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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 […]
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 […]
Laurentian, LUFA sign agreement regarding working conditions for Fall term
Laurentian University and the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have signed an agreement detailing specific modalities and working conditions for professors. Specifications of the agreement include evaluations of academic programs and courses will be conducted by Respective Deans and in consultation with the Units, and the outlining of factors that determine how courses will be […]
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 […]