The Faculty of Science at 91ÑÇÉ« is home to exceptional students, educators and researchers who drive innovation in teaching and discovery. Through their dedication, they foster inclusive and innovative learning environments, advance cutting-edge research and shape the future of scientific inquiry. Their outstanding contributions are recognized annually through the Faculty’s Excellence Awards. The 2024 […]
91ÑÇɫ’s Student Senator Caucus (SSC) is seeking nominations for a full-time graduate or professional student to join the Board of Governors, offering a unique opportunity to help shape university policy and decision-making. The Student Senator Caucus (SSC) oversees nominations for student members for 91ÑÇÉ«'s Board of Governors and makes a recommendation to them […]
In the quiet paddocks of her 22.5-acre farm, Lyndsey McKeown offers a therapeutic experience that is deeply personal and grounded in nature. Instead of sitting across from a therapist in a clinical setting, her clients interact with miniature donkeys, spend time with retired racehorses, or share reflective moments with Trillium, a retired Toronto Police Service […]
91ÑÇÉ« Professor David Hood's pioneering research on muscle physiology and metabolism has earned him the Canadian Physiological Society's (CPS) highest honour, the Sarrazin Award.
The accomplishments of 91ÑÇÉ« alumni that reflect the University’s mission to educate and empower future changemakers will be recognized this fall during the 2025 Alumni Awards.
The 91ÑÇÉ« community is celebrating the life of Ravichandiranesan (Ravi) Ponnudurai, a dedicated student, passionate environmental advocate, and a friend to many. At 57 years old, Ponnuduai’s unexpected passing while visiting Sri Lanka leaves a deep void, but his story is one of resilience, transformation, and profound impact. Born in Thirunelvely Village, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, […]
91ÑÇÉ« researchers have debunked a myth that recreational cannabis retailers drive up emergency department (ED) visits in Ontario.
Alvine Boaye Belle, an assistant professor at 91ÑÇɫ’s Lassonde School of Engineering, is working to break down systemic barriers for under-represented students pursuing STEM studies through her recent appointment as a mentor for the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD project.
Ethel Tungohan, associate professor in the Departments of Politics and Social Science and Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, has been awarded the 2024 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award by 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).
Research out of 91ÑÇÉ« has made history as the first to document that muscle weakness precedes muscle wasting in cancer—a groundbreaking discovery that presents new possibilities for early detection and treatment of the disease.