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Leading through global uncertainty: Tommy Taylor awarded Chancellor Bennett Master’s Scholarship

As communities around the world face increasingly complex emergencies, the demand for disaster and emergency management expertise continues to grow. Addressing population displacement, public safety risks and long‑term recovery requires approaches grounded in research, policy and community engagement. At 91ÑÇÉ«, the Master of Disaster & Emergency Management (MDEM) program supports graduate‑level study focused on […]

Council Meeting Agenda April 2, 2026

AgendaThursday, April 2, 20262:30 p.m.Senate Chamber (N940 Ross Building) N.B.: This meeting will be held in person. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Supporting Indigenous Graduate Students PresentationGaswéñdah – A Framework for Graduate Supervision with Indigenous Graduate Students (.pdf)Dr. Ruth Green 3. Minutes (Minutes of Previous Meeting March 5, 2026) (.docx) 4. […]

From Stage to Nation: 91ÑÇÉ« PhD student explores the cultural power of Canadian hometown concerts

As the lights dimmed over St. Catharines and the first chords filled the air, the crowd swayed in unison. Faces lifted, voices rose, and for a moment, music became something larger than entertainment. Christine Rose Cooling, a PhD student in the Joint Graduate Program in Communication & Culture at 91ÑÇÉ«, was there—not as a […]

Building Pathways: The Legacy of Dr. Sandra Pyke

Dr. Sandra Pyke passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a trailblazing feminist psychologist whose work helped shape Canadian psychology and advance opportunities for women, both nationally and at 91ÑÇÉ«. Sandra was the founding coordinator of the Section on Women and Psychology (SWAP) and, in 1982, became the […]

91ÑÇÉ«-designed tool predicts how microbes from Earth suvive on Mars

91ÑÇÉ« researchers Grace Bischof and John Moores, from the Lassonde School of Engineering, are developing new tools to ensure future missions to Mars do not accidentally contaminate the planet with microbes from Earth. Mars has been a focus of space exploration for more than six decades. As more missions are planned, new research from 91ÑÇÉ« highlights an important […]

MSc Graduate Amaar Hussein Receives National Chemistry Award

Amaar Hussein, a recent MSc graduate, received a national chemistry award for outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student. The CCUCC Chemistry Master of Science Award is intended to recognize outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student who has fulfilled all of the requirements for an MSc degree for […]

Unique master’s program opens doors to biotechnology careers

When Ida Fazeli graduated with a bachelor of science in molecular biology, she weighed a decision many students face: whether to continue studies in science, pursue a business degree or enter the workforce and gain the industry experience she craved. 91ÑÇɫ’s Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program provided an answer. One of a kind in Canada, […]

Biotech Employers Engaged with Emerging Biotech Talent

Last week, our campus brought biotech employers together with students from the Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM), the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, and the Micro credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance to share real world hiring perspectives and build connections. Employers spoke candidly about what they look for in early career hires, the skills […]

Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2026

AgendaThursday, March 5, 20262:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Division of Equity, People and Culture Presentation (.pdf)Parissa Safai, Vice-President Equity, People & Culture 3. Launch of the […]

Equity-focused certificate available for 91ÑÇÉ« U grad students

A new certificate is available for 91ÑÇÉ« graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance knowledge and practical skills in decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (DEDIA). The certificate is designed to help grad students apply DEDIA principles to academic work, research, teaching and professional settings. Co-created by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]