NAIT NewsWatch – November 1, 2024
November 5, 2024 - NAIT NewsWatch returns this week, and we cover stories on international student policy changes, a new gambling course at the University of Alberta, Edmonton’s festivals struggling to keep up wit
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University of Calgary studies impact of COVID-19 on student mental health
Researchers from the University of Calgary are examining how Alberta students are handling the COVID-19 pandemic. The study asks youth aged 12 to 18 to share their experiences through an online survey. Alberta Health Services psychologist, Lenny Moffat, supports the study. He says he is noticing new trends in adolescent mental health. “I’ve noticed an […]
Winnipeg physiotherapist offers tips for people who sit all day
We have all heard sitting is the new smoking. Since quitting sitting all together is not entirely possible, physiotherapist Elizabeth Schellenberg tells us the dangers of sitting and has some tips on how to stay active and to move throughout the day. “The overall risk of sitting raises your risk for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular […]
NAITSA partners with NIMBUS learning
NAIT is offering students a new tutoring option. It’s called NIMBUS learning. The one-on-one tutoring app replaces NAIT’s tutoring registry. NIMBUS has an integrated calendar for scheduling, tutor profiles and real-time interactive features. NAITSA hopes the new service will improve response times for students needing help. “So as soon as the applicants are coming in, […]
NAIT NewsWatch – October 10, 2020
NAIT News Watch is back for another week with a round-up of this week’s biggest news stories. Talk of major layoffs at the U of A, will NAIT be next? Plus, Edmonton’s new housing program to end homelessness and, of course, sports and entertainment.
NAIT NewsWatch – October 3, 2020
NAIT NewsWatch is back with a whole new crew. This week we explore how Covid-19 is affecting NAIT Students on and off-campus. And, we explore how NAIT and their sports teams are doing with all the recent changes. Plus, the Edmonton International Film Festival is back on the big screen, plus you can watch it at […]