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Sports Psychologist Prof. Gordon Bloom Comments about Habs and Leafs in the Media

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:52

With the NHL playoff season in full swing, Prof. Gordon Bloom, Director of the 91˿Ƶ Sport Psychology Laboratory and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been very much in demand in the media. Recent coverage featured Prof. Bloom commenting on two of our Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens ("Habs") and the Toronto Maple Leafs. See the recent coverage below:

Published: 5 June 2026

91˿Ƶ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:09

“While we’ve always taken care to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous graduates, for the past few years, we did it from a distance,” said Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”

Published: 5 June 2026

Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 16:02

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91˿Ƶ professors as Distinguished James 91˿Ƶ Professors, James 91˿Ƶ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Published: 4 June 2026

Canada’s sovereign fund hinges on returns and costs

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 14:19

Canada’s proposed sovereign fund is drawing scrutiny over its cost and potential returns, but Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at 91˿Ƶ Desautels, sees conditional upside. He argues the roughly $750 million annual interest burden is manageable if the fund is well structured and generates returns above borrowing costs.

Published: 4 June 2026

Airlines reassure travelers as jet fuel concerns ease

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 14:17

Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and Karl Moore, Associate Professor at 91˿Ƶ Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.

Published: 4 June 2026

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 13:14
Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

Published: 4 June 2026

Bargaining Update – AMUSE (Casual)

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:38

The Union and the University met on May 26 and May 27 to continue discussions on non-monetary proposals. During these meetings, the parties reached agreement and signed off on revisions to certain articles, while discussions continued on other non-monetary issues.

Negotiations are scheduled to resume on June 19.

Published: 3 June 2026

Bargaining Update - MUNACA

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:37

The parties met again on May 20 as part of a conciliation session to continue exploratory discussions on a limited number of issues.

Another conciliation session is scheduled for June 18.

Published: 3 June 2026

Bargaining Update – SEU (Powerhouse Downtown, Trades Downtown and MacDonald Campus)

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:36

Negotiations are ongoing with three SEU groups whose collective agreements have expired since May 2025.

Published: 3 June 2026

Graduate Student Awards

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:28

Congratulations to the following students in our Department on receiving the 2026 Graduate Studentship for Research in Schizophrenia & Psychosis:

Published: 3 June 2026

Summer 2026 Mental Health Events

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:26

The Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry is pleased to highlight a series of interdisciplinary workshops and events taking place throughout June.

Bringing together researchers, clinicians, and practitioners from a range of fields—including psychiatry, anthropology, philosophy, neuroscience, and the humanities—this initiative showcases innovative and emerging approaches to mental health research and practice.

Published: 3 June 2026

Dr. Naguib Mechawar, Radio-Canada Odhio: Tout un matin

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:20

Claude Lemieux donne son cerveau à la recherche : Entrevue avec Naguib Mechawar.

Published: 3 June 2026

Faculty of Science announces appointment of four department chairs

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:20

From left: Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science), Prof. Galen Halverson (Department of Earth and Planetary Science).

The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of four department chairs, who began their terms on June 1. 

The three new chairs are Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), and Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science).   

Published: 3 June 2026

Dr. Linda Booij, Le Devoir

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:19

Des troubles alimentaires difficiles à repérer.

Published: 3 June 2026

91˿Ƶ named as presenting partner of team representing Canada at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:57

Associate Professor 

Published: 3 June 2026

To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:39

To address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews.

In Canada, roughly two in three adults age 65 or older . While often necessary, complex drug regimens can increase the risk of side effects and affect quality of life.

Published: 3 June 2026

June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 13:59

To mark Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month, we are pleased to present a new educational brochure on myasthenia gravis for newly diagnosed individuals and their loved ones.

The idea for this resource arose from a discussion between a patient with myasthenia gravis and Maxime Grenier, a master’s student in physical therapy at 91˿Ƶ, during which Maxime noted a lack of resources and support for people living with this condition.

Published: 2 June 2026

Faculty Promotions and Tenure

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 13:44

The department is delighted to announce that three faculty members: professors Codruta Ignea, Natalie Reznikov and Carolie Wagner, have been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor, effective June 1, 2026.

Published: 2 June 2026

Adrian Liu receives the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 13:34

Congratulations to Adrian Liu (Physics), who received the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision!

The Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching, awarded by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, acknowledges outstanding contributions to promoting graduate student excellence through supervision and teaching by a faculty member who has been supervising for 10 years or less.

Published: 2 June 2026

Canada seeks investment edge in shifting global economy

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:37

Canada is positioning itself as a more compelling destination for global capital, and Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at 91˿Ƶ Desautels, says the shift reflects both necessity and opportunity. As geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade pressures mount, Betermier argues Canada must attract more private investment, particularly in infrastructure and energy transition assets.

Published: 2 June 2026

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