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The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) is pleased to share recent news about how our 16 public universities support regional priorities of economic prosperity, innovation and social development. https://atlanticuniversities.ca/

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 5d

The Association of Atlantic Universities releases 2025-2026 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments

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Statistics: Surveys of Preliminary Enrolments

Survey of Preliminary Enrolments at October 1, 2025 Tables will be available Wednesday, October 15, 2025; 11:00 AM ADT Survey of Preliminary Enrolments at October 1, 2024 Survey of Preliminary…

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 4d

👁️‍🗨️ #UMoncton
L’Université de Moncton et le Réseau de santé Vitalité annoncent la création de l’Institut de recherche en santé du Nouveau-Brunswick (IRS).

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 4d

👁️‍🗨️ #DalhousieU
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When in Rome: Dal battery research pioneer receives global energy and sustainability award

Dr. Jeff Dahn, an icon in the world of battery technology, earned a top international science prize in Italy this week for his contributions to the global energy transition.

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 4d

👁️‍🗨️ #StFXUniversity
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StFX’s Dr. Marcia English partners with Nova Scotia food producer to develop plant-based foods for school, hospital settings

Research X’cellence: Our StFX community levering expertise on today’s most pressing challenges.

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 5d

The Association of Atlantic Universities releases 2025-2026 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments

Media Release -> bit.ly/3rkvGqE

Statistics -> bit.ly/3txre8R

Statistics: Surveys of Preliminary Enrolments

Survey of Preliminary Enrolments at October 1, 2025 Tables will be available Wednesday, October 15, 2025; 11:00 AM ADT Survey of Preliminary Enrolments at October 1, 2024 Survey of Preliminary…

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 5d

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU
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‘Least explored frontiers'

A Faculty of Science PhD graduate has been around the world, including to the bottom of the ocean, during her time at Memorial.

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Universities Canada / Universités Canada @univcan.ca · 10d

Canada’s International Student Program needs rebuilding to restore confidence, strengthen opportunities for Canadian students and ensure our country remains a destination for global talent.

Our submission to House of Commons Committee #CIMM outlines a plan to do both. 👇

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Universities Canada’s submission to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration: International Student Program and study permits - Universities Canada

The International Student Program is at a critical juncture. The integrity of the system has been questioned, and public trust has been shaken. It is time to focus on recovery and on building a sustainable, […]

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University of New Brunswick @discoverunb.bsky.social · 11d

🌲 UNB is leading the way in modernizing forestry education. Through cutting-edge tools like AI, drone tech and digital mapping, UNB ForEM is redefining what it means to work in the industry—where environmental stewardship meets innovation.

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 11d

👁️‍🗨️ #cbuniversity

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Cape Breton University launches beach bioblitz

Cape Breton University students and faculty are blitzing a local beach to document biodiversity and track climate change impacts.

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University of New Brunswick @discoverunb.bsky.social · 12d

UNB researcher Dr. Julia Woodhall-Melnik is discovering the answer by working with those living it.

Her team is co-designing real solutions to address housing instability, backed by over $250K in SSHRC funding. 🏠

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#ResearchWeek #ProudlyUNB #UNBResearch

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University of New Brunswick @discoverunb.bsky.social · 13d

Dr. Audrey Limoges, UNB Earth Sciences prof, is back aboard the CCGS Amundsen, chasing clues about climate change in one of the planet’s most remote regions.

Read more 👉 https://blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/2025/10/arctic-cruise.php

#ArcticScience #ResearchWeek #ProudlyUNB #UNBResearch

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 12d

👁️‍🗨️ #smuhalifax

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Alaagi Focuses on Getting to Market

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 12d

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU

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On the land

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have a special attachment to our home — not just to the vibrant culture found in our communities, but to the ground beneath our feet.

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 13d

👁️‍🗨️ #smuhalifax

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Saint Mary’s students help unlock black hole secrets | SMU News and Events

The most violent places in the universe are being studied right here at Saint Mary’s – by both graduate and undergraduate students New funding from the Canadian Space Agency is helping push that res...

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 19d

🤔 Wondering what our 16 public universities have been up to in support of regional priorities such as economic prosperity, innovation and social development?

✨9✨ new featured stories 〡 Research That Matters

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Research That Matters

The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) is pleased to share recent news about how our 16 public universities support regional priorities of economic prosperity…

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 19d

From pocketing rocks as a kid to leading clean energy research today, StFX’s Dr. Celeste Cunningham is uncovering critical minerals in coal mines and seabeds. Canada’s green transition has a rock-solid ally. 🪨 www.stfx.ca/news/Dr-Cele... #stfx

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 27d

The Association of Atlantic Universities is pleased to announce the recipients of the AAU's 2025 Regional Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership.
Congratulations! 🏅🎉
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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 27d

👁️‍🗨️ #MountAllison
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Art meets archeology in Tantramar

Artist-in-Residence captures local archaeological dig through watercolour and video

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 27d

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU
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Gut reaction

Research led by Memorial University is among the first to provide evidence of a link between the gut microbiome and behaviour in pet dogs.

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · 27d

👁️‍🗨️ #AcadiaU
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Acadia University - Acadia’s tidal energy research gets federal funding boost

A federal funding announcement today marks a significant new chapter for tidal energy research at Acadia University.

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University of New Brunswick @discoverunb.bsky.social · Sep 17

The UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) is entering a new chapter!

With an investment of $2.5 million from OSCO Construction Group the Centre will continue to grow and enhance their research capacity in off-site construction technologies and practices.

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Sep 19

Professors Patti Hansen-Ketchum and Meagan Ryan are driving RN-led research at StFX to improve how Nova Scotia’s health care teams share information in real time. Their work highlights both innovation and the human side of research. 🌟 www.stfx.ca/news/RN-led-...

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University of New Brunswick @discoverunb.bsky.social · 28d

Efforts by UNB Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management to advance digital forestry education will receive a big boost thanks to a $2.5 million investment from Acadian Timber Corp. and its largest shareholder, Macer Forest Holdings Inc.

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · Sep 4

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU

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Team effort

A team of researchers at Memorial University have been awarded over $1.6 million to help improve the lives of young people dealing with mental health, substance use and housing challenges in N.L.

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · Sep 4

👁️‍🗨️ #NSCADUniversity

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Three NSCAD faculty members awarded SSHRC Grant for their research - NSCAD

Three faculty members at NSCAD University were awarded the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grant. The SSHRC supports post-secondary-based research, research t...

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assocatlunis.bsky.social @assocatlunis.bsky.social · Sep 4

👁️‍🗨️ #UPEI

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UPEI researchers receive funding to study impact of environmental change on PEI Eastern oysters

A UPEI project titled “Exploring change in PEI Eastern oysters to understand resilience and inform restoration” has received $25,000 from the Ocean Frontier Institute’s (OFI) new community climate ada...