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B.C. post-secondary institutions getting funding to provide more co-op opportunities
The province’s 25 public universities, colleges and institutes are receiving nearly $1.9 million in funding, equal to $75,000 each, to make these opportunities happen.
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University of Alberta closing residence for students with children, believes other buildings can accommodate families
One of the University of Alberta’s oldest residences is closing. Michener Park has been around for more than 50 years. As Kim smith reports, it’s the only residence where students can live with their kids.
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Work begins on underground REM station by Université de Montréal
Construction began Monday on the new underground light rail station near Université de Montréal, slated to become the second-deepest of its kind in North America, after one in Portland, Ore.
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Ontario unis avoid fiscal abyss, still anticipate cuts
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Federal $29M fund embeds PhDs and post-docs into tech firms
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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Headlines for February 28, 2025
CNW GroupCanada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortagesMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the...
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
The Montreal GazetteU de M, McGill, Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international studentsUniversities warn Quebec’s standing as a leading destination for international students and academics will suffer even more after the province on Wednesday announced enrolment...
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
The Calgary Herald 'Huge opportunity': Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRUWith my desire to continue to work with young people, my commitment to post secondary education, this was just a huge opportunity … so I...
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