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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni: Ibrahim Kasujja

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni Ibrahim Kasujja has built on his success at 91˿Ƶ’s Dobson Cup startup competition to help improve the school diet in his native Uganda 

A Vision Rooted in Service

Ibrahim Kasujja’s journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic when he started his master's in human nutrition at 91˿Ƶ remotely from Uganda.

Published: 23 Apr 2025

Global society marks new era in research

After years of research and global collaboration, Professor Elena Bennett and her international colleagues have created the Society for Social Ecological Systems (SocSES), marking a new era in social ecological systems research. 

The SocSES will provide a space for anyone interested in transdisciplinary research on social-ecological system to collaborate and share ideas.

Published: 22 Apr 2025

91˿Ƶ has become a leader in cannabis science

The 4th Cannabis Scientific Symposium: From Plants to People, to be held May 5–6 at the RI-MUHC, brings together top researchers as well as investigators, policymakers and industrial stakeholders from across Canada and around the globe. Among the speakers are Allyn Howlett and Bruce Bugbee, two of the most influential scientists in cannabinoid and cannabis research.

Published: 22 Apr 2025

Consumers are increasingly using boycotts, but do they actually work?

While there are plenty of examples to the contrary, the general academic consensus is that boycotts don’t work for a sustained period, as consumers eventually disengage and reprioritize brand loyalties or price.

Published: 22 Apr 2025

91˿Ƶ alumnus appointed head of the Royal Brinkman agronomy department

Royal Brinkman Canada has appointed Mohammed Antar (PhD, P.Ag) as head of its agronomy department, noting in their announcement that he "will play a key role in helping growers enhance crop productivity and quality through innovative, science-based solutions."

Published: 16 Apr 2025

Professor Treena Wasonti:io Delormier to chair expert panel on Indigenous science and food sovereignty

The Canadian Council of Academics (CCA) has formed an expert panel to examine how Indigenous science can be supported to advance policy and governance in a way that achieves reciprocal benefits for all people in Canada. Using food sovereignty as a case study, the panel will develop a framework that can be applied across a range of policy issues.

Published: 16 Apr 2025

Are you paying more than before to buy Canadian? Experts say it's complicated

Some items from quintessentially Canadian brands have jumped in price at a Loblaws in Toronto, CBC News reports.

Published: 16 Apr 2025

Quebec town introduces tax for treeless yards—David Wees comments

A small town in Quebec's Montérégie region is trying a novel approach to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and accelerate the greening of the community, reports CBC News. 

Published: 9 Apr 2025

The fight against parasitic worms

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.

Published: 9 Apr 2025

Dairy tariffs—Pascal Thériault weighs in

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 CBC and Global News to give key context on this issue in their reporting:

Published: 9 Apr 2025

Is eating Canadian better for your health?

In a recent article, La Presse investigates whether boycotting American products could improve our health. Experts interviewed for the article said it's possible—but only if we change other eating habits in the process.

Published: 9 Apr 2025

91˿Ƶ Bravo Gala honours eight Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers

On March 27, 91˿Ƶ honoured 141 laureates at the 20th annual Bravo Gala, celebrating researchers who received prestigious provincial, national or international awards in 2024, including eight researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Published: 2 Apr 2025

Sales of American products are falling—comments from Pascal Thériault

Quebec supermarket chains say boycotts of American products are having a direct impact on US food sales, TVA reports. 

Published: 26 Mar 2025

Nobody knows why this snowy owl is orange—David Bird weighs in

An orange tinted snowy owl in Michigan has baffled scientists with its orange colouring, CBC News reports. Experts say it could be a genetic mutation, an accident, or human mischief.

Ornithologist and Professor Emeritus at 91˿Ƶ, David Bird, expressed some doubts about the strange colouration being caused by genetics.

Published: 26 Mar 2025

Four exceptional Macdonald Campus student leaders selected for Gold Key Awards

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 winners of the Macdonald Campus Gold Key Awards, selected for their outstanding contributions, passion, and commitment to enriching student life on our campus. Read their stories below.

Published: 26 Mar 2025

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