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Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass

We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.

How our brains distinguish objects from background when finding direction, however, was largely a mystery. A new study provides valuable insight into this process, with possible implications for disorientation-causing conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

Classified as: Neuro, stuart trenholm, Adrien Peyrache, MNI
Published on: 11 Sep 2025

You can quickly report a suspicious email using the Report Junk or Report Phishing buttons available in Microsoft Outlook, whether you’re using the desktop app, mobile app, or Outlook on the web.

Classified as: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, IT Announcements
Published on: 11 Sep 2025

The Canadian Medical Association is warning that science is under attack and false health information is spreading rapidly, with serious implications for public trust and patient health.

released Wednesday in collaboration with research and clinical organizations across Canada called for collective action to counter misinformation and support science.

The following experts from 91˿Ƶ are available to comment:

Classified as: Daiva Nielsen, Ma’n H. Zawati, Department of Medicine, School of Human Nutrition, Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy, Faculty of Law
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Published on: 11 Sep 2025

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We are excited to announce a new look coming to the Windows lock screen on computers managed by IT Customer Services (ICS).

Classified as: IT Announcements, IT security alerts, email scams, phishing, IT Alerts, Data security
Published on: 11 Sep 2025

Montreal, September 10, 2025 – The DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative at 91˿Ƶ is proud to announce the recipients of its Master's and Doctoral Scholar Awards, recognizing outstanding and active trainees working on diverse D2R-aligned research projects.

Classified as: Doctoral, Trainees, Awards, training awards, Research and Innovation, award announcements, graduate, Graduate Students
Published on: 10 Sep 2025

In a bankruptcy filing in late August, the Montreal-based luxury retailer SSENSE cited a liquidity crisis brought on partly by the unpredictable tariff regime in the United States. At the time of the filing, some independent designers who work with the company said they were owed tens of thousands of dollars, but hadn’t been paid in months. But Vivek Astvansh wouldn’t recommend taking legal action.

Classified as: Vivek Astvansh
Published on: 10 Sep 2025

It has been one year since the Royalmount Mall opened its doors, with a goal of transforming luxury retail in Montreal. The gleaming concourses of the upscale shopping centre are often largely empty, but that isn’t necessarily a sign that Royalmount won’t do well in the long run, according to Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Classified as: Charles de Brabant, Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Desautels Faculty of Management
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Published on: 10 Sep 2025

On August 29, the United States ended the de miminis exemption, a rule that had allowed small value shipments to cross the border without duties for decades. It’s already affecting some retailers in Canada. The Montreal-based luxury fashion retailer SSENSE filed for bankruptcy the same day the de minimis rule was changed, and cited the change as a reason that it did. As recently as 2021, the company was valued at $4 billion by Sequoia Capital, a U.S. venture capital firm.

Classified as: Desautels Faculty of Management, Charles de Brabant, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
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Published on: 10 Sep 2025

Written by Jocelyn Maclure, Hugo Cossette-Lefebvre, Karina Vold, Christophe Facal, and Isabelle Dumont

Classified as: Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology
Published on: 9 Sep 2025

Claire M. Brown, Professor in the Department of Physiology, has been selected as in the province of Quebec. The newly established CISE program is jointly funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT).

Classified as: Biomedical research
Published on: 9 Sep 2025

Sept. 10 is A new World Health Organization underscores the urgency of suicide prevention, estimating that 727,000 people died by suicide in 2021 alone.

Classified as: marie-claude geoffroy, Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Published on: 9 Sep 2025

September 6, 2025 | Christopher Ragan joins Dr. David Detomasi for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada’s pressing economic challenges. Together they explore issues such as falling productivity, the affordability crisis in housing, the complexities of climate policy, and the growing concerns around fiscal debt. The discussion also turns to broader themes of leadership, where Dr. Ragan shares lessons from his own experience, and closes with thoughtful advice for students who are considering careers in economics and public policy.

Classified as: chris ragan, economy
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Published on: 9 Sep 2025

To all Finance users,

The month of August 2025 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via

This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option.

Classified as: états financiers, Financial Statements, August 2025, août 2025
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Published on: 9 Sep 2025

September 6, 2025 | The Hub has announced the 10 finalists for the third annual Hunter Prize for Public Policy, which awards $50,000 in cash prizesfor bold ideas to address Canada’s stalled GDP per capita growth and improve living standards.

Current Master of Public Policy student Shane Joywas selected for his proposal to create a Canadian Productivity Commission, an independent body that would analyze national productivity trends, assess sectoral performance, and advise on reform opportunities. His idea is aimed at tackling Canada’s long-term productivity challenges.

Classified as: Shane Joy, Canadian Politics, Vass Bednar, Denise Hearn
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Published on: 8 Sep 2025

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