91ÑÇÉ« Lassonde School of Engineering student Garnet Maxwell has created a drone that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and map litter, offering cities a faster, more precise approach to waste management. City waste management departments across Canada face a costly bottleneck: before cleanup crews can be deployed, workers must manually survey litter, walking […]
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 […]
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 […]
For decades, the Jane-Finch neighbourhood has been in media headlines that focus on crime and poverty. But 91ÑÇÉ« alumni are helping rewrite that narrative through education, mentorship and community investment. Two graduates, Talisha Ramsaroop and Krystle Skeete, who are former residents of the Jane-Finch community, are leading efforts to empower youth and strengthen ties […]
An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven research technology company co-founded by siblings and 91ÑÇÉ« alumni Tanika McLeod (BA ’17, MA ’19) and Nathan Knight (BSc ’20) has emerged as an example of innovation supported by the University’s entrepreneurial programs. The Toronto-based startup, OneCliq.io, began as MinuteSkill when the siblings first participated in YSpace’s Venture Catalyst program – a […]
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 […]