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Real estate makes up a majority of household wealth

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 15:47

To rent or to buy—that’s the dilemma facing many today. Real estate prices are at historic highs, and elevated interest rates have pushed up the cost of homeownership. At the same time, stock markets have delivered strong returns in recent years. Beyond these financial pressures, the nature of homeownership itself adds another layer of complexity.

Published: 23 February 2026

Frictionless e-commerce encourages impulse buys

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 15:45

Today’s online retail experience is built for convenience, removing nearly every barrier between browsing and buying. “E-commerce has reduced the friction of the purchasing process,” says Siddhanth Mookerjee, an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Published: 23 February 2026

Experts: Violence in Mexico follows killing of drug lord

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 14:39

The killing on Sunday of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the leader of a powerful drug cartel, has triggered violence between security forces and criminal gangs in at least 20 of Mexico’s 32 states. Canadian airlines have suspended flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta and tourists in the popular resort destination are sheltering in place.

These Թ experts can comment:

Published: 23 February 2026

Findings of Թ study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 09:46

A new Թ study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.

Published: 23 February 2026

RESOLVED: Workday service disruption

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:32

UPDATED Feb. 20, 2026, 14h58

Workday service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.

Published: 20 February 2026

Internet Slowdowns on Campus

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:25

Թ is currently experiencing intermittent internet slowdowns affecting some online services and browsing speeds.

Our IT teams are actively investigating and working to restore normal performance as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Published: 20 February 2026

REMINDER:***YEAR END RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES*** / RAPPEL :***ACTIVITÉS RESTREINTES DE FIN D'ANNÉE***

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 17:03

La version française suit.

This message is sent out on behalf of Marco Ariemma, Assistant Controller, Financial Services

***YEAR END FUND TYPE CHANGES, ORG CODE CHANGES AND FUND CLOSURE***

Dear Colleagues,

In anticipation of budget related activities as well as our year-end procedures, and to ensure an efficient closing process, please refrain from processing fund type changes, org code changes and fund closures during the following periods which are contingent on the fund type:

Published: 19 February 2026

Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 14:24

A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health.

Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark skinned show clear markers of cellular aging associated with immune-system damage and also score lower on a measurement of self-worth. Cellular aging and low self-worth are both associated with relatively poor health outcomes.

Published: 19 February 2026

David Harpp (1937-2026)

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 13:45

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you know that David Harpp, the Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher, mentor and friend for many decades, passed away Saturday February 14th, peacefully and in the presence of those closest to him.

Published: 19 February 2026

A fast way to showcase your research: a new, ready-to-customize website template

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 13:20

Թ researchers - it is now possible to request a centrally supported website to showcase your research or lab in the new WMS system, complete with a new specially designed, ready-to-customize website template. 

Main features included: 

  • Attractive, image-based layouts pre-filled with placeholder content for easy updates. 

  • A structured, easy-to-edit section showcasing the main researcher and team, with drag-and-drop members into the “team alumni” section upon graduation.  

Published: 19 February 2026

Prof. Skyler Wang wins the Computational & Data Systems Institute's 2026 Convergent Research Themes (CRT) Program Grant

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:40

Together with co-PI Prof. Claire Boone (Economics & DEEP), Prof. Skyler Wang’s project, "Gender, Choice, and Trust in AI-Mediated Mental Health Care," has been awarded a $10,000 grant to investigate how perceptions of therapeutic chatbots' gender shape trust, user experience, and patterns of engagement.

Read more about the Computational and Data Systems Institute's 2026 Exploratory Phase Recipients.

  Published: 19 February 2026

Home Office Expenses/Dépenses de bureau à domicile

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:45

This message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Vice-President (Administration and Finance)

Dear colleagues,

Please be advised that the T2200 and TP-64.3-V forms for Թ employees to claim home office expenses on the 2025 tax return, along with other relevant tax forms, are now available in Workday. To access tax documents: 1. Login to Workday (if off campus, log into Two-Factor Authentication (2FA))

2. Click Menu (top-left corner) > Pay, Benefits & Compensation hub > Pay tab > Tax tab

Published: 19 February 2026

2025 - 2026 Wirth Vocal Prize Semifinalists

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 19:42

The Wirth Vocal Prize for vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of Թ, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.  

Published: 18 February 2026

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy | The Walrus

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 15:11

February 18, 2026 | In a roundtable published by The Walrus, Vincent Rigby examines the Canadian federal government's new Defence Industrial Strategy and describes it as long overdue. While he supports efforts to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, he cautions that the strategy places heavy emphasis on economic development. He calls for ensuring that "sovereign capabilities" are anchored in a coherent policy framework and matched by effective implementation.

Published: 18 February 2026

Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 14:42

Scientists at Թ and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in

Published: 18 February 2026

Թ researchers build the best light-powered, room-temperature computer yet

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:07

Թ and Queen’s University researchers have built an improved version of a computer that uses light to solve extremely hard problems more quickly and at larger scale than existing systems, without the need for cryogenic cooling.

Published: 18 February 2026

Men and women respond to work incentives in very different ways

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:16

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reviews hundreds of thousands of applications each year, making efficiency a challenge. When managers introduced cash incentives for meeting quotas, men and women reacted differently. Men tended to increase their output to secure the bonus, but the quality of their reviews declined. Women, by contrast, often prioritized maintaining high-quality work, even if it meant missing out on the financial reward.

Published: 18 February 2026

Prime Minister Carney endorses new Desautels program

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:14

2025 marked a turning point in Canada–US relations, as trade tensions with our closest partner pushed Canada to deepen ties elsewhere. Prime Minister Mark Carney has led this outreach, and during a recent meeting with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden, he highlighted Թ’s growing international role.

Published: 18 February 2026

Does job hopping affect your career prospects? It depends.

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:09

Young professionals are frequently advised that the best way to progress professionally is to pursue new opportunities, even if it means changing jobs. Yet, in some cases, employers may view a history of frequent job changes unfavorably, according to research by Matissa Hollister, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour. “We really wanted to look at whether or not that advice might actually backfire,” Hollister says.

Published: 18 February 2026

Employers want MBA grads to be AI-literate

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:03

The world of business is changing, and MBA programs are changing with it. Employers now expect new hires to arrive with strong AI skills, and since January 2025, AI has been part of the curriculum at Թ Desautels. “It’s unavoidable,” Associate Professor of Information Systems Geneviève Bassellier told Les Affaires.

Published: 18 February 2026

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