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KPU research scientist receives grant to study strawberry production in greenhouses
The $540,000 grant will help further research that allows growers produce crops in greenhouses using LED lighting
KPU receives $300,000 from Y.P. Heung Foundation to support sustainable agriculture efforts
The donation allows KPU’s sustainable agriculture and food systems program to provide more hands-on opportunities and reduce food waste
KPU instructor works towards achieving disability justice and removing barriers in education
Fiona Whittington-Walsh recently launched a braille printing guide for instructors as part of the Including All Citizens Pathway
Explainer: Heading to the polls this federal election
A breakdown of Canada’s key issues, parties, platforms, and ridings for the April 28 election
KPU announces new affordable housing option for students
The SpacesShared platform pairs students with compatible hosts for an average monthly rent of $500 to $850
KPU senate passes pathway to nursing degrees, approves new micro-credentials
The university’s senate also revised the bachelor of arts framework and approved a list of new, revised, and discontinued courses
Explainer: Key investments and new funding in B.C.’s 2025 budget
The budget, which puts the province in a record $10.9-billion deficit, addresses issues such as health care, housing, and U.S. tariff threats
2 KPU instructors receive Distinguished Teaching Awards
Catherine Chow and Alym Amlani were recognized for exemplary teaching in their fields
KPU board of governors approve 2025-26 draft budget including faculty layoffs
The university’s vice-president external affairs said not passing the budget would put the institution’s student housing project in “jeopardy”
BCIT student association creates external policy condemning KSA’s conduct
The policy calls on lobbying organizations and government leaders to decline working with the KSA, among other actions
KPU brewing releases new beer to celebrate International Women’s Day
The university’s brewing faculty launched Coastal Breeze to raise money and empower women in the business
KPU criminology honours students seek participants for final research projects
Research topics explore human relationships with fear, harassment, racial discrimination, and religious institutions