NAIT NewsWatch – March 27, 2026
March 31, 2026 - For our last regular NewsWatch episode of the season, downtown Edmonton is opening new affordable student housing, some NAIT programs will see a tuition increase, and a Top Chef Canada runner-up visit
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NAIT Cyber Security Chair urges people to read the fine print
Social media is now a prominent part of everyday life, and there is no end to the growth of apps such as TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram. But how secure are these apps? When it comes to cyber security, many of these apps have been under scrutiny for personal information leaks. With the government of Canada […]
Teary eyes as long time NAIT instructor retires
After 24 years of teaching, NAIT radio and television instructor Stuart Serediuk is putting his camera away. Serediuk started his NAIT career in 1999, teaching night classes. When one day the morning videography teacher abruptly left the school, Serediuk quickly filled his place and has been working in that position ever since. A positive influence […]
NAIT lays plans for a new trades facility, student housing
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology‘s trades programs train over 10,000 students per year and with NAIT’s inaugural class graduating in 1965, many of these original tradespeople have since retired. Deans and department heads wonder why the aging building has yet to be retired or upgraded to meet current industry demands. To meet those demands, NAIT […]
AI in journalism: A two-edged next step
A double-edged sword, by definition, is a sword with two edges. But figuratively, it’s more well-known as something with both good and bad parts, and that’s precisely what artificial intelligence is. The growth of artificial intelligence in the last year is a technological marvel. AI allows people to generate ideas, essays, artwork and many other […]
Learning to coexist with wildlife in urban environments
As the birthing season for urban wildlife begins, Edmontonians may see an increase in furry friends in their surroundings. Understanding what to do if your path crosses with a wild animal in an urban setting is important so both groups can coexist peacefully and humanely. WILDNorth: Northern Alberta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation can’t stress this […]
