March 12, 2026

Western University’s Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) has received $3M in funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The funds will allow the centre to create a community of practice as a part of its Knowledge Hub. This community will connect agencies and organizations across the country, providing a space for learning. “This project is about bridging connections, building capacity, knowledge sharing and future planning,” said Western CREVAWC Academic Director Katreena Scott. “Ultimately, this helps children live safer and healthier lives.”

The University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry and the São Paulo Research Foundation have announced a $2M partnership focused on oral, dental, and craniofacial research. Over a five-year span, the funds will be used to support 10 annual joint research grants. The grants will support interdisciplinary, international research projects being undertaken by teams of researchers from USask and leading investigators from across the State of São Paulo. USask Dentistry says that this is the first time that the research foundation has engaged in a partnership of this kind.

Concordia University of Edmonton has launched a dual degree program in management and information technology. Students will be able to earn both a Bachelor of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology through a total of five-years of study. Courses focus on business leadership skills and technical expertise in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, and computer networking. “In today’s rapidly changing landscape, IT professionals are increasingly being called upon to lead teams and drive corporate strategy,” explained Concordia UE Dean of Arts and Interim Dean of Science Brett Buchanan. “To succeed, they need more than just technical savvy—they need the leadership and organizational skills that our management curriculum provides.”

Fleming College and Memorial University have signed an articulation agreement that creates new educational pathways for aquaculture students. This agreement includes two pathways for graduates of Fleming’s Aquaculture (Co-op) program—one for those who graduated with an Advanced Diploma and one for those who hold an undergraduate degree—that both lead into Memorial’s Master of Marine Studies (Aquaculture) program “By connecting two respected, industry-focused programs, we are preparing the next generation of aquaculture professionals to lead, innovate, and strengthen food systems around the world,” said Fleming Interim President Dr Theresa Knott.

Five of Okanagan College’s marketing programs have been formally recognized by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA), gaining inclusion in CMA’s Accelerated Education Pathway. This pathway allows learners to achieve the CMA’s Chartered Marketer designation with fewer courses than the traditional pathway. Okanagan says that this makes it the only public postsecondary institution in British Columbia to be recognized under this pathway. Okanagan Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship Professor Aidan Cole said that the pathway benefits both employers and learners by graduating high-quality marketers more quickly.

In a recent article for Times Higher Ed, Boxi Yang of Signal49 Research (formerly the Conference Board of Canada) discusses how the international enrolment system in Canada has changed and how institutions can pivot to succeed in the future. Yang provides an overview of the federal policy changes and subsequent impact on institutions, before discussing how Canadian postsecondary institutions can adapt to the post-volume-driven era of international growth to succeed in the future. Specifically, Yang calls on institutions to ensure they are offering programs with specific, clear, and demonstrated post-study outcomes to get the attention of international students.

Niagara College has announced that it will offer a Professional Butchery Techniques program to help fill the demand for artisanal butchery in Ontario. This one-year certificate will cover basic meat cutting as well as techniques such as charcuterie, brining, smoking, and preserving. Students will develop their skills in whole-animal breakdown, processing, and regulatory compliance, while also learning about ethical sourcing and waste reduction. “We have developed a unique program that is truly the prime cut of culinary education, blending old-world artistry with the modern demands of a sustainable food chain,” said Niagara Dean, Culinary, Tourism and Beverage Studies Craig Youdale.

The Université du Québec à Montréal’s Faculty of Communication will begin offering a new graduate microprogram in Fall 2026 focused on increasing the discoverability of French-language content such as music, films, and books. The microprogram is a nine-credit program tailored for professionals who work in the cultural and media sectors. It will teach them about systemic challenges, recognized practices, and intervention strategies, as well as anticipate future developments in the area. The program was created through interdisciplinary collaboration and is offered in a flexible and fully online format with both asynchronous and synchronous activities.

Students at the University of Victoria and Western University recently held rallies in solidarity with Iranians. At UVic, students and community members gathered to raise awareness about the situation in Iran and to honour those who have lost their lives. Nanaimo Bulletin reports that during the rally, an argument broke out between an Iranian attendee and a group of UVic students. Students and alumni at Western also held a rally supporting people in Iran and expressing hope for the future.

In a recent opinion piece for The Hill Times, Humber Polytechnic President Ann Marie Vaughan argues that the polytechnic education model is the solution for the national productivity emergency. Vaughan discusses the strengths of the polytechnic model and points to other countries—Finland, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands—that have drawn on the polytechnic education model to strengthen their economy. “Productivity growth does not happen by accident,” concludes Vaughan. “It is built—deliberately—by institutions empowered to serve the national economy.”