Professor Emeritus Jerome (Jerry) Durlak, a mentor to many generations of 91ÑÇÉ« students in numerous programs, died on Friday, May 21, in Toronto. For more than 50 years, Prof. Durlak worked on applied research and development projects internationally. He introduced innovations ranging from hybrid corn in Costa Rica to agricultural television programs in Guatemala and […]
Stan Shapson, 91ÑÇÉ«'s vice-president research & innovation, recently gave a talk at a conference hosted by IP Osgoode and the Hennick Centre for Business and Law on developing strong public/private sector collaborations to create innovation. With the challenge of a changing external context for research in Canada — both a shifting economic and social […]
Despite increased awareness and education, mental health and mental health issues are still surrounded by stigmas for many Canadians. 91ÑÇÉ« Professor Megan Davies is helping to challenge prevalent stereotypes and to encourage more dialogue about mental health issues in Canada. She is using her academic research to give students in Grades 7 to 12 the tools and […]
On Friday, 91ÑÇÉ« announced it is working with Nottawasaga Futures and the South Simcoe Economic Alliance to create the South Simcoe Green Economy Transition Centre for innovative research and training in Innisfil's New Town Hall. The centre, open to the public, will provide local businesses, governments, non-profit organizations and residents with free tools for […]
Carla Lipsig-Mummé, professor of work and labour studies in 91ÑÇÉ«'s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and research fellow in 91ÑÇɫ’s Institute for Research & Innovation in Sustainability, has received $1 million over six years from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Right: Carla Lipsig-Mummé The award will fund an international project to study […]
91ÑÇÉ« students who are enrolled in courses affiliated with the University’s Experiential Education initiative get valuable opportunities to apply their skills to real world problems and situations. Experiential Education (EE) is a form of engaged learning that blends theory and coursework with practical, hands-on experience. As part of their academic studies, Faculty of Liberal […]
Researchers at 91ÑÇɫ’s Centre for Research in Mass Spectrometry (CRMS), Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network have identified protein biomarkers that may aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of endometrial cancer, which affects the lining of the uterus. The researchers hope that a partnership with the private sector will expedite clinical testing and […]