A Little University for Everyone
Free, welcoming community classes that make learning new things fun and accessible.
SIGNATURE PROJECT
The World's Tiniest University
What if you could learn something you thought was beyond your reach, or discover entirely new ways to improve your life? The World's Tiniest University brings free, hands-on learning to communities across Nova Scotia. Our growing collection of classes explores everything from AI and invention to career opportunities and the art of living well, helping everyday people gain remarkable new skills and discover what they're truly capable of. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their background or experience.
Your income, education or background should never determine what you're capable of achieving.
We believe everyone deserves access to the knowledge, skills, and tools to change their lives. Thanks to new technology, that possibility is closer than ever.
The World's Tiniest University is bringing remarkable new capabilities within reach, helping everyday people discover what they can do with the right knowledge and a little encouragement.
The Big Idea
AI Essentials
Learn how to use AI with confidence, ask better questions, and recognize when something isn't quite right. No experience necessary.
AI Possibilities
Explore how AI can help you learn almost anything, solve everyday problems, and improve your life. We'll also explore some remarkable possibilities hiding in the smartphone you already own.
The People's Invention Lab
Learn how to turn everyday problems into clever new ideas and simple prototypes. We can even help your group tackle real challenges facing your community.
Your Next Chapter
Discover how technology can help you explore career possibilities, strengthen your applications and practise interviews with greater confidence.
The Good Life, Made Simple
Discover simple, research-informed ways to build a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life, often with very little time or money.
SMALL CLASSES. EXTRAORDINARY POSSIBILITIES.
Explore Our Classes
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We don't believe in long lectures or complicated lessons, just welcoming, hands-on experiences that open doors to a world of new possibilities.
FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
You bring the people. We'll bring the possibilities.
If you want to offer your community something useful, uplifting and a little unexpected, why not host a Tiny University class at no cost to your organization.
We can tailor the examples to the people you serve, or explore a bespoke session around a problem or opportunity that matters to your community.
Completely free for community organizations.
No fee to host. Let's talk about what would be most valuable for your group.
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Gather your group
Bring together participants who would benefit from the experience. Our classes are welcoming to different starting points.
Provide a space
A library room, community centre, or other comfortable place to learn together is all you need to arrange.
We take care of the rest
We plan and lead the workshop, bring the learning materials and create a practical, hands-on experience.
The tiny university with hundreds of classrooms.
It starts with small gatherings in communities across Nova Scotia. Our longer-term ambition is to develop practical workshop kits that help more community partners bring these experiences to the people they serve.
The university can stay tiny. Its reach doesn't have to.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Bring a little more possibility into the room.
Interested in hosting a Tiny University class, collaborating on research, or finding time back for your team? Tell us what you have in mind.
We bring free mini-classes to communities because the knowledge to build a better life should belong to everyone.
© Tiny University | Halifax, Nova Scotia
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