Curating the Next Generation of Artists

The Dalhousie Fountain School of Performing Arts is a supportive and dynamic environment in which students are encouraged to follow their passions. The faculty is invested in helping tailor degree paths to students’ individual interests in order to help them accomplish their goals. Students leave the Fountain School of Performing Arts having invested in their […]

Building Confidence in Students Entering the Workplace

Mount Saint Vincent University’s Public Relations program prepares students for the realities of the PR industry by offering both traditional and innovative options to explore in the field. Through practical skill-building in the classroom as well as a co-operative education work placement, students leave MSVU with applicable work experience and developed skills that they can […]

Preparing Students for the Careers of Tomorrow

We’re coming to an incredible moment in history for studying computer science, explains Dalhousie Computer Science Dean Andrew Rau-Chaplin. “Coming out of this pandemic, you realize the extent to which our future is going to be digital and the many social and economic opportunities that will come from this,” he says. Looking at the broad […]

Dalhousie University’s Master of Resource and Environmental Management program: Come As You Are

The Master of Resource and Environmental Management (MREM) at Dalhousie’s School for Resource and Environmental Studies is a unique program, with a history of offering a transformative experience that allows students from almost any undergraduate to pursue a career unrelated to anything they would have considered before they started. Whether coming from engineering, the humanities, […]

Dalhousie University Rowe School of Business: Opening the Doors of Opportunity

Charlotte Henderson never considered herself a lawyer or business person. She had originally studied political science, psychology and international politics in her undergraduate degree, and it was during a political science class that a professor had introduced the Master of Business Administration admissions team from Dalhousie University’s Rowe School of Business. In this presentation, Charlotte […]

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Science SURGE Innovation Program: Broadening the Scope of Sciences

Gracious Kasheke first heard of the Science Unleashed: Research Growing the Economy (SURGE) Innovation program at Dalhousie when program head Dr. Aaron Newman came in to discuss it with his statistics in neuroscience class. Dr. Newman’s talk highlighted SURGE’s unique approach to broadening the scope of professional opportunities for students within the sciences. “The emphasis […]

Saint Mary’s University: Developing the Practical Skills to Work in the Technology Industry

With two science-related degrees already under her belt, Jessica Campbell became aware of how important data analytics and machine learning have become in all fields of industry and research. With this on her mind, she decided to pursue her interest in this emerging field by enrolling in the Master of Science in Computing & Data […]

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design’s Master of Arts in Art Education: Connecting Art and Teaching Practices with Social Responsibility

Since working as a naturalist interpreter at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Kayla Rudderham has discovered an interest in creatively educating her community. Having witnessed the inner workings of a museum, Kayla was eager to pursue higher education that would connect art and teaching practices with social responsibility. NSCAD University’s new Master of […]

Dexter Institute Heavy Equipment Operator Program: Placing Students in the Driver’s Seat of Their Careers

Kelsey MacRae grew up playing in the dirt and having a strong interest in cars and trucks. After graduating high school, she worked at an automotive shop where her interest in heavy equipment was piqued. “I knew university wasn’t for me since I learn best by performing hands-on tasks. Couple that with my interest in […]

University of Prince Edward Island: Breaking Ground in Climate Change Education

I remember the first time I visited Greenwich in Prince Edward Island National Park,” says Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the UPEI Climate Lab and interim associate dean of science for climate change and adaptation. “It’s a stunning place, and is home to multiple protected ecosystems. You really couldn’t have a more perfect setting to […]

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