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Maritime Students Respond to Ontario Post-Secondary Announcement
January 18, 2019January 18, 2019
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Yesterday, the Ontario Government announced sweeping changes to tuition, financial aid, and mandatory fees. These include cuts to Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) grants, a reduction in domestic tuition by 10%, and the elimination of “non essential non tuition fees”.
Students Respond to Increased Funding for Only Two Nova Scotia Universities
December 14, 2018December 14, 2018
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Today, the Government of Nova Scotia announced increased funding for two of the province’s ten public universities. The recipients are St. Francis Xavier University and the University of Kings College, who will be given operating grant increases of $3.95 million and $2.2 million respectively.
Students Urge Government to Close Tuition Loopholes, Ensure Meaningful Consultation, and Provide Increased University Funding
December 12, 2018December 12, 2018
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Post-secondary students across Nova Scotia have been pleased to meet with the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE), the Minister, MLAs, and other stakeholders to provide recommendations for the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
E-Mental Health Tools Launch on Campuses Across Nova Scotia
October 30, 2018October 30th, 2018
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Post-secondary students across Nova Scotia now have access to a suite of innovative e-mental health programs. The programs are part of a post-secondary mental health strategy created by Dr. Elizabeth Cawley of the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) and funded by the Government of Nova Scotia. The programs are available to students at every University and NSCC campus in Nova Scotia.
Student Organizations Across Canada Collaborate To Tackle Post-Secondary Sexual Violence
May 8, 2018May 8th, 2018
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Today, student organizations across the country released a joint publication on campus sexual violence, titled, Shared Perspectives: A Joint Publication on Campus Sexual Violence Prevention and Response.
Nova Scotia Budget 2018-19 makes promising investments in post-secondary mental health and employment, but leaves some students behind
March 20, 2018March 20, 2018
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Today Students Nova Scotia (StudentsNS) is pleased to see government invest in post-secondary mental health and student employment in Budget 2018-19, however is discouraged by the lack of action to make post-secondary education more accessible for everyone.
Student Recommendations for Budget 2018
February 7, 2018February 7th, 2018
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Today, StudentsNS publicly released their submission for the 2018 Nova Scotia Budget. The submission was developed by students from post-secondary institutions across the province, and makes recommendations on student financial aid, international students, student employment, mental health, and open educational resources.
A Step in the Right Direction: Government Releases Report to Address Sexual Violence on Post-Secondary Campuses
December 15, 2017December 15, 2017
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Today, the Government of Nova Scotia released their report to address sexual violence on post-secondary campuses. The recommendations within the report highlight the need to change the culture on campuses and provide guidelines for institutions to take action to address sexual violence.
Students Kick Off Provincial Government Advocacy Week with Report: “Innovating Accessibility and Affordability: Improving Nova Scotia’s Post-Secondary System”
November 6, 2017November 6, 2017
For Immediate Release
Halifax, NS – Today, student leaders from across the province arrived in Halifax to kick off the annual Student Advocacy Week. The week began with the release of the report “Innovating Accessibility and Affordability: Improving Nova Scotia’s Post-Secondary System”, which presents well-researched and realistic student recommendations to enhance post-secondary education in the province. Students will be meeting with MLA’s and sector decision makers throughout the week to present the report and encourage Government to take action.