Alberta Post-secondary

• Alberta government funds 2,000 new trade apprenticeship spots

  There are more than 50,000 registered apprentices in Alberta, a 19 per cent jump from the previous year, said Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney.

  Education

  Sep 25, 2023
  
• University of Alberta 10-year plan includes strategies to boost enrolment, improve ranking

  The University of Alberta said it wants enrolment to grow from 44,000 in 2023 to 60,000 in the next decade — a 35 per cent increase.

  Education

  Sep 19, 2023
  
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• Alberta outlines education funding to train 3,400 more health-care workers

  Health Minister Jason Copping said it is a part of a long-term plan, while leveraging a qualified immigrant workforce in the short run.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2023
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• Athabasca University board of directors fires president, hires new one

  Athabasca University's board of directors has fired its former president Peter Scott without notice, and replaced him with now-president Alex Clark.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2023
• Athabasca University president calls Alberta on-site staffing demand backward, ruinous

  The president of Athabasca University says the Alberta government's demand that the online school relocate 500 staffers to the tiny rural town is backward and self-defeating.

  Education

  Aug 5, 2022
• 9 Alberta post-secondary institutions to require proof of COVID-19 vaccine to attend campus

  Nine Alberta post-secondary institutions are increasing their COVID-19 protocols by requiring everyone attending campus to be fully vaccinated against the disease.

  Education

  Sep 13, 2021
• Lethbridge post-secondary students return to campus for fall semester

  Both of Lethbridge's post-secondary institutions opened their doors to in-person learning on Wednesday, and students were excited to set foot on campus.

  Education

  Sep 8, 2021
• Open letter calls for flexibility in University of Lethbridge course delivery

  An open letter to University of Lethbridge president Mike Mahon is asking for flexibility when it comes to delivering courses this fall semester.

  News

  Sep 1, 2021
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• Province announces flexible learning options for Albertans looking to add skills

  The province is introducing a slate of micro-credential programs for post-secondary students. The courses are aimed at fast-tracking employees into new job opportunities.

  Education

  Aug 30, 2021
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• University of Calgary students call out last-minute shift to online learning

  University of Calgary officials say 10 per cent of course components were shifted online over the month of August as COVID-19 cases rose.

  Education

  Aug 28, 2021