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- October 15, 2024 – Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) 2024-25 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments
- 15 octobre 2024 – L’enquête préliminaire des inscriptions 2024-25 de l’Association des universités de l’Atlantique (AUA)
2024
- September 19, 2024 – 2024 Recipients of the AAU Regional Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership Announced
- March 21, 2024 – Nova Scotia completes MyCreds™ integration across post-secondary institutions
- February 2, 2024 – Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) Statement on One-Year Funding Agreements with the Province’s 10 Universities
2023
- December 18, 2023 – Two more Nova Scotia Universities launch on the ARUCC MyCreds™ National Network
- December 18, 2023 – MyCreds™, the leading Canadian digital credentialing platform, is proud to announce the expansion of its network with the inclusion of two more Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions: Acadia University and St. Francis Xavier University
- October 13, 2023 – Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) 2023-24 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments
- 13 octobre 2023 – L’enquête préliminaire des inscriptions 2023-24 de l’Association des universités de l’Atlantique (AUA)
- September 20, 2023 – 2023 Recipients of the AAU Regional Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership Announced
- September 5, 2023 – Halifax Higher Education Partnership (HHEP) statement on metro Halifax student housing
- August 11, 2023 – ARUCC MyCreds™ is thrilled to announce the launch of four Nova Scotia universities on the MyCreds™ National Network
- August 9, 2023 – CONSUP announces launch of four Nova Scotia universities on the ARUCC MyCreds™ National Network
- June 28, 2023 – Acadia University’s Board of Governors has chosen Ray Ivany, former president, to serve as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor starting July 1, 2023
- June 26, 2023 – MSVU launches MyCreds™ to deliver academic documents electronically
- May 26, 2023 – Atlantic School of Theology announces appointment of the Rev. Dr. Heather McCance as President effective August 1, 2023
- May 16, 2023 – Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray, President and Vice-chancellor, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, N.S., appointed Chair, Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU)
- May 11, 2023 – Government of Nova Scotia invests $1.9M in a strategic health partnership between Acadia University and Cape Breton University further validating the vital role the province’s universities play in the education and training of future healthcare professionals
- March 28, 2023 – David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor, Cape Breton University appointed Chair, Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP)
- March 16, 2023 – Historic investments by the Government of Nova Scotia in major health infrastructure and programming at three Nova Scotia universities further validates the vital role the province’s universities play in the education and training of future healthcare professionals and in healthcare research and innovation
2022
- October 17, 2022 – Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) 2022-2023 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments
- September 22, 2022 – 2022 Recipients of the AAU Regional Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership Announced
- July 4, 2022 – Mount Saint Vincent University officially welcomes new President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joël Dickinson
- July 4, 2022 – NSCAD University Welcomes Dr. Peggy Shannon; New University President Commences Term Today
- July 4, 2022 – The Association of Registrars of the Colleges and Universities of Canada (ARUCC) announces that Nova Scotia will begin a province-wide implementation of the ARUCC MyCreds™ | MesCertif™ National Network
- June 28, 2022 – Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) and the NSCC implement critical system improvement for the province’s post-secondary education system
- June 8, 2022 – Memorandum of Understanding signals renewed commitment to economic development in Indigenous communities
- June 8, 2022 – Remarks from Dr. Rob Summerby-Murray, President, Saint Mary’s University, on behalf of the AAU for the AAEDIRP MOU Signing Event
- March 28, 2022 – Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) respond to Nova Scotia Government’s Infrastructure, Research and Healthcare Investments at Rural Universities
- January 20, 2022 – Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Endorses In-Classroom Learning for Universities
2021
- October 15, 2021 – Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) 2021-22 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments [ENG] [FR]
- September 28, 2021 – Prof. Dawn Russell, President and Vice-Chancellor, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, N.B., appointed Chair, Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU)
- September 22, 2021 – 2021 Recipients of the AAU Regional Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership Announced
- March 17, 2021 – Atlantic Canadians believe it is important that universities in the region are actively involved in COVID-19 related research
2020
- December 3, 2020 – Framework sets out new direction for Nova Scotia’s universities, NSCC to enhance accessibility
- October 30, 2020 – Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) 2020-21 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments [ENG] [FR]
- July 30, 2020 – Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) Statement
- May 11, 2020 – Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) re: Fall Semester 2020 [ENG] [FR]