WOLFVILLE (CUP) — The New Brunswick government is again hoping to convince students to stay in the province after completing their post-secondary degrees. Under the Tuition Rebate program, post-secondary graduates of New Brunswick institutions who work and live in New Brunswick will be able to apply for up to $10,000 cash back on their tuition… Read more »
WOLFVILLE (CUP) ? The federal government moved to improve the state of graduate studies and research in Canada as the Minister of Finance announced his new budget on February 26. On top of a $25 million investment over two years to establish a new set of new graduate scholarships, the government also added $15 million… Read more »
WOLFVILLE (CUP) — Post-secondary education is rarely a one-degree commitment anymore, according to a survey of graduating students in the Maritime Provinces. The study, conducted by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), revealed that over three-quarters of graduates from liberal arts universities plan to continue their education past a bachelor’s degree. The majority of… Read more »
WOLFVILLE (CUP) — Fewer and fewer students are choosing to go to university in the Atlantic Provinces. The Atlantic Association of Universities (AAU) released preliminary data on university enrolment for the 2007-2008 academic on Oct. 15, confirming fears that enrolment is in decline across the region. The Atlantic provinces reported an overall 2.9 per cent… Read more »
Five members expected to attempt defederation this year WOLFVILLE (CUP) — The membership of the Canadian Federation of Students may drop significantly in the next year. Three students’ unions have initiated the defederation process and several others are examining their options. CFS National Chairperson Amanda Aziz has confirmed that her office has received requests for… Read more »