Universities and Colleges

People take over a field with tents during a student encampment for Palestine at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver on Monday, April. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

1 arrested after police clear UBC intersection of pro-Palestinian protesters

No apparent move against ongoing protest encampment that has occupied a campus field

 

A man sits in a chair beside the Palestinian solidarity encampment at the University of Victoria on May 17. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Talk, not legal action remains focus around B.C. university encampments

Protest camps tied to the Israel/Hamas conflict at UBC, UVic and VIU continue

 

Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up camp at a second university in British Columbia, days after the first one was erected at a Vancouver campus. People take over a field with tents during a student encampment for Palestine at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Trio of B.C. camps join growing wave of pro-Palestine university protests

Camps set up at UBC, UVic and VIU demanding change in relationship with Israel

 

Research assistant Andrew Szilogyi whips up some wind on a stationary air-resistance bike while psychology student Derek LeBaron enters notes on his laptop computer at Vancouver Island University. LeBaron is researching how various forms of social support impact exercise performance. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

B.C. psychology student investigating how your circle motivates exercise

Derek LeBaron seeking more participants to help him with his research

Research assistant Andrew Szilogyi whips up some wind on a stationary air-resistance bike while psychology student Derek LeBaron enters notes on his laptop computer at Vancouver Island University. LeBaron is researching how various forms of social support impact exercise performance. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
The Quebec government is moving forward with a plan to hike tuition for out-of-province Canadian students by about 30 per cent, despite a letter from a government-mandated advisory committee urging them to reconsider. Quebec Minister for higher Education Pascale Dery responds to the Opposition during question period, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec implementing out-of-province tuition hikes despite advisory body concern

Hike will see students entering the province from elsewhere paying about 30% more

The Quebec government is moving forward with a plan to hike tuition for out-of-province Canadian students by about 30 per cent, despite a letter from a government-mandated advisory committee urging them to reconsider. Quebec Minister for higher Education Pascale Dery responds to the Opposition during question period, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
The University of British Columbia Orchards Common student housing complex is seen in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canadian universities bet on international students. Global shifts present risks

International events and politics can have a big impact on how many students come to Canada

The University of British Columbia Orchards Common student housing complex is seen in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
SFU’s George Agnes and Dorothy Christian, along with Cecelia Elliott. (Photo by Don Bodger)

B.C. PhD with terminal cancer presented degree in groundbreaking house call

Penelakut woman Valerie Bob can’t travel so Simon Fraser University staff members come to her home

SFU’s George Agnes and Dorothy Christian, along with Cecelia Elliott. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The 2024 season will be the last of the PAC-12 as we know it as eight teams leave the conference for greener pastures. Photo courtesy of PAC-12

THE MOJ: Sad times for West Coast college football fans as PAC-12 implodes

Plus some NFL, MLB talk and a broadcasting travesty

The 2024 season will be the last of the PAC-12 as we know it as eight teams leave the conference for greener pastures. Photo courtesy of PAC-12
Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. B.C.’s Simon Fraser University says its athletics director has left the institution.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

SFU’s athletics director leaves university months after football controversy

Independent assessment of the future of SFU football remains ongoing

Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. B.C.’s Simon Fraser University says its athletics director has left the institution.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. Simon Fraser University’s athletic department says its football program will not play exhibition games in the fall as it is “not feasible.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Special adviser says Simon Fraser University football exhibition plan not feasible

Bob Copeland says playing competitive exhibition games poses safety and logistical concerns

Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. Simon Fraser University’s athletic department says its football program will not play exhibition games in the fall as it is “not feasible.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Simon Fraser University says it has appointed a special adviser to help determine the future of its cancelled football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

SFU names special adviser as it looks for feedback on its cancelled football team

Bob Copeland will provide assessment regarding viability of resuming SFU football in 2024 or later

Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Simon Fraser University says it has appointed a special adviser to help determine the future of its cancelled football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Island University is applying to offer programs in Canada’s north. (News Bulletin file)

B.C. university wants to offer remote degrees in the Northwest Territories

Vancouver Island University has applied to deliver a remote Bachelor of Education program

  • May 10, 2023
Vancouver Island University is applying to offer programs in Canada’s north. (News Bulletin file)
Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023.The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society outlined details Friday of a proposal it sent to the school regarding the future of its football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society tables save-the-team proposal to university

Proposal calls for university to open talks with Canada West and U Sports

Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023.The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society outlined details Friday of a proposal it sent to the school regarding the future of its football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Simon Fraser University football players and their supporters leave B.C. Supreme Court after attending a hearing, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser UniversityÕs football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the axed program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Football players feeling optimistic after SFU reinstatement case made in court

Judge has reserved injunction decision, football program alumni set to speak to university governors

Simon Fraser University football players and their supporters leave B.C. Supreme Court after attending a hearing, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser UniversityÕs football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the axed program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University

SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed program’s rebirth

Lawyer asks for injunction requiring the university to bring back football

A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University
A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The Simon Fraser University Football Alumni Society will be filing an injunction against the school to reinstate its football program. Last week, the school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Injunction to be filed for reinstatement of Simon Fraser University football program

‘By terminating the program, they’re breaching the contract they had with the student-athletes’

A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The Simon Fraser University Football Alumni Society will be filing an injunction against the school to reinstate its football program. Last week, the school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University **MANDATORY CREDIT**
Glen Suitor (right) is one the SFU alumni furious with the way the university’s storied football program has ended. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

THE MOJ: Shocked football world pushing back against SFU football demise

Lack of warning, effort to save the program, caught supporters off guard

Glen Suitor (right) is one the SFU alumni furious with the way the university’s storied football program has ended. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Simon Fraser University football team kicker Kristie Elliott, who had recently become the first Canadian woman to play and score in a college football game, lines up a kick as coach Jerome Erdman watches during team practice in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: All that history and SFU’s storied football program ended with a press release

Lack of money and commitment doomed what was once one of Canada’s finest programs

Simon Fraser University football team kicker Kristie Elliott, who had recently become the first Canadian woman to play and score in a college football game, lines up a kick as coach Jerome Erdman watches during team practice in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. The university has ceased its football program, school president Joy Johnson announced Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Simon Fraser University ceases its football program

‘We no longer believe we are providing an exceptional experience for student-athletes’

Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. The university has ceased its football program, school president Joy Johnson announced Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The TikTok startup page is displayed on an iPhone in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. The University of British Columbia is encouraging students to uninstall the TikTok app from their mobile phones, citing concerns about data sharing with the social media platform’s Chinese parent company. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

UBC encourages students to uninstall TikTok app, citing ‘not yet’ proven data risks

School recommending students use web browser to access TikTok content

The TikTok startup page is displayed on an iPhone in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. The University of British Columbia is encouraging students to uninstall the TikTok app from their mobile phones, citing concerns about data sharing with the social media platform’s Chinese parent company. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick