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New Indigenous Health Research Project Awarded to Prof Geneviève Bernard to Study a Rare Childhood Brain Disease

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 11:31

In the photo: Prof. Geneviève Bernard speaking at the D2R Research Symposium 2026

Published: 20 July 2026

MMP Requisition Issues

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 11:30

This message is sent on behalf of Procurement Services

Dear MMP Users,

We would like to inform you that following a recent update implemented by Jaggaer, the software provider for the 91˿Ƶ Marketplace (MMP), MMP requisitions are currently failing to process.

Jaggaer, Procurement Services, and IT Services are actively investigating the issue and working together to identify and resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Resolving this matter remains our highest priority.

Published: 20 July 2026

91˿Ƶ MarketPlace (MMP) Service Disruption

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 10:15

Due to a recent update to the 91˿Ƶ MarketPlace (MMP) system, some purchasing and invoicing functions are currently unavailable. This affects requisitions, invoices, change orders, and receipts. Jaggaer (MMP's software provider), Procurement Services, and IT Services are working to restore service as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Published: 20 July 2026

91˿Ƶ-led study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes and stampedes

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 09:57

91˿Ƶ researchers have found that dangerous crowd conditions leading to surges and stampedes may not emerge suddenly, but instead develop gradually, as repeated physical contact and pushing may accumulate and become synchronized among nearby individuals.

Recognizing how these conditions arise could help organizers strengthen security, site management and evacuation planning, reducing the likelihood of injuries during large-scale public events.

Published: 20 July 2026

91˿Ƶ-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:02

Supported by SSHRC and ECCC, Professors Niladri Basu, Treena Delormier, and PhD student Lynn K. Jacobs will partner with Indigenous organizations in Canada and internationally to address the disproportionate impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous Peoples.

Published: 16 July 2026

Here are the new titles in our collection, large print edition!

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 14:42

The bigger, the better!

Published: 14 July 2026

New Research from Prof. Rose Bagot's Lab uncovers how GABAergic neurons encode experienced rewards

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:26

New work from Dr. Rosemary Bagot's lab: inhibitory "GABAergic" neurons — long treated as supporting players in the brain — turn out to help track the recent history of rewards in two key decision-making regions (shown in mice). The work reshapes which neurons we think are keeping score of our past outcomes.

Published: 14 July 2026

Biodesign Team Publishes New Research Paper

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:39

A new paper from last year's Biodesign team has been published. We are pleased to see that the publication includes acknowledgements for BIEN 390, the course instructor, and the lab staff for their support and inspiration during the early ideation and development of the project. Congratulations to the team on this achievement! Read more .

Published: 14 July 2026

Expert: Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:09

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada will announce whether it is changing the overnight interest rate, currently 2.25 per cent. The rate has an impact both on inflation and on economic growth.

This 91˿Ƶ expert can comment:

Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer, Department of Economics, worked for Canada’s Finance ministry for many years and can discuss the Canadian economy; international macroeconomic policy and monetary policy.

Published: 14 July 2026

AeroCellutions wins second place at the 2026 Biodesign Challenge Summit

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 10:15

Image from left to right:Emma Louie, Olivia Cozariuc, Meenakshi Pillai, Carolyn Denton, Emmett Olthuis, Anisa Hashemi, Liberté Vaudandaine, Samathar Senso, Mannat Chandok, Emma Bryson.

Published: 14 July 2026

Construction starts: Macdonald Harrington Building – Replacement of elevator 22

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 10:14

91˿Ƶ’s Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS) has mandated Ascenseur Adams Elevator Inc. to carry out Project 25-016 – Macdonald-Harrington Hall, Elevator 22 Replacement.

The project consists of replacing Elevator 22 and its associated mechanical equipment to improve reliability, accessibility, and safety.

Published: 14 July 2026

Unusual calcite formation discovered at the site of 91˿Ƶ Sustainability Park

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 09:59
91˿Ƶ’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is now studying it as part of research about the Island of Montreal

A rock featuring a white calcite vein in a rare ‘petal’ formation has been extracted from the construction site of the future 91˿Ƶ Sustainability Park.

Attached to a chunk of grey stone, the full rock is the approximate size of a microwave. It was discovered by construction workers north of Pine Avenue.

Published: 14 July 2026

Bargaining Update – COFAM

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 09:41

On July 8, 2026, 91˿Ƶ and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of 91˿Ƶ (COFAM) held a scheduled bargaining session. During the meeting, the parties continued discussions on a number of collective agreement articles and exchanged views on outstanding issues. The parties reached agreement in principle on two articles and made progress in discussions on several others. A number of matters remain under discussion and will be addressed at future bargaining sessions. The next bargaining session is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

Published: 14 July 2026

2025 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 09:38

Professor Parisa A. Ariya was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal, an award widely regarded as the most prestigious Canadian distinction recognizing exceptional contributions to meteorology. Meteorology is a broad discipline within the atmospheric sciences and encompasses several specialized research areas, including atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric physics, dynamic meteorology, hydrology, climatology, and climate change. The award consists of a formal citation, a framed letter, and a gold medal.

Published: 14 July 2026

Experts: Cyclosporiasis outbreak

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 14:53

There is an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the United States. The foodborne illness, caused by the cyclospora parasite, is characterized by relapsing digestive symptoms, such as explosive diarrhea.

The parasite is linked to contaminated fruits, vegetables and crop water, as well as unsanitary washroom facilities for agricultural workers.

91˿Ƶ experts are available to comment on this topic:

Published: 13 July 2026

Data Center firewall upgrade: Saturday, July 18, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m..

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 14:04

IT Services will upgrade 91˿Ƶ’s Data Centerfirewallon Saturday,July 18, 2026, from 6:00a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

This change is not expected toimpactInternet access. However, users may experience brief interruptions when accessing systems hosted in the 91˿Ƶ Data Center.

This upgrade is part of an ongoing initiative to replace end-of-supportfirewallinfrastructure, enhancing security and ensuring more reliable access to 91˿Ƶ applications and services.

Published: 13 July 2026

"91˿Ƶ Financial Statements" - Month of June 2026 / États financiers de 91˿Ƶ » – Mois de juin 2026

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 13:14

To all Finance users,

The month of June 2026 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.

Published: 13 July 2026

Extended downtime weekend: Banner INB, Minerva from July 11 to 12.

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:51

IT Services is preparing for a required upgrade to Banner INB and Minerva, the University's administrative system for student records and finance. Upgrading our systems on a regular basis is a fundamental activity that 91˿Ƶ does to ensure we get the most functionality and security out of our tools and systems.

The downtime for the upgrade is scheduled to start on Saturday, July 11, 6:00 PM and end on Sunday, July 12, 3:00 PM.

Published: 9 July 2026

MORSL Summer Friday Closures 2026

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:52

Please note that MORSL will be closed on Fridays from July 3-August 14 inclusive. We remain open on campus Monday-Thursday, from10am to 4pm, and our website has tons of resources you can access any time!

Additionally, MORSL and all Student Services units are closed on July 16 for a staff event.

Published: 9 July 2026

Novel marine monitoring network could help improve environmental protections, shipping regulations in the Lower St. Lawrence

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 09:54

A single monitoring network developed by 91˿Ƶ, Natural Resources Canada, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Dalhousie University researchers can simultaneously track earthquakes, water behaviour, human activity and whales, providing a comprehensive picture of what’s happening in, under, and at far distances from the water.

The researchers’ experimental network, installed in the Lower St. Lawrence, detected twice as many earthquakes as the National Earthquake Monitoring System, while also capturing whale calls, ship noise, tidal activity and mining blasts.

Published: 9 July 2026

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