Telecommunications - Press Releases | Science and Technology
UW student represents Canada at global youth forum on information and communications
University of Waterloo | November 15, 2006
The federal government has selected University of Waterloo student Rebecca Baxter to represent Canada at the youth forum of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) conference to be held Dec. 3-8 in Hong Kong, China....[continue]
Three Santamarians will be saluted at Saint Mary’s Fall Convocation
St. Mary's University | October 17, 2006
Saint Mary’s University will be paying tribute to three of its own at this year’s Fall Convocation....[continue]
NSERC rewards McGill innovation
McGill University | October 16, 2006
Winning projects benefit health, food, communications, computer industries...[continue]
Stephen Leahey: "Work hard and always give back to your community"
St. Mary's University | October 13, 2006
For Stephen Leahey, there is only one thing that he attributes to his success in life — Saint Mary’s University....[continue]
UW's WIHIR launches Health Informatics Alive archive
University of Waterloo | October 10, 2006
Over the last four years, the Waterloo Institute for Health Informatics Research (WIHIR) has developed Canada's most comprehensive source of recorded presentations on an innovative discipline aimed at improving health services....[continue]
UW institute launches health informatics boot camp in Edmonton
University of Waterloo | October 3, 2006
Professionals interested in health care, from across Alberta and elsewhere, will learn how an innovative discipline can help improve health services during a three-day boot camp on applied health informatics next month....[continue]
UNBF Hosts Entrepreneurship Conference
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | October 2, 2006
Entrepreneurs interested in starting, developing, or growing a business in the information, communications and technology sector will want to attend an upcoming conference at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton....[continue]
University/College career fair
Wilfrid Laurier University | September 25, 2006
More than 230 employers and over 3,000 students and alumni of the area’s four post-secondary institutions will meet and talk about careers and employment opportunities at the 13th annual Career Fair on Wednesday, September 27 at RIM Park in Waterloo....[continue]
Annual University/College Career Fair Sept. 27
University of Guelph | September 20, 2006
More than 240 employers and some 3,000 students and recent graduates of the region’s four postsecondary institutions will meet to talk about careers and employment opportunities at the 13th annual Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at RIM Park in Waterloo....[continue]
Recipients announced for the 25th Annual Memorial Alumni Tribute Awards
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 8, 2006
Ten outstanding alumni of Memorial University of Newfoundland will be recognized for their achievements at the 25th Annual Alumni Tribute Awards on Thursday, Oct. 26 2006....[continue]
Seven Garner Royal Society Medals, Awards
University of Toronto | August 23, 2006
Prizes a tribute to the outstanding contributions made by Canadians...[continue]
Professors elected to Royal Society of Canada
McMaster University | August 8, 2006
Two McMaster professors, Jamal Deen and Adam Hitchcock, have been selected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada by the Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada....[continue]
Trent University Partners with Peterborough Utilities Inc. and Nexicom to Improve Residence Experience for Students
Trent University | August 1, 2006
Partnership Results in Improved Internet Access and Latest Telephone Technology in all Symons Campus Residence Rooms...[continue]
Carleton University Congratulates Ontario Government On Putting Talent First
Carleton University | July 21, 2006
Carleton University applauds today’s announcement by Premier Dalton McGuinty to put Talent First. The Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) will provide $1,116,500 to fund Carleton University’s Talent First program....[continue]
Nortel Networks Institute appoints new director
University of Waterloo | June 29, 2006
A leading Canadian researcher in communication systems design, Amir Khandani, has been appointed director of the Nortel Networks Institute for Advanced Information Technology at the University of Waterloo, effective July 1....[continue]
Canada and California Forge a Strategic Innovation Partnership
University of British Columbia | June 22, 2006
Officials from the University of British Columbia and the University of California have announced that a growing partnership between California and Canadian research leaders has resulted in the completion of a new ultra-high bandwidth connection between Canada’s national research and education network and the California state education network....[continue]
Nortel and NSERC establish UW research chair with focus on wireless
University of Waterloo | June 9, 2006
Nortel today announced it is co-sponsoring a research chair at the University of Waterloo focused on technologies that will help shape the future of wireless networks....[continue]
Working Women More Influenced by Family Pressures, Says Prof
University of Guelph | May 31, 2006
Even though Statistics Canada reports that more women of working age have jobs than ever before, there is still a gender gap when it comes to work and family matters, say University of Guelph researchers....[continue]
Spring Convocation -- Honorary Degree Recipients
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
Seven exceptional individuals will receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Lethbridge at the 2006 Spring Convocation ceremonies, which take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2....[continue]
Spring Convocation -- Honorary Degree Recipients
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
Seven exceptional individuals will receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Lethbridge at the 2006 Spring Convocation ceremonies, which take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2....[continue]
$1-million gift from 3M allows UW to install innovative inventory system
University of Waterloo | May 24, 2006
The University of Waterloo is about to become the first academic institution in North America to use a new inventory and security system from 3M....[continue]
$1-million gift from 3M allows UW to install innovative inventory system
University of Waterloo | May 24, 2006
The University of Waterloo is about to become the first academic institution in North America to use a new inventory and security system from 3M....[continue]
Laurier partners with Chinese institute to offer sequential degree
Wilfrid Laurier University | May 18, 2006
Wilfrid Laurier University is forging new links with one of China’s top software engineering schools by launching an initiative that will allow students from the Nanchang Institute of Aeronautical Technology (NIAT) to earn a Laurier science degree....[continue]
Coming Soon: 10-Digit Dialling
University of Guelph | May 17, 2006
Starting June 17, 10-digit dialling comes into effect in Guelph. All local calls placed after this date, including those from on campus, will require callers to dial 10 digits — the area code followed by the phone number....[continue]
Paint-on laser could rescue computer chip industry
University of Toronto | April 19, 2006
Engineers use quantum dots and a hairdryer to make laser that could avert ‘interconnect bottleneck’...[continue]
McMillan, Stanley, Union's top seniors
St. Francis Xavier University | April 10, 2006
Elizabeth McMillan and Ryan Stanley are StFX's female and male senior students of the year....[continue]
Aliant Rings Up $250,000 Donation to StFX
St. Francis Xavier University | April 4, 2006
Aliant, Atlantic Canada's leading information and communications technology provider, will donate $250,000 to St. Francis Xavier University....[continue]
Queen’s young researcher awards top $500,000
Queen's University | March 27, 2006
Four promising young Queen's researchers will receive a total of $546,932 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunities Fund....[continue]
Students receive national, provincial and UW co-op awards
University of Waterloo | March 20, 2006
In celebrating National Co-operative Education Week, the University of Waterloo's Co-operative Education & Career Services announced today that two of the UW's co-op students have been awarded prestigious national and provincial awards....[continue]
Distinguished Alumnus and Current CEO of Vision TV to Deliver Talk at Trent University
Trent University | March 15, 2006
Trent University is pleased to welcome Mr. Bill Roberts, President and CEO of VisionTV, back to his alma mater for a talk on Faith and the Media on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Champlain College Council Chambers on the Symons Campus....[continue]
UW mathematician receives prestigious national award
University of Waterloo | March 15, 2006
A University of Waterloo faculty member is the recipient of the prestigious Coxeter-James Prize for 2006 awarded by the Canadian Mathematical Society....[continue]
Guest Speaker from Harvard Law School
University College of Cape Breton | March 13, 2006
Elaine Bernard, the Executive Director of the Labour and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School will give a talk on ‘Balancing Work and Life in the New Economy; In Search of Common Ground.’ this coming Friday, March 17....[continue]
Hackers beware! New technique uses photons, physics to foil codebreakers
University of Toronto | February 22, 2006
Quantum cryptography allows transmission of data through fibre optic cables...[continue]
Visiting Speaker Series at CBU
University College of Cape Breton | January 30, 2006
Visiting Speaker Series at CBU Resumes This FridayIncludes Guests from Harvard Law School, University of King’s College and Dalhousie University...[continue]
Local post-secondary institutions host University/College Job Fair
University of Waterloo | January 25, 2006
More than 4,000 students and alumni, as well as over 175 employers expecting to hire within six months, will attend the winter 2006 University/College Job Fair to be held at RIM Park on Wednesday, Feb. 1....[continue]
UNBF PROFESSOR JOINS EUROPEAN MISSION ON MARS RESEARCH
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | January 10, 2006
The geological exploration of Mars. Perhaps decades ago, it seemed as far away as the Red Planet itself. Guess what?...[continue]
McGill experts offer insight into federal election campaign issues
McGill University | December 5, 2005
Preparing coverage for the upcoming federal elections and need experts who can offer insight?...[continue]
UNBF CHAIR ENCOURAGES ENGINEERING DIVERSITY
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | November 25, 2005
Diversifying engineering education with a growing need to embrace and navigate global change....[continue]
U of S Spinoff Adnavance Attracts $3.85 M Investment
University of Saskatchewan | November 21, 2005
University of Saskatchewan spinoff company Adnavance Technologies Inc. has attracted a $3.85 million investment from four venture capital organizations to develop biosensors for diagnosing disease, novel DNA-based vaccines, and a new method for producing hydrogen for fuel cells....[continue]
Waterloo to take Manhattan, celebrate at NYSE; Establishes first international office
University of Waterloo | November 18, 2005
A delegation from the University of Waterloo (UW) heads to the Big Apple next week for two grand events that will strengthen the university's foothold in the worlds of international business and finance....[continue]
