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Prof exemplifies 91��ɫ excellence in global health research through worldwide partnerships

By Corey Allen, senior manager, research communications As a world leader in global health research, 91��ɫ is fully committed to international collaborations across multiple sectors with academic, government, industry and community partners. Among those highlighting the impact of these partnerships is Professor Godfred Boateng.  Forging strong relationships beyond geographical boundaries enables the 91��ɫ community to […]

91��ɫ announces new initiative to advance global research

91��ɫ has launched the Global Research Excellence Seed Fund (GRE Fund), a new initiative that will strengthen the University’s research partnerships worldwide and enable faculty members to forge deeper global connections across communities, academia and industry. “Building international, values-driven partnerships underscores 91��ɫ’s dedication to working together cross-culturally to address critical world issues,” said Rhonda […]

World Health Organization extends Global Strategy Lab collaboration

A World Health Organization Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) at 91��ɫ’s Global Strategy Lab (GSL) – specializing in the global governance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – had its impact recognized with a four-year extension, and expansion, of its mandate by WHO. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses and other microbes – and the infections they cause […]

Scholarship partnership advances 91��ɫ’s global engagement

91��ɫ is among several Canadian institutions helping international students receive the chance to study, or conduct research, thanks to the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) International Scholarships program – for which the application period is now open . The results benefit not just students, but 91��ɫ’s goal to advance global engagement. A critical component of 91��ɫ’s ongoing […]

Innovative safe water tool receives major grant

Access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene are critical to health and well-being, and yet an estimated two billion people globally still lack access to it. Researchers in the Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab at 91��ɫ’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research are doing their part to address this crisis, and their efforts have […]

91��ɫ U sociologist travels to COP28 to research Indigenous climate leadership

The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) wrapped up on Dec. 12, with more than 50,000 delegates who descended upon Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for the annual international climate summit.   Among the delegates was 91��ɫ’s Angele Alook, an assistant professor in te School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, and her […]

91��ɫ experts contribute to action plan on education for a better future

91��ɫ’s UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability Charles Hopkins, along with Executive Coordinator to the UNESCO Chair Katrin Kohl, will be among 250 experts presenting concepts toward implementing education for sustainable development (ESD) at a global UNESCO meeting in Japan. “Transforming education together: ESD-NET Global Meeting” takes place Dec. 18 to 20 and aims to […]

SDGs in Action: from desk research to global citizenship curriculum

By Elaine Smith Although they have now graduated, a team of students who took part in 91��ɫ’s Go Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action Student Challenge hope to continue pursuing opportunities to incorporate their community-oriented projects into university extracurriculars. With funding from the Government of Canada’s outbound student mobility pilot program Global Skills Opportunity, the […]

91��ɫ U health researcher tackles TB stigma through partnership in India 

By Corey Allen, senior manager, research communications As a leading international teaching and research university, a key focus at 91��ɫ is global health research, particularly on pressing issues facing the Global South – developing countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and parts of Asia.   To conduct this purposeful research abroad, 91��ɫ faculty work with […]

UNESCO Chair to speak at global conference

91��ɫ UNESCO Chair Charles Hopkins will speak at the 2023 Global Conference on Sustainable Development on Oct. 4 and 5 in Hong Kong to discuss how to transform higher education towards embracing sustainability and elevate action to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is the first international conference organized by the Hong Kong […]