NAIT NewsWatch – March 28, 2025
March 31, 2025 - Tonight on NAIT NewsWatch, a look at declining student voter turnout at the polls as preparations begin for the next federal election, NAIT gets provincial funding for a new skills centre, and Tesla f
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Edmonton Squash Club to host world class female players
The Edmonton Squash Club is set to host four of the best professional female squash players in the world on March 16 and 17. The club is hosting an exhibition tournament and is bringing in current world champion Reneem Welily. The other three are top 40 ranked, and this includes reigning Canadian Nationals Champion Hollie […]
NAIT NewsWatch – March 16, 2018
This week on NAIT NewsWatch, the provincial government tables a bill that would open 3,000 post-secondary tech spaces in Alberta. The government held a news conference at NAIT this week to share details of Bill 2. Also, the spring weather is here to stay! While the warm weather is welcomed by most Edmontonians, Epcor conducts […]
Researchers finding new links in procrastination and mental health in college students
In a survey done by Piers Steel, a psychology professor at the University of Calgary, 80 to 95 per cent of students say that they procrastinate regularly. This type of procrastination is often situational and not a chronic problem for most. “I’m in my fourth semester now. I’ve had issues with procrastination in the past,” […]
Mental health a factor in procasintation
Deadlines, assignments and group projects can add up for students who leave everything to the last minute. Research shows most students in a post–secondary will experience procrastination at one point or another during their schooling. However, the actual cause may not be due to laziness but instead linked to mental health issues. According to research conducted […]
Edmonton celebrates International Women’s Day
March 8 was International Women’s Day, celebrating strides toward equality and the empowerment of women. The theme this year is “Press for Progress,” encouraging people to take a pledge for change, rather than just engaging in a conversation. “It’s a day to remember the progress and how far we’ve come to recognize the things that women […]