By Daniel Pagan
Alberta students pay the third-highest tuition in the country, coming in at over $600 more per year than the national average. According to a Statistics Canada report, undergraduate tuition went up by four per cent last year to an average of $5,520. The report also highlighted Alberta’s high compulsory fees, which increased by 31 per… Continue reading Alberta tuition third highest in country: StatsCan
By Richard Lam
The gecko, known for its ability to shed and re-grow its tail when threatened, may prove useful in researching traumatic human spinal cord injuries. University of Calgary zoology professor Anthony Russell began studying leopard geckos during his sabbatical starting January 2009. He worked with Tim Higham, a former U of C student of his, and… Continue reading Severed gecko tails have a life of their own
By Noah Miller
The university is offering patrons the opportunity to “spend the night with Alma, and spend only $109.” The new on-campus, full service hotel — located in the Dr. Fok Ying Tung International House — is among the first on-campus hotels in the country. The hotel opened Tuesday. Owned and operated by the University of Calgary,… Continue reading University hotel opens its doors
By Jeremy Zhao
Mount Royal’s new university designation has caused confusion for those navigating university transfer programs. MRU has been restructuring its programs and working on new degrees as part of its transition to a university, but there’s been concern about the impact on transfer agreements between the institution and the University of Calgary. Elaine Wong, U of… Continue reading MRU status results in transfer confusion
A lack of reform in Alberta’s tax system is causing the decline of the province’s economic advantage, said Jack Mintz, professor of economics and director of the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. At a presentation for the SPP last week, Mintz outlined Alberta’s future as a destination for businesses and workers, stating that… Continue reading Alberta’s tax advantage eroding, policy head suggests PST
By Daniel Pagan
Two hundred Ryerson University students could face academic misconduct for posting and viewing old coursework on a new study site, universityjunction.com. Donna Bell, the university’s academic integrity officer is alarmed about students sharing assignments on the study site, explaining she is fine with collaboration, but individual assignments still need to be done individually. According to… Continue reading 200 students face academic misconduct
Students from the University of Calgary placed sixth in an international competition to build energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes. The Solar Decathlon, which concluded Friday, featured teams from across the globe. Team Alberta consisted of 40 students and faculty members from the University of Calgary, SAIT, Mount Royal University and the Alberta College of… Continue reading Local students shine in world competition
By Emily Ask
The University of Regina has just instituted a guarantee to its students: they will have jobs within six months of graduating, or receive another year of schooling tuition-free. The university cites their Co-operative Education program as the backbone of their confident claim. The program focuses on hands-on work experience through partnerships with various companies. This… Continue reading U of R guarantees students jobs
Dress up as your favourite climate threatened species and join street performers and fellow citizens in a lantern adorned parade around the Bow River on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The International Day of Action on Climate Change has been organized by Step it Up Alberta in co-ordination with various community groups to demonstrate Calgarian’s concern… Continue reading Creatures, fun and climate change action
Campus Security will be expected to work with less patrol officers due to the recent University of Calgary budget cuts. Until now, Campus Security has functioned with four eight-person teams providing 24-hour coverage. Two extra security officers are also available to beef up security teams during particularly eventful nights, like “ThursDen.” The change means they… Continue reading Security cutbacks mean less people and more cameras