杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Journalism Certificate Offers High Quality Learning in Rural and Remote Communities

杏吧原创 University is launching a new one-year journalism certificate to be delivered on the ground in Indigenous communities across Ontario starting in September 2025. This innovative program addresses access barriers faced by many Indigenous young people, enabling them to access high quality education and explore careers in journalism in their home communities.

While there are a growing number of opportunities for Indigenous storytellers in Canada鈥檚 journalism industry, many youth face challenges in pursuing education and employment in this vital field. These include travel expenses, accommodation costs and lack of community and cultural supports. As a result, Indigenous perspectives remain underrepresented in Canadian media.

A new certificate program 鈥� launched by 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 School of Journalism and Communication, in partnership with First Nations Technical Institute, Kenjgewin Teg, and the Mastercard Foundation 鈥� seeks to address this gap. The Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities offers a braided learning experience, ensuring every learner has adequate social and cultural support for successful completion.

鈥淢any young Indigenous learners already have inherent knowledge of storytelling,鈥� says Duncan McCue, an associate professor in journalism at 杏吧原创 University and the director of the certificate program. 鈥淭his program aims to provide opportunities for these learners to build confidence in their journalism skills and receive credentials that can serve them in the future.鈥�

At the outset, the certificate is aimed at reaching Indigenous learners in remote and rural communities across Ontario. Courses will be taught primarily online, bolstered by in-person intensives at a central location. The program鈥檚 braided delivery model aligns Indigenous storytelling traditions with culturally relevant support, accessible delivery and the option of pathways to university. Those who complete the certificate will get advanced standing if they choose to pursue 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Bachelor of Journalism program.

Certificate participants will be taught by experienced Indigenous journalists, with training provided by Indigenous institute partners throughout. Participants will also apply their learning and deepen their knowledge and skills on the job through a two-week internship placement and will have ongoing access to a cultural advisor. More information about the program can be found here.

The program is now seeking Indigenous journalists and community members to form a program advisory committee and deliver courses such as Indigenous storytelling, entrepreneurial journalism and audio/visual reporting. The first cohort of participants begins in September 2025.

杏吧原创 has received transformational support from the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program with an investment of $3.2 million for the development and delivery of the certificate. EleV recognizes that Indigenous youth are the youngest, fastest growing population in Canada and the leaders and agents of change for their communities and the country as a whole.

鈥淭he generous support of the Mastercard Foundation to deliver this certificate program isn’t just of monetary value; it recognizes the tremendous value that Indigenous voices have always brought to making sense of the world through storytelling. Canadian society as a whole will be enriched by the combination of perspectives, experiences and exceptional professional expertise that participants will gain from the program,鈥� says 杏吧原创 University President and Vice-Chancellor, Wisdom Tettey.

鈥淭his partnership promises to create a new generation of Indigenous journalists telling new stories from new perspectives. The Mastercard Foundation seeks to support Indigenous-led partners who are transforming education and creating pathways to meaningful livelihoods for Indigenous youth,鈥� says Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director, Canada Programs at Mastercard Foundation. 鈥溞影稍粹�檚 JIIC program brings high-quality, culturally relevant education to Indigenous students right in their home communities. We鈥檙e proud to partner on this program that will benefit Indigenous youth and help all Canadians better understand Indigenous peoples鈥� perspectives, priorities and realities.鈥�

杏吧原创 University has also received generous development support from the Inspirit Foundation to develop the certificate.

The program aligns with 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 commitment to reconciliation and embraces the vision of Kin脿m脿gawin (Learning Together), 杏吧原创鈥檚 Indigenous strategy. As part of recommendations put forward by 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Strategic Indigenous Initiatives Committee and the more than 600 contributors to the strategy, the university seeks to revitalize and support bringing Indigenous knowledge into teaching and learning.

News media are welcome at the program launch and partnership announcement at 杏吧原创 University on January 29 at 4:30 p.m.

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The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.
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As part of the 2024 spring convocation ceremonies, 杏吧原创 University will bestow honorary degrees to five inspiring individuals for their leadership, impactful achievements and contributions to society.

鈥淐onvocation celebrates the years of hard work, dedication and impressive academic achievements of our graduating students,鈥� says Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Jerry Tomberlin. 鈥淚t is an honour to share this important moment with them.鈥�

The honorary degree recipients 鈥� a group that includes leaders in business, public health, humanitarian work, technology, as well as public opinion and policy research 鈥� will be bestowed a Doctor of Laws or Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa. At their respective ceremonies, they will share words of wisdom and advice with the assembled graduands.

Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2024 will be held from June 17 to 21. Full schedules and ceremony details are available at .

Media are invited to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast online via live streaming at .

2024 List of Honorary Doctorate Recipients ()

JP Gladu will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the 9 a.m. ceremony on Monday, June 17, in recognition of his outstanding contribution as a champion of change who has promoted a renaissance of Indigenous business in Canada, built key bridges with the non-Indigenous Canadian and international business communities, and fostered awareness and change in support of economic reconciliation.

Dr. Theresa Tam will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the 3 p.m. ceremony on Monday, June 17, in recognition of a distinguished career in public health, particularly in leading Canada鈥檚 response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

David Morley will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the 3 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, in recognition of a lifetime of humanitarian and international development work and the advancement of children鈥檚 rights nationally and globally.

Mallik Tatipamula will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa, at the noon ceremony on Thursday, June 20, in recognition of sustained contributions and visionary leadership in advancing telecommunication networks from 3G to 5G and beyond in bridging the digital divide.

Frank Graves will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the 9 a.m. ceremony on Friday, June 21, in recognition of a distinguished career in public opinion and policy research and outstanding contributions to research-based policy making.

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杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Board of Governors is pleased to announce Dr. Wisdom Tettey has been appointed 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Tettey will commence his five-year appointment effective January 1, 2025. 

The appointment of Dr. Tettey follows an international search process that engaged hundreds of internal and external constituents.  

鈥淚 am delighted to welcome Dr. Tettey to 杏吧原创,鈥� said Greg Farrell, chair of the Board of Governors. 鈥淒r. Tettey is an inclusive and authentic leader who will build on the university鈥檚 reputation for teaching, learning and research excellence. He impressed the advisory committee with an ambitious vision of 杏吧原创 as a top-tier university on both a national and international scale.鈥� 

鈥淲e were absolutely inspired by his goal of fostering a bold community of conscientious and adaptable global leaders who challenge the status quo and champion transformative change.鈥� 

Dr. Tettey joins 杏吧原创 from the University of Toronto, where he currently serves as a Vice-President and has been Principal of the Scarborough campus since 2018. 鈥� 

鈥溞影稍� is a highly regarded university that is leveraging its accomplishments to propel itself to global leadership,鈥� said Dr. Tettey. 鈥淚t will be a privilege to be immersed in a community that is defined by values and a purpose that I share, and to help drive and sustain the university鈥檚 momentum towards a future beaming with possibilities.鈥�  

Ushering in an exciting new era for 杏吧原创, Dr. Tettey brings proven experience in implementing strategic and operational plans at major Canadian universities. Prior to his current role, Dr. Tettey was Dean of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, both at the Okanagan Campus of the University of British Columbia, and Interim Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Culture at the University of Calgary. He began his academic career at Queen鈥檚 University.鈥� 

At the national level, Dr. Tettey has convened the National Dialogues and Action for Inclusive Higher Education and Communities since 2020, the first of which resulted in the creation of the Scarborough Charter and its Inter-institutional Forum. The Forum currently represents about 60 Canadian universities and colleges, including 杏吧原创.鈥�
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Internationally, Dr. Tettey has served as a consultant and advisor to various global organizations, including the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the Africa Capacity Building Foundation and the International Association of Universities. He is an elected Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences and currently serves on the Board of CivicAction and on the advisory and editorial boards of various academic publications.鈥� 

Dr. Tettey will succeed Dr. Jerry Tomberlin, who was appointed 杏吧原创鈥檚 Interim President and Vice-Chancellor in September 2023 and will be staying on until the new year to facilitate this transition. The Board of Governors extends its appreciation to Dr. Tomberlin for his continued stewardship and service to the university community throughout his interim appointment. 

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Virica Biotech Inc. (鈥淰irica鈥�), a leading developer of cell enhancers for scaling of viral vector as well as cell and gene therapy manufacturing will expand its bioprocessing services through a partnership with 杏吧原创 University. Slated to open this spring, Virica鈥檚 new facility at the university multiplies the Company鈥檚 capacity to provide high throughput virology services for customers looking to optimize production of their cell and gene therapies.

鈥溞影稍粹�檚 new Health Sciences Building provides us with greater access to modern infrastructure and analytical expertise鈥� said Jean Simon Diallo, Ph.D., CEO of Virica Biotech. 鈥淭heir state-of-the-art analytical research facilities and world-class researchers across multiple disciplines open the door to exciting opportunities for partnering with 杏吧原创 University as we continue to invest to meet customer demand.鈥�

鈥淲e are very pleased to welcome Virica Biotech to the 杏吧原创 campus,鈥� said Rafik Goubran, Ph.D., Vice-President (Research and International) and Chancellor鈥檚 Professor, 杏吧原创 University. 鈥淭his multi-year, multi-million-dollar research and infrastructure partnership will help drive innovation and talent development in the Ottawa region for the creation and manufacturing of advanced therapies.鈥�

This partnership expands on 杏吧原创鈥檚 history of supporting Ottawa biotechnology companies. The new open concept facility will include high throughput equipment to accelerate Virica鈥檚 bioprocess development and optimizations. In addition to expanded modern infrastructure, this new location enables the development and recruitment of world-class talent with experiential learning and training opportunities for 杏吧原创 students. Through this partnership, 杏吧原创 will coordinate the establishment of a scholarship fund designed to empower graduate students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science.

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Virica develops cell enhancers for viral vectors that improve the yield and quality of vaccines and cell and gene therapies, allowing developers to economically deploy their products at scale. Virica鈥檚 Viral Sensitizer (VSE鈩�) platform reduces production inefficiencies caused by anti-viral defenses in manufacturing cells. Purpose formulated VSE combinations substantially increase manufacturing yields and reduce the cost of goods for a range of life-changing products, including vaccines, gene therapies, and cell therapies. viricabiotech.com

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杏吧原创 University, a research-intensive university based in Ottawa, and Ross Video, the leading live event and video production technology manufacturer, have established a three-year partnership to spearhead innovation and foster talent development in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital systems and hardware design.

In addition to a shared focus on research and innovation, the partnership is a commitment to continue engaging students through cooperative education, internships, research initiatives, and experiential learning鈥攑roviding opportunities for new and current students, but also helping create a stronger workforce for the video and live event production industry for years to come.

“As a long-time collaborator with 杏吧原创 University, we are thrilled to establish this integrated partnership that combines our shared expertise and commitment to innovation,” said David Ross, Ross Video’s CEO.

“Partnerships between academic institutions and industry are a critical factor in accelerating solutions to the world’s most pressing issues,” said Jerry Tomberlin, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, 杏吧原创 University. “We take pride in our deep expertise in science and engineering and our commitment to producing exceptional talent and research that will make a difference. This partnership with Ross Video is a natural fit. We are excited about this integrated partnership and look forward to the successes we will achieve together.”

杏吧原创 researchers and students will collaborate with Ross Video to explore product design and development. One key research area has been enhancing image stabilization techniques by researching vibration control for robotic camera systems. Future research collaboration aims to explore AI related technologies.

“We are very pleased to partner with Ross Video to advance research and development in robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital systems and hardware design,” said Rafik Goubran, Vice-President, Research and International.

Ross Video has also long supported 杏吧原创’s co-op program, consistently hiring talented individuals since 2001. Over the course of the partnership, Ross Video plans to expand its co-op hires and explore opportunities for internships. Ross will also remain a founding partner of the Women in Engineering & IT (WiE&IT) Program for three more years.

In addition, the company has established the Ross Video Award for Indigenous Students, underscoring their commitment to philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.

杏吧原创’s growing success in engagement stems from a new integrated approach鈥攐ffering a multi-faceted and mutually beneficial relationship for an organization looking to achieve multiple objectives. The university works closely with partners to address business challenges, while also creating experiential learning opportunities for students and researchers. In the past five years, 杏吧原创 has established long-term and strategic partnerships with Ericsson, BlackBerry QNX, IBM Canada and a host of other organizations.

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The 杏吧原创 University Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management (MPM) is delighted to announce the creation of a new  program, designed to support the studies of graduate students who embrace politics with a spirit of civility.

The Jaimie Anderson Scholarships are being established in memory of Jaimie Anderson; a young political staffer whose passing inspired the creation of the Jaimie Anderson Internship Program more than a decade ago.

The commitment to the 杏吧原创 MPM program is for a total of $200,000, in the form of a five-year contribution of $40,000 per year.鈥� It is intended that 杏吧原创 will use these funds to provide $5,000 scholarships to eight deserving students each year.

“While partisanship will always be a part of a healthy, competitive democratic system, so too is a spirit of mutual respect, and appreciation of conversing about politics in ways that reduce, rather than increase conflict.”

“The program welcomes politically active students from across parties, and different walks of life, who come together in our program to gain the knowledge, skills, ethical framework and professional networks they need to make our politics a little bit better,” says鈥疛ennifer Robson, associate professor and director of the Political Management program at 杏吧原创.

“That’s something we all benefit from. We need good people working in and around politics. These awards will help to make sure that money isn’t the obstacle that keeps good people out. We are grateful to the Anderson family for this expression of support for the work our program does.”

Exceptional students who are admitted for full-time graduate studies in the program will be considered for these scholarships, starting with the 2024-25 academic year. More information on the MPM program, including applications for admission and funding, is available at鈥�carleton.ca/politicalmanagement/.

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杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Jessica Davis, PhD Candidate in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) has received the prestigious $50,000 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Talent Impact Award. Davis received the award for her vital ongoing work in counter-terrorism, intelligence, and Canadian national security.

The award is given to one SSHRC-funded researcher each year. The SSHRC Impact Awards are the country鈥檚 top awards for social sciences and humanities researchers.

鈥淭oday we face some of the most significant and complex challenges the world has ever known and 杏吧原创’s researchers are working on solutions that will have substantive and sustainable impact,鈥� said 杏吧原创 Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Jerry Tomberlin. 鈥淲e are delighted that Jessica Davis has received the SSHRC Impact Award 鈥� it, and the growing number of investments and partnerships 杏吧原创 has received, are a testament to the calibre of our students and early career researchers.鈥�

The SSHRC Impact Awards celebrate the achievements of Canada’s top leaders, thinkers and researchers in the social sciences and humanities. Finalists embody the best ideas and research about people, human thought and behaviour, and culture鈥攈elping us understand and improve the world around us, today and into the future.

鈥淩ealizing that other people care as much as I do about this topic has been transformative, and is inspiring me to push forward on a difficult, and often upsetting, topic,鈥� said Davis. 鈥淚t鈥檚 helping me pursue research to make the world safer and fairer for everyone.鈥�

Davis鈥� research focuses on the effects and outcomes of counter-terrorism policy, specifically counter-terrorism financing legislation, policies, and practices. Her funded research includes a SSHRC partnership engagement grant, a research grant from TSAS, Canada鈥檚 network for research on terrorism, to study gender and extremism, and a TSAS grant with 杏吧原创鈥檚 to study kidnapping for ransom policy.

Davis is an associate fellow with the Royal United Services Institute鈥檚 Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, a senior visiting fellow with the Soufan Center, and a senior associate with the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS).

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杏吧原创 University is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with CityStudio Ottawa. Initially launched in November 2022 as a collaboration between the City of Ottawa and the University of Ottawa, the CityStudio Ottawa experiential learning initiative is expanding to include 杏吧原创 University and Algonquin College. The collaboration marks a significant step in 杏吧原创鈥檚 pursuit of academic excellence, research innovation and community development in the Ottawa region.

CityStudio Ottawa is an innovation platform for civic and post-secondary education that links the city鈥檚 needs with the expertise and creativity of local researchers, faculty experts and students. Led by Chantal Trudel, Director of 杏吧原创鈥檚 Centre for Community Engagement, the collaboration is advancing key priorities outlined in the university鈥檚 Strategic Plan for Community Engagement and will provide students, faculty and staff with new ways of contributing to regional priorities, expanding the city鈥檚 collective impact.

鈥淲e are thrilled to embark on this partnership journey to foster a more inclusive, healthier and sustainable city,鈥� said L. Pauline Rankin, 杏吧原创鈥檚 Provost and Vice-President (Academic). 鈥淭ogether, we will connect and mobilize students, faculty, the City of Ottawa and community members to collectively advance initiatives towards effecting change in the Ottawa region.鈥�

Through the partnership, 杏吧原创 students and researchers will develop skills and professional networks to advance important initiatives. City staff will receive increased capacity, creativity and expertise to address challenges more comprehensively.

鈥淥ttawa鈥檚 ability to be a world-class city starts with our incredible post-secondary institutions. It is great to see that we are now partnered with representatives from three of our post-secondary institutions. You are all fantastic ambassadors for #TeamOttawa, as you are our strong pipeline of talent for the City of Ottawa,鈥� said Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. 鈥淚 am so very excited about what鈥檚 to come. I think about how much Ottawa has changed in the past decade. And I think ahead 10 years and imagine the results of what we are planning to build today. It鈥檚 amazing to know that we have your valuable contributions to get us there.鈥�

杏吧原创鈥檚 partnership with CityStudio Ottawa, scheduled to launch in January 2024, represents the future of post-secondary education as more collaborative, innovative and community-driven.

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As part of the 2023 spring convocation ceremonies, 杏吧原创 University will bestow an honorary degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa on the remarkable David Sinclair in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of experimental sub-atomic physics and for his leading role as founding director of SNOLAB.

鈥淐onvocation is a highlight for the entire 杏吧原创 community and we are all so proud of all of this year鈥檚 graduates,鈥� said 杏吧原创鈥檚 Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Jerry Tomberlin. 鈥淪inclair is the ideal candidate to honour on a day where we pay tribute to the personal and academic successes of our graduates and wish them success on their future adventures.鈥�

Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2023 will be on November 4, 2023. The honorary degree will be awarded during ceremony three, which begins at 3:30 p.m.

Full schedules and ceremony details are available at convocation.carleton.ca/ceremony.

Media are invited to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast online via live streaming at

杏吧原创 David Sinclair

Sinclair did post-doctoral work at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen before becoming a university lecturer in the Department of Nuclear Physics at Oxford University and an Official Fellow of St. Anne鈥檚 College.

He returned to Canada to play a lead role as Deputy Director and Associate Director (Science) in the development of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory Lab (SNOLAB), while working at 杏吧原创.

Sinclair鈥檚 research has focused on studies of neutrinos, the most abundant particle with mass in the universe but the least understood.  Work at the SNOLAB showed, for the first time, that neutrinos have a non-zero mass and that they have unusual properties that may help to explain some of the cosmological mysteries surrounding the Big Bang. These results led to the awarding of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics. Following the completion of the SNOLAB, Sinclair directed the construction of a larger laboratory to study neutrinos and search for the elusive dark matter.

His work has been honoured with the inaugural Gold Medal for Research Achievement at 杏吧原创, the NSERC Polanyi Award for Research, the Erich Vogt TRIUMF CAP Medal for Subatomic Physics, an honorary of Doctor of Science from Queen鈥檚 University and the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Sinclair was named a Davidson Dunton Research lecturer, elected fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, named chancellor鈥檚 professor at 杏吧原创 and is an officer of the Order of Canada.

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杏吧原创’s former Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Jerry Tomberlin will formally assume the role of Interim President and Vice-Chancellor on September 1, 2023 as the Board of Governors conducts a search for the university’s next president. This follows the announcement earlier this summer that, after five years, outgoing President and Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine Bacon is leaving to become President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of British Columbia.

“杏吧原创 has strong momentum and I look forward to working with both the campus and external community to ensure that we continue to challenge what’s possible in teaching, learning and research, and providing the type of student experience the university is renowned for.”

“We are fortunate to have someone of Dr. Tomberlin’s unique talents and experience,” said Board Chair Greg Farrell.

杏吧原创 has soared over the past five years, with many accomplishments including the development and implementation of a Strategic Integrated Plan, a marked increase in research funding and student success, an elevated national profile and reputation, a refreshed campus master plan, and several new buildings. 杏吧原创 has also distinguished itself with considerable progress in sustainability, community engagement, Indigenous initiatives, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Tomberlin, who holds a PhD in Statistics from Harvard and a Master of Public Health in Biostatistics from Michigan, served as Provost and Vice-President (Academic) between 2017 and 2023 and Dean of the Sprott School of Business between 2008 and 2017 and was also previously the Chair of the Board of the Canadian Federation of Business School Deans. Prior to joining the Sprott School of Business in 2008, Tomberlin held a variety of positions in the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal, including Dean, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies as well as External Affairs, Department Chair and Academic Director of the MBA program. In addition to Concordia, he has taught at the University of Southampton in England, Baruch College of the City University of New York, and l’脡cole Sup茅rieur des Sciences 脡conomiques et Commerciales in France.

Tomberlin also has considerable private-sector experience, providing consulting services to a number of major corporations and organizations, including NASA, General Motors, The Royal Bank, Transports Qu茅bec and Statistics Canada.

A full search for 杏吧原创’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor has commenced 鈥� visit the dedicated search webpage for more information.

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