Now in its 18th year, the Bryden Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding 91ÑÇÉ« alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and made remarkable contributions in their fields, communities and to the University. The leaders who will be honoured Nov. 20 at a celebration at Arcadian Court: • Paul Sanberg (BSc ’76, Science) Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation […]
Researchers in 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Health found that just 30 minutes of visually guided movements per week can slow and even reverse the progress of dementia. Those in the early stages of dementia who were exposed for 30 minutes a week to a cognitive-motor training game – which used rules to make visually guided […]
The following message to the University community is from 91ÑÇÉ« President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton and Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps: We are delighted to announce that the search for the deputy provost to lead our Markham Centre Campus planning and implementation has reached a successful conclusion. Last fall, a search committee was […]
SSHRC-funded project documents conjugal slavery in conflict regions of Africa. With high-profile partners, this pioneering research team is now sharing its work with a global audience thanks to the guidance of 91ÑÇɫ’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit. For seven years, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Professor Annie Bunting has been working on a ground-breaking project, […]
Longtime 91ÑÇÉ« faculty member and esteemed poet, novelist and essayist Hedi Bouraoui has been recognized as a Member of the Order of Canada. Bouraoui is among the 105 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced on June 28 by Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. The new member list includes three Companions (C.C.), 20 Officers […]
On Thursday, May 17, 91ÑÇÉ« welcomed 91ÑÇÉ« Regional Council’s authorization of a $25-million contribution toward the new Markham Centre Campus. The University has approved the $253-million design and build budget with construction set to begin this fall. The new campus will include a collaboration with Seneca College, and is expected to open in fall […]
Through its robot-making and machine-learning proficiency, 91ÑÇɫ’s profile in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) world is ascending. In March 2018, 91ÑÇÉ« hosted the FIRST Robotics Competition, where high school students’ robots squared off against each other. In May 2018, 91ÑÇÉ« will host the 31st Canadian Conference on AI, which is sponsored by Vision: Science […]
CIHR- and NSERC-funded research identifies possible measures to control the mosquito population and the transmission of the West Nile virus in artificial ponds around the GTA. The findings could be used to guide programs in local health units. The West Nile virus is the most widely distributed virus in the world and it is transmitted […]
Described as an extraordinary humanitarian and health care leader, Schulich alumnus and physician Dr. Narendra Singh received an honorary doctor of laws during the morning Spring Convocation ceremony held June 18. From left: Chancellor Greg Sorbara, honorary degree recipient Narendra Singh and President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton The honorary degree was conferred before graduands […]
Talk about legacy. In spring of last year, 91ÑÇÉ« Professor Emeritus Nancy Nicol, documentary filmmaker and activist in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), donated her collection to the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA). The archives then established the Nancy Nicol Collection. Based in downtown Toronto, the CLGA maintains the world’s […]