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Ten 91˿Ƶ research projects receive $42 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation

News - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 13:29

The Government of Quebec and partner organizations provide additional funding, bringing the total research investment to $106 million.

91˿Ƶ was awarded $42 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s to support 10 research infrastructure projects led by researchers at the University.

Published: 13 March 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 13:15

Le gouvernement du Québec et ses partenaires fournissent aussi un soutien financier, portant l’investissement total à 106 millions de dollars 

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Campus news - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 01:00

The Government of Quebec and partner organizations provide additional funding, bringing the total research investment to $106 million  

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Saleh Bahrololoum to Lead Nakisa’s GCC Expansion

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:17

Nakisa has appointed Saleh Bahrololoum MBA’17 as Managing Director for the GCC region. In this role, Bahrololoum will shape Nakisa’s growth strategy, oversee regional operations, and deepen partnerships amid accelerating demand for AI powered enterprise solutions.

Since joining Nakisa in 2018, he has held several senior leadership roles, contributing to the company’s global expansion and enterprise platform scaling.

Published: 12 March 2026

91˿Ƶ Personal Finance Essentials course helps workers manage a changing labour market 

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:14

Canada’s economy is shifting quickly, and RBC is working with a number of universities to deliver microcourses, short, targeted training to help users gain sought-after skills at no cost.

The 91˿Ƶ Personal Finance Essentials course is one of them. Developed in collaboration with 91˿Ƶ, Western University, and the University of Guelph, RBC Online Microcourses offer Canadians a faster, more accessible path to job-ready learning.

Published: 12 March 2026

This International Women’s Day, focus on the work that still needs to be done

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:12

This International Women’s Day, Desautels researcher, Janani Ramesh is urging us to see the big picture—by focusing a little less directly on success stories of individual women. “Initiatives that celebrate how far women have come or single out women’s resilience do the opposite of what’s intended,” Ramesh told HR Reporter.

Published: 12 March 2026

Lack of elite sport funding snuffing out Canadian Olympic dreams

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:10

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Canada finished eighth in the total medal count. It was the country’s lowest Winter Olympic medal tally since the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. The result is a failure of leadership; Prof. Karl Moore writes in Forbes.com. For many would-be Olympians, the costs are simply out of reach. Elite athletic programs don’t get sufficient funding, and according to the Canadian Olympic Committee, athletes are paying an average of $25,000 each year out of pocket just to compete.  

Published: 12 March 2026

Call for Faculty: Join the 2026 91˿Ƶ Web Advisory Committee to help shape 91˿Ƶ's digital spaces

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:08

91˿Ƶ’s Web Advisory Committee is seeking a Faculty representative to help guide decisions that shape the health, accessibility, and long‑term evolution of 91˿Ƶ's web ecosystem.

For 2026, they are looking for a Faculty memberٴ join the committee.

Here are some of the ways you might contribute to the discussions.

Published: 12 March 2026

Pearl Eliadis on the Gap Between Hate Speech and Discriminatory Speech | CBC Listen

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:47

February 12, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently appeared on CBC Radio’s Can You Joke About That?, a documentary on edgy comedy featured on CBC Radio Specials. Discussing the Supreme Court decision in the case involving comedian Mike Ward, Eliadis argued that while the Court’s majority concluded the routine targeted Ward’s celebrity persona rather than disability, and therefore did not meet the legal threshold for hate speech, the ruling highlights a gap in the law.

Published: 12 March 2026

Jennifer Welsh on Expanding Canada’s Foreign Policy to Build Partnerships with Emerging Economies | The Globe and Mail

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:28

March 12, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh wrote a piece in The Globe and Mail with Margaret Biggs arguing that Mark Carney’s emerging foreign-policy vision should more clearly incorporate partnerships with emerging and developing economies. They note that while Canada’s current approach emphasizes diversifying trade, strengthening strategic autonomy, and building coalitions with traditional allies such as Japan, Australia, Europe, and South Korea, a future-oriented strategy must also engage the Global South as genuine partners rather than primarily aid recipients.

Published: 12 March 2026

Building Canada’s Future Environmental Leaders

News - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:40

A new NSERC CREATE initiative, MIXCHEM, is reshaping how Canada prepares researchers to confront the growing challenge of complex chemical mixtures in the environment., a leading voice in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, is helping drive this interdisciplinary program, which blends cutting‑edge analytical training with hands‑on experience across industry, government, and academia.

Published: 12 March 2026

Leading through change: Three Canadian university leaders reflect on implications of gen AI for higher ed

News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 15:22

We recently had the opportunity to ask senior leaders from three of Canada’s top universities a big question: “How is generative AI reshaping higher education?”

Published: 11 March 2026

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Jennifer Welsh on Canada's Role in the Middle East Conflict | CBC Radio

News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:28

March 8, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh joined the Cross Country Checkupٴ discuss Canada's potential role as conflict escalates in the Middle East. She noted that while Canadian military involvement remains unlikely, scenarios such as an attack on a NATO ally or support to Gulf states could prompt engagement. Welsh described the moment as part of a broader redefinition of Canadian foreign policy and emphasized "principled pragmatism" in navigating a more hostile global environment.

Published: 11 March 2026

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News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 11:39

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Published: 11 March 2026

Two 91˿Ƶ professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships

News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:40

Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively 

Published: 11 March 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:32

Le Pr Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey et la Pre Jill Baumgartner mèneront des recherches innovantes axées sur les systèmes carcéraux anti-Noirs et sur les risques sanitaires liés au climat. 

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Campus news - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:32

Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively 

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InterZone firewall upgrade: Saturday, March 14

News - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 14:36

IT Services will be upgrading 91˿Ƶ’s InterZone firewall on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

This change should not impact access to Internet or any 91˿Ƶ Data Center services. Users may experience a brief interruption when accessing some 91˿Ƶ systems that are not hosted in the 91˿Ƶ Data Center.

This upgrade is part of an ongoing project to replace firewalls that are end of support, providing users with better and more secure access to 91˿Ƶ applications and systems.

Published: 2 March 2026

What are the 91˿Ƶ DOM Grants for Scholarship in Medical Education?

News - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 12:58

These grants are available to DOM faculty and trainees through a selection processٴ support research and innovation projects in medical education. Below are some examples of projects funded by this initiative. Any contributions/gifts to the Department of Medicine Grants for Scholarship in Medical Education go fully to our researchers. 

Published: 9 March 2026

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