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St. Francis Xavier University

From pitch to panel: young entrepreneur returns to inspire the next generation at Impact X

Applications open until October 25 at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic time at impactxsummit.ca St. Francis Xavier University will host the third annual Impact X Summit on Entrepreneurship and Social Change on November 20 and 21, 2026. The two-day summit brings 85 high school and university students from across Atlantic Canada to Antigonish to learn, connect with mentors, and pitch ventures that create social

Notice · Oct. 21

St. Francis Xavier University

StFX student-run fund Xaverian Capital doubles to more than $1 million in six years

Six years ago, a group of StFX Gerald Schwartz School of Business students proposed the university hire them to invest and professionally manage real money--a portion of the university's endowment funds. Now, the $500,000 fund they started with is worth in excess of $1 million. This represents a healthy 12 per cent annualized return since inception. In the summer and fall of 2020, StFX transferred

Notice · Oct. 21

Strait Regional Centre for Education

SRCE Recognizes School Bus Safety Awareness Week – October 19 to 23, 2026

The Strait Regional Centre for Education reminds everyone that school bus safety is a shared responsibility. The safe actions of all drivers help to ensure children and youth travel safely to and from school. Let’s all take extra care and time, and follow these important safety reminders: • NEVER pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing; • Report any violations to your local detachment o

Notice · Oct. 19

St. Francis Xavier University

Now Hiring Library Student Assistants

The Angus L. Macdonald Library is seeking qualified students to join our team for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year.  We offer: Flexible scheduling Shift switching Competitive wages Hands-on training Teach you how to use the library to help others and yourself Plus much more... Job Description & Position Details: File

Notice · Oct. 19

St. Francis Xavier University

Schwartz School of Business students present research at Atlantic School of Business Conference

Three StFX Schwartz School of Business students took on research questions around ADHD disclosure, human rights awards, and ESG performance, and brought their findings to St. John’s, NL recently.  Claire Bradley, Hannah Roberts, and William Veale each presented their original research at the Atlantic School of Business (ASB) Conference held September 18-20, 2026. The conference is a long-standing

Notice · Oct. 15

St. Francis Xavier University

Richard Cunningham Engineering Internship and John P. Cunningham Internship (Chemistry) help students boost confidence, think like researchers, and contribute to solving problems

Being able to think like a researcher, develop confidence, and contribute solutions toward real-world problems were some of the benefits of receiving the Richard Cunningham Engineering Internship and the John P. Cunningham Internship (Chemistry), three StFX students say. Named after brothers Richard and John P. Cunningham, the awards provide $9,000 for undergraduate summer research employment unde

Notice · Oct. 13

St. Francis Xavier University

X-Project: Celebrating 60 years of changing lives, investing in generations of young people

Campus to Community: Sharing stories from our ongoing connections  St. Francis Xavier University doesn't stop at the edge of campus. Campus to Community is an ongoing series highlighting the deep ties between StFX and the communities it serves. We’re shining a light on these relationships--from research labs and global outreach, to service and shared purpose--and how they help shape and strengthen

Notice · Oct. 13

St. Francis Xavier University

StFX grad student wins national scholarship for research on beech tree pest

MSc biology student Mélina Chicoine is exploring how natural enemies could help stop a tiny weevil that is killing Nova Scotia’s American beech trees. A tiny weevil is killing Nova Scotia’s American beech trees and Mélina Chicoine, an MSc biology student at StFX, wants to know how natural enemies and the role of winter survival could help stop this. Ms. Chicoine, who is supervised by Dr. Jen Perry

Notice · Oct. 8

St. Francis Xavier University

Homecoming 2026 welcomes more than 600 Xaverians back to campus

More than 600 Xaverians returned to StFX Oct. 1-4 for Homecoming 2026, a weekend of reunions, celebrations, and tributes. The Class of 1976 had a particularly special weekend, marking its 50th reunion. The Golden Grads attended Mass at the StFX University Chapel, shared a chowder lunch, and gathered for an evening reception and dinner. They also joined a Golden Grad Kitchen Party featuring the Eas

Notice · Oct. 7

St. Francis Xavier University

StFX launches new graduate programs focused on advancing health equity

St. Francis Xavier University is offering new graduate-level opportunities for professionals seeking to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance health equity in communities and organizations across Canada and internationally. The university’s new Master of Health Equity (MHE) and Graduate Diploma in Health Equity (GDipHE) are fully online, course-based professional programs designed for

Notice · Oct. 7

St. Francis Xavier University

Making the invisible visible: StFX's new methane research facility takes shape in rural Nova Scotia

StFX’s new methane research facility is situated on a flat area near Oxford, NS, where little is visible. Most of the equipment that makes the site remarkable sits out of sight, buried or enclosed. And that is the point: this is one of the more unusual research facilities in the country, a place built to release methane on purpose, so scientists can learn to find it, says Dr. Nadia Tarakki, Acting

Notice · Oct. 5