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Unsolved questions about the way water behaves and why it is so different from other liquids is a problem that has puzzled scientists for many years. But now, StFX physics professor Dr. Peter Poole is part of an international collaboration of scientists who’ve taken a big step forward in understanding how water behaves. The team has published a paper in the prestigious journal Science, presenting...

On December 3rd, StFX Day, a day touched by magic, senior class co-president Ally Hancock tried to sum up how members of the Class of 2021 are feeling, to finally receive their much-coveted X-Rings. “There’s poetry behind something that unites us all and carries so much responsibility…We feel so much affinity to this place… that is why we wear this ring,” Ms. Hancock said as she and fellow senior...

StFX celebrated achievement on Dec. 5, 2020 as the university graduated 240 students—conferring undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates from across StFX’s four faculties—and honoured renowned judge, lawyer, volunteer and social activist Laurie Halfpenny MacQuarrie with the degree Doctor of Laws honoris causa. It was a day of double celebration as StFX President Dr. Andy...

Over 800 participants from around the world are joining together starting today, Sept. 21, International Day of Peace, for the start of the Local Women’s Voices for Peace, a four day virtual global conference hosted by StFX’s Coady Institute, that is marking the 20th anniversary of United Nations Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. “Recognizing the significance, and often under...

In November, St. Francis Xavier University’s Coady Institute celebrated a significant milestone for its Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership initiative. In a virtual event, Indigenous Program Lead Karri-Lynn Paul announced that the campaign surpassed its $1 million fundraising goal. During the event, attendees heard from program graduates, staff, and supporters. Paul also...

Be bold. Explore new things. Get involved. Challenge yourself. And take full advantage of the opportunity presented to you at St. Francis Xavier University. Those were the words of advice StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin had for members of the incoming freshmen class, first year students who gathered Oct. 17 to take part in the Xaverian Welcome Ceremony, where all new students are invited to commit...

“Remember this moment,” Michelle Sylliboy, an assistant professor at StFX and a descendant of Indian Residential School survivors, told the large crowd gathered on campus on September 30 for a remembrance ceremony marking the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. “Our shared history was never fully written about or talked about,” she said during a part of the ceremony held...

Masked and vaccinated, hundreds of students, faculty and staff joined on the grounds at the StFX Stadium to recognize that while positive change has happened concerning sexualized violence, much work is still needed to address a culture of sexual violence on university campuses. The annual Take Back the Night event was organized by the StFX Office of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response...

A fourth year StFX student is paying it forward—using proceeds from his small business to purchase an iconic X-Ring for a classmate who may not have the means to do so. Ben Boudreau of Antigonish, NS, who is completing a degree in human kinetics with a minor in sports management, started a small business called StFX Boxes over two years ago. He makes wooden boxes to safeguard, protect and store...

In a new study, a StFX aquatic resources professor is providing novel insight into where to focus research to optimize relevance to management within the growing field of movement ecology of aquatic animals. Dr. Jordan Matley is the lead author of the research paper, ‘ Global trends in aquatic animal tracking with acoustic telemetry,’ released today in the journal, Trends in Evolution and Ecology...

StFX biology professor Dr. Jantina Toxopeus wants to understand how insects overwinter, particularly under climate change, and has received almost $170,000 in research funding for the project, “Atlantic Canada Centre for the Biology of Insect Overwintering.” Dr. Toxopeus has received $67,879 in funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF), as well...

As 12 StFX students got to work on October 19th making their own traditional Mi’kmaq hand drums during a workshop hosted at StFX, they learned how to craft the drum, and also about the spiritual, traditional and cultural importance on the Mi’kmaq drum, which represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth. The drum making workshop was led by members of Sipekne’katik Mi'kmaw Nation, Brian Knockwood, Colin...

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Over a dozen StFX students spent their summer making a difference in health research. The students, recipients of the Scotia Scholar Undergraduate Research Award from Research Nova Scotia, investigated topics from food insecurity experienced by Nova Scotia refugees to the experiences of participants enrolled in controlled human infection model trails. Award recipients included Julia Shields, Anna...

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Six members of the StFX Rowing team recently competed at the Canada Games, held in the Niagara region of Ontario. The Nova Scotian rowing team had its best-ever showing, earning five medals in competition and placing third overall. StFX students’ residency renders them eligible to represent Nova Scotia at the Canada Games; thus, Peter MacGregor (Thunder Bay, ON) and Jack Petrunick (St. Catharine’s...

One could feel the energy and excitement driving onto StFX campus on Friday, Sept. 2 as StFX officially welcomed the Class of 2026. Over 1,000 first year students are arriving on campus for Welcome Days 2022, spread over two days again this year, with new students arriving at designated times on Friday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 3rd. Music played, pink-shirted members of the popular...

From discussions and research sharing on topics ranging from Wellness Courts to the high prevalence of human sex trafficking victims in Nova Scotia, participants at the annual Forensic Psychology Day @ X, held March 18 in StFX’s MacKay Room, Bloomfield Centre, had opportunity to participate in interesting, relevant, daylong discussions and to learn about the range of topics in forensic psychology...

On two consecutive Sundays in March, the StFX Art Department welcomed groups of a dozen staff, faculty, students and community members, who, using dozens of fresh local eggs, were introduced to the ancient Ukrainian art of pysanky, or egg-decorating. The beginner workshops were held to raise money to support refugees and citizens affected by the invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24...