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StFX breaks ground on Mulroney Institute
The $100 million project includes new academic programs and a centre for innovation.
CBC
New post-secondary program puts Inuit youth in touch with their culture
18 students between the ages of 17 and 38 enrolled in Nunavik Sivunitsavut, the first program of its kind in Quebec.
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$13.5-million boost for Indigenous students at VIU
Vancouver Island University is increasing learning opportunities for Indigenous students after receiving $13.5 million in new funding.
Globe and Mail
Opinion: The best way to improve access to postsecondary education isn’t through tax policy
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CBC
Canadians are confused about science vs. opinion, poll suggests
Almost half of survey respondents think the science of global warming is still unclear.
CBC
Gender equality progress touted by University of Waterloo at United Nations
The University of Waterloo says it has made progress in gender equality since becoming part of the HeForShe Impact 10x10x10 initiative.
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The University of Windsor has a new four-year contract with its professors.
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