Brainstorm, a special edition of YFile publishing on the first Friday of every month, showcases research and innovation at 91ÑÇÉ«. It offers compelling and accessible, feature-length stories about the world-leading and policy relevant work of 91ÑÇɫ’s academics and researchers across all disciplines and faculties, and encompasses both pure and applied research.
In the May 2017 issue: 91ÑÇɫ’s writes a comprehensive article on Brexit, tackling what is arguably the most pressing question: international business and entrepreneurship implications. The SHADD Project led by Historian provides a rare glimpse into lives of those in the slave trade across four continents from 17th to 19th centuries. Research from , UHN and Trillium Health Partners underscores the importance of quality communication in an emergency setting and points to policy solutions. English professor, author and poet published a compelling new book of poetry, Decoding Dust, in 2016 – the launching point for a must-read Brainstorm Q&A. Innovation 91ÑÇɫ’s discusses 91ÑÇÉ« as a vital player in Ontario’s high-tech entrepreneurial arena, opening a new accelerator space with IBM Canada in Markham in late 2016.
Launched in January 2017, Brainstorm is produced out of the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation in partnership with Communications & Public Affairs; overseen by Megan Mueller, manager, Research Communications; and edited by Jenny Pitt-Clark, the YFile editor.