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Addressing the loss of social interaction for laboratory-based sciences
In addition to some laboratory-based scientists losing the capacity to execute experiments, David Kent notes another important aspect of this work that has been impacted by the pandemic: social interactions. “I miss it dearly,” writes Kent, “not just the social interaction that comes with being a lab-based scientist, but the spur of the moment conversations […]
York Continuing Studies launches two blockchain programs
York University’s School of Continuing Studies has created two blockchain programs: the part-time Certificate in Blockchain Development and the full-time Post-Graduate Certificate in Back-end and Blockchain Developments. Both programs will begin September 2020 and are described by Newswire as “the first and only university continuing education blockchain programs in Canada.” Each program is designed to […]
QC revises PEQ program, Fédération des cégeps calls for broader program scope
The Government of Québec has launched a revised version of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ), an accelerated selection program for skilled workers who wish to obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec and hope to become permanent residents. The new version of the PEQ will recognize programs leading to the diploma of college studies […]
UWOFA releases statement of opposition regarding Western, Navitas partnership
The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association has released a statement detailing their opposition to a partnership between Western University and private education services provider Navitas. The partnership in question proposes to create pathways for entry to Western University for some international students who do not meet the school’s first-year entrance standards. Currently, according to […]