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“Innovation” is everywhere these days—but beyond the buzzword, what does it really mean for a young company, and how can you turn it into a concrete competitive advantage? This presentation demystifies intellectual property (IP) and shows why it matters far more than many founders think.

We’ll explore briefly the different forms of IP and clarify what each protects in practical terms. You’ll discover when an idea becomes an “invention,” when you should consider filing a patent, and who the right professionals are to guide you along the way.

Published on: 17 Feb 2026

A half day showcase ofD2Rand the’s shared biomanufacturing and bioengineering research priorities. Researchers from both the NRC and the D2R community will present on their platform and biomanufacturing-aligned work, including gene editing, mRNA production and optimization, lipid nanoparticle formulation, and RNA therapeutic delivery systems.

Published on: 17 Feb 2026

We are currently investigating a system-wide issue affecting Lenel building access for some students and postdoctoral fellows. Impacted individuals may find their building access is unexpectedly not working. This appears to be an access issue (not a card replacement issue).

Please do not replace your card unless you are specifically advised to do so. We are working to restore access as quickly as possible and will post updates as they become available.

Classified as: IT Alerts, IT Announcements, IT Announcement, ACCESS
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Published on: 17 Feb 2026

Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.

They are among the 126 early-career researchers in this year’s cohort of the prestigious two-year, $75,000 fellowship sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and evaluated based on their research accomplishments, creativity and potential to become leaders in their fields.

Published on: 17 Feb 2026

Sports talent scouts’ decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology has suggested.

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Published on: 17 Feb 2026

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.

Those were among 95 “facilitators” yielded by their review of previously published research on the subject. Autistic youth are less physically active than their peers, who are already not physically active enough, the researchers said, noting that physical activity could be beneficial to their physical, social and emotional health.

Classified as: Faculty of Education, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
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Published on: 17 Feb 2026

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Dear 鶹ýվ community members,

Last year, 鶹ýվ committed to improve and accelerate its expense reimbursement process – one that many of you rightly described as complex, inefficient, and time-consuming. Thanks to your input and the dedication of teams across the University, we’re pleased to share that Workday Expenses is live.

Classified as: Workday Expenses
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Published on: 17 Feb 2026

We are proud to share that our 鶹ýվ Desautels MBA has climbed to 87th globally in the prestigious 2026 Financial Times Global MBA rankings.

Desautels’ MBA ranks in the top 3 in Canada and continues to excel in preparing leaders to navigate complex, fast-changing global markets. Our program holds the #1 position in North America for international faculty and international mobility and is #1 in Canada for international students and international course experience.

Classified as: rankings, Master of Business Administration (MBA), FT Global MBA Rankings, Financial Times
Published on: 16 Feb 2026

Researchers at 鶹ýվ have improved the efficiency of a method for converting human urine into clean energy.

The method employs microbial fuel cells (MFCs), which use bacteria to turn organic waste into electricity, providing a sustainable and low-cost means of treating wastewater while generating energy from an abundant source. The 鶹ýվ research provides insights into which urine concentrations are optimal for this process.

Classified as: Vijaya Raghavan, microbial fuel cells, development of sustainable technology, wastewater treatment, renewable energy
Published on: 16 Feb 2026

February 10, 2026 | Vincent Rigby and Adam Chapnick argue that Ottawa should move quickly to appoint Canada's next National Security and Intelligence Adviser following Nathalie Drouin's resignation. They reflect on the evolution and growing significance of the position within the Privy Council Office and the importance of timely appointment and clearly defined responsibilities. Canada has not issued a comprehensive National Security Strategy in over two decades, and Rigby calls for its return under the next National Security and Intelligence Adviser.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security
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Published on: 13 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced the Canada Grocery and Essentials Benefit, a direct payment for low-income Canadians that will replace the GST credit. While it should improve the purchasing power of those who need it most, it won’t lower grocery prices. “To lower the grocery bills, we need to improve our food supply chains in Canada,” says Yu Ma, a Professor of Marketing at 鶹ýվ Desautels.

Classified as: Yu Ma, Marketing
Published on: 13 Feb 2026

AI is changing the workplace, but it usually doesn’t replace entire jobs. Before laying people off because of ‘AI efficiencies’, employers need a solid plan. “We may or may not overestimate how much AI will affect the world of work, but we’ve figured out that it does not destroys jobs, it destroys tasks,” says Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at 鶹ýվ Desautels.

Classified as: Lisa Cohen, Organizational Behaviour, artificial intelligence (AI), AI at 鶹ýվ Desautels
Published on: 13 Feb 2026

Artificial intelligence is expected to reshape the labour market, but its impact won’t be felt evenly across all types of jobs. In Quebec, roughly 59 per cent of jobs are considered highly exposed to AI—meaning the technology is likely to change how people work rather than eliminate roles outright.

Classified as: Rob Glew, Analytics, operations management, Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), AI at 鶹ýվ Desautels, artificial intelligence (AI)
Published on: 13 Feb 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump recently accused Canada of refusing to certify U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and threatened to retaliate by decertifying Canadian-made planes in the United States—an action that would effectively ground them. But, as is often the case with Trump’s more extreme threats, his staff quickly walked it back.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy and Organization
Published on: 13 Feb 2026

The Munich Security Conference, which opened today and runs until Feb. 15, is a leading forum for discussions on international security. It is attended by heads of state and ministers of defence and foreign affairs from around the world.

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Published on: 13 Feb 2026

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