MSVU graduate students bag Scotia Scholars Awards for health research

The Scotia Scholars Awards are to support the growth and retention of highly skilled individuals who are contributing significantly to the strengthening of the healthcare delivery systems.

Study in Canada: Mount Saint Vincent University students have received the prestigious Scotia Scholars Awards. It is granted to four exceptional graduate students for pursuing research projects at the university. Research Nova Scotia has granted this award to support the outstanding students who are strengthening healthcare delivery systems, advancing and translating knowledge in prevention, treatment, diagnosis and disease detection, promoting better opportunities for health and well-being and caring for vulnerable populations.

Noted Research NS CEO Stefan Leslie said, “Our role in strengthening health care in Nova Scotia is to harness the imagination and expertise of the research community to help solve challenges that influence Nova Scotians’ health. The Scotia Scholars Award supports students who are contributing to health research now and who will help inform health care in the future.”

Scotia Scholars Awards: More Details

The award winners include - Robyn Ashley, PhD in Educational Studies student (Doctoral Scotia Scholar), Katelyn Ford, MA in School Psychology student (Scotia Scholars Master’s Award), Dan Shanahan, MA in School Psychology student (Scotia Scholars Master’s Award), and Yara Yazbek, MA in School Psychology student (Scotia Scholars Master’s Award).

MSVU President Releases Welcome Statement for AY 2024

Dr. Joël Dickinson, President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University said in the official statement, "To all new students, faculty and staff: I hope you find your flock at MSVU (yup, that’s a nod to the fact that our campus is home to an exceptionally large bird population). I frequently hear stories about lifelong friendships made at MSVU. In fact, I ran into a group in the McCain Centre just last week who first met at orientation 39 years ago."

"As I write this, I’m also acutely aware that our world is facing some divisive issues right now and that this is a tough time for many. I’d be remiss if I didn’t note that while finding your flock means finding your people and a supportive community, at MSVU it also means ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all – one where a diversity of voices can be peacefully heard," added the official statement.

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