NL report identifies need for improvements to preparation for PSE

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has released Education Accord NL’s interim report, which outlines the accord’s work to-date and related findings. The report touches on opportunities for improvement throughout NL’s education system. Regarding postsecondary and skills development, the report highlighted the need for improvements to areas such as the transition into postsecondary education, learner […]

College of the Rockies and Lethbridge Polytechnic have signed a new transfer agreement for their criminal justice programs. The agreement formalizes a longstanding relationship between the two institutions. The agreement will enable eligible graduates of COTR’s Criminal and Social Justice diploma program to enter directly into the third year of Leth Polytech’s Bachelor of Criminal […]

Bishop’s University students have reached out to the press to express their frustration with what they describe as the university’s lack of action over an instructor using derogatory language. Speaking to CTV News, students alleged that there had been several instances where the instructor had used derogatory language in the classroom and dismissed any challenges […]

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 […]

At Queen’s University, five bargaining units represented by CUPE have filed a strike notice and set a potential job action deadline for February 3rd. The units represent approximately 1,000 staff, including food-service employees, library technicians, and custodians. Global News reports that the university and CUPE locals have been engaged in conciliation efforts since November 2024, […]

The University of Victoria is exploring offering a professional doctorate degree program in the near future, reports the Times Colonist. At a meeting in November, the university senate voted in favour of a three-year professional doctorate focused on leadership in engineering. The program would target full-time working professionals and consist of week-long conferences. Times Colonist […]

Perth Mayor Judy Brown has spoken out about the potential closure of Algonquin College’s Perth campus. Speaking to CTV News Brown asserted that the closure would have negative implications for the region’s economy through the loss of revenue and jobs. This in turn is expected to limit the community’s ability to fund infrastructure projects, such […]

Portage College has launched a Computer Programming and Information Technology Diploma. Students will take courses in topics such as cloud technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence and have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a work placement. “As technology becomes increasingly integral to our lives, the need for skilled IT professionals in rural Alberta is […]

The University of Guelph-Humber recently launched an AI Hub where staff and students can ask questions and learn more about AI software usage. UoGuelph-Humber Academic Technology Specialist Dr Victoria Chen and two research assistants launched the hub after a survey of students revealed that many felt confused about using AI software or were afraid of […]

University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch recently issued a statement on how the university plans to change its approach to institutional statements on geopolitical events and current affairs. While the university has made public statements in the past with the aim of supporting community members, he explains that this practice requires re-examination. Bennaroch asserted that […]