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Collaborative innovation

Geographic Information Systems student Mamadou Coulibaly collaborated with 3D Wave Design to refine its wildfire simulation software. Read his story.

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Winter 2025: Start at NSCC

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Find a program starting in Winter 2025 and apply today.

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Video: Happy holidays from NSCC

Study at NSCC

Wishing you the best of the holiday season, from all of us at NSCC. In our holiday video, learn some seasonal signs in American Sign Language (ASL).

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Ivany Campus | Fall 2024

Construction updates

Read about the student housing construction progress being made at Ivany Campus.

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Media releases and statements

Cape Breton Building Trades and Unionized Contractors gifts $100k to support skilled trades at Sydney Waterfront Campus
Dec. 05, 2024 – Media Release

NSCC students to take on tenth annual Challenge Nova Scotia competition
Nov. 20, 2024 – Media Release

Celebrating the grand opening of Sydney Waterfront Campus
Oct. 17, 2024 – Media Release

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NSCC in the news

Truro art expo celebrates Black History Month Last weekend, Truro Campus hosted a Black History Month Art Expo, showcasing creative talent from Black artists from across Nova Scotia.

Feb. 12, 2025Truro News

Dementia Live learning experience fosters insight, compassion CCA and PN students from Burridge and Shelburne Campuses had the opportunity to use Dementia Live, a high-impact dementia simulation that immerses participants in the experience of living with dementia. This leads to a deeper understanding of cognitive impairment and sensory changes. The goal of this tool is to transform the understanding of dementia, reduce stigma and increase empathy.

Feb. 10, 2025The Tri-County Vanguard

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Media inquiry

We can help coordinate background materials, source ideas and facilitate interviews with NSCC experts. If you have questions about NSCC initiatives at any of our 14 campuses and six community learning centres, a good first step is to contact:

Katie Gordon
Communications Advisor
902-220-5568

Danielle MacDougall
Communications Advisor
902-430-7972