David Outevsky, a 91ÑÇÉ« PhD alum, has published Soviet Diaspora in American Ballroom based on his doctoral dissertation at 91ÑÇÉ«, which explores the historical journey of migrant ballroom dancers from post-Soviet countries to North America. Through movement analysis, author David Outevsky dissects their daily training and international performances to analyze the commodification and politicization […]
As space agencies and private companies explore the possibility of 3D-printing large structures in orbit, new research by Fuhzen Yao, a PhD candidate in the Lassonde School of Engineering, is helping address a challenge that could shape whether those ambitions become reality. Traditionally, spacecraft components such as satellites, antennas and solar arrays are built on […]
Two recent Faculty of Graduate Studies alumni have received national awards from prestigious Canadian scholarly associations for research examining how systems and policies influence access, opportunity and equity in communities affected by global development challenges. Patrick Abure (MA’26), who graduated from the Development Studies (DVST) program, received the Canadian Association for the Study of International […]
Astellas Pharma recently celebrated National Intern Day by recognizing interns who have brought fresh perspectives, curiosity, and enthusiasm to the organization. 91ÑÇÉ« Biotechnology students Loveleen Datta and Marisol John were featured as part of the celebration. Reflecting on their internship experiences, Loveleen shared how stepping outside her comfort zone and embracing new opportunities contributed […]
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change Professor Eric Miller as well as lead author and PhD student Peri Dworatzek have published a report titled The Ecological Value of Ontario’s Greenbelt which examines the protected natural and agricultural lands through the lens of biocapacity – the ability of land and ecosystems to provide resources and absorb […]
What if food waste could be transformed into something useful instead of ending up in landfill? A new 91ÑÇÉ«-led study suggests carefully selected microorganisms could help recover valuable chemicals from discarded food while reducing the energy needed to produce them. “When we think of environmental sustainability, we often immediately think about newer energy-efficient technologies. […]
91ÑÇÉ« researchers are at the forefront of six major Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)-funded partnership grants worth close to $15 million, including a 91ÑÇÉ«-led international network examining how AI is transforming refugee decision making and access to justice worldwide. The Partnership Grants funding, announced by SSHRC on July 21, supports large-scale partnerships […]
At 91ÑÇÉ«, Faculty of Health researchers are addressing this challenge through the development of ATHENA (Automatically Tracking Hands Expertly with No Annotations), an AI-powered motion-tracking system that captures natural hand movements without requiring markers, sensors or wearable devices. The project is led by Jonathan Michaels, assistant professor at the School of Kinesiology and Health […]
A new study by postdoctoral researcher Briann Dorin illustrates how agricultural landscapes can support wild bees, and continues the conservation science research legacy of the late Professor Sheila Colla. When Dorin was a doctoral student in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change and began discussing potential PhD research projects with Colla, her supervisor and […]
Beginning graduate school in a new country is an exciting milestone, and securing your Canadian study permit is one of the first steps on your journey to 91ÑÇÉ«. While the process may feel complex, you don’t have to navigate it alone. 91ÑÇÉ« has partnered with BorderPass to provide eligible international graduate students with immigration […]