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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MHC partners with local school divisions to offer alternative high school completion options
Medicine Hat College has partnered with Prairie Rose School Division and Medicine Hat Public School Division to offer local students alternative pathways to complete their high school education. Beginning next fall, two outreach schools—Beyond Walls and Central High—will be brought together under MHC’s roof to offer flexible distance and classroom learning options for outreach students […]