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Թ researchers’ novel device could boost the development of sound-based lasers

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 09:52

Researchers at Թ have developed a novel device that generates sound-like particles known as phonons at extremely cold temperatures. The technology could be used to create phonon lasers, with possible applications in communications and medical diagnostics.

Published: 27 April 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:00

Une serre et une plateforme de recherche de pointe viennent amplifier les efforts du Québec et d’un consortium interuniversitaire en faveur de la sécurité alimentaire dans un contexte de changements climatiques

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New Report: Canada and the Future of AI for Inclusive Prosperit

News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:45

April 22, 2026 | The has co-published a new summary report, Canada and the Future of AI for Inclusive Prosperity, with Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Expert Group on Canada and the Future of Development Cooperation. Drawing on a February 2026 roundtable of 19 Canadian and international experts, the report calls on Canada to adopt a more strategic and coherent approach to AI.

Published: 24 April 2026

Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:50

Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK) cells, part of the immune system’s first line of defence. NK cells can detect and destroy cancer cells, but tumours often create a protective barrier that blocks them, allowing cancer to grow.

Researchers at Թ’s Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute of the Թ Health Centre, found that suppressing two specific proteins helps NK cells overcome this blockage, turning them into more potent cancer killers.

Published: 24 April 2026

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:48

Dear members of the Թ community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be Թ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The Թ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.

Published: 24 April 2026

Pearl Eliadis on Human Rights Work at Home and Abroad | Difference Makers

News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:45

Published: 24 April 2026

Jennifer Welsh on U.S. Interest in Canadian Politics | CBC News

News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:58

Published: 24 April 2026

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Experts:Pollen and seasonal allergies

News - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 09:27

As winter transitions into spring, pollen in the air is triggering seasonal allergies for many. Awarming climate is contributing to earlier seasonal onset, longer growingseasonsand increased pollen production. Թ experts are available to comment on this topic.

David Wees, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science,candiscuss the impacts of climate on pollenproductionand seasonal allergies.

Published: 24 April 2026

Congratulations to Tayah Liska for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

News - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:36

Tayah Liska successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on April 21st, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"Identifying the conceptual attributes of physical activity maintenance among adults with physical disability"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Prof. Shane Sweet (Supervisor), Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Dr. William James Harvey, Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis, Dr. Rebecca Bassett-Gunter, Prof. Guillaume Gervais

Published: 23 April 2026

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Negotiations with COFAM

News - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:33

On April 16, Թ and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of Թ (COFAM) held a scheduled bargaining session. During this meeting, the University presented five new non‑monetary counter‑proposals addressing sabbatical leaves, tenure‑track professor regulations, contract academic staff (CAS) regulations, retirement provisions, and a new professional development leave option for CAS members.

Published: 23 April 2026

Negotiations with AMPL

News - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:31

This matter has been in arbitration for some time. However, the parties agreed to replace the recently scheduled hearing days with negotiation sessions, with the aim of achieving as much convergence as possible before the arbitration phase resumes, during which the arbitrator will be called upon to determine the remaining outstanding items.

Published: 23 April 2026

Only some kinds of job losses cause voters to elect strong leaders, study finds

News - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:57

Americans are more likely to turn to authoritarian leaders when jobs are being lost due to offshoring than they are when job losses result from automation, an international research team has found. This is despite the fact that automation tends to lead to greater job losses.

Published: 23 April 2026

Campus news - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:00

The University has partnered with Planetair, a Canadian provider of Gold-Standard-certified carbon offset solutions

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Campus news - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:47

New plan aims to improve access, safety and community while transforming First Peoples’ House 

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Jennifer Welsh Receives the 2026 NDG MNA Medal

News - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:04

April 10, 2026 |Jennifer Welshwas among ten recipients honoured at the second annual NDG MNA Medal Ceremony, hosted by Désirée McGraw, Member of the National Assembly for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, at Villa Maria College. The medal recognizes leaders, builders, and changemakers whose work helps shape the NDG community and, in many cases, leaves a lasting mark on Quebec.

Published: 22 April 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:56

Un nouvel institut de la Faculté des arts ancre recherche et réappropriation des langues autochtones et pave la voie à des programmes menant à un diplôme en études autochtones

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Campus news - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:38

New Faculty of Arts institute anchors Indigenous researchandlanguage reclamation;willfacilitateeventual introduction ofIndigenous Studiesdegree programs

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