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Research That Matters – Quarterly Column

2023

May 2023 – How a robot created by a Moncton university professor could help safeguard the future of our lobster industry

2022

April 2022 – Why a Dalhouise prof believes kids need more free play time

September 2022 – What a ‘Spud Islander’ can teach us about agricultural data to better plan for the future

December 2022 – Sustaining an important fishery in tough times

2021

March 2021 – Building a better virus trap with artificial intelligence: Nova Scotia professor’s computer program offers new insight into vaccine delivery

June 2021 – Know your history before it repeats, warns prof who watched Cape Breton in ‘chaos’

November 2021 – Nova Scotia prof finding new ways to reduce food waste, packaging

2020

April 2020 – A solution for hearing loss – if only people would listen 

August 2020 – East Coast universities hoping to feed the planet by growing fish using safer methods

December 2020 – Will parents vaccinate kids against COVID-19? Majority of Atlantic Canadian parents say ‘yes’

2019

June 2019 – Put urban bias aside to improve rural health care

September 2019 – Climate change:  The solutions are out there

December 2019 – Classic Catch-22: To spend or not to spend? (updating)

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📬 Have you checked your mailbox recently? We’re 📬 Have you checked your mailbox recently?We’re thrilled to share that CEO Ava Czapalay was recently quoted in the Business Voice!In the article, we dive into how Atlantic Canada's 16 universities are positioning themselves to respond to the opportunity of "Navigating the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project".Huge thanks to the @hfxchamber for featuring our perspective alongside so many great industry voices.Give it a read and let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇🔗 in bio
Happy 29th Workiversary to the AAU's Director of O Happy 29th Workiversary to the AAU's Director of Operations, Corina Kent! 🎉 Thank you for 29 amazing years!
MEDIA RELEASE - The Association of Atlantic Univer MEDIA RELEASE - The Association of Atlantic Universities applauds the Atlantic Economic Panel Report and its highlighting of the role the region's sixteen universities can take in supporting a business-led vision of Atlantic Canada's economic transformation.🔗 in bio
Atlantic Canada’s talent pipeline just got stronge Atlantic Canada’s talent pipeline just got stronger!✨The Association of Atlantic Universities and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce are proud to welcome @mitacs and @livinginhalifax as the newest signatories to the Atlantic Prosperity Charter.Together, we’re uniting universities, economic champions, and local businesses to mentor, hire, and retain the region’s top student talent and young professionals.👉 Are you an Atlantic Canada employer? Join the movement to build our future workforce and drive long-term economic growth. Sign the Atlantic Prosperity Charter today!🔗 in our bio#AtlanticProsperity #AtlanticCanada #WorkIntegratedLearning #graduateretention
The Association of Atlantic Universities today ann The Association of Atlantic Universities today announces the recipients of our annual Regional Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership.
Read the citations at the link in our bio. 🏆
By signing Atlantic Canada's Prosperity Charter, y By signing Atlantic Canada's Prosperity Charter, you're teaming up with regional universities to bridge the gap between student talent and local workforce needs - fueling innovation, productivity, and long-term economic growth across our region.Ready to dive in and help build the workforce Atlantic Canada needs? Tap the link in our bio. 🐋 🎓#AtlanticProsperity #AtlanticCanada #TalentRetention #FutureOfWork #MakingWaves
CEO Ava Czapalay & Dr. Andrew Hakin, AAU Chair and CEO Ava Czapalay & Dr. Andrew Hakin, AAU Chair and President & Vice-Chancellor of StFX have penned a Back to School Op-Ed.
Read More at the link in our bio 🐝
The launch was just the beginning. Now comes the w The launch was just the beginning. Now comes the work that creates real change. 🚀When we came together with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce to set a new direction for Atlantic Canada, the goal was simple: turn shared vision into tangible, regional impact.But moving the needle takes more than an announcement—it takes active partnership across our business and academic communities.Why This Matters
🎓 Retaining Local Talent: Giving our brightest graduates every reason to build their careers—and lives—right here.💼 Bridging the Gap: Creating direct, high-value pipelines between students and local employers.📈 Building Resilience: Driving sustainable, long-term economic growth across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland & Labrador.Keep the Momentum Going
✒️ Sign the Charter: Publicly commit your business or organization to championing local talent.🎤 Pass the Mic: Tag an Atlantic Canadian employer, founder, or community leader who needs to be part of this movement.Sign the Charter below—let’s turn momentum into lasting regional impact. 👇https://atlanticuniversities.ca/policy-advocacy/atlantic-canadas-prosperity-charter/#AAU #ACC #HigherEd #WIL #AtlProsperityCharter
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