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For Assistant Professor Lucienne Tritten at 91˿Ƶ, parasitic worms represent an urgent challenge and an opportunity to push the boundaries of modern science, DNA to RNA (D2R) 91˿Ƶ writes in a new article. With funding from D2R's Foundational Projects program, Prof. Tritten is developing an innovative approach to combating parasitic infections using the gut bacteria we already have inside us.

Classified as: Lucienne Tritten
Published on: 9 Apr 2025

US President Donald Trump says Canada has been imposing sky-high tariffs on imported American dairy products. Agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault, Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program at 91˿Ƶ, spoke to ԻGlobal News to give key context on this issue in their reporting:

Classified as: Pascal Thériault
Published on: 9 Apr 2025

We're excited to announce that the third edition of the  is coming up! This student-led conference will take place on Friday, April 11th, 2025. The third edition will highlight students’ final Case Study Projects, and renowned guest speakers will represent the breadth of synthetic biology, from cutting-edge academic research to innovative startups and international communities.

Published on: 9 Apr 2025

April 7, 2025 | Taylor Owen and Helen A. Hayes wrote an opinion piece arguing that Canada’s failure to regulate its digital space is no longer just a tech policy issue—it’s a national security concern. With rising disinformation and direct interference from the U.S., Canadians now view the United States as a greater foreign threat than China or Russia. Although the Trudeau government introduced several digital policy bills, including those addressing online harms, AI regulation, and cybersecurity, most were abandoned after Parliament was prorogued.

Classified as: taylor owen, Taylor Owen on Digital Governance, Digital Governace, Digital Media
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Published on: 9 Apr 2025

March 31, 2025 | MPP '25 Nickson Mugabi’s wrote that while Uganda has made efforts to improve fiscal transparency, weak institutions and lack of accountability continue to undermine public trust. Drawing on Niall Ferguson’s warning that transparency without reform can deepen cynicism, Mugabi points to Uganda’s low budget transparency score and high-profile corruption scandals as evidence.

Classified as: africa, External, mpp, fiscal budget
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Published on: 9 Apr 2025

91˿Ƶ students continue to make their mark on the national stage through the L’Oréal Brandstorm Case Competition, one of the world’s leading innovation challenges for students under 30.

Classified as: Career Management, Case Competitions and Challenges
Published on: 9 Apr 2025

In a recent article,  Experts interviewed for the article said it's possible—but only if we change other eating habits in the process.

Classified as: Valerie Orsat, Amani Al-asmar
Published on: 9 Apr 2025

A 91˿Ƶ-led study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with psychosis.

“This could help explain why cannabis use increases the risk of hallucinations and delusions, key symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders,” said first author Jessica Ahrens, a PhD student in 91˿Ƶ’s Integrated Program in Neuroscience.

Classified as: Lena Palaniyappan, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Published on: 9 Apr 2025

The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.

Published on: 9 Apr 2025

Congratulations to Professor David Stephens (Department of Mathematics and Statistics), former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science, who has been named Academic Lead for Horizon 91˿Ƶ.

Published on: 9 Apr 2025

The recent volley of tariffs and counter tariffs between the U.S. and China appears to signal the beginning of a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. These experts can provide insight into the situation:

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Published on: 8 Apr 2025

The flesh-eating screwworm parasite — whose larvae feed on animals and, in rare cases, humans — into Central America and Mexico, prompting Costa Rica to . The parasite has historically been confined to parts of South America and the Caribbean.

Classified as: brian ward, michael libman, parasite
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Published on: 8 Apr 2025

Congratulations to all finalists and the winning team Alaagi

On March 28-29, 2025, the Dobson Centre hosted the Canadian Hult Prize, where the top 19 teams from across Canada pitched their cutting-edge innovations tackling the UN SDGs for a chance to win $1M USD!

Classified as: 91˿Ƶ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Hult Prize
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Published on: 8 Apr 2025

To all Finance users,

The month of March 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: March 2025, Financial Statements, mars 2025, états financiers
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Published on: 8 Apr 2025

fMRI study: Language and Learning

We are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:

Classified as: call for submissions
Published on: 8 Apr 2025

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