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 […]
Each year, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) selects Canada’s Top Ten, a list celebrating the best in recent Canadian cinema, from feature-length films to shorts. Members of 91ÑÇɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design frequently appear on the annual list, reflecting the creative impact of 91ÑÇÉ« graduates and their status among […]
91ÑÇÉ« Professor Jane Heffernan’s leadership in developing the next generation of researchers has earned her University-wide recognition in postdoctoral supervision. Heffernan, a professor in the Faculty of Science, was named the 2025 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). The award recognizes supervisors whose excellence in mentorship shapes scholars’ […]
A 91ÑÇÉ« postdoctoral fellow is leading groundbreaking research that combines epidemiology, data science and community partnership to better understand neurological and mental health risks among people experiencing homelessness in Canada. Working in the School of Health Policy and Management in the Faculty of Health, Frederic Fu’s work examines how structural conditions, such as housing […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at 91ÑÇÉ« marked 2025 as a year of remarkable achievement, advancing graduate education through scholarly innovation, student-centered support, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. Across research, systems, professional development, and community-building initiatives, FGS has strengthened the foundations that enable students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty to thrive. […]
Over the last 15 years, 91ÑÇɫ’s Elia Scholars program has served as a critical engine for doctoral research that addresses society’s complex challenges. Recipients of the Elia scholarship drive innovation for a resilient future shaped by curiosity, creativity and community. One of the University’s most prestigious awards, the program provides multi-year funding to support […]
The first doctoral graduate of an international partnership at 91ÑÇÉ«, Milipaak Japiong, feels his milestone was a shared achievement. Japiong’s graduation marks a milestone for ASCEND as its first doctoral graduate. His achievement establishes a precedent for future scholars from Ghana and reflects 91ÑÇɫ’s role in supporting health care education through international collaboration […]
A new Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) award will help underrepresented scholars balance research with caregiving and community responsibilities, providing financial relief and supporting equity, inclusion and access. Students who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) often face inequities in access to funding – particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, community obligations or […]
Ali Ramezani’s relentless pursuit of excellence earned him global recognition when he outperformed more than 1,000 competitors in a prestigious microelectronics contest. Ramezani’s victory positions him among the world’s emerging young leaders in microelectronics, showcasing his expertise among engineers and students under 30. The competition, designed to recognize and inspire young talent, aims to build […]
Last week, our Master of Biotechnology Management and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology Capstone Poster Event showed what’s possible when biotech leaders and graduate students collaborate — offering a glimpse into the future of learning: hands-on, connected, and driven by real-world challenges. Partners from more than 10 leading biotech organizations participated in a poster showcase and […]