Cape Breton University - Research & Graduate Studies

08/18/2026

We're excited to share that our CEO, Stefan Leslie, has a new article published in Issues in Science and Technology, a leading journal covering science, technology, policy, and their role in addressing societal challenges.

In "Nova Scotia's Experiment in Research That Solves Real Problems," Stef looks at how Research Nova Scotia's Focused Research Investments (FRI) model supports collaborative research that addresses challenges facing our province.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4gqhthw

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Tammy Bernasky for securing funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to continue her important research on gender-based violence against women with disabilities in Nova Scotia. Full details here:

Cape Breton University is proud to announce that Dr. Tammy Bernasky, Assistant Professor of Political Science at CBU, has been…

07/21/2026

Congratulations to three researchers at Cape Breton University for securing a combined $600,000 in Discovery Grant funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Read the details:

Three researchers at Cape Breton University have secured a combined $600,000 in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research…

07/14/2026

The SSHRC Partnership Development Grants competition is open! These grants support partnered research, related activities and new partnership approaches.

The application deadline is November 16, 2026 (8:00 p.m. EST).

Find details on the application process and program requirements here: https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/opportunities/partnership-development-grants/2026/competition.aspx

07/09/2026

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Before going on vacation, make sure you cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award to encourage your favorite research image in the running.

👉 ️ tinyurl.com/34n6ewd2


Contest presented by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

06/10/2026

ATTENTION: The CBU Nursing Information Session originally scheduled at the Membertou Health Centre for Monday, the 15th, has been postponed.
Out of respect for the community we will be rescheduling this event. We will share the new date and time as soon as they are available.

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Interested in a career in Nursing?

Join us at the Membertou Health Centre to learn about the CBU Nursing program and the supports and services available to L'nu students.

Come have a chat with the CBU and Unama'ki College team and learn all about CBU Nursing!

Refreshments served and Door Prizes available!

When: Monday, June 15, 2026; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Membertou Health Centre

Tag someone below who would make an amazing nurse!

06/09/2026

Dr. Tom Ue, Assistant Professor of English at CBU, along with student Callum McNutt, contributed an essay on waste in Star Wars to Wastelands and Wonderlands: Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature, edited by Matthew Leggatt (SUNY Press, 2026). Congrats on this great achievement!

Wastelands and Wonderlands Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature Edited by Matthew Leggatt Subjects: Film Studies, Literary Criticism, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, American Studies, Philosophy, Environmental Studies Series: SUNY series, Horizons of Cinema Hardcover : 9798855806243, 330....

06/01/2026

05/20/2026

Applications are now open for the second Ear to the Ground (E2G) funding round.

E2G supports early-stage, higher-risk research that drives economic impact for Nova Scotia across three key sectors:
🔹Natural resources, climate change and clean energy
🔹Life sciences and health sciences
🔹Construction and transportation

Apply by June 16th at 1pm (ADT)

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eCu01Y

05/07/2026

Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid, professor in the Shannon School of Business at CBU continues to apply research to advance housing equity, with a training and mentorship program for young people. Visit Research Snapshots to learn more

Cape Breton University researchers are doing amazing work on projects and publications, professional development, conference presentations and community engaged research.…