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CBU’s Biology Department delivers a program designed for students to get a good grounding in key concepts and skills essential for becoming a biologist.

04/05/2026

Volunteers wanted for two exciting STEM experiences!
Join us with Island WISE and Cape Breton University to inspire young girls through hands-on science and space exploration!!
📅 May 30 (ages 6–8)
📅 July 6–10 (ages 8–12)
Sign up using the QR code!

02/05/2026

The Cape Breton Naturalists Society is holding the annual general meeting on February 10th at 6pm at the Wilfred Oram Centennial Library (309 Commercial St, North Sydney).

The current executive will give a brief recap of the Naturalists activities from the previous year and discuss our plans for the coming year. We will then call for nominations and vote for the new executive.

Following the meeting, they will have a special presentation entitled: “A Day in the Life - The Magic Around us from a Naturalists Point of View” by Bethsheila Kent.

We hope to see you there!

01/20/2026

Students wanted!!

Want to try VR and support menstrual health research? Participate in a study looking at how personal space changes across the menstrual cycle. Three short lab visits and interactive VR tasks.

Scan the QR code to sign up!!

01/05/2026

The Canadian Cancer Society’s SunSense Program is launching its first ever Sun Safety Education Initiative in Atlantic Canada☀️🌊 - with students teaching elementary kids about sun safety this May & June 2026!

Deadline to apply: February 1, 2026⏰
Scan the QR code to apply.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Let’s make Sun safety shine bright for the next generation!🌞🕶️

12/12/2025

More information about the Student Science and Technology Communication Competition, including formatting requirements and a breakdown of the judging process can be found at the following NSIS weblink: https://nsis1862.ca/2022-sscc/.
Scroll down and select the button “Competition Requirements for Post Secondary Students” at the bottom of the page for full details.

Registration Deadline - Friday December 19, 2025 - Students must indicate their intention to enter the contest by emailing the Competition Coordinators and providing the following information on our google form: https://forms.gle/YLtgGGtiCadgv3gX6

12/10/2025

Need a break from studying for exams? Stop into room A-106 between 12-2 starting tomorrow and ending the last day of exams!

12/05/2025

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Order will be submitted in the New Year, so get your orders in ASAP to secure your items!

10/28/2025

Volunteer Opportunity!!

Capers Helping Capers is looking for volunteers capable of helping out with their bottle drive this coming Saturday from 11-3pm.

Any help is appreciated!

10/27/2025

Provincial Innovation Sprint with Elevate Media!

Date: October 31st
Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: 5th Floor, Executive Commons and Boardroom, NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus

Chance to win up to 1000$!!
Scan the QR code to register and email [email protected] for more details.

10/26/2025

Volunteer Opportunity!!

Island WISE is looking for volunteers to help out with Girl Stem Saturdays this November 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Any help is appreciated just simply scan the QR code to sign up!

10/21/2025

Students from the Biology Society volunteered at the Hike the Coxheath Colours & Ceilidh this past weekend!

Hikers learned to identify local coniferous trees and used the microscopes to observe local insects🐜🐝🌲🌳

Thank you to everyone who took part!

Address

1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS
B1P6L2

Telephone

+19025395300

Website

http://www.cbu.ca/

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