CBU

• N.S. university’s code of conduct aimed at stopping recruiters misleading students

  Cape Breton University has implemented a new code of conduct for international recruiters aimed at protecting prospective students from misleading claims.

  Education

  Dec 20, 2023
  
• Cape Breton University to build $84 million green facility for research, teaching

  University president David Dingwall says he's expecting the centre will make Cape Breton University more attractive to students from across Canada and globally.

  Education

  Apr 3, 2023
  
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• Cape Breton University food bank cannot keep up with demand: student union president

  The student union president at Cape Breton University said food insecurity has become a concern for many students and the on-campus food bank cannot keep up with demand.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2023
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• Nova Scotia to invest $59 million for new medical school at Cape Breton University

  The medical school will be the second in the province and is expected to graduate 30 doctors a year, in collaboration with Dalhousie University's faculty of medicine.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2023
• Tentative deal reached between Cape Breton University and faculty union

  The university originally proposed an increase of eight per cent over three years, while the union was seeking a 14 per cent raise over two years.

  Education

  Feb 6, 2023
• Nova Scotia announces $8M for post-secondary housing projects

  The Nova Scotia government has announced it is investing $8 million in a bid to increase housing options for post-secondary students and ease pressure on housing supply.

  Education

  Dec 19, 2022
• Students who use fake bus passes could face arrest, possible deportation, CBU warns

  In a letter signed by the director of student affairs sent last week, Cape Breton University issued a warning to students about using 'fraudulent bus passes.'

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• Cape Breton University students upset that classes held off campus at movie theatre

  Student union president Damanpreet Singh says students who have to travel about nine kilometres away from campus for class are being deprived of the full university experience.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022
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• Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, 3 in university students

  According to the province, all traveling students who tested positive were 'strictly adhering to the public health measures,' to keep their communities safe. 

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2021
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• Cape Breton University making layoffs to deal with deficit budget

  CBU will increase tuition and fees for the 2020-21 academic year by three per cent or $24 per course.

  Education

  Jun 23, 2020