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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 7d

90+ young explorers spent their summer as paleontologists, rockhounds and climate detectives at StFX’s first X Earth Outreach camps. 🌍✨ #stfx #earthscience www.stfx.ca/news/X-Earth... #stfx

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 8d

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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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 8d

Today, the StFX and Antigonish communities pause to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, reflecting on Indigenous resilience and the shared journey toward healing.
#StFX #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters

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Brian Mulroney Institute of Government @mulroneyinstitute.bsky.social · 13d

UPCOMING PANEL EVENT
The New Global (Dis)Order: The Crisis of Liberal Internationalism and Its Consequences

🗓️ October 7, 2025 | 7-9 pm
Mulroney Hall 4030
@stfx-university.bsky.social

Presented by the Mulroney Institute, Development Studies, and Coady Institute.

The Brian Mulroney Institute, Development Studies, and Coady Institute Present: The New Global (Dis)Order: The Crisis of Liberal Internationalism and Its Consequences. A panel event, featuring five speakers, and one moderator. Oct. 7, 2025. 7-9 pm. Mulroney Hal 4030.

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 14d

🌟 StFX students are taking on big challenges through the Cunningham internships. Maddy Hill (Math & Engineering), Lauren Gatto and Amaya Giraudier (Chemistry) each received $9,000 to pursue 16 weeks of hands-on research. 🌱✨ www.stfx.ca/news/Cunning... Award #stfx

StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 17d

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 20d

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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Brian Mulroney Institute of Government @mulroneyinstitute.bsky.social · 27d

The Deveau Centre for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice at StFX is hosting a free concert commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers
Sept. 30, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Schwartz Auditorium
@stfx-university.bsky.social

A poster promoting a free concert commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation featuring Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers. Sept. 30, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Schwartz Auditorium at StFX University.

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · 22d

14 StFX students received the $9,000 Scotia Scholars Award from Research Nova Scotia, funding health research projects that address real world challenges from caregiver burnout to brain health. 🌟 Congrats! www.stfx.ca/news/Scotia-... #stfx

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StFX English Dept @stfxenglish.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you an English student or a student interested in learning more about the English program? If so: join @stfx-university.bsky.social 's English society!

Trivia! Crafts! Book events! Movie Nights!

Find us at our booth during Society Night on Sept 15

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Jen Perry @jennyperry.bsky.social · Sep 8

Come study forest pests with Jantina & me on the east coast! @stfx-university.bsky.social

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Sep 8

Four StFX Computer Science students each received $9,000 through the Alley Heaps Undergraduate Research Internship, supporting summer projects in medical software, computer graphics, evolutionary computation, and self-driving AI. www.stfx.ca/news/Alley-H... 🎉#stfx #computerscience

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Sep 3

Perfect skies, fresh starts, and plenty of first-day energy. The year ahead is looking brighter already. 🌟 #stfx

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World Happiness Report @worldhappiness.report · Aug 21

NEW: We’ve assembled a global team of leading researchers to examine the association between social media and #wellbeing for World Happiness Report 2026.👇

Our 2026 Author Team, World Happiness Report 2026: Social Media and Wellbeing

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Aug 13

Who deserves an Honorary X-Ring? 💍
Every year, we recognize one outstanding individual who embodies the Xaverian spirit.

📅 Nomination deadline: October 15, 2025
📌 Open to faculty, staff, students, and alumni
🔗 Details: stfx.ca/alumni/x-ring/honorary-x-ring

StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Impact X Summit just won gold! 🏅 Honoured by Canadian Council of Advancement of Education (CCAE) for excellence in student and young alumni initiatives. Huge shoutout to all the campus partners who made it happen! Winners: ccaecanada.org/prix-dexcell... #stfx

StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Jun 24

🎓 Have questions about first-year course registration? Join us on Zoom Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ADT to get answers and feel confident for your first semester! 📅💻 www.stfx.ca/applications... #StFX

StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Jun 23

It was all smiles today at StFX as officials from the Province and StFX announced a partnership agreement to bring a new 104-space child-care facility for families in the Antigonish region. #stfx

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Jun 23

StFX and The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq have signed a new agreement at the Frank McKenna Centre to strengthen collaboration and amplify Mi’kmaq knowledge, governance, and treaty education. #stfx www.stfx.ca/news/StFX-Co...

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Jun 17

Love it. Hard flash back to my major, which looking back, was mostly the architectural study of cathedrals and mosques (History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture).

And historical chairs. So many chairs. Can't forget the chairs.

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Jun 13

The tides are shifting. 🌊 New research from StFX’s Dr. Ricardo Scrosati, with former grad students, shows climate change is reshaping Nova Scotia’s rocky shorelines—bringing stability to the north and disruption to the south. www.stfx.ca/news/marine-... #stfx

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Brian Mulroney Institute of Government @mulroneyinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 4

In one year today...

The Mulroney Institute will kick off the 2026 Atlantic Economic Forum — happening on June 4-5, 2026, @stfx-university.bsky.social.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out our online form so we can provide you with details as they become available bit.ly/4iI0xCS.

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · Jun 10

Cheyenne Toms, 2025 StFX grad, is blazing a new Path(y) as a 2025–26 Pathy Foundation Fellow, earning $50K to grow the Mini U program with Paqtnkek & Pictou Landing Mi’kmaq communities. Incredible! www.stfx.ca/news/Cheyenn... #stfx

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · May 26

A meaningful start to Access Awareness Week in Nova Scotia—Brendan Doyle received the Jeffery Murray Award following today’s flag raising in celebration of access and inclusion. 💙
www.stfx.ca/news/buildin... #stfx #AccessibilityMatters

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StFX University @stfx-university.bsky.social · May 22

Access Awareness Week in Nova Scotia runs May 25–31! 💙 Join us May 26 as we raise the Accessibility Flag and honour Brendan Doyle with the first Jeffery Murray Award for advancing inclusion. Theme: Our Voices, Our Votes.
RSVP: bit.ly/3H4HSTX #stfx