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Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000

Dear members of the 91˿��Ƶ community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be 91˿��Ƶ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The 91˿��Ƶ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.

Published: 24 April 2026

The science that changed how we study pain

webfull — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000

Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact in the world of pain research.

Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at 91˿��Ƶ, and his CIHR-supported work uncovered two big blind spots: the research had focused almost entirely on male pain and mostly measured one type of pain—and not the type that makes the biggest difference for patients.

Published: 21 April 2026

Researchers identify new jellyfish species in fossils near Quebec City

webfull — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:37:27 +0000

Researchers studying 450-million-year-old fossils discovered about 50 kilometres northeast of Quebec City have identified a new species of basal medusozoan: Paleocanna tentaculum, a soft-bodied, tube-shaped polyp with a ring of tentacles. Closely related to modern jellyfish, it is a rare discovery. Only a few other species in its subphylum have ever been described in the fossil record.

Published: 20 April 2026

2026 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced

webfull — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000

The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.

Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.

Published: 15 April 2026

Researchers turn to mussels and mistletoe to design sustainable materials

webfull — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:58:15 +0000

Taking inspiration from how mussels and mistletoe plants build natural fibres and adhesives, researchers at 91˿��Ƶ have developed a new way to manufacture complex materials that could offer a more environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional plastics and glues.

Published: 8 April 2026

Professor Henri Darmon recipient of the Jeffery‑Williams Prize (2026)

webfull — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:30:54 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Henri Darmon, Distinguished James 91˿��Ƶ Professor at 91˿��Ƶ and CRM member, on receiving the 2026 Jeffery‑Williams Prize from the Canadian Mathematical Society. Darmon is an internationally recognized leader in number theory, known for his groundbreaking work on elliptic curves, L‑functions, and automorphic forms, including the introduction of Stark‑Heegner points and real quadratic analogues of singular moduli.

Published: 2 April 2026

Science showcase celebrates the curiosity driving undergraduate research

webfull — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:02 +0000

More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event

From labs to field sites, 91˿��Ƶ students brought their discoveries to life at the 7^th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25. The event offers students an encouraging, non-competitive space where they can proudly share their research, passion projects, and in-class work, all while strengthening their confidence and science communication skills.

Published: 1 April 2026

Researchers warn of risks posed by ‘contaminants of emerging concern’ found in crops, agricultural soil

webfull — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:17 +0000

A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.

CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as “forever chemicals”). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.

Published: 31 March 2026

Professor Marcin Sabok awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize (2026)

webfull — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:17:15 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Marcin Sabok has been awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize.

The prize was established to honour the great Polish mathematician Czesław Ryll-Nardzewski, and is awarded by the Ryll-Nardzewski Center at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The prize is for outstanding achievements in mathematics in areas related to the work of Ryll-Nardzewski.

🔗 Read the official announcement

Published: 20 March 2026

Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows

webfull — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:18:52 +0000

A 91˿��Ƶ-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.

Published: 19 March 2026

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