Updated Jan. 19: NAIT and NASA are back at the bargaining table. With the assistance of a mediator, the parties met today to discuss a new collective agreement. They will continue to meet throughout the week. According to an email obtained by the Nugget,...
NAIT hosts first orientation for Black, Caribbean and African students
NAIT held their first Black, Caribbean and African student orientation, hosted by the Black Excellence Employee Network. Students gathered in the NAITrium on Jan. 7 to connect with community and learn about the services offered at NAIT. "A lot of students and...
9 programs could see ‘exceptional’ tuition increases in 2026/27
NAIT’s Board of Governors unanimously approved Exceptional Tuition Increases (ETIs) for nine programs, with an average increase of 89 per cent. The Government of Alberta will now review the proposals. If approved, the tuition would increase for students starting in...
Nest at NAIT wins again
For the 10th time, NAIT’s campus bar has taken home the Best Bar None (BBN) award for Best Campus Bar. The Nest Eatery team received the title at the 16th awards ceremony, where nightlife organizations are celebrated for meeting BBN’s criteria for service, safety and...
Academic staff association to hold strike vote in mid-January after ending formal mediation
After withdrawing from formal mediation with NAIT, the Academic Staff Association (NASA) told the Nugget it plans to hold a strike vote in mid-January after their 14-day cooling off period ends. If successful, NASA will have 120 days to strike and will need to give...
NAIT revisits exceptional tuition increases after students’ association declines support
NAIT’s suggested exceptional tuition increases face setbacks after NAITSA denied support for all proposed hikes. The Government of Alberta has opened the process for “exceptional tuition increases,” (ETIs) which allows post-secondary institutions to increase domestic...
Dec. 3 NAITSA Senate recap: NAIT proposing exceptional tuition increases, senator warned for misconduct
There were two major things discussed at NAITSA's third senate meeting on Dec. 3: exceptional tuition increases and the conduct of a senator that earned him a formal warning. Related: What is the NAITSA Senate, and why does it matter? Presentation from External...
$2.04 million donation helps fund NAIT’s largest student award
There’s a quiet humility to Arnold Rumbold’s philanthropy. The 93-year-old has donated millions of dollars to organizations around the city, including NAIT, where he was named a Distinguished Friend of the Institute in 2022 and an Honorary Diploma recipient in...
New network for Black staff aims to foster mentorship and belonging on campus
A new initiative on campus aims to connect Black, Caribbean and African staff at NAIT. The Black Excellence Employee Network (BEEN) was founded and is chaired by Ola Odanye, who works at NAIT’s Centre for Community and Belonging. After seeing growth in the Black...
NAIT invites student feedback on future campus development plan
NAIT is planning for the future of the campus, and they want students to weigh in. On Nov. 5 in CAT Crossing, students and staff can share feedback with NAIT on what they’d like to see in the next campus development plan. An online survey will also be available until...










