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Simulation enhances dementia understanding
A 7-minute simulation is reshaping how healthcare students – and entire communities – understand dementia. Read the storySearch stories and media releases
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Bridge to Construction training helps newcomers build futures
Hands-on training and safety skills from the Bridge to Construction program are helping Mohamed build his future in Nova Scotia.

New student housing officially opens at Ivany Campus
Thanks to an investment from the Province, NSCC is pleased to officially open a new 200-bed, 96,000 sq. ft. student housing facility at Ivany Campus.

3 life-changing reasons to return to school for your high school diploma as an adult
Read about the benefits of going back to school as an adult to earn your high school diploma with the ALP program.
Media releases and statements
Report to Board on anonymous complaint complete
Oct. 07, 2025 – Statement
Nova Scotia Community College releases 2025-26 enrolment numbers
Oct. 02, 2025 – Media Release
New Utility Line Worker cohort to support industry demand
Sep. 24, 2025 – Media Release
NSCC in the news
Castles made of sand
Coastal property owners in Atlantic Canada are losing land to rising sea levels and record storm surges. NSCC’s Dr. Tim Webster says to better understand the historical erosion rate and develop a predictive model, his research team uses aerial photography.
Oct. 09, 2025The Signal
MarineNav, Precise Design win naval tech challenge
Precise Design has been recognized for developing advanced technologies to improve naval operations through the 2025 Naval Technology Innovation Challenge. The company is working with Tronos and NSCC SEATAC to introduce aerospace-grade additive manufacturing techniques to rapidly produce certified, high-precision parts to naval operations in remote or time-sensitive conditions.
Oct. 09, 2025Entrevestor
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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
782-409-2007
Danielle MacDougall
Communications Advisor
902-430-7972