91ÑÇÉ« is collaborating with research partners across the African continent on a new international project that will explore how intellectual propery (IP) can support inclusive innovation. Backed by a $743,000 grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the three-year project is led by the University of Pretoria and supported by the Open AIR […]
After earning second place in 2024, a team of students from 91ÑÇɫ’s Lassonde School of Engineering returned to the Control Conference Self-Driving Car Student Competition – and this time claimed first place. The Self-Driving Car Student Competition is an annual opportunity for student researchers from around the world to apply their critical thinking skills […]
91ÑÇÉ« is setting a new standard for interdisciplinary education in health and science with the launch of a groundbreaking graduate-level initiative. The first graduate-level program of its kind at 91ÑÇÉ«, the new Collaborative Specialization in Vision Research brings together faculty from across diverse disciplines to provide cutting-edge, interdisciplinary training in one of the most […]
A new study led by 91ÑÇɫ’s Muscle Health Research Centre finds that early heart damage in Duchenne muscular dystrophy may not affect all parts of the heart in the same way. Published in Molecular Metabolism, the research shows that fibrosis—scar tissue that replaces damaged muscle—develops mostly in the right ventricle and left atrium during […]
A decade ago, few in 91ÑÇÉ« Region were concerned about microplastics in their water. Today, these tiny particles are turning up in rivers and even in treated drinking water, raising new questions for municipal water managers. Pharmaceuticals are also slipping through wastewater plants, while heavier rains are pushing flood systems to their limits. 91ÑÇɫ’s […]
Wild bumblebees across Canada face significant threats linked to agricultural methods, a new study out of 91ÑÇÉ« finds. Published in Conservation Science and Practice, the study examines how Canadian agricultural practices contribute to disease spillover from managed pollinator bees—used to support crop production—to wild bumblebees. Led by Faculty of Science Professor Gordon Fitch along […]
When 91ÑÇÉ« opened its new PhD program in global health last September, the world was still grappling with the aftershocks of COVID-19, a surge in drug-resistant infections and the ethical dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. In a country where most doctoral programs remain rooted in traditional academic structures, 91ÑÇÉ« is betting […]
As Canadians face rising costs and declining access to basic services, a new study by 91ÑÇÉ« researchers suggests that credit unions may offer more than just lower banking fees—they could serve as a model for reshaping the economy. In an article published in <i>Capital and Class</i>, 91ÑÇÉ« PhD student Erin Flanagan and Faculty […]
Two 91ÑÇÉ« community members—Professor Satinder Kaur Brar and PhD candidate Anna Pearson—have been recognized with a 2024 Minister’s Award of Excellence from Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The annual awards celebrate the work of faculty and staff at publicly assisted colleges and universities who are making a difference in students’ lives, in their […]
Sixty-eight grants for innovative research projects in science and engineering at 91ÑÇÉ« will drive positive, real-world change with more than $12.1 million in funding support from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Announced by the federal government July 9, the funded initiatives are included in NSERC’s 2025 Discovery Grants, Discovery […]