November 17, 2020
Concordia University has launched the Next-Generation Cities Institute, which will combine research from 14 university research centres to engage with sustainability and resiliency within city planning. Over 200 researchers from a wide variety of disciplines will have the opportunity to contribute to projects focused on sustainability. “As an institute, we want to build new knowledge about the integrated, sustainable design of our urban environments, passing from the technical, to the built, to the socio-cultural qualities of the city, and we want this knowledge to be shareable with other cities around the world,” said Carmela Cucuzzella, Associate Professor, Design and Computation Arts at Concordia.
Concordia |
Montreal Gazette (QC)
The list of postsecondary institutions that have been approved as Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) with COVID-19 readiness plans has been updated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and now includes hundreds of postsecondary institutions from across Canada. These institutions are now able to actively work with international students as they travel to Canada to study.
Study International has additionally created a guide for international students who are planning to travel to Canada, which includes an explanation of how to identify if their institution is approved by the government, what they will need before they travel, and the expectations around quarantine.
Canada |
Study International (National)
There are a variety of different ways to show a research project’s “significance” in order to win SSHRC funding, writes Letitia Henville. The author describes strategies for writing SSHRC project proposals that will show a project’s intellectual significance, social significance, cultural significance, and economic significance. The article also details how a well-written proposal can prove the significance of a project and the capability of the researcher. “Significance is a broad term, and stating that your work is generally important seems insufficient,” writes Henville. “If you can articulate one or more categories in which you seek to make a significant contribution or change, you’ll be more likely to persuade your reviewers that your work is worth funding.”
University Affairs (International)
The University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business has unveiled its Gordon Rawlinson Finance and Trading Room, which contains 16 state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals. The terminals, gifted by alumnus Gordon Rawlinson, provide students up-to-date access to resources and data. Students can access the data and resources from different locations during COVID-19 through the software’s at-home learning capabilities. “The resources available through the Gordon Rawlinson Finance and Trading Room add to our employability,” said Jeremy Riddell, fourth-year finance student and Bloomberg Terminal Ambassador. “We are developing practical skills that allow us to deliver value immediately as new graduates in the workforce.”
USask (1) |
USask (2) (SK)
Vancouver Island University’s has announced that its Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education has become a Bachelor of Kinesiology program. The new program name reflects changes in student interest and course content and has been redesigned to prepare graduates for careers in health, rehabilitation, fitness, and education. “Our definition of kinesiology is the art and science of human movement,” says Louis Mattar, Chair of the Kinesiology programs at VIU. “Our course content is about human movement from a physical, social and psychological standpoint.”
VIU (BC)
Mount Saint Vincent University is launching a tuition waiver program for people who have previously been in foster care. The program will cover all tuition and fees for eligible students of all ages. The program will start as a pilot in January 2021, with a full launch planned for September 2021. “At MSVU, we embrace the diversity of our community and are committed to efforts that advance equity, inclusion and accessibility across all facets of our university and beyond,” said MSVU President Mary Bluechardt. “MSVU was founded more than a century ago based on a commitment to removing barriers to education and this commitment still runs deep.” MSVU reports that it is the first university in Atlantic Canada to launch this kind of program.
MSVU (NS)
Thompson Rivers University has announced the opening of its new Wells Gray Education and Research Centre. The new building will provide research opportunities for students and researchers from a wide array of disciplines. The centre, which was made possible through gifts, grants, and contributions from donors such as the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation, will be officially opened on November 24th. “TRU has deep appreciation for the significance of this land to the First Nations surrounding Wells Gray,” said TRU President Brett Fairbairn. “We are grateful that our students have the opportunity to access and learn from the rich ecological diversity in the area.”
TRU (BC)
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has
extended their strike deadline by 24 hours, delaying a potential strike. The strike deadline was originally Saturday, but UMFA will continue mediation with university administration for an additional 24 hours to negotiate faculty wages for the 2020-21 school year. According to CBC, this extension means that the earliest a strike could occur would be this morning.
CBC (MB)
Humber College has developed a new approach to global opportunities that allows students to “study internationally from home” to earn an elective credit. Humber students have the opportunity to participate in the International Exchange Program, which was created and hosted by Kansai Gaidai University in Japan, and learn about other cultures, develop lasting friendships, and practice communication in a cross-cultural setting. “As the world expands and becomes more interconnected, there is a need for graduates who can work in cross-cultural environments. Organizations are seeking students who are global citizens, have intercultural communication experience, virtual teamwork, and critical thinking skills,” said Rebecca Fitzgerald, Humber’s Associate Director of International Mobility and Strategic Partnerships.
Humber (ON)
Humber College has developed a new approach to global opportunities that allows students to “study internationally from home” to earn an elective credit. Humber students have the opportunity to participate in the International Exchange Program, which was created and hosted by Kansai Gaidai University in Japan, and learn about other cultures, develop lasting friendships, and practice communication in a cross-cultural setting. “As the world expands and becomes more interconnected, there is a need for graduates who can work in cross-cultural environments. Organizations are seeking students who are global citizens, have intercultural communication experience, virtual teamwork, and critical thinking skills,” said Rebecca Fitzgerald, Humber’s Associate Director of International Mobility and Strategic Partnerships.
Humber (ON)
Holland College has named its McMillan Centre for Community Engagement in honour of former college president Brian McMillan, who served for 13.5 years. The centre is part of a campus redevelopment project that was undertaken while McMillan was the college’s president, and features a gym, fitness centre, meeting rooms, and more. “Brian provided strong leadership and direction in all aspects of the college’s growth during his 13.5 years as president,” said the college’s current president Alexander MacDonald. “Holland College and the Holland College Foundation are proud to commemorate his significant contribution with the naming of the McMillan Centre for Community Engagement. His dedication and commitment to our college, our students, and to the greater community has left a remarkable legacy.”
Holland College (PEI)
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