Monthly Archives: April 2013

Americans flee to Canada for college education http://rt.com/usa/american-canada-education-drain-473/

Scientists use U of S synchrotron to study dinosaur skin. 70 million year old sample may help uncover mysteries of prehistoric world. http://cjme.com/story/scientists-use-u-s-synchrotron-study-dinosaur-skin/107532

“We asked tutors and parents in the UK to share their view on the reasons why parents seek out extra private tuition for their children. Here they tell us their side of the story.” http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/apr/26/private-tutoring-boom-your-stories

York University recognized as one of Canada’s greenest employers. Full story here: http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1149869/york-university-recognized-as-one-of-canada-s-greenest-employers

Adrian Dix promises more #education and #childcare funding if elected http://ow.ly/kj7JS #NDP

These five companies are having big impacts on the #education sector http://ow.ly/kemHG

#VancouverArtGallery gets green-light to pursue new building; needs ambitious fund-raising tour to succeed http://ow.ly/kc1jn

George Brown College starts construction of new green building facility http://ow.ly/k9JYS

Richard Rhoda suggests a new model for #university funding http://ow.ly/k7j1o

Use CBC’s “Rate My Hospital” tool to see how your local hospital measures up.http://ow.ly/k4YRu

“A strong digital focus will attract internet-savvy students with an eye on the jobs market” http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/apr/23/universities-should-teach-digital-literacy

Ontario’s high school #graduation rate rises to 83% http://ow.ly/k0MKa

New research suggests that taking a “gap year” after high school won’t affect your job market prospects http://ow.ly/jYokh

Canadian education receives boost in funds to attract #international students http://ow.ly/jW6H9

#UBC dominates BC university salary rankings http://ow.ly/jTVqs

What Canadian university #sports programs can learn from the massive US industries http://ow.ly/jRe9O

Universities can drive economic growth if they stay focused on #education http://ow.ly/jMNd1

Investment in #universities make #Canada more #competitive http://ow.ly/jKoWa

#UVic looks at new options for #GreenEnergy http://ow.ly/jFByJ