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Dr. Romina Mizrahi, Montreal Gazette, Global News

lun, 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

lun, 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

lun, 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

lun, 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

lun, 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

lun, 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

lun, 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

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

lun, 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

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

ven, 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

ven, 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

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

ven, 04/24/2026 - 11:48

Dear members of the 91ɬ community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be 91ɬ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The 91ɬ 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

ven, 04/24/2026 - 11:45

Published: 24 April 2026

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

ven, 04/24/2026 - 10:58

Published: 24 April 2026

Experts:Pollen and seasonal allergies

ven, 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. 91ɬ 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

jeu, 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

Negotiations with COFAM

jeu, 04/23/2026 - 13:33

On April 16, 91ɬ and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of 91ɬ (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

jeu, 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

jeu, 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

Jennifer Welsh Receives the 2026 NDG MNA Medal

mer, 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

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