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Education & Learning
Study up on your study habits

March 22, 2010

As the school year begins to wind down, the pressures of school begin to build. End-of-year projects and exams are on the agenda, and on students’ minds, and that means studying.

Career colleges offer fast-track learning experience

March 17, 2010

Focused on ensuring students receive a valuable theoretical understanding of their preferred field as well as applicable experience, Canada’s career colleges offer various employment specialization...

Nurturing a love of reading for boys

March 16, 2010

For some parents, getting their boys interested in reading can be a challenge. Studies consistently show that boys just aren’t as interested in it as girls.

After-school fun and learning combined

March 16, 2010

After-school activities aren’t just a convenient way to keep kids busy until their parents come home, they’re a powerful tool in the development and education of child learners.

While music stirs the spirit and builds confidence

March 16, 2010

Music can stir the soul, but experts say it can also help kids develop into well-rounded adults.

Expert tips on finding the right tutor for your child

March 16, 2010

It can be distressing when your child starts to fall behind at school, but experts say finding a good tutor for the small scholar can quickly get them back on track.

Native Studies programs a community-driven effort

March 09, 2010

While the idea of native or aboriginal studies began with the birth of identity politics in the ‘60s, native studies programs didn’t hit Canada’s academic world until the early ‘80s, appearing first...

Brody brings academic star power to Aboriginal Studies

March 09, 2010

Aboriginal Studies might be a young field, but its reputation was enhanced recently when Hugh Brody was appointed Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Studies at Fraser Valley University in British...

'Michael Nolan' the unlikely star of a unique fundraising raffle

March 09, 2010

Michael Nolan’s Facebook profile says he attends the University of Lethbridge, is single, is just looking to network and for friendship, but until last week, no one knew who he was.

Take a campus for a test drive before making a decision

March 09, 2010

Potential university and college students often approach educational institutions with the hope that they will be kind enough to let them attend, but experts say would-be students should use open...

Athabasca's conflict zone journalism course a hit

March 09, 2010

Hiking with 50 pounds of camera gear, working many hours, and not having much sleep, Tyler Nagel was going non-stop for three weeks.

Sheridan's 3-D game plays tricks with the naked eye

March 09, 2010

Seeing pictures and video in 3-D without having to wear those goofy plastic glasses? Believe it.

Humber Spa offers great deal for you, great experience for staff

March 09, 2010

It’s unclear who’s getting a better deal at The Humber Spa, the customers or the staff.

Ryerson students win design contest with 'The Lotus'

March 09, 2010

For two talented Ryerson students, Mount Pleasant Cemetery represents life rather than death.

Toronto students tie cajun cuisine to Nova Scotia

March 09, 2010

It’s not often that students get to create and curate a professional museum exhibit, but several University of Toronto students achieved just that by showing that a bowl of gumbo is just as Canadian...

Student services help connect us to indigenous culture

March 09, 2010

Indigenous culture is at the heart of Canada’s history. In fact, “Canada” is derived from Iroquois language for “village” or “settlement.” But the influence of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit...

‘You learn as you go,’ entrepreneur says

March 09, 2010

Vacations whenever you want and determining your own salary could be some of the perks if you were your own boss, but the lure of owning your own business does not come without its challenges.

Exam stress solutions

March 09, 2010

For students like Lorriane Zinn, stress, sweating, and sometimes swearing can all be apart of exam preparation, but it does not have to be.

There's a lot more to school than getting a degree

February 24, 2010

Making goals for yourself is popular. Sticking to those goals, however, is not — at least when you’re trying to do it on your own.

New Ontario testing facility 'drives science to reality'

February 09, 2010

Coming soon to the GTA: Weather in box, in the form of a world-class testing facility. The General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence will house 16,300 square metres worth of cutting...


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