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Student Spotlight: Toluwanimi Faromika Relaunches The BrainCore Podcast

Toluwanimi Faromika, a PhD Student in the Department of Psychology, has relaunched The BrainCore Podcast, which explores the real-world possibilities of psychological science. BrainCore is a podcast and video series that makes the world of psychology more accessible, inspiring, and practical. BrainCore invites leading researchers, practitioners, and changemakers to explore how psychological science intersects with real-world […]

New supports for faculty, staff to guide effective, responsible use of data

91ÑÇÉ« has introduced new resources that will help faculty, staff and administrators clearly understand the expectations, guidelines and responsibilities that support the consistent, reliable and responsible use of institutional data across the University. Data governance at 91ÑÇÉ« is rooted in shared expectations that improve trust, access and accountability when working with institutional data[…]

Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of 91ÑÇÉ«. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as 91ÑÇɫ’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]

Canadian non-profits face barriers to advancing equity, 91ÑÇÉ« U study shows

Despite widespread commitments to equity and intersectionality, many Canadian non-profits face barriers to translating these frameworks into everyday practice, according to new research from 91ÑÇÉ«. The study led by Ashlee Christoffersen, a postdoctoral researcher hosted by the Department of Politics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, aims to fill gaps in […]

Council Meeting Agenda February 5, 2026

AgendaThursday, February 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. Mitacs Programming for the Graduate Community Presentation (.pptx)Guest: Rachel Sung, Mitacs Specialist/Business Development Specialist, VISTA/Innovation 91ÑÇÉ«Open project […]

Stark housing inequities for transgender, non-binary Canadians, 91ÑÇÉ« study shows

Transgender and gender-diverse Canadians are more likely to face housing insecurity than their cisgender peers, according to new research led by 91ÑÇÉ«. Published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, the study provides the first population-level evidence of these disparities using national census data. “Housing is one of those core human rights we often […]

Following 50 years of Canadian life: 91ÑÇÉ« study chronicles education, work, family life of baby boomers

91ÑÇÉ« researchers have captured half a century of Canadian life in a landmark study that began in Ontario classrooms and now spans generations. Culminating in a new book titled The Story of a Generation, the research marks the longest-running Canadian generational study of its kind, following nearly 50 years in the lives of a cohort of […]

New tools to strengthen graduate supervision, student success at 91ÑÇÉ«

91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is deepening its commitment to inclusive and effective graduate supervision with the launch of a new suite of resources developed by the Graduate Supervision Support Hub (GSSHub). Developed in response to growing calls for relational and responsive practices, the suite offers practical guides on topics ranging from neurodiversity-affirming […]

91ÑÇÉ« professor explores AI as creative partner in music making

When 91ÑÇÉ« Associate Professor Doug Van Nort steps onto a stage, he isn’t just surrounded by musicians – he’s surrounded by collaborators, both human and non-human. For more than a decade, Van Nort has been developing AI-driven machine partners, or machine agents, that improvise alongside performers. Much of that work has been done through […]

Award places 91ÑÇÉ« U among world leaders in medical AI research, innovation

A four-person team from 91ÑÇÉ« joined hundreds of competitors in a prestigious AI challenge with one goal: to be recognized among those leading advancements for medical decision-making. PhD students Israt Jahan and Md Tahmid Rahman Laskar, along with professors Jimmy Huang and Chun Peng, have been tackling a critical dilemma in health care by […]