U of T President Melanie Woodin and George Brown Polytechnic President Gervan Fearon sign an MOU to enhance collaboration between the two institutions (photo by Johnny Guatto) The two post-secondary institutions signed an MOU that would enhance education pathways for students while addressing the Ontario’s evolving labour market needs Published: March 6, 2026 By Rahul Kalvapalle The … Continue reading U of T and George Brown Polytechnic collaborate to expand student education and training opportunities
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The Institute is holding its 4th Annual Research Symposium February 19-20, 2026 on the St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies, in Trinidad and Tobago. The Speakers, Program, Accommodation and Logistics document for the Symposium is now available. You can find it at the following link... 2026 Research Symposium documentation
Deadline: 18 Jan 2026 Audience: All students The Canada–Caribbean Institute (CCI) is pleased to announce a Logo Design Competition! Calling all students from CCI member institutions, including The UWI! This is your chance to create an original logo that embodies the spirit of collaboration and celebrates the diversity of our regions. What’s in it for you? Your design … Continue reading Deadline: Canada–Caribbean Institute (CCI) Logo Design Competition
by Adelina Sylaj Posted on November 20, 2025 SDSN Canada is introducing the 2026 Youth CAN Sustain certificate, modelled on the successful Youth Leadership Certificate for the SDGs program from the University of Waterloo. This fully online, no-cost program is designed to equip Canadian post-secondary students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead impactful SDG initiatives … Continue reading Launch of the 2026 Youth Can Sustain Certificate – Empowering Canada’s Next SDG Leaders
A thought-provoking long read on the gender gap at Canadian universities. The gender gap in higher education has been widening for decades. Do universities need to do more to entice men back? Joe Friesen Postsecondary Education Reporter, The Globe and Mail Published September 5, 2025 As classes begin for students at Canadian universities this month, one … Continue reading Where the boys aren’t
A student adjusts a humanoid robot during the fifth annual Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp presented by Brightstar. The hands-on curriculum, developed in partnership with the Mona Geoinformatics Institute, is part of a STEM initiative aimed at fostering innovation and technological literacy among Jamaican youth. How coding initiatives encourage educated youth to stay local FOR … Continue reading Caribbean brain gain
Students who are unable to re-enter the U.S. will have to apply for a Canadian study permit and would be enrolled as full-time, non-degree students at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Nathan Denette/The Associated Press June 25, 2025 Joe Friesen Postsecondary Education Reporter Harvard and the University of Toronto … Continue reading Harvard, U of T reach contingency plan for international students to take courses in Canada
June 18, 2025 Story by Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US State Department told embassies and consulates they must vet student visa applicants for “hostile attitudes towards our citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles” but said they may resume appointments that were paused in late May. The new guidance was sent to US diplomatic posts worldwide … Continue reading US embassies must vet students for ‘hostile attitudes’ but can resume visa appointments, State Department says
The 16th annual event helps bridge the gap in education for Caribbean students May 2, 2025 (Toronto, ON) - The 16th Annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards was a spectacular success, raising $460,000 in support of scholarships for Caribbean students last Saturday night. Held at the stunning Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto, … Continue reading Over $460,000 Canadian Raised at 2025 University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards
The 2025 UWI Toronto Benefit Awards celebrated its 16th annual gala on April 26th at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. This prestigious event aimed to support scholarships for Caribbean students under the theme "Bridging the Gap." It brought together a high-profile audience of corporate executives, public personalities, and community members dedicated to education and community … Continue reading The UWI Toronto Benefits Awards 2025: “Bridging the Gap”