bridges” between the liberal arts and technological fields. Diermeier asserts that a liberal arts education yields the skills and knowledge that benefit both employers and broader society. However, he argues that the liberal arts […]

The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Applied Science is collaborating with Seaspan Shipyards to introduce a faculty chair position that focuses on marine innovation in robotics and autonomy. The position is held between UBC’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Seaspan will provide $1M over five years for […]

Seven Generations Education Institute has unveiled the new name for its main campus: Rainy Lake Campus. The institute renamed the campus following SGEI Board meetings discussing the importance of Indigenous self-determination. The campus is built on Agency One lands, which are held in common by the Agency One First Nations of Couchiching, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, and […]

Last week, protesters occupied Dalhousie University’s Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building for about 40 hours. The group entered the building on Tuesday to attend a Board of Governors meeting, during which Dal Student Union President Mariam Knakriah proposed a motion urging the university to sever financial ties with Israel. After the motion failed, approximately 30 […]

North Island College, the Kapi‘olani Community College in Hawai‘i, and Universidad de Colima in Mexico are collaborating on an intercultural learning opportunity. Students from the three institutions will study environmental issues in the global context and share the findings of their respective projects with their partner classes in early 2025. Three NIC Indigenous Leadership students […]

Redeemer University has launched a Bachelor of Health Sciences program. This new degree follows an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on fields such as biology, public health, and sociology. Graduates will be prepared for career paths in sectors such as policy, health care, and research. “Offering the new bachelor of health sciences will provide a competitive option […]

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has been selected by the National Culinary Federation to assemble and coach the next team of junior chefs who will represent the country in international competitions. NAIT will take over the training of the team for the next four years, including by leading them to the 2026 World Culinary […]