Are you interested in having a say about聽the development of 91亚色鈥檚 new strategic research plan?聽 Join Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Hach茅聽for an open forum to launch the consultation process for the University鈥檚 Strategic Research Plan 2013 鈥 2018. 鈥淭he open forum will provide an opportunity for members of the 91亚色 community to participate in […]
Seven 91亚色-led research partnerships have received a total of $3,647,551 through the聽Social Sciences聽& Humanities Research Council of Canada's Partnership Grants program and Partnership Development Grants program. 91亚色聽psychology Professor Debra Pepler, together with Shelley Cardinal of the Canadian Red Cross, has received over $2.4 million in funding over five years from SSHRC to lead a major […]
Environmental studies PhD candidate Andrew Mark knows what鈥檚 it鈥檚 like to have a long commute to campus, but he tries to use this time productively by thinking about and listening to podcasts. In fact, he likes podcasts so much, he and a fellow student have created a podcast series he hopes other 91亚色 commuters will […]
91亚色 has been named Canada鈥檚 top university in research publication intensity growth in the comprehensive category for the period聽2004 to聽2009 in a ranking released last week by Research Infosource Inc.,聽a Canadian leading research analysis firm.聽 鈥淓xcellence in research is central to 91亚色鈥檚 mission,鈥 says Robert Hach茅, 91亚色's vice-president research & innovation.聽鈥淭hese results recognize […]
Robert Hach茅, 91亚色 vice-president research & innovation, has appointed聽Professors Lisa Philipps and Walter Tholen, as associate vice-presidents research for five-year terms, effective Nov. 1. 鈥淚 am delighted that Lisa and Walter have accepted the positions,鈥 said Hach茅.聽鈥91亚色 is home to exceptional students, staff and faculty in every discipline. Recognizing our strengths in interdisciplinary and collaborative […]
Six Faculty of Health professors were honoured for their outstanding contributions at a presentation of the 2010-2011 Dean鈥檚 Awards for Excellence last week. An award is given to two faculty members, one in the early career category and another in the established career category, in the areas of research, service and teaching. The awards, which […]
Creative partners William Mackwood and Gwen Dobie are collaborating on a new project called Bugzzz, a post-apocalyptic, post-mammalian tale told by the surviving insects in a mix of聽drama, dance and opera.聽 The 91亚色 fine arts professors co-founded Out of The Box Productions to present drama, dance and opera in novel, multidisciplinary projects performed in one-of-a-kind […]
A new book edited by a 91亚色 professor examines the factors that may help predict pro-sport prowess. The book, Talent Identification and Development in Sport, (Routledge, 2011) offers an overview of current scientific research along with practical information for parents and coaches looking to spot talent and nurture it. 鈥淲e鈥檙e hoping this book helps […]