Association of Atlantic Universities

Atlantic Canada's universities are vital to the social, cultural and economic life of the region.

The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) represents the university community and pursues issues of common interest to our members. We provide a forum where university executives reflect, consult and collaborate; define common objectives and positions; develop strategies to promote, collectively and cooperatively, the highest ideals of post secondary education; and exercise leadership to promote objectives.
 
One of AAU’s primary roles is to create greater awareness and understanding of the important contribution of universities to the social and economic development of Atlantic Canada.
 

What's New

January 2012 -  HALIFAX, NS - Nova Scotia’s university leaders are deeply disappointed with the Government’s decision to reduce its annual operating grant to their institutions for the second straight year. To read the News Release, click here...
 
December 2011 - Editorial by Jim Sharpe, Mount Saint Vincent University; Dr. Ann Vibert, Acadia University and Dr. Jeff Orr, St. Francis Xavier University in the Chronicle Herald, December 22, 2011; University Education Programs Responding to Needs
 
 
December 2011 - Peter Halpin, Executive Director, Association of Atlantic Universities addresses the Advisory Panel on Canada's International Education Strategy. Click here for his remarks...
 
November 23, 2011 - HALIFAX, NS – Nova Scotia’s universities generate $750 million in export revenue annually, placing the university sector among the Province’s top five export sectors.
 
The Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) today announced the key findings of a 2011 study (Export Value of Nova Scotia’s Universities) undertaken on its behalf by Gardner Pinfold Consulting Economists (Gardner Pinfold).  The study’s primary focus was a full-examination of the export value provided by Nova Scotia’s universities.  It also considered the potential negative impacts of diminished Government funding on the sector’s ability to provide critical student services and to successfully continue attracting out-of-province and international students.
 
To read the Executive Summary, click here...
 
To read the Full Report, click here...