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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.
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About last night...

We had a marvelous time at the #halifaxchamber Fall Dinner!

Dr. Andy Hakin, President and Vice-chancellor, #stfxuniversity & Chair, CONSUP's opening remarks are available here -> atlanticuniversities.ca/news/op-eds/
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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How Nova Scotia’s universities are shaping tomorrow together

#stfxuniversity #smu_halifax #msvu_halifax #dalhousieu

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November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Join us tomorrow at the #halifaxchamber 's annual Fall Dinner to hear from a few of our world-class universities on their big ideas for big impact
#stfxuniversity #smuhalifax #msvu_halifax #dalhousieu

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2025 ANNUAL FALL DINNER: Higher Learning, Stronger Economy: Shaping Tomorrow Together
Halifax Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Fall Dinner
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November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ Dispatches from the ice: A #UNB scientist's month onboard research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen

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Dispatches from the ice: A UNB scientist's month onboard research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen
Earlier this month, UNB associate professor of earth sciences Dr. Audrey Limoges shared with us her first day aboard CCGS Amundsen, as she embarked on a month-long science expedition with the ship’s c...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #MountAllison student-led study reveals Hollywood’s gender gap

mta.ca/about/news/m...
Mount Allison student-led study reveals Hollywood’s gender gap
Women remain underrepresented in Oscar-nominated films
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November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #SMUHalifax
Student researcher digs into berry research in northern Canada

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Student researcher digs into berry research in northern Canada | SMU News and Events
Curiosity about bears’ food sources led to years of research and collaboration with many people across the Northwest Territories in northern Canada Claire Singer had been working at the Northwest Ter...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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New research by UNB chemistry professor Dr. Barry Blight could revolutionize how we deal with aluminum refining waste, aluminum recycling and even fuelling our world—reducing how much material ends up in landfills and making our future more sustainable.

Learn more ➡️ http://bit.ly/3LcjbqH
Barry Blight, Robbie Horne and Mason Lawrence smiling and standing together outdoors, with a grassy field and trees in the background.
November 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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StFX Biology professor Dr. Russell Wyeth is working on sustainable lobster bait and new antifouling solutions to help our ocean and industry 🦞🌊 stfx.ca/news/Dr-Russ... #stfx #lobster
October 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Adapting to the Arctic: A #MemorialU team sails for the Northwest Passage on a tall ship, but discovers the North has other plans

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Adapting to the Arctic
Adaptation. That was the theme of the Arctic Future Pathfinders course on the One Ocean Expedition for Drs. Maxime Geoffroy and Frédéric Cyr.  “The keyword we had during the two weeks was adaptation, ...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #UPEI engineering students design lobster holding tank for local company

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UPEI engineering students design lobster holding tank for local company
A collaboration between UPEI’s Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) and Bait Masters, a growing Prince Edward Island company, has resulted in a creative, cost-effective, and sustainable so...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #CBUniversity researcher awarded $900K to study affordable housing in Canada

#SBAtlantic

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CBU researcher awarded $900K to study affordable housing in Canada - Springboard Atlantic
With housing costs rising across the country, Springboard member Cape Breton University is spearheading a national research initiative aimed at enhancing affordable rental housing in Canada. Dr. Cathe...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #StFX Tackling biofouling; and helping the lobster fishery move towards more sustainable bait

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Tackling biofouling; and helping the lobster fishery move towards more sustainable bait
Research X’cellence: Our StFX community levering expertise on today’s most pressing challenges.
www.stfx.ca
October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ From refinery waste to useful materials and green fuel: New #UNB research could revolutionize the global aluminum industry

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From refinery waste to useful materials and green fuel: New research could revolutionize the global aluminum industry
New research by UNB chemistry professor Dr. Barry Blight could revolutionize how we deal with aluminum refining waste, aluminum recycling and even fuelling our world—reducing how much material ends up...
blogs.unb.ca
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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We are pleased to convene university leaders, GROs and communications directors in Ottawa for our Fall membership meeting — exploring how we can partner across sectors to strengthen Canada’s future.
October 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🛰️ The #smuhalifax SMASHERS received new funds from the Canadian Space Agency, propelling high-energy astrophysics research, contributing to XRISM, an int'l space mission that studies black holes, exploding stars & the chaotic cosmic environments that shape galaxies.

science.nasa.gov/mission/xrism/
XRISM - NASA Science
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October 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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🏙️ #DalhousieU
New research from Dalhousie and UNBC finds mid-sized Canadian cities are shifting from sprawl to density.
Halifax leads the trend — its downtown population grew 25% from 2016–2021, the fastest in the country

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Dense, compact urban growth is favoured by mid‑sized Canadian cities
Revitalizing city centres by making them more dense and mixed-use can help curb urban sprawl, write Dalhousie Planning researcher Jeffrey Biggar and UNBC colleague Rylan Graham.
www.dal.ca
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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🐮 #DalhousieU

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Dalhousie University researcher develops app to understand language of cows
Anyone who’s ever wondered what cows are trying to communicate when they moo might be able to satisfy their curiosity with a new app.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #CBUniversity
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National Affordable Housing Study Expands with New Funding - Cape Breton University
As housing costs continue to rise across the country, Cape Breton University’s Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid is at the forefront of…
www.cbu.ca
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #AcadiaU
Good news breeds more good news (and ticks): Acadia to establish Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre

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October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #AcadiaU
Researchers at Acadia are bringing together biology and computer science to make apple breeding and cultivation more sustainable

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Acadia University - Apple bytes: how data science is shaping better fruit
In apple breeding only around 0.014% of seedlings planted will make it to the final round of evaluations. And even fewer become commercially available cultivars. Researchers at Acadia are bringing together biology and computer science to bump that percentage up and make apple breeding and cultivation more sustainable.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #AcadiaU
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How common is severe climate change anxiety in Canada? Study offers a glimpse
Two new studies are helping to shed light on the extent Canadians feel climate change is impacting their mental health.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #AcadiaU
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Nova Scotia-born lift device aims to help seniors get back on their feet after falls
When Tracey McGillivary’s father began experiencing falls at home in 2019, she discovered how few safe, practical solutions existed to help older adults get back on their feet without outside assistan...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #MSVU_Halifax
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Do dogs behave differently during an owner’s pregnancy? Many dog owners think so
Pregnancy dramatically changes the lives of expectant parents, and many dog owners see their dogs change with it.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU
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Research in practice
Memorial University Master of Social Work graduate Ryan Dinn helps victims of gendered-based violence in academic and work life.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ #MSVU_Halifax
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How alternative teaching models can foster inclusive classrooms
Inclusive education doesn’t just mean placing disabled children with their non-disabled peers, but re-organizing teaching and learning in the classroom.
theconversation.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM