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Canada Research Chair unpacks ethnocentric narrative relevant to Syrian refugee crisis

Prof discusses language change from “economic migrant” to “refugee” in light of European culture where newcomers are viewed as existential threats.

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences inducts two 91��ɫ faculty members

91��ɫ’s excellence in health science was acknowledged Sept. 14 when Faculty of Health Dean Paul McDonald and Psychology Professor Joel Katz were inducted as fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). McDonald and Katz are the eighth and ninth inductees from 91��ɫ’s Faculty of Health. “It is quite a prestigious achievement […]

Five 91��ɫ U professors elected to Royal Society of Canada

The achievements of five 91��ɫ professors have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada, which elected these five into its ranks as Fellows on Sept. 7. “91��ɫ is delighted to see that five Professors – Russell Belk, Richard C. Hoffmann, Lesley A. Jacobs, Marcel Martel and David McNab – have been recognized by […]

91��ɫ celebrates five Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipients

Five 91��ɫ PhD students have been named Vanier Scholars, receiving $50,000 annually for up to three years to support their research. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health. “Vanier recipients are not merely scholars – […]

Prestigious 91��ɫ-Massey Fellowship and Visiting Scholarships awarded to three 91��ɫ Professors

In June, 2017, 91��ɫ’s Lily Cho was awarded a 91��ɫ-Massey Fellowship 2017-2018. Professors Karen Krasny and David McNally, also at 91��ɫ, were awarded 91��ɫ-Massey Visiting Scholarships 2017-2018. “We are very pleased that Lily Cho, David McNally and Karen Krasny were awarded these honours,” says Robert Haché, Vice-President Research & Innovation. “The 91��ɫ-Massey Fellowships and […]

Four 91��ɫ U faculty receive Early Researcher Awards

91��ɫ Professors Ian Garrett, Theodore Noseworthy, Sapna Sharma and Graham Wakefield have each received $140,000 in funds through the Ontario government’s Early Researcher Awards program. “91��ɫ is delighted to have these four individuals receive the Early Researcher Award,” said Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Haché. “The funding provided by Ontario’s Ministry of Research and […]

Sociology Professor Eric Mykhalovskiy awarded prestigious research excellence award

91��ɫ Sociology Professor Eric Mykhalovskiy has been awarded the 2017 Canadian Association for HIV Research-Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CAHR-CANFAR) Excellence in Research Award in the Social Sciences. The CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards are intended to highlight and celebrate the contributions of Canadian researchers in HIV/AIDS research in Canada and internationally. The award […]

Research Impact Canada wins Directors’ Award from CARA

91��ɫ, on behalf of Research Impact Canada (formerly the ResearchImpact network), was awarded the Directors’ Award for Inter-Institutional Collaboration from the Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA), at the CARA national meeting in Winnipeg. The award was announced May 8. David Phipps David Phipps, executive director, Research & Innovation Services, accepted the award for […]

91��ɫ appoints seven new 91��ɫ Research Chairs

91��ɫ President and VP Research & Innovation announce seven new 91��ɫ Research Chairs, each outstanding in their respective academic fields, bringing the grand total to 24.

91��ɫ’s Research Leaders’ Gala recognizes high-calibre, world-leading research

The 91��ɫ Research Leaders’ Gala, a star-studded annual event in the research community, showcases 91��ɫ’s talent by acknowledging researchers and academics who have won major awards, received large grants, made scholarly contributions in the form of published books or achieved research breakthroughs in the previous calendar year – 2016, in this case. This year, the […]

91��ɫ appoints seven new 91��ɫ Research Chairs

Research with Global Impact Outstanding in their respective academic fields, these new Chairs embody 91��ɫ’s commitment to research intensification, scholarly excellence and policy-relevant findings. These researchers and scholars are undertaking visionary work that has local, national and international impact. Through this research, 91��ɫ aspires to better understand the human condition and the world around […]

91��ɫ researcher Shayna Rosenbaum receives INS Early Career Award

91��ɫ Faculty of Health Professor Shayna Rosenbaum, of the Clinical Neuropsychology Stream of the Department of Psychology and the Centre for Vision Research, is the recipient of a prestigious award that recognizes research contributions by an individual who is less than 10 years post completion of doctoral or postdoctoral training. Shayna Rosenbaum The International Neuropsychological […]

Ottawa renews $1.4-million Canada Research Chair at 91��ɫ

The federal government has renewed a Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Health Psychology at 91��ɫ enabling Faculty of Health Professor Joel Katz to advance his research in the psychological, emotional and biomedical factors involved in acute and chronic pain. As a Tier 1 CRC, Katz will receive $1.4 million over seven years. The renewal is […]

Two 91��ɫ U professors named recipients of the President's Research Awards

Two 91��ɫ researchers have been named recipients of the 2016 President’s Research Excellence Awards. Distinguished Research Professor Bridget Stutchbury, Faculty of Science, has been selected as the recipient of the President’s Research Excellence Award. Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Faculty of Health, and 91��ɫ Research Chair in Pain and Mental Health, has been named recipient of the […]

91��ɫ U biology professor awarded prestigious research medal

91��ɫ biology Professor Carol Bucking has been awarded the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) President’s Medal for her research and developments in animal biology and physiology. The prestigious medal is awarded annually to young, independent scientists for outstanding research and accomplishments in one of four categories: animal, cell, plant, and SEB + education. “It is […]

Associate Vice-President Research Sushanta Mitra named AAAS Fellow

91��ɫ’s Associate Vice-President Research Sushanta Mitra has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Mitra was given the honour in recognition of his contributions to the field of micro-nanofluidics, particularly for development of tools and techniques for energy exploration, environment monitoring and applications in bio-systems. “Warmest congratulations […]

Prof. Priscila Uppal elected as Fellow to Royal Society of Canada

“Canada’s coolest poet”, 91��ɫ English Professor Priscila Uppal (BA Hons. ’97, PhD ’04), has received one of the country’s highest forms of recognition – election as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Uppal has accomplished a great deal in her 39 years. She has published 10 collections of poetry, two novels, a […]

Glendon's Centre of Excellence wins a 2013 Toronto Urban Design Award

The Centre of Excellence at 91��ɫ’s Glendon campus has won a 2013 Toronto Urban Design Award. The centre, which officially opened May 15, 2012, has enabled Glendon to broaden its range of programs and courses in response to the urgent need for increased postsecondary offerings in French in southern Ontario. The centre’s development was […]

91��ɫ's chief knowledge mobilizer nominated for a major award

David Phipps, executive director of research and innovation services and adjunct professor in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, has been nominated and selected by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) as one of three finalists for the prestigious SSHRC Impact Award, recognizing his outstanding achievements in postsecondary knowledge mobilization. David Phipps […]

Two 91��ɫ researchers receive Petro-Canada Young Innovators Awards

Two 91��ɫ researchers recently received Petro-Canada Young Innovator Awards. The awards program is a commitment by Petro-Canada and 91��ɫ to encourage excellence in teaching and research that will enrich the learning environment and contribute to society. “Professors Jennifer Chen and Sean Kheraj are among the faces of the future of research at 91��ɫ. As early […]