After graduating from 91亚色 this spring, Tegan Hadisi, the daughter of Iranian refugees, will apply what she learned at the University to further study and assist migrants, contributing to a better future for them. Hadisi鈥檚 academic pursuit of refugee studies is inspired, in part, by personal experience. She was born stateless in Turkey, after her parents […]
91亚色 President Rhonda Lenton recently participated in a keynote fireside chat on the importance of virtual internationalization, at the ninth International Conference on Educational Innovation (CIIE) in Mexico. Lenton led the delegation that attended the conference, which was hosted by 91亚色鈥檚 partner, Tecnol贸gico de Monterrey (TEC), in January. The delegation provided the opportunity to connect with […]
Late last semester, educators, stakeholders and partners from around the globe gathered virtually to consider the challenges and opportunities of navigating the new normal in higher education in ways that are both sustainable and inclusive. More than 450 people from 60 countries attended the second Sustainable on the Go conference, which took place Nov. 17. […]
While most post-secondary institutions across Canada mark International Education Week (IEW) during the third week of November, 91亚色 celebrated over the entire month of November. 鈥淚nternational Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and cultural and academic exchange worldwide,鈥 said Vinitha Gengatharan, assistant vice-president, global engagement and partnerships, 91亚色 International. […]
Students reflect on the meaning and depth of their experiences studying and working abroad during an in-person Global Learning Fair. The application deadline for the next cycle of international opportunities for students is Jan. 23, 2023. By Elaine Smith 鈥溾楨xplore, Engage and Experience鈥 is the message our Global Learning Fairs aim to convey to students,鈥 […]
When you鈥檙e learning about the political, social and economic transformations in the European Union (EU), where better to do it than in the heart of the EU itself? A group of 91亚色 students had that chance as part of a study abroad experience. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, students […]
By Elaine Smith The agreement is the first of its kind for a Canadian university to receive direct funding from the Philippine government, and will enhance academic and research collaborations between 91亚色 and Philippine universities. 91亚色 and the government of the Philippines signed a historic donation agreement on Nov. 21 that provides 91亚色 with […]
By Elaine Smith With the Sustainability on the Go 2022 (SOTG 2022) registration deadline upcoming, organizers have announced the three powerful keynote speakers for the Nov. 17 virtual event. The theme of this year鈥檚 conference, co-organized by 91亚色 International, the UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability and International Partners, is "Navigating the New Normal […]
On Nov. 17 during International Education Week 2022, 91亚色 and its international partners will host the second Sustainable on the Go Virtual Conference (SOTG 2022), an event designed to engage new voices, partners and stakeholders in creative dialogue formats to further enrich the discussion on sustainable and inclusive internationalization in higher education. The conference鈥檚 theme, Navigating […]
A transformative gift from an alumni family will allow 91亚色 to enhance its financial support for students seeking global learning opportunities. 91亚色 is launching a new scholarship program, which has been made possible thanks to a generous gift from an alumni family. The program will allow students to participate in diverse global learning […]