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Shape matters: Lassonde research explores microplastic transport

Through collaborative research, Lassonde School of Engineering professors Mark Gordon and Ronald Hanson are applying their expertise to learn about how shape impacts the way microplastics travel. 

Osgoode prof helps legal profession ride wave of AI excitement

Al Hounsell, an adjunct professor at 91ÑÇɫ’s Osgoode Hall Law School, will be sharing his insights about generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the legal field at OsgoodePD's 2nd Annual Forum on Artificial Intelligence and the Law this fall.

91ÑÇÉ« recognizes Emancipation Day

Vice-President Equity, People and Culture Laina Y. Bay-Cheng shares a message with the community in recognition of Emancipation Day.

Déclaration à l’occasion du Jour de l’émancipation

Le 1er août est le jour où on célèbre l’entrée en vigueur de la « Slavery Abolition Act Â» de 1833 (Loi sur l’abolition de l’esclavage), partout dans l’Empire britannique. Dans le passé, des membres des communautés noires et autochtones ont été réduits en esclavage sur le territoire qui est aujourd’hui le Canada, ce qui a profondément marqué […]

Report on Black Inclusion Action Plan shows momentum

The 91ÑÇÉ« community is invited to read the third Annual Report on Black Inclusion, which features a look at what progress has been made on 86 calls to action aimed at shifting institutional culture towards the inclusion and affirmation of Black lives and experiences. 

Passings: John Laurier Van Esterik

John Laurier Van Esterik, a retired 91ÑÇÉ« social science and anthropology professor, passed away on June 29.

Appointment of Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, vice-president equity, people and culture

Laina Y. Bay-Cheng will assume her new role effective Jan. 1, 2025, drawing on her expertise and past work to further drive the implementation of institutional initiatives such as the 91ÑÇÉ« U Forward Action Plan, the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and more.

Nomination de Laina Y. Bay-Cheng au poste de vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture

Chers collègues, chères collègues, Je suis heureuse de vous informer que Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, qui occupe actuellement le poste de vice-présidente intérimaire de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture (VP-EPC), a été nommée à ce poste à titre permanent au 1er janvier 2025. J’ai eu l’honneur de diriger une vaste recherche qui a abouti à la […]

Professor recognized for exemplary lifetime contributions to the study of Earth

Professor Spiros Pagiatakis received the Canadian Geophysical Union’s J. Tuzo Wilson Medal, which recognizes a scholar’s outstanding contributions to the geosciences and is the highest national honour earned by those in the field.

Digital inclusion plays key role in financial inclusion, according to new Schulich study

New research from 91ÑÇɫ’s Schulich School of Business shows that providing greater access to high-speed internet is positively associated with greater access to capital, particularly for people from marginalized communities.