University Canada West celebrates 20th anniversary
On Monday 27 May, University Canada West launched the celebration of its 20th anniversary, marking a significant journey from its modest beginnings in Victoria, British Columbia, to its campuses in downtown Vancouver.
Founded in 2004, UCW is home to more than 14,000 students from over 110 countries – a sharp contrast to September 2005, when its first cohort of 19 students enrolled to study a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Technology.
Bambi Smith, an Indigenous artist, was commissioned by UCW to create a carving to commemorate the university’s 20th anniversary. The carving includes imagery of male and female salmon, the moon and a human face. Bambi Smith, who is part of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) First Nation, described the piece as the Symbol of Life.
The carving was unveiled last week during UCW’s Spring Convocation Ceremony and will remain on permanent display at UCW’s Vancouver House Campus.
Dr Bashir Makhoul, President and Vice-Chancellor of UCW, said: “At the heart of UCW’s success lies its dedicated faculty and staff whose unwavering passion for teaching and mentorship has empowered students to reach their fullest potential.”
The University of Niagara Falls Canada has formed a new partnership with Sheridan College, creating a new pathway for students looking to further their education.
UPES has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious University of Exeter, UK, marking a significant step in expanding global learning and research opportunities for its students and faculty.
Gisma University of Applied Sciences has been awarded the EFMD BSIS (Business School Impact System) Impact Label, joining an elite group of business schools worldwide.
As part of LSBF Singapore’s ongoing commitment to student wellbeing and success across its institution, LSBF recently welcomed representatives from the High Commission of Sri Lanka.
The University of Niagara Falls Canada, continues to strengthen international relations, with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universidad del Valle Atemajac (UNIVA) in Mexico.
The University of Law is delighted to announce the publication of its first Sustainability Report. This marks a key milestone in its long-standing commitment to responsible education and sustainable practices.
The event brought together 12 early-stage startups from prestigious institutions, including IITs, BITS Pilani, SRM University, and the National University of Singapore, alongside UPES’s own founders.
GGS, UPES, and Pearl Academy have been recognised by Great Place to Work as among India’s Top 10 Workplaces 2025, earning positions in the Top 100 Great Mid-Size Workplaces list.
University Canada West is thrilled to announce that its series, Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward, is now available as part of Air Canada’s In-flight Entertainment lineup.
Pearl Academy’s School of Business recently partnered with EY India, a global Big 4 consulting firm, to launch India’s first MBA focused on the application of AI in business, marking a significant step in preparing future leaders for an AI-enabled economy.
The University of Law has announced an innovation to its programmes to deliver specialised postgraduate legal training courses at Oxford Brookes University’s Law School.
