CFUW Prince Albert celebrated its 95th anniversary and emphasized ongoing support for postsecondary education: the chapter awards six annual scholarships to high‑school graduates ($700 each, rising to $1,000 next year) and is involved with the New Beginnings Grant, a $5,000 fund to help mature women return to education or technical training.
Saint Mary’s (Halifax) and laboratories from Université Grenoble Alpes, backed by CNRS, have formed the La Hève Research Consortium to advance excavations at Fort‑Sainte‑Marie‑de‑Grâce, the Acadian capital from 1632–1636. The 2023‑started project combines French and Canadian expertise, public archaeology events and co‑supervision opportunities for students.
Beth Lew‑Williams (Princeton) won the Cundill History Prize (US$75,000) on Oct. 23, 2026 in Montreal. Two runners‑up received US$10,000 each; the prize is administered by McGill University and rewards history writing in English.
Brock University’s Department of Dramatic Arts stages People, Places and Things (Duncan Macmillan), directed by Danielle Wilson, from Nov 6–14, 2026 at the Marilyn I. Walker Theatre. The production uses movement and lived-experience consultation; tickets: $25 general, $20 students/seniors.
Brock University Library and the Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film hosted a Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon with Wikimedia Canada. Over 40 visitors contributed to more than a dozen Niagara‑related articles while learning editing, media and archival skills.
UQAM has begun the second phase of its 'Penser haut et fort' campaign to promote critical thinking and showcase its 380 programs. The tagline pairs keywords with current topics; the initiative appears on public transit, in targeted cégeps and on social media.
Brock University's Fall Convocation celebrated nearly 1,000 new graduates and featured Mary Jo Haddad, recipient of an honorary Doctorate (LLD '26), as the keynote speaker.
Jennifer Moore began her term as Chair of Loyalist College’s Board of Governors on Sept. 1, 2026. At the Oct. 22 board meeting, the college introduced five new governors representing administration, support staff, faculty and students.
A McMaster team used predictive modelling and NMR to show that zinc insertion into manganese dioxide cathodes creates manganese vacancies that lead to manganese dissolution — a key cause of capacity fade — and suggests material‑design strategies to limit this loss.
Fourteen graduate students in the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics received the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS‑D), valued at $40,000 per year for three years (total $120,000 per recipient). The announcement lists recipients and their units.
Carleton appoints one new Canada Research Chair and renews three, backing research into metabolic disease, dementia resilience, biological data science and child/youth mental health, including a longitudinal study of 1,400 children and youth.
Graduate researchers at UQAM co‑authored a Frontiers in Physiology article (2026) proposing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine for astronaut health. Their work connects Earth-based isolated-site studies with adapted training approaches such as blood‑flow restriction.
Twenty doctoral students from Waterloo Engineering secured $2.4 million in the first round of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Doctoral. Each award is worth $120,000 over three years; recipients were selected for research potential and achievements inside and outside academia.
Erin Reid, Canada Research Chair in Work, Careers and Organizations at McMaster’s DeGroote School, argues that digitalization intensifies availability expectations and calls for upskilling and more inclusive workplaces to boost productivity.
Researchers at Brock built a prototype device that measures progranulin (GP88) in blood to track breast cancer treatment responses more quickly; clinical trials are planned for next year. Funding comes from NSERC, Mitacs, the Canadian Space Agency and CIHR.
Associate Professor Rahul Kumar (Brock) and Professor Sarah Elaine Eaton (Univ. of Calgary) launched A Research Agenda for Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity on Oct. 21, 2026 during Academic Integrity Week. The edited volume gathers global expertise to guide future research on policy, equity and human agency in education.
Benjamin Lebi moved from Nigeria in 2024 and built a career at McMaster, rising from food services to assistant custodial coordinator while taking training and contributing to campus life and cultural projects.
Biennale Extra!, the inaugural international biennial for contemporary literary arts, will take place in Quebec in autumn 2027. UQAM is a founding partner with the Centre Pompidou and Productions Rhizome; the program centers on three themes — Territorialities, Plasticities and Care — and already gathers local and international partners.
Brock researchers and a German collaborator matched historical broadcast coverage to electoral maps and found that CBC‑served ridings in the 1950s–60s saw less local news, lower turnout and different MP behaviour; funded by SSHRC and published summer 2026.
McMaster has appointed Gillian Earle as its first Vice‑President, Communications, effective October 26, 2026. She will lead brand and marketing, government relations and strategic communications after an extensive search initiated by the university president.
Lakeland College held its Fall Classic Rodeo Oct. 16–18, 2026 at the Livestock Learning Centre in Vermilion, bringing intercollegiate competitors together and highlighting the college’s active rodeo program: more than 120 students in the Rodeo Club this year and approximately 80 registered for intercollegiate competition. The weekend featured mounted events and rough stock; a Bareback/Saddle Bronc School is scheduled for Nov. 6–8, 2026.
Lakeland College held Open House Oct. 16–17, 2026 at its Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses: more than 50 programs showcased, tours of labs and shops, meetings with instructors and employers, and the chance to apply free to eligible Lakeland credit programs on site.
During National Caregivers Week (1–7 Nov 2026), UQAM will host campus activities for students and staff: a theatre piece (2 Nov), a Feldenkrais somatic workshop (4 Nov) and a lunch talk (5 Nov). Registration required for students and staff.
From Nov 2–14, 2026 Université Laval and the student group Héma‑Campus run Plasmattaque, an interuniversity challenge to raise awareness and increase plasma donations in Quebec. University community members can book appointments at Héma‑Québec centres in Sainte‑Foy, Lebourgneuf or Lévis and mention Plasmattaque when donating.
Algonquin learners Hailun Song and Aysil Hasan, with teammate Dylan Schmidt (Mechanical Engineering, Carleton), won the inaugural General’s Lab Innovation Program on 22 Oct 2026 with NoiseGuard Pro, a clip‑on dosimeter designed to prevent occupational hearing loss. The team receives three months of venture‑building mentorship from Highline Beta.
The University of Waterloo installed Dr Bill Rosehart as its eighth President and Vice‑Chancellor on October 22, 2026. A three‑time Waterloo alumnus (BASc ’96, MASc ’97, PhD ’01), he returns to lead institutional renewal.
On Oct. 3, University of Saskatchewan students tested 1/4‑scale tractors at farmer Kenny Beauchemin’s site near Warman, SK. The Sled Dogs design and build a tractor annually for the ASABE International Quarter‑Scale Tractor Design Competition; the 2026 event ran May 29–31 in Bloomington, Illinois.
UFV announced on Oct. 19, 2026 an adaptive cycling project at its Chilliwack campus: a fleet of five specialized bikes and local partners. Public records checked on Oct. 21, 2026 do not yet show how the public will book or use the equipment.
At CICan on the Hill (Oct. 2026), 25 college and institute leaders held nearly 30 meetings in Ottawa, shifting the discussion toward strategic partnerships. The piece highlights federal commitments via Team Canada Strong ($8B) and roughly 44,000 prospective learners on CICan member waitlists outside Quebec.
Stanford’s update (7 Oct 2026) lists 39 Brock researchers among the most-cited for 2025 and 44 researchers for career citations. The ranking highlights Brock’s research impact across multiple disciplines and its international visibility.
In October 2026 McMaster hosted NSERC President Alejandro Adem for meetings with Latin American/Latinx faculty, students and staff and for events highlighting campus research. The visit showcased the Latin American Network at McMaster (LANMU), the undergraduate Latin American and Latinx Studies program (LALS) and mentorship initiatives, and included tours of Farncombe and CALM.
The University of Windsor will host a Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include program presentations, meetings with faculty and students, guided tours of residences and facilities; registered attendees will be entered to win a $10,000 tuition voucher.
Durham College’s practical guide to applying to college after Academic Upgrading: requirements, offers and timing.
Memorial University released CLIMAC, an interactive map summarizing 25 years of climate-driven displacement in Atlantic Canada: 290 events, 20 deaths, 72,700 evacuations, 790 permanent relocations and ≈33,500 damaged structures.
Three Brock leaders — Scott Johnstone, Mary Quintana and Drew Cullen — received Canada’s Clean50 2027 (Building) and the Clean50 GHG Reductions Champion Award for campus decarbonization work.
McMaster is leading a national project funded by a three‑year NSERC Alliance grant ($1,020,000) to better measure 'mobility of care' and inform transit planning. The team partners with 14 transit agencies and researchers at the University of Alberta and Polytechnique Montréal to collect richer rider data.
Durham College offers Academic Upgrading to help applicants meet specific prerequisites (course codes and minimum grades) required for program admission. Services include placement assessments, orientation, ACE course equivalencies and advising. Upgrading is free for adults 18+, delivered in person at the Oshawa campus; intakes occur in January, May and September.
McMaster secured $200,000 from the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative to study how PFAS travel into the Great Lakes. Researchers are collecting samples in Hamilton Harbour and the Grand River watershed; findings will be shared with federal partners.
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is developing university training in osteopathy. UQAM already offers two 15‑credit microprograms; a bachelor‑to‑master continuum is under evaluation to train new practitioners.
Brock University signed a collaboration with the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) to give campus researchers access to Statistics Canada’s Virtual Research Data Centre (vRDC). About 80% of RDC microdata can now be accessed remotely, though individual projects must still be approved by Statistics Canada.
Durham College and ZenFri have developed Artefacta, a prototype mobile app that lets visitors access curator‑approved archives, 3D media and multimedia content on their own devices, with accessibility features.
Liam Boone, a McMaster undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering and Management (co‑op), is completing a 12‑month Aerodynamics R&D Design placement at Aston Martin F1’s Silverstone headquarters. His background includes three years with MAC Formula Electric, a junior mechanical engineer role at Dexory, and competing in Formula SAE Electric 2026.
UBC (21 Oct 2026) features Professors Sabina Magliocco and Kyle Frackman discussing the persistence of witch figures. The piece highlights their research and undergraduate courses on folklore, religion and popular culture.
Starting in 2027, Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine will offer an optional 12‑month 'Transition to Practice' year for family medicine residents to consolidate residency skills and prepare for independent practice.
Haley Bonnell, a PhD candidate at Memorial University, increased student use of peer support from 4 to 81 while chairing MUN Minds. Her doctoral research, supported by Mental Health Research Canada and Mitacs, examines integrating peer support into clinical and workplace settings.
In late September 2026, Memorial University held a welcome reception at the Global Learning Centre for incoming international students. The Internationalization Office and senior leaders organized introductions, social activities and peer connections; Memorial hosts 2,600+ international students from 120+ countries.
UPEI names Dr. Trevor Jain National Scientific Chair of CAEP for a two‑year term; he is the first appointee from Prince Edward Island and will guide national scientific programming in emergency medicine.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic will host an Open House at its Prince Albert campus (Technical Building) on Oct. 22, 2026. Attendees can tour classrooms, shops and labs, meet instructors and learn about 150+ programs such as business, hospitality, agriculture and esthetics. Staff will assist with on‑site applications; the $100 application‑fee waiver is available only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents and excludes some competitive programs.
Alumni and an industry partner announced targeted gifts to enhance practical training at Saskatchewan Polytechnic: the Bourassa family donated $100,000 for agriculture education; Industrial Machine & Manufacturing Inc. committed $50,000 to the Time to Rise campaign for the new Saskatoon campus; Barb and Tom Bissonnette gave $60,000 for specialized auto body training equipment.
Brock University researchers received $100,000 from the Alzheimer Society and Brain Canada to test an antibody designed to remove damaged vascular proteins and help clear beta‑amyloid in preclinical models.
Cégep Marie‑Victorin opened in fall 2026 a four‑season outdoor classroom — a covered, unheated learning space in a campus garden designed primarily to prepare students in early childhood education and special education for field realities.
Joe Kim at McMaster will reach his 100,000th student by semester end through MacIntroPsych (PSYCH 1X03, PSYCH 1XX3). The courses use interactive web modules, TED-style lectures and tutorials capped at 25 students; attendance remains above 90%.
On 18 October the UQAM Citadins won their home opener at the Centre sportif in straight sets (25–21, 25–23, 25–22). Top scorers were Jade Généreux (14), Juliette Gosselin (13) and Naolie Béké (10). After three games UQAM sits 3rd in Quebec with 4 points.
McMaster’s Startup Immersion Internship (MSI) placed 15 students in paid four‑month startup internships in 2026. More than 1,100 students applied in 2026. Student applications open Dec 21, 2026 and close in February 2027; startups may apply until Nov 29, 2026.
On Oct. 20, 2026, University of Toronto president Melanie Woodin set out three commitments to boost the university’s economic and social impact. An anonymous $50‑million gift established the President’s Impact Scholarship Program, intended to convene PhD cohorts addressing societal challenges through experiential learning and cross‑sector partnerships.
On 16 October 2026 UQAM hosted Argentina’s ambassador to Canada, Carmen Lucila Crexell, and the Consul General in Montreal, Melisa Laura Campitelli Mayor, for an initial meeting. Discussions focused on strengthening university collaborations, student mobility and research, including Argentine interest in faculty mobility in artificial intelligence and health.
On 19 Oct 2026 UQAM inaugurated the Climate–Tourism Adaptation Chair, led by Dominic Lapointe. In partnership with the Québec Ministry of Tourism, the chair launches Métalab to build communities of practice, an adaptation observatory and applied living labs.
McGill introduced Black Impact Funding, a three‑stream model to back community‑engaged research, engagement events and Black student experiences. Awards range from $1,500 for travel/participation to $5,000 for participatory research; paid undergraduate research contributions up to $3,000. Remaining deadlines: Oct 30 and Dec 7, 2026.
On October 24, 2026 (10 am–2 pm), UBC Okanagan hosts an Engineering Open House at the EMEB (1137 Alumni Avenue). Prospective students and families can explore programs, co‑op, undergraduate research, design teams and laboratory tours; faculty including Dr. Qian Chen will present AR/mixed‑reality uses in construction.
Ramanpreet Kaur Bains (BECE ’24, MEd ’26), who graduated Oct. 16, 2026, researched how technology (movement videos, dance, yoga) can support gross motor development in early childhood. Her survey found 90% of ECE educators want to use technology but lack training and resources.
Brock University's Master of Athletic Therapy (MAT), Canada’s first English-language athletic therapy master’s, has begun placements for its inaugural cohort. The program includes five placements over 24 months and readies graduates for the national certification exam; applications close Nov. 15, 2026.
On 20 Oct 2026, Times Higher Education placed the University of Toronto first in Canada and 22nd worldwide. The Defy Gravity campaign highlights major gifts that support research, facilities and student supports.
Researchers at the Université du Québec en Outaouais and CIRANO followed >2,000 employees over three years in 11 Quebec organizations. Published in Perspectives (CIRANO) and Relations industrielles, the study finds that organizational, managerial and peer support matter more for satisfaction, engagement and performance in hybrid work than the mere count of remote days.
On 18 October 2026, about 15 students from UQAM’s screenwriting certificate and the BA in literary studies presented personal stories at an open‑mic evening in Montreal before roughly 200 people. Led by instructor Sébastien Rose, the voluntary workshop is a formative exercise and may be repeated or expanded.
McGill honoured Laurie Gottlieb on Oct. 19 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning for creating Strengths‑Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH), a person‑centred philosophy that has shaped nursing education, pedagogy and practice internationally.
Algonquin College announced its 2026 Alumni of Distinction, celebrating graduates for professional and community impact. The Department of National Defence was named Employer of the Year. Awards will be presented at a ceremony on 5 November 2026 in Ottawa.
McGill honoured five faculty with the President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching on Oct. 19, 2026. Winners were recognized for teaching excellence, mentorship and curricular innovation across mathematics, physics, public health/policy, art history and law.
Mary Onwá:ri Tekahawá꞉khwen McDonald, 73, received on Oct. 19, 2026 the first Ad Hoc PhD in Indigenous Language Revitalization at McGill (FAIIRK). Her dissertation draws on decades teaching Kanienʼkéha in Akwesasne.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a tunable, water‑rich hydrogel inspired by sea cucumbers that improved tendon regeneration in a rat preclinical study. The material, absorbed in about eight weeks, produced more organized new tissue; two patents were filed and a company formed to pursue further development.
PhD students Hamza Tariq and Dogukan Demircioglu founded Waterloo Behavioural Insights and Consulting (WBIC) on 20 Oct 2026 to connect organizations with behavioural‑science expertise. WBIC has already worked with University Food Services and the W Store and seeks to give graduate students applied experience translating research into operational recommendations.
On Sept. 7, 2026, Memorial University’s Marine Institute and Finland’s Satakunta University of Applied Sciences signed a five-year framework. The collaboration targets applied R&D in ice-class ship design, workforce development, student and faculty mobility, and shared simulation and research infrastructure to strengthen Arctic capabilities.
Alyssa Scalera (BSM ’23, MSM ’26) of Brock University has been named Manager, Sport Development at Gymnastics Canada. Her studies — including Brock’s Master of Sport Management launched in 2025 — plus a part‑time role and a practicum supported the development of a national judges’ strategy.
Teodora Burgui (MPH ’26) completed a practicum with Niagara Health oncology teams through Brock’s Master of Public Health. Her work produced a standard operating procedure clarifying how clinical and administrative roles feed Ontario’s oncology funding model; the partnership builds on a 2019 MOU.
McGill honoured eight staff with the President’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff. Winners include a curator who added over 4,000 object photos to a museum database, a staff member linked to a potential $10M 2027 budget offset, and a Crisis Response Team aiding hundreds of students.
McMaster researchers Emalie Hendel and Victor Kuperman analyze OECD survey data covering more than 12,000 Canadians in the project “Social Returns to Skills: Barriers, Enablers and Changes over Time,” funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program. They report that higher basic‑skill proficiency — reading, numeracy and problem solving — is linked to greater social trust, volunteering and better self‑reported health, with varying effects across demographic groups.
UQAM holds a Fall Open House: on campus Oct. 24 (12:00–16:00) and virtual sessions Oct. 27–28, featuring nearly 200 activities across 380 programs; registration required.
UQAM is hosting an exhibition until 22 October featuring photos and student works from its China summer schools, notably the 2026 session run with Dalian Maritime University. The university notes it has offered Mandarin‑cultural summer schools since 2016 and states the 2027 Summer School will take place in Dalian from 15 May to 5 June 2027; preparations are underway.
McGill honoured Dr Gilles Paradis on 19 Oct 2026 with the Morty Yalovsky Lifetime Achievement Award for over 35 years of leadership in public health, including growing the MSc in Public Health and founding the School of Population and Global Health.
Suraj Persaud, associate professor and UNENE Research Chair at McMaster, leads research to improve long-term performance of nuclear materials, collaborating with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and US universities, and focusing on SMRs and molten-salt reactor corrosion challenges.
Dr André McDonald begins a five‑year term as Memorial's inaugural Vice‑President (Research and Innovation) on Oct. 19, 2026. He aims to boost research capacity, interdisciplinary communities, targeted training and international partnerships.
UQAM unveils Allia, a free conversational agent to help autistic people, families and professionals complete financial‑aid forms (SEH, CIPH). Launch will be held in two webinars on 22 and 29 Oct. 2026.
Brock University kicks off its annual United Way Golden Horseshoe workplace campaign with the 'Souper Star' lunch fundraiser on Oct. 28, 2026. Supported in-kind by Aramark, the event invites staff to sample and vote on campus-made soups. Donations (payroll via Workday or one-time online) support local services; Workday donations by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28 enter a parking-pass upgrade draw.
McMaster’s Dogs for Democracy combined therapy dogs with student canvassers to promote voting. The effort is part of a CIVDEM research project and provides roughly 1,000 hours of paid student work tied to the Oct. 2026 municipal election.
Mount Saint Vincent University’s fall convocation on 18 October 2026 brought together about 600 graduates; Dr. Jane Bertrand received a Doctorate of Humane Letters and student awards were presented.
Waterloo recognizes four leaders in geometry, Arctic heritage and medical technology; Stenton will deliver a lecture on October 21.
Memorial University’s Centre for Research and Innovation makerspace teamed with Humber Baker Inc. to fabricate the bakery’s new signage. The facility houses 3D printers, laser cutters, a CNC machine and more, and membership is free for Memorial and College of the North Atlantic faculty, students and staff; public memberships are available ($300/year).
Professor Emeritus François Crépeau (McGill Faculty of Law) received the McGill Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement at McGill’s fall convocation on 19 October 2026 for his contributions to international migration, human rights and refugee law.
Homecoming week celebrates Assiniboine College’s 65th anniversary with campus events and sports (Oct. 15–25, 2026).
On Oct. 1, 2026, Manitoba legislation formally recognized Yellowquill University College and granted it the authority to award degrees. Established in 1984 and located on the Long Plain urban reserve in Winnipeg, Yellowquill is the province’s first fully First Nations‑owned post‑secondary institution to obtain this formal recognition.
North Island College Foundation named John North board chair (September meeting). A PhD in immunology from Cambridge and longtime volunteer, he joins a foundation that has supported NIC students for 35 years and distributed $1 million in awards last year.
Makayla Finn (BPhEd ’26) and Mario Berro (BSc ’23, MBA ’26) received the Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock medal on Oct. 16, 2026, during Brock University’s 120th Convocation for outstanding student leadership and community impact.
St. Lawrence College is launching a full-time synchronous online delivery of its Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate in Cornwall. The one-year program starts January 2027; applications are open to domestic and international applicants. Curriculum includes Lean Six Sigma, risk management and sustainability and the program is accredited by CITT.
On Oct. 16, 2026 the University of Moncton retired Mariève Provost’s No. 55 at Jean‑Louis‑Lévesque Arena. Provost holds Canadian university women’s hockey records with 110 goals and 220 career points. It is the institution’s first-ever jersey retirement.
Krishna Patel (BSc ’26) and Geoffrey Jensen (BSc ’26) received Governor General’s Silver Medals at Brock University’s 120th Convocation on Oct. 16, 2026. The annual award recognizes the two highest‑standing graduates in a first honours degree and highlights accomplishments in research and professional experience.
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen women’s basketball team enters 2026–27 with a more veteran lineup; the season opens Oct. 23 in Brandon. Fifth‑year guard Raia Guinto says she is ready to lead again.
Hamnah Shahid (MA ’22, PhD ’26) completed a Brock PhD examining how drug‑decriminalization policy affects stigma toward people who use drugs. Their study combined public‑comment analysis and local focus groups. In January they will start a postdoctoral fellowship at UBC with the BC Centre for Substance Use.
UQAM will present the film Colombie – Tout en couleur on 1 Nov. 2026 and highlights growing university ties with Colombia, noting institutional missions in Nov. 2025 and Aug. 2026. A Bogotá summer school with Universidad Javeriana is planned for May 2027.
ULaval’s GMF‑U Rimouski celebrated its 40th anniversary on 16 October 2026. Founded in 1986, the clinic trains medical students and residents, runs an integrated longitudinal externship (ELI) and highlights mentorship and community‑rooted primary care training.
A UBC Okanagan–led randomized trial (46 participants) found that a personalized aerobic and strength program, delivered in everyday settings and aligned with international SCI guidelines, significantly reduced spinal cord injury–specific pain intensity at 3 and 6 months. Published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Undergraduates at UBC Okanagan, including Regan Nguyen and Yurika Oda, are working in Prof. Thu‑Thuy Dang’s lab to identify plant enzymes involved in pharmaceutical compound synthesis. The effort aims to produce high‑value drugs more sustainably; students perform advanced lab work (PCR, DNA/RNA extractions, LC‑MS) and can progress from volunteer roles to paid Work Study and summer research funding.
Sabrina Pellerin, PhD in Administration from UQAM, won the 2026 ANDESE Best Thesis Prize for «Les déterminants de la détresse psychologique des cadres de premier niveau». The award was presented on October 15 during an online ceremony in Paris.
Hunter Bennett, a first‑year Sport Management student at Durham College, received a $5,000 tuition credit after entering the college's annual contest. He entered following the Fall Open House 2025. The contest is open to applicants who attend eligible events or subscribe to the college's program communications.
The University of Waterloo runs 19 convocation ceremonies annually (five in fall, 14 in spring), awarding over 10,000 degrees. The report highlights staff, alumni and student ambassadors who prepare venues, manage logistics and enable live streaming so supporters worldwide can follow ceremonies.
The University of Montreal expands its teacher‑training residency—after a three‑year pilot at Vanguard—into four CSSDM schools in Côte‑des‑Neiges. The model pairs university coursework with on‑site supervised practice, co‑teaching and mentorship, backed by philanthropic funding.
Dalhousie student Zeen Ali and peer Angel Womack launched the Dalhousie Make‑A‑Wish Society to support Make‑A‑Wish Canada through fundraising, volunteer recruitment and awareness. The group recruited at Orientation Week and plans fundraisers, including a potential Halloween bake sale in October 2026.
Maclean’s 2027 rankings (released Oct. 14, 2026) place Dalhousie third in Canada among mid‑sized universities. The university leads on faculty awards, research impact, scholarships and reputation.
Rumman Rafiq (Brock Business Administration) credits co‑op placements—including an eight‑month role at BlackBerry—for shifting to HR. She began a one‑year internship with the Ontario Provincial Police on Oct. 5, 2026.
Associate Professor Cristina Santos (Modern Languages, Brock) leads research on portrayals of ‘monstrous mothers’ and co‑edits Horror and Mother/hoods in a Global Cultural Imaginary. The book’s launch is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2026 in Toronto; event details are posted by the university.
McMaster has launched the Futures Institute after an $8‑million gift. Led by Sanjay Khanna, the institute plans a certificate in Futures Thinking and Social Innovation, practical student experiences, a national symposium and partnerships with community and research partners.
Loyalist College will officially open an expanded gym on Oct. 23, 2026, coinciding with the Lancers’ home opener. The facility features two courts, increased seating and student-focused amenities; the event includes a ribbon‑cutting and giveaways.
In June 2026, Dr. Marie‑Kristelle Ross, clinical associate professor at Université Laval and researcher at the CISSS Chaudière‑Appalaches Research Centre, received the Terry Kavanagh Prize from the Canadian Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation for her contributions to the field.
In mid‑September 2026 UQAM’s TRADIS chair launched an 'intervention' stream on Chez Manu: a free, confidential French service for 2SLGBTQ+ adults (18+) using psychoactive substances, available by appointment via chat, videoconference or in‑person clinic sessions.
On 7 October 2026, Laval University's Faculty of Medicine hosted a conference at the Ferdinand‑Vandry building with Talata Sawadogo‑Lewis (Black Health Education Collaborative) on anti‑Black racism in the health system, highlighting institutional commitments and educational resources.
Dream Photonics, spun out of UBC research, is industrializing 3D‑printed micro‑lenses to link photonics and electronics. Profitable since 2021, it reported $1.6M revenue in 2025, won $110,000 at New Ventures BC (Sept. 2026) and secured $1.1M from PacificCan to equip its facility this fall.
A practice hub opened on Oct. 15, 2026 in Toronto (Bathurst/Wilson), led by the Filipino IENs Society of Canada and CDR College. It offers workshops, mentorship and micro‑trainings to help internationally educated nurses refresh clinical skills, pursue certifications and rebuild workplace confidence; open weekdays except Wednesday.
On 14 October 2026 UQAM hosted the Social Engagement Fair at the J.-A.-DeSève pavilion. About ten Faubourg Saint‑Laurent organizations showcased volunteer and internship opportunities for short, medium and long commitments. The third UQAM edition was organized with the Table de concertation du Faubourg Saint‑Laurent, UQAM’s Service aux collectivités, Action Centre‑Ville and Les petits Frères.
On 15 Oct 2026, historian Stéphanie St‑Pierre (Université Sainte‑Anne) gave a lecture at Campus Saint‑Jean on churches’ role, including the former Sainte‑Marie, in Acadian identity.
On 14 October 2026, Belgian producer Apashe visited UQAM’s Department of Music to meet students in professionalization courses. A partnership with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra enabled more than fifty students to attend an OSM Pop concert and meet the artist.
UBC Sauder researcher Dr. Deepak Sirwani and team find that durations phrased as a large unit plus a smaller unit feel longer. Evidence from 10 studies (over 10,000 online course listings) and nine experiments with more than 6,000 participants.
McMaster University, with biotech partner Lactiga, reports (14 Oct 2026, Science Advances) that IgA antibodies purified from breast milk neutralize RSV, adenovirus and influenza A including H5N1. Samples from 120 donors were pooled to broaden antibody diversity; mucosal (nasal) delivery protected animal models, including immunodeficient ones.
Algonquin College Community and Justice Services students will spend 24 hours at Minto Park, Ottawa, from noon Oct. 16 to noon Oct. 17, 2026, to raise awareness and donations. Now in its 16th year, the initiative has already raised more than $50,000.
Durham College reports 10,321 domestic students enrolled this fall across its Oshawa and Whitby campuses; 5,696 are first‑year students.
An international team led by the University of British Columbia reports in Cancer Discovery (15 Oct 2026) a study combining health records from over 150,000 women (Spain, Norway) and mouse experiments. Women given cabergoline were about 70% less likely to develop breast cancer; tumor incidence halved in BRCA1/TP53 mice.
On 8 October 2026, nearly 40 people gathered at the Jardins des décanats (Ferdinand‑Vandry building) for 'Research and Discoveries in Cancerology.' Faculty, students and researchers presented innovative projects and engaged donors and partners from the Faculty of Medicine.
UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver will test a lightly reinforced concrete wall in Nov 2026 to improve seismic models for older buildings.
Racquel Newman will receive a Master of Employment Relations from Memorial on Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. Arriving from Jamaica in 2023, she helped found the International Professional Network Co‑operative to support internationally trained professionals.
Tara Stride of Northern Arm, NL, completes a bachelor's in criminology at Memorial; graduation is scheduled for 15 Oct 2026 at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre.
The 15th 'Opening Doors to Tomorrow' fair at the Art Hauser brought together over 80 exhibitors, including Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Recording Arts Institute of Saskatoon (RAIS). Attendees explored programs (3D animation, filmmaking, audio engineering, game design) and hands‑on career demonstrations such as paramedic training.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) appears for the first time in Maclean’s rankings (TRU Newsroom, Oct 15, 2026). TRU joins 55 other institutions and ranks 17th of 19 in the mid‑size category. It placed 5th for the share of operating budget devoted to student services and 8th in reputation.
Maclean’s ranks Simon Fraser University No. 1 among Canada’s mid‑size universities (10,000–30,000 full‑time students) in its 2027 edition, assessing student experience, faculty quality, resources and reputation.
McMaster marked Latin American Heritage Month on October 8, 2026 with LANMU and OLAS: cultural performances, shared meals and a student research showcase. Upcoming October events include a fireside chat with NSERC president Alejandro Adem and a screening of Karuara on October 29.
Loyalist College will hold a Fall Open House Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 (9 a.m.–noon) at its Belleville campus. Visitors can tour facilities and residences, meet faculty and current students, and learn about programs including new offerings for Fall 2027.
In 2022 Alyssa Vito launched the Alyssa Vito Scholarship in Cancer Research at McMaster. The award provides financial support to graduate students in oncology and recognizes both strong research and community leadership beyond the lab.
Maclean’s published its annual rankings on Oct. 14, 2026: McGill placed first in the ‘Large’ universities category. This marks the 22nd consecutive year the university is first or tied for first. The 2026 edition adds four new indicators, including retention and graduation rates.
Sarah Monette will receive a Master of Education (Curriculum Studies) and deliver MSVU’s valedictory address on 18 October 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. She plans to begin an MEd in Literacy Education in January 2027.
Mount Saint Vincent University valedictorian Ethan Kelloway combines academic distinction, research and campus leadership. He will receive a BA (Honours) in Psychology with a minor in Family Science and deliver the convocation address on October 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.; he raised over $3,500 for Phoenix Youth Programs.
From Winter 2027, Durham College will provide eligible applicants with an unofficial pre‑assessment of potential transfer credits before they accept an offer and pay their tuition deposit. The college also removes the transfer application fee for students beginning programs in Winter 2027 and thereafter.
Vincent Lavoie‑Rancourt, a doctoral student in medicine at Université Laval, was named Personality of Excellence at the Forces AVENIR universitaire gala (Oct. 6, 2026) and received a $15,000 scholarship.
CO‑PLAY, led by Brock and backed by a $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant, links over 110 community organizations and researchers to increase newcomer children’s access to sport and recreation. A 'Try It' event in Hamilton engaged nearly 100 newcomer girls and their families in locally offered activities.
Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine will hold a series of information sessions (virtual plus one partial in‑person visit) to support externs preparing for the CaRMS 2027 residency match. Sessions run between 29 October 2026 and 19 January 2027; some require prior registration.
Farzana Rahman, who earned a BSc in computer science and engineering in Bangladesh, completed a course‑based Master of Data Science at Memorial University and interned at the Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR), delivering client‑facing software including a web portal and predictive component for the Port of Argentia.
Dr. Jessie‑Lee McIsaac (MSVU) received $830,024 from CIHR (2026–2030) to scale CELEBRATE Feeding: coaching and an e‑learning module to promote responsive feeding in early childhood settings.
UBC’s Centre de la Francophonie will host the first Francophone Research Forum in British Columbia on Nov. 6, 2026, gathering researchers and partners to address funding, partnerships and sharing research in French.
Algonquin College’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) began this fall with over 160 students at the Ottawa campus and over 80 at Pembroke. The college says applications for the next intake are open and highlights simulation, hands‑on labs and clinical placements.
On 13 October 2026, UQAM presented its Médaille to Grażyna Aniszewska‑Banaś and Marek P. Gruszczyński in recognition of their pivotal roles in the 30+‑year partnership between ESG UQAM and the Warsaw School of Economics and in the success of the joint Canadian Executive MBA (CEMBA).
Memorial University has appointed Alison Horton as Vice‑President (Finance and Administration). She served as interim since February 2026 and has strengthened the administration and senior leadership team.
On 13 October 2026 UQAM conferred honorary doctorates on Marek Rocki, Adam Budnikowski and Piotr Grzegorz Wachowiak at the Warsaw School of Economics. The ceremony, attended by UQAM rector Stéphane Pallage and ESG dean Komlan Sedzro, highlights a more than 30‑year partnership with ESG UQAM and the prominence of the Canadian Executive MBA (CEMBA).
Durham College hosted the 2026 CCSA National Championship at its Oshawa campus over Thanksgiving weekend. The Durham Lords finished fourth and Chelsea Oke was named to the championship all‑star team.
The Canadian Association on Gerontology holds its 55th annual meeting (CAG2026) in Charlottetown, Oct 15–17, 2026. Co‑chaired by Prof. Janice Keefe (MSVU) and Prof. Jessica Strong (UPEI), the program features workshops, sessions and a CIHR‑IA student poster competition.
Fareeha Fatima, who arrived from Qatar, will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in English, a minor in sociology and a certificate in criminology from Memorial University. A participant in the Limitless Leadership program, she credits campus supports and a Writing Centre job for helping her integrate. Convocation: Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.
Jennifer Elrick (McGill) and Mireille Paquet (Concordia) coauthor Immigration and Canada, published by McGill‑Queen's University Press in the Canadian Essentials series. Public launch: Oct 19, 2026, 4:00–6:00 p.m., McGill Faculty Club; free to attend.
On October 1, 2026 Université Sainte‑Anne welcomed Professor Sid Ahmed Selouani for a lecture on artificial intelligence, highlighting concrete uses (biopsy analysis, archive querying, oyster selection) and ethical and pedagogical questions; the event ended with an award.
Saint Mary’s University and the American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM, Dominica) agreed on a pathway allowing B.Sc. Biology students to complete three years at Saint Mary’s and then enter ACSOM’s four‑year MD program. Benefits include a scholarship of at least 25% of ACSOM tuition, a possible MCAT waiver for eligible applicants, and up to 50 reserved places per year during the agreement’s first three years. ACSOM holds ACCM and IAAR accreditation.
On 14 October 2026, Memorial University’s Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning hosted the Atlantic Universities’ Teaching Showcase online, focused on pedagogy in the age of generative AI.
UQAM professor Bernard Andrès produced video capsules for the Musée Ramezay exhibition “The American Revolution in Quebec…”, using AI to animate period reproductions. The exhibition runs until March 2027 and complements museum artifacts with scholarly media.
On Oct. 16, 2026 Memorial University will hold 'Women+ in Academia' (in-person and virtual), a workshop on mentorship, health, leadership and practical solutions for women, non-binary and gender-diverse academics.
UQAM’s 16th Hispanic Week runs Oct 19–22, 2026. Highlights include an opening lecture (Oct 19), an info session on the Bogotá summer school and student mobility, workshops and tastings, and an academic excellence prize awarded Oct 20. Registration required.
Lise Plante donates CA$750,000 to UQAM to fund the Loïc‑Plante‑Barsalo scholarship. Valued at CA$75,000, it will be awarded annually for five years to two recipients (research and research‑creation). Applications are open until 30 November 2026.
On October 8, the UQAM Citadins women’s volleyball team defeated the ÉTS Piranhas in straight sets (25–14, 25–5, 25–13). Pénélope Baril recorded 12 kills and 6 aces; Jade Généreux had 8 kills and 2 aces. The team held a training camp in Norway this summer and, after reaching last season’s playoffs, aims for the provincial final this year.
McMaster’s Baby Lab is deploying iPhones and iPads as video sensors to track eye/head movement and 52 facial expressions, with an open‑source pipeline for analysis. Founded in 2020, the lab has engaged nearly 3,000 families and 100+ undergraduates; eight iPads were bought via a Faculty of Science grant and tools will be released free after testing.
Through Oct. 30, UQAM’s Hubert‑Aquin cafeteria features an international ‘Egg Month’ menu inspired by marketing student Ashly Winny Paul. Her team won the jury’s coup de cœur; the 2026 edition includes a CA$600 prize and four CA$100 awards.
ESG UQAM’s Entrepreneurship Centre introduces a scientific stream in the Mon entreprise contest for 2nd/3rd-cycle students, postdoctoral researchers and recent graduates to develop research-based ventures. Information webinar Oct 20; applications due Nov 30, 2026.
Brock University will hold two convocation ceremonies on 16 October 2026 for about 1,000 graduands at the Ian D. Beddis Gymnasium (10:00 and 14:30). Mary Jo Haddad, former CEO of the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), will deliver the address and receive an honorary doctorate. Several student awards, including Governor General Silver Medals and the Spirit of Brock medals, will be presented.
Michael Kirkopoulos (BSc ’00) receives the Brock University Alumni Association Community Engagement Award 2026 for strengthening ties between Brock and the Niagara community via the Brock Lincoln Living Lab (launched 2017).
Durham College outlines diploma-to-degree routes: a two-year path to the Honours Bachelor of Community Mental Health, an HR transfer with 16-course credit plus a 14-week (420-hour) placement, and recognition of four semesters toward the Honours Bachelor of Construction Management. Fall Open House: Nov 7.
Campus Connect at Memorial brought together more than 130 new students this fall in small‑group meetups led by student leaders. Social activities, resume help and guidance to campus supports help newcomers integrate; participation can be recorded on Memorial’s Online Record of Experience.
McGill’s Macdonald Campus launched AgPrécision, funded by Quebec’s agriculture ministry (MAPAQ), to coordinate over 200 on‑farm trials across three years and share region‑specific results with agronomists and producers.
Republished by the University of British Columbia on 13 Oct 2026, Neil Guppy’s analysis of name registries shows a sharp rise in name uniqueness in Canada: in Alberta unique given names rose from 5,445 (1980) to 14,706 (2025) while the top-10 share of names declined substantially.
Three McGill-affiliated students ran 125 km on August 22 as Miles for Minds and raised $150,000 to fund the Montreal Children’s Hospital pet therapy program.
Fall 2026 Convocation at the Toldo Lancer Centre (Windsor) will recognize 1,053 undergraduate and graduate graduates on Oct. 15. Two ceremonies: 9:30 a.m. for all faculties except Engineering; 2:30 p.m. for Engineering graduates.
Durham College fields players in the OCAA’s first lacrosse sixes season. Jia Leblanc and Natalia Quesnel, both Massage Therapy students and varsity athletes, featured in October showcases; the next exhibition day is Oct. 18 at Vaso’s Field.
A Université Laval team led by Prof. Sylvie Breton identified urinary UDP‑sugars that predict acute kidney injury in 100 cardiac surgery patients (study 2021–2024). These biomarkers appear several hours before current diagnostics; findings published in American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology.
Aswathy Geetha Manukumar, who arrived at Memorial in 2022, will receive her PhD on Oct. 15, 2026 after securing 11 scholarships totaling over $150,000.
Assiniboine College will hold an open house at the Neepawa Training Centre to showcase programs beginning in January 2027. Visitors can meet staff, tour facilities and get information about applying. Details at assiniboine.net/events.
In October 2026 the University of Calgary opened an Electricity Centre to bring together engineers, lawyers, social scientists and others to tackle technological, economic and environmental electricity challenges. The Centre promotes cross‑disciplinary projects, showcased research on printed electronics and organic solar cells, and will host an Oct 17 workshop on AI and data‑centre impacts on Alberta’s grid.
On October 8, 2026, Georgian College celebrated approximately 168 graduates (Dec 2024–Aug 2026) from its Automotive Business programs at the Automotive Business School of Canada convocation in Barrie. Bev Goodman, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada, received an Honorary Bachelor of Business Administration (Automotive Management).
Georgian College’s 'From Insight to Impact' report finds rapid regional growth and rising demand for skilled workers, especially in health, trades and energy. Georgian announces expansion of its Centre for Skilled Trades, a new Centre of Industrial Simulation and Prototyping and membership in the Canadian Nuclear Association.
Kiuna College in Odanak celebrates 15 years. It offers pathways to employment or university, courses in French, English and Indigenous languages, and 18 student residences.
UBC Okanagan placed a psychologist inside its Student Health Clinic and conducts funded research demonstrating improved access and measurable mental‑health outcomes for students.
UQAM and Université de Montréal invite francophone adults (18+) living in Quebec to test a mental‑health conversational agent in a pilot study. Participants try the tool for one to two weeks via web, then complete a 20–30 minute survey. Goals: feasibility, acceptability and user satisfaction. Partly SSHRC‑funded; partner AQPS.
On October 9, 2026, the Université de Moncton launched a free legal clinic for people ineligible for legal aid but unable to afford private counsel, supervised by lawyer Me Annik Ouellette.
SFU chemistry associate professor Samira Siahrostami, a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair, was elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists for her work in computational chemistry applied to electrochemical materials.
In October 2026 Brock announced Canada’s first double degree combining intensive musical theatre training with education studies.
From October 14 to 18, 2026, the University of Sherbrooke will present events at the Salon du livre de l’Estrie: booth no. 36, author talks, workshops, panels, the launch of the 8th Climatoscope and roughly 80 faculty publications for sale.
Researchers at the University of Alberta, working with the Royal Tyrrell Museum, attribute tooth marks on an Albertosaurus jaw to a raptor. The fossil was handed in in 2022 and underwent four years of study led by master’s student Joshua Doyon.
Memorial University reports campus renewal progress: a $70M provincial investment over eight years, demolition of Coughlan College (Aug 2026), ~500 m of tunnels re‑waterproofed and an $8M plan to modernize elevators.
On October 7, UQAM marked the Prix du XXe siècle (awarded in April by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada) granted to its Design Pavilion—the first academic building so honored—and launched the book Le pavillon de Design de l’UQAM.
McMaster offers an interdisciplinary bootcamp on commercialization and entrepreneurship for students from all faculties. Registration is open; the program begins October 27, 2026, with spaces still available.
McMaster invites students to complete a Belonging Survey and Census to gather data that will inform policies and services to improve campus inclusion and well‑being.
Ontario is investing CA$44 million to add 2,077 seats at University of Windsor, Lambton College and St. Clair College in STEM, health, education and trades. This is part of a CA$1.7 billion provincial effort to create over 70,000 new seats; seats may be available Fall 2026.
Université du Québec à Trois‑Rivières has implemented a Research Onboarding Program for newly hired faculty. Built on a framework of 15 competencies across five domains, it offers self‑assessment, workshops, individual meetings and optional mentoring. Participants receive a teaching‑load reduction during their first year.
On 9 Oct 2026 Saint Mary’s signed a Medical School Pathway with the American Canadian School of Medicine (Dominica). B.Sc. Biology students complete 3 years at Saint Mary’s then begin a 4‑year MD at ACSOM; eligible applicants may apply without the MCAT; scholarship ≥25%; ACSOM reserves up to 50 places/year for three years.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo are deploying nanotechnology across medicine, green chemical production and quantum materials. Key highlights: nanoscale carriers enabling non‑invasive delivery to retina and brain, metal-nanoparticle electrocatalysts to convert CO2 and make hydrogen peroxide, and 2D quantum materials for compact broadband photodetectors.
Dalhousie Agricultural Campus will dismantle its 1955 water tower (110 ft, 104,000 gallons) in October 2026. The tower has been decommissioned since 2017; photos welcome during Homecoming (15–17 Oct).
Dr. Raghav Sampangi, University Teaching Fellow in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science, received the 2026 President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning for inclusive, student-centered teaching practices.
On 7 October 2026, Université du Québec à Montréal recognized Louise Déry (Prix d’excellence en gestion, volet Carrière), Pierre Lucier (Guy‑Rocher medal), Joanne Lalonde (inducted into the Circle of Excellence) and François Bergeron and Hugo Cyr (medal of the Board of Governors).
UQAM political scientist Emmanuelle Rousseau is leading a CRSH-funded project studying 'walkouts' and adversarial practices at the OSCE and UN since Russia's invasion; she plans to recruit 3–4 students to analyze documents and images.
Maureen MacDonald, provost and vice‑president (Academic) of McMaster, will deliver the 2026 State of the Academy on Monday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. The in‑person session is full but will be livestreamed on McMaster’s YouTube channel. The address will cover enrollment and research funding updates, recent achievements, academic priorities from the Bolder Together plan and Indigenous partnerships. A Q&A and reception follow; a recap will be published on McMaster News.
Banmeet Sangha, a third‑year student at McMaster in combined Global Peace & Social Justice and Society, Culture & Religion, was named one of five winners of the Magna Charta Observatory 2026 international essay competition. Her entry on identity, belonging and the intellectual value of the humanities was selected from 228 submissions across 44 countries.
A nearly two‑metre swordfish washed up on Haida Gwaii, an unusual sighting in British Columbia. The 8 Oct 2026 piece links the event to changing ocean conditions and summarizes a global analysis spanning three decades (1,246 species, 254 regions) that found two consecutive extreme warm years raise the chance of extremely low fish catch by 40%.
From July 14 to Aug. 28, a Brock nursing professor used Canada’s Faculty Mobility program to strengthen ties with Brazilian partners, present a five‑day workshop and demonstrate Brock’s Code Orange 360° VR simulation on Meta Quest. She is part of a team developing an AI tool for organ‑donation coordination and launching the micro‑credential Leading AI Integration in Nursing Education.
Memorial University is accepting nominations for the President’s Award for Outstanding Research (early‑career faculty; one‑time $7,500 grant) and the University Research Professor designation (lifetime title plus a $25,000 unrestricted grant). Electronic submissions due by 5:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, 2026.
Nature ranks McMaster 79th globally and 4th in Canada for infectious disease research, based on a five‑year analysis. The listing highlights the IIDR, its CL‑3 lab and centres for antibiotic discovery and microbial chemical biology.
On October 17, 2026 at 7 p.m., Lakeland College’s Alumni Hall Theatre hosts El Niven for the opening of Vermilion Allied Arts' 2026–27 season, featuring classic rock from CCR, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
On Oct. 2, 2026, Lakeland College reopened the renovated Newcombe N. Bentley Building, adding studios, makerspaces, 13 flexible classrooms and a smudge‑safe Indigenous lounge. Alberta contributed $13.3M to the $16M project.
On 8 October 2026 Durham College outlines supports from Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) and the Access and Support Centre (ASC): tutoring, workshops, SALS ONLINE via DC Connect, and accommodations such as accommodated testing and assistive technologies.
Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus received the 2026 ENERGY STAR Building of the Year award from Environment and Climate Change Canada and is the first Canadian college to earn ENERGY STAR certification for top‑quartile energy performance.
Anne Carson wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature; the award—about CA$1.7M—recognizes a long career honored by many international prizes.
Canadian poet and scholar Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature on October 8, 2026. A former McGill-affiliated professor, she was honored for an inventive body of work spanning poetry, essays and translation. The prize is 12 million Swedish kronor (≈ CA$1.7M).
The Marine Institute’s Centre for Marine Simulation (Memorial University) developed a simulation program to prepare CFB Halifax’s harbour master team for azimuth‑propelled tugs; the first tug, Canso, entered service in January 2026.
Award‑winning author Francesca Ekwuyasi will deliver McGill’s Queer History Month keynote on 15 October 2026. Reception 4:30 p.m.; keynote and dialogue 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Tanna Schulich Hall. Registration available.
Toronto Metropolitan University's Professional Music program was named to Billboard’s 2026 list of top music business schools for a second consecutive year and is the only Canadian institution listed. The program pairs music fundamentals with business and production, and includes 240 hours of internships plus industry mentorship.
Université de Montréal has introduced a virtual‑reality training module for health students to practise care in Indigenous settings. The immersive scenario, co‑developed with the Manawan community, simulates a rural transfer to Joliette hospital and emphasises intercultural communication and logistical preparedness.
Martin Tammemägi (Brock University) won the 2026 Joseph W. Cullen Prevention/Early Detection Award for lifetime leadership in thoracic cancer prevention. Creator of the PLCOm2012 risk model, he is adapting it for air pollution, people living with HIV and Indigenous populations.
Olivia Bouffard‑Nesbitt, 34 and a former Olympic cross‑country skier, joined UQAM’s cross‑country team and started a bachelor’s in sociology in fall 2026.
McMaster marks the fifth year of its Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences Summer Scholars Program (SSP), a competitive, fully funded 12-week placement for Ontario-based students who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. The program pairs a two-week research skills bootcamp with a 10-week lab placement; 40 alumni to date.
Durham College is creating an Indigenous garden within its food forest at Whitby Campus; the Indigenous‑led installation began with a ground blessing in May 2026 and supports hands‑on student learning.
At a deans’ retreat (4–6 Oct 2026) held at the GMF‑U des Etchemins, Université Laval reaffirmed support for medical education in Chaudière‑Appalaches. In 2026, 22 junior clerks undertake an integrated longitudinal clerkship in Lévis, Montmagny and Thetford Mines; the GMF‑U des Etchemins has trained over 150 residents since 1984.
Derek Suderman (Conrad Grebel, University of Waterloo) published The Social Audience of Prayer in spring 2026; an on‑campus launch is scheduled for Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
MSVU welcomed its inaugural cohort for a new two‑year MSc in Natural Sciences, a thesis-based, interdisciplinary program approved by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission in summer 2026. It emphasizes hands-on research, small-cohort supervision and training in research methods including equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
McMaster researchers, with Vox Pop Labs and Torstar, launched the Vote Compass municipal edition on Sept. 28, 2026. It compares user views with candidate positions on 30 issues across Ontario’s 50 largest municipalities. More than 2,300 candidates were listed; 1,200+ submitted answers and the tool had 65,000+ users by early October.
Profile published 7 October 2026 of Georgia Kirkos, McMaster’s brand photographer. She photographs researchers, students, events and a companion ‘Out of Frame’ gallery of unpublished images highlighting campus life and research.
Polytechnique Montréal received CA$1 million over five years from AtkinsRéalis to establish a nuclear engineering research chair. The Slowpoke research reactor marks its 50th year and will remain available for training, scientific work and industrial and medical analyses. The school plans to hire five professors to expand capacity.
Three Systems Design Engineering graduates (BASc '23) from the University of Waterloo—Mary McPhee, Emily Pittman and Elodie Xie—turned co-op placements into positions at MDA Space. They now support Canadarm2 operations on the ISS and contributed to Canadarm3 work, demonstrating how Waterloo’s hands-on co-op program connects students to Canada’s space robotics industry.
Dylan Cooper (MBA in Global Leadership, UPEI) founded Boardwalk Inc., creating AI software to automate construction estimating and compliance reporting. Since August 2026 he received $25,000 from Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund and was accepted into Volta AI Residency and CDL‑Atlantic Prime.
On 7 October 2026, the Canadian Bureau for International Education recognized Quazi Mohammad Abrar Nafis and Yar Ayuen Malual of Memorial University for their contributions to campus internationalization and newcomer support.
Polytechnique’s Slowpoke research reactor turns 50. Polytechnique Montréal secured a $1‑million donation over five years from AtkinsRéalis to establish a nuclear engineering research chair; the school plans to hire five professors and to use the reactor for training, research and industrial/medical analyses.
UPEI announces the Atlantic Universities Teaching Showcase 2026, a virtual conference for educators across Atlantic Canada on innovative teaching practices. Keynote speaker: Dr. Diane Gutiw (Vice President and Global AI Research Centre Lead, CGI), recipient of Women in Tech North America’s Most Disruptive Award (2026) and Women in AI North America’s Responsible AI Leader of the Year (2025). Registration and schedule details are provided by the organizer.
The Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo has established a permanent Moccasin Identifier Treaty Marker in October 2026, co‑created with the Moccasin Identifier team and the University’s Creative Studio. Located by Environment 3, it features a QR code linking to educational treaty resources.
A Saskatchewan Polytechnic student and a SAIT graduate developed FieldSync, an AI prototype to centralize and protect mine‑specific safety documentation. As AI4SafeMines finalists in September 2026, they received $4,000 in seed funding and industry mentorship to advance the prototype.
Brock University and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre signed a new five‑year agreement preserving access for Marilyn I. Walker School students to PAC facilities. The RBC Foundation Music@Noon series continues Tuesdays at noon (September–April); select classes will use the Film House and the Walker Cultural Leader series will host public artist talks in 2026–27.
Marie‑France Pagé, a doctoral candidate at UQAM, has been awarded the 4th Bourse Antidote in orthopedagogy of reading and writing, worth $25,000. The award is linked to a Chair on foundational literacy established with a $1,000,000 donation from Druide informatique.
Joshua Manitowabi, an assistant professor of history at Brock, researches how European mapmakers learned from Indigenous peoples, identifying 17th–18th century maps and a notably accurate 1681 map reflecting Indigenous communities. He is developing his doctoral work into a book with McGill‑Queen’s University Press and documents Anishinaabe maps of Manitoulin.
A 75‑metre tower crane indicates McGill’s Sustainability Park has moved into construction. The project expects three cranes, has diverted 90% of demolition waste for reuse, and will include 173 geothermal wells 250 m deep, alongside heritage restoration.
Thierry B.-Gateau, professor in the Department of Management at ESG UQAM, was named interim co‑director and UQAM representative to Hexagram, replacing Sofian Audry who is on sabbatical. The appointment coincides with Hexagram’s pending FRQSC strategic regroupment grant renewal.
On October 6, 2026, UQAM and its foundation launched the 'Nourrir les ambitions' campaign to collect $200,000 to bolster the Student Aid Fund. Donations will increase capacity to provide one‑time financial support to students facing unexpected situations that threaten their studies.
On October 1, 2026, Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine held a residency programs fair at the Ferdinand‑Vandry building. Nearly 300 students attended; more than forty residency programs, the 13 GMF‑U family medicine units and representatives of advanced competency programs were present.
Daniel FitzGreen spent eight years designing a benchtop experiment that reproduces gravitational lensing; his single‑author paper appears in the October issue of the American Journal of Physics, with full teaching materials.
Selina and Madeline Qubaja were recognized at Brock’s Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Student Honours Reception on Sept. 29, 2026. Selina posted the highest average among more than 4,500 FAHS students for 2025‑26; Madeline is a recipient of the Molson‑CHSC‑Folk Arts Council Scholarship awarded to incoming students from St. Catharines high schools.
McGill welcomes five new Loran Scholars starting in fall 2026. The award provides approximately $150,000 over four years, plus mentorship, work placements and membership in a national scholars network. Recipients pursue studies in economics, sustainability, physics, mechatronics and computer engineering.
From 14 October to 5 November 2026, UQAM’s Centr’ERE will present Environmental Education Days featuring roundtables, workshops and public lectures. On 14 October the centre will launch an open‑access guide on 'care' practices. Programming includes a Botanical Garden walk and Brazil–Canada dialogues on 4–5 November.
On October 5, 2026, twenty individuals connected to UQAM — alumni, faculty or staff — were elected or re‑elected to Quebec's National Assembly. They were elected under four parties (13 Parti Québécois, 3 Québec Solidaire, 3 Liberal Party, 1 Conservative Party of Quebec). The university published the names and associated credentials.
Algonquin College’s Women in Tech & Trades (WiTT) begins its second year on Oct 6, 2026, adding Trailblazer sponsors ALSTOM and Canadian Bank Note and increasing industry mentorship.
The University of Alberta offers Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Development, a 12‑module MOOC (~12 hours). Module 1 is free; access to the other 11 modules costs $68. Instructors include professors, Elders and community leaders. Registration is open and a credit‑bearing option exists for UAlberta students.
On 6 Oct 2026 McMaster unveiled the 10‑storey McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery at the DeGroote School of Business. Funded by the McLean family, the building is designed for experiential, cross‑faculty learning and houses themed Learning Hubs, the Marinucci Entrepreneurial Bridge and multiple campus services.
On 6 October 2026 UQAM’s Faculty of Education announced a partnership with France’s Institut Villebonn–Georges Charpak to enroll a first cohort in a graduate microprogram on R&D of pedagogical innovations and a short program in higher‑education pedagogy.
The UQAM roundup (6 Oct 2026) presents recent academic publications by UQAM-affiliated scholars: Communication de risque et de crise (ed. Bernard Motulsky; with Francine Charest and Thierry Libaert), Comprendre la Chine contemporaine (Alexandre Schiele, Ting‑Sheng Lin), Les feuilles de l’après‑mai (Jean‑François Hamel) and La post‑présidence américaine en évolution (Lucie Thouin). Published by university presses and partners, these works reflect UQAM’s interdisciplinary research activity.
McMaster's five‑year research project, funded by Accessibility Standards Canada, will document visible and invisible barriers to voting for people with disabilities. It combines an Ontario-wide survey, observation of about 30 participants during a municipal election with City of Hamilton support, and LIVELab simulations to develop evidence-based solutions and standards.
In 2026 the University of Guelph held its first Black Graduation and Achievement Ceremony, celebrating 30 graduates in person and five online. Led by student groups with institutional support, the event awarded Kente stoles and prizes for leadership, scholarship and community engagement, with backing from the EDI Enhancement Fund.
On Oct. 15, 2026, Memorial University will confer over 900 degrees during three convocation ceremonies at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre. The 10 a.m. session includes an honorary Doctor of Letters for Dr. Pamela Elizabeth Hall. All sessions will be webcast and archived; highlights will appear on the university’s social channels.
A student from Trenton enrolled in Cambrian College’s Welding and Fabrication program is among nine recipients of the 2026 Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades. The scholarships award $40,000 to two‑year programs and $20,000 to one‑year certificates, covering tuition, tools and living expenses.
UQAM redesigned its Bachelor of Philosophy (90 credits); the first cohort began fall 2026. The 10-course core is strengthened by a methodological course. New offerings include philosophy of health, AI ethics and critical philosophy of race. Two college teaching placements are included. The program allows part- or full-time study. Admission deadlines: 1 Nov 2026 (Winter 2027) and 1 Aug 2027 (Fall 2027).
University of Toronto unveils the Presidents’ Impact Scholarship Program, a $100M investment (including a $50M anonymous gift) to recruit 12+ PhD scholars annually around rotating societal themes. Awards: $80,000/year for four years; inaugural cohort in September 2027; applications to be announced.
Mary Jo Haddad, former SickKids president, will speak at Brock’s Fall Convocation on 16 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws.
SCI_ART 2026 brings artists and researchers from Canada and the EU to UBC Okanagan on Oct 7–8, 2026 for residencies, performances and public presentations.
Campus radio Codiac FM received the ADISQ 2026 award as university/college radio station of the year, recognizing its cultural role.
McMaster University joined OVIN Incubators on 5 October 2026 to deepen industry-research ties, back Ontario ventures and hasten commercialization of automotive and mobility technologies, leveraging the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) and regional battery and manufacturing strengths.
McMaster debuts the inaugural season of Opening Up, a Student Affairs podcast hosted by Sean Van Koughnett and supported by the Inclusive Excellence Fund. The season examines people, place, purpose and power through student conversations; all episodes are now on major streaming platforms.
UQAM doctoral student Guillaume Pascale will present the installation Melencolia 110010100 at Octobre Numérique – Faire Monde. The piece, combining sculpture, video and programming, is on view at the Museon Arlaten in Arles from 10 October to 8 November 2026.
Brock University created six modernized classrooms (36–100 seats); four are open and two complete in January 2027. The project received $286,446 from the TERF grant.
McMaster’s Made at Mac annual report shows affiliated startups raised $139 million, produced $40.5 million in revenue and provided 979 full‑time jobs in the past year. The ecosystem — including The Forge, McMaster Seed Fund and the DeGroote‑Heersink Hub — combines mentorship, funding and facilities, highlights recent rounds and trials, and lists events on Nov 16 and Entrepreneurship Week Nov 16–20, 2026.
Pragasen Pillay is recognized for his contributions to electrical machines and their applications.
Brock University is holding community consultations in October 2026 for its first EDID Action Plan, organized around nine transformative goals. More than 270 community members have contributed so far. The plan will serve as a four‑year framework aligned with the institutional strategy to guide EDID work through 2030 and is expected to be finalized later in 2026.
David MacKenzie (BA ’74) received the Brock University Alumni Association’s 2026 David Betzner Award for decades of volunteer service and sustained support of Brock’s arts programs, bursaries and campus projects.
The board of Cégep de Saint‑Félicien appointed Nathalie Landry Director General; she will succeed Sylvie Prescott, who retires October 18, 2026. Landry has been at the cégep since 1995 and led its international efforts.
A growing prototype connects food research with everyday campus dining.
Master’s student Olive Thomas (started 2025) visited over 40 Hamilton waterfalls and compiled 1,000+ photos to create a geomorphic classification. Supported in part by the Niagara Escarpment Erosion Project (NEEP, McMaster–City of Hamilton), she will use drones, trail cameras and photogrammetry to study winter ice and groundwater emergence to better understand erosion dynamics.
Durham College positions itself to help businesses benefit from rising defence spending. Following the Invest Durham event (Building Durham Region’s Defence Industrial Base), the college highlights 15 years of R&D experience, three mature research centres (AI Hub; Mixed Reality Capture Studio; Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation) and corporate training services to support SMEs and workforce development.
MSVU secured $1.8M in NSERC Discovery Horizons, Discovery and Discovery Launch funding over five years for projects including a $499,344 study on iodine–thiamine co‑fortified salt, mathematical network research, ocular skeletal development, phosphorus ligand chemistry, and electrochemical water sensors. Earlier in 2026 the Two‑Eyed Seeing program received $337,800 in NSERC PromoScience funding for a fourth three‑year term.
University of Guelph teams highlight advances in soil microbiomes, controlled environment agriculture, dairy technologies and public‑sector support. The coverage emphasizes labs, investments and applied research designed to boost resilience, sustainability and diversity in Canada’s food system.
Jennifer Lee (BA ’91), Senior Economist and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets, outlines six lessons for handling economic uncertainty. Focus Economics listed her among 73 economists to watch in 2026; she also advances financial literacy through media and talks.
Fanshawe secured a $34.4M federal, four‑year contract to deliver a Transport Canada‑approved aviation maintenance curriculum to RCAF personnel at CFB Borden, beginning in January. Up to 282 students per year will earn civilian‑aligned credentials across accelerated programs.
The University of Toronto unveils the Presidents’ Impact Scholarship Program, backed by $100M (anonymous $50M gift plus university match). It will recruit 12+ PhD scholars yearly around a societal theme, provide $80,000/year for four years, and begin with an inaugural cohort in September 2027; applications to be announced.
Simon Fraser University researchers published on 2026-10-04 in Science a modular, rapid approach to synthesize nucleoside analogues. Developed with Merck, the method produced over 70 compounds and revealed three candidates with promising anti‑HIV activity in cell assays.
Beginning in 2027, UBC will award annual entrance scholarships for its Professional Master’s programs (MGEM, MIF, MSFM, MUFL). Key amounts: CA$5,000 awards for MGEM, MSFM and MUFL; MIF offers a full‑tuition scholarship for Sept. 2027. Apply by Feb 1, 2027; notifications by Feb 28, 2027 (MIF references due Feb 10).
On 2 October 2026, Nipissing University presented five alumni awards recognizing leadership, philanthropy and community impact, including an alumnus who in 2023 established a scholarship to support international students in business and campus engagement.
Brock University lists three master’s thesis defences scheduled for Oct 5 and Oct 8, 2026, covering leadership diversity in university sport, campus recreation benefits, and characterization of Niagara Saccharomyces uvarum strains in chardonnay fermentation.
On September 30, 2026, McMaster hosted campus and community events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Memorial ceremonies, educational workshops and reflective activities honoured residential‑school survivors and remembered children who did not return home. Vice‑Provost (Indigenous) Beverly Jacobs emphasized the need for ongoing institutional commitment to reconciliation.
A thoracosaurus tooth was uncovered in August at Grasslands National Park during the Fossil Fever dig; it is the third such find in Saskatchewan. The discovery involved Kaitlin Lindblad, a University of Regina PhD student.
UQAM Libraries summarizes Réalisations 2021‑2025: 44 projects from the 2021‑2024 plan, the Métamorphose renovation, new inclusive spaces (Biblio‑Perso, Student Parent Space), creation of playful and digital‑humanities labs, patrimonial collections and interlibrary partnerships.
The University of Waterloo is part of a cross‑Canada consortium creating a Synthetic Data Network (SDN) to produce synthetic health datasets that retain statistical properties without personal identifiers. The project received $900,000 from the Digital Health Innovation Fund; partners will contribute $3.6M. Initial work will focus on lung cancer datasets.
Planning students at the University of Waterloo created an interactive mapping tool for Kitchener Public Library that layers access, population growth and equity indicators to inform service planning.
The 34th Georgian College Golf Classic on Sept. 29 raised $240,000 net to fund awards, scholarships, bursaries and student supports, bringing lifetime total above $2 million; a WestJet raffle runs to Oct. 6.
Eric Sprott donates $10M to the University of Sherbrooke to fund Alzheimer’s and brain‑aging research led by Professor Stephen Cunnane and to strengthen researcher training.
Fusion brings together UWindsor’s entrepreneurial training, coaching, programs, makerspace and physical spaces to help students and researchers convert ideas into ventures, technologies and community projects. Launched 2 October 2026, the network partners with regional and national organizations to broaden access to entrepreneurship and strengthen ties with the Windsor‑Essex innovation ecosystem.
On 2 October 2026 University of Windsor and the Town of Tecumseh signed a five‑year memorandum to support collaboration in research, innovation and experiential learning through community projects.
After six games the UQAM Citadins stand 3–3. Head coach Tamara Journeau, appointed in April, emphasizes confidence-building. Quarterback Athena Fragiadakis Ryan, center Delphine Baril and corner Audrey Lajoie lead on-field efforts. Next scheduled game: October 11 in Trois‑Rivières.
On 30 September 2026, Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine and the Apprentiss team honoured 44 individuals who donated their bodies to science; nearly 70 people, including families and students, attended the ceremony at Centre du Plateau.
McGill ranks 43rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 and remains second in Canada. The university achieved its highest overall score under the current methodology (77.7), its best-ever marks for research environment and industry, and the top international-outlook score among Association of American Universities members.
Memorial University has launched the Refer a Student program, a recruitment initiative led by the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement with the Registrar’s Office and the campus bookstore. Alumni, staff, friends and current students may submit an online referral for high school students planning to begin at Memorial in Fall 2027. The effort aims to build early connections between the university community and prospective students.
Professor Jacques Côté (Faculty of Medicine; CHU de Québec – Université Laval Research Centre) received the 2026 Michel‑Sarrazin Prize for his work on chromatin and epigenetics, recognized for advancing understanding of genome regulation.
A Joyce Foundation Bursary supported Maria Abbott at Memorial University, easing significant financial need and enabling her to pursue studies without interruption. The funding helped her take a semester abroad in Limerick, Ireland, while continuing a double major in psychology and criminology.
Durham College and the City of Oshawa’s TeachingCity partnership engages students across programs in civic projects: Architectural Technology students reimagined properties along a planned transit corridor; the Mixed Reality Capture Studio will hire three Game–Art graduates to build a firefighter leadership training app; six student artworks were installed on the Joseph Kolodzie Bike Trail; projects also include Ed Broadbent Park digital wayfinding and emergency communications placements.
Online talk (Oct 15, 2026, 12–1 p.m. AT) on how creative forms shape the production and circulation of knowledge within Black feminist traditions.
On 10 September 2026 the University of Ottawa launched Black Med Mentorship (BMM), a 1:1 near‑peer program for Black pre‑medical students founded by Dr. Salomon Fotsing with ABAP and Black Med Collective. Staircase model; inaugural cohort: 55 mentees and 32 mentors. Monthly meetings; registration closed; applications reopen May 15.
On 3 September 2026 the University of Regina opened a 16,000 sq ft campus in Saskatoon serving 1,300 students—800 in nursing and 500 in social work—with $4.2M in provincial funding.
On 30 September 2026 Durham College held its second Mini Powwow, organized by the First Peoples Indigenous Centre to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The campus event honored residential school Survivors and included ceremonies, workshops and activities at the Oshawa campus.
Durham College reports its AI Hub took part in the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance (Geneva), where Saba Siddiqi (Manager – R&D and AI Governance) engaged with representatives from more than 170 countries. The lessons focus on access, inclusion and converting governance principles into practical guidance for the Hub’s projects and training at the college.
On September 28, 2026, Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine held the PNIQ ceremony to welcome and recognize students from First Nations and Inuit communities. The gathering brought together mentors, elders and partners and highlighted a program active for more than fifteen years.
Durham College confirms efforts to embed Indigenous knowledge into programs, to develop teaching resources and to provide welcoming spaces at the First Peoples Indigenous Centre. Page published 30 September 2026.
On 21 September, Université Laval hosted its 14th Occupational Therapy Colloquium and the 17th Nicole‑Ebacher honorary lecture, bringing nearly 120 participants together to showcase final projects and honor the achievements of 67 graduating students from the bachelor’s and master’s continuum.
On 23 September 2026, Université Laval held a Mobility Fair in Rehabilitation. About 40 physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech‑language pathology students shared their 2025‑2026 placements in Nepal, Benin, Madagascar, Indonesia, Vietnam, France, Switzerland, Belgium and Senegal. ULavalMonde and FEMSI representatives explained mobility supports.
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