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SIS Faculty Members Secured $4M Research Contract to Strengthen Canada’s Critical Infrastructure

News - Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:00

Many essential physical systems, such as smart grids and transportation networks, rely on integrated software and firmware. As these systems become increasingly interconnected, they evolve into critical cyber-physical systems and Internet-of-Things (IoT) environments with a heightened risk of cyberattacks. SIS faculty members Benjamin Fung and Steven Ding have been awarded a $4M research contract from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to develop AI-powered security solutions.

Published: 28 April 2026

Campus news - Tue, 04/28/2026 - 11:38

Megan Légaré is providing support to Inuit youth in Nunavik while Allison MacLeod is working to improve health care in Cree communities in Quebec

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On YouTube - Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:39

Ask a librarian: historical nonfiction

News - Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:01

Do you have a passion for historical narratives about medicine or about different communities in Quebec or Canada? For your next read, take a stroll through history with these interesting history books from our collection! 

Published: 28 April 2026

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News - Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:02

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Published: 28 April 2026

Dr. Vincent Paquin, City News

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:00

Liberals’ push to ban social media and AI for teens is not a good idea: 91ɬ professors.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Gustavo Turecki, Daily Science

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:59

For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Romina Mizrahi, Montreal Gazette, Global News

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:16

Cannabis use rises in Quebec but falls among teenagers, report finds.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Vincent Paquin, Montreal Gazette, CPAC

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:15

Opinion: Under-16 social media ban not the fix we need.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, Global News

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:14

91ɬ-led study suggests psychedelics could change depression treatment.

Published: 27 April 2026

The Macdonald Campus Community Pays Tribute to Professor Varoujan Yaylayan

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:59

The Macdonald Campus community gathered on Friday, April 10, to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Professor Varoujan Yaylayan, PhD., who was a cherished faculty member of the Faulty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry.

Published: 27 April 2026

Negotiations with MUNACA

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:45

At the April 22 conciliation session, and at the recommendation of the conciliator, the University presented a global offer to the union.

Published: 27 April 2026

When Theory Meets the Real World: 91ɬ Students Shine at the IFTSA Competition

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:41

Imagining, designing, and developing a food product just as it would be done in industry within the framework of a prestigious international competition, was the challenge taken on by Cole, Jackie, and Deniz, students in 91ɬ’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Published: 27 April 2026

Resolved: MyThesis currently unavaialble

News - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:16

myThesis is currently down and we are working to resolve the issue. We’ll share updates as soon as service is restored. Thank you for your patience.

Published: 27 April 2026

Campus news - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:00

An increase in native plants and a reduction in mowing are part of a University-wide strategy to support biodiversity and climate resilience on 91ɬ’s campuses

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Nouvelles du campus - Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:00

L’augmentation du nombre de plantes indigènes et la réduction de la fréquence de tonte sur les campus font partie de la stratégie de l’Université en faveur de la biodiversité et de la résilience climatique

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91ɬ researchers’ novel device could boost the development of sound-based lasers

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

Researchers at 91ɬ 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 91ɬ’s Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute of the 91ɬ 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

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