University Canada West holds largest ever convocation with 4,400 students
University Canada West held its largest ever convocation this week, with 4,400 students from 80 countries graduating over eight ceremonies in front of family, friends, faculty, staff and dignitaries at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver.
MBA graduate, Cris de los Santos, was the Valedictorian. Honorary doctorates were awarded to William McCarthy, in recognition of his longstanding philanthropic endeavours, and George C Reifel, for his dedication to conserving North America’s natural environments.
Dr Hamed Taherdoost received the Sustained Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award, Victor Ba Nyar Naing was presented with the Sessional Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award, and Dr Mohsen Saeedi was the first-ever recipient of the Sustained Research Excellence Award.
Dr Bashir Makhoul, UCW President and Vice-Chancellor, said: “You should be proud of what you have accomplished, and proud of what you are part of. From the day you applied to study with us, everything we have done together has been leading up to this moment.”
UPES has recorded a significant leap in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, ranking 5th among Indian universities and securing a place in the 501–600 global band.
Following approval by the International Accreditation Advisory Board of AMBA & BGA, Gisma University of Applied Sciences has successfully received AMBA re-accreditation and initial BGA accreditation.
UPES has achieved a remarkable academic milestone with over 50 of its faculty members featured in the prestigious Stanford List of the world’s top 2% researchers.
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.
