TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2020 – 91ÑÇÉ« has received a $10 million gift from The R. P. Bratty Family Foundation toward the creation of the University’s Markham Centre Campus (MCC). Set to open in Fall 2023, the Markham Centre Campus will be the first public university campus in 91ÑÇÉ« Region. The Bratty family’s substantial donation […]
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2020 – 91ÑÇÉ« has received a $10 million gift from The R. P. Bratty Family Foundation toward the creation of the University’s Markham Centre Campus (MCC). Set to open in Fall 2023, the Markham Centre Campus will be the first public university campus in 91ÑÇÉ« Region. The Bratty family’s substantial donation […]
CIHR-funded projects at 91ÑÇÉ« to assess online programs for refugee newcomers and couples impacted by PTSD TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2020 – Two 91ÑÇÉ« projects focussed on mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic have received a total of $368,000 in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to do rapid research over the […]
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 – Construction of 91ÑÇɫ’s Markham Centre Campus formally began today with a groundbreaking event at the site for the $275.5 million project, expected to open in fall 2023. President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton was joined by supporters of the project representing all levels of government: Hon. Ross Romano, Minister […]
TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2020 − Access to justice is one of the most basic rights of democratic citizenship. However, over the past decade, there has been a growing consensus that in many parts of Canada’s justice system, unmet legal needs are at a crisis point. According to new research: Canadians spend just under $8 billion […]
TORONTO, June 2, 2020 – A unique new program led by 91ÑÇÉ« will train the engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs needed to ensure Canada has the skill in 3D printing technology that has become essential to compete globally in the manufacturing and biomedical sectors. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada will provide […]
Professor Cary Wu, co-author of a new study recommends scientific journals invite women academics to comment on published work TORONTO, April 2, 2020 – Women academics are less likely than men to comment on published research, limiting scholarly debate, a new study co-authored by 91ÑÇÉ« sociologist Professor Cary Wu, shows. According to the study, […]
TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2019 – Art has always been a passion for Joan and Martin Goldfarb, and a significant part of their lives. Now they are contributing $5 million to build a new art gallery at 91ÑÇÉ«, to help others find their own passion through art. The Joan and Martin Art Gallery of 91ÑÇÉ« […]
TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2019 – 91ÑÇÉ« researchers will receive more than $700,000 in provincial funding for research projects and equipment through the Early Researcher Award program and the Ontario Research Fund (ORF). The Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, announced nearly $41 million in research funding for research institutions […]
TORONTO, July 5, 2019 – A new Homelessness Learning Hub will give frontline community workers who serve people experiencing homelessness a central website that brings together best practices in the sector and offers training through online self-directed courses. The Honourable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River– Black Creek, on behalf of the Honourable […]