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Most of us interact with large language models like ChatGPT and Claude through browsers or apps, but AI agents can apply the power of LLMs in entirelydifferent ways. Agents can independently plan and execute multi-step tasks across multiple software systems, but they should be approached with caution, saysѲپDZٱ, an assistant professor of organizational behaviour at 鶹ýվ Desautels.

Classified as: Matissa Hollister, Organizational Behaviour, artificial intelligence (AI), AI at 鶹ýվ Desautels
Published on: 30 Mar 2026

MEO Director Aengus Bridgman was recently featured in Savoir média's digital series La guerre des cerveaux (War of the Mind), in an episode titled, Les algorithmes comme armes de guerres (Algorithms as weapons of war).

Classified as: Aengus Bridgman, media ecosystem observatory, Centre for Media Technology and Democracy
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Published on: 27 Mar 2026

AGSEM presented their monetary proposals on March 11, and the University provided responses on March 18 and 25. Additional bargaining sessions are scheduled for April and May.

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Published on: 27 Mar 2026

On February 27, 2026, the Association of 鶹ýվ Professors of Science (AMPS) filed the attached petition for the certification of the non-unionized academic staff of the Faculty of Science.

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Published on: 27 Mar 2026

March 26, 2026 | As questions grow around how systemic discrimination is assessed in Quebec, Pearl Eliadis spoke to CBC News about the realities of bringing forward race-based complaints in the workplace. She notes that the burden of proof remains very high, particularly in cases where discrimination unfolds through subtle, cumulative interactions. Eliadis underscores the importance of documenting experiences in real time and seeking legal advice early, pointing to broader concerns about how such cases are investigated and the barriers individuals face in having them recognized.

Classified as: Pearl Eliadis, systemic racism
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Published on: 27 Mar 2026

Shareholders of Air Transat rejected Quebec media magnate Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s attempt to gain control of the travel company’s board. The billionairebusinessmanhas had his eye on the company for some time.

"Owning an airline seems to be very cool stuff. It seems to appeal toegos to some degree,"says Karl Moore,Associate Professor at 鶹ýվ Desautels. Air Transat is carrying a heaving debt load and lost millions in the latest quarter, but there is still a business case to be made for leisure airlines.

Classified as: Karl Moore, Strategy and Organization
Published on: 27 Mar 2026

A majority ofyoung people fear that AI will displace them in the workplace, and entry-level jobs in AI-affected sectors are already in decline.

Whilethere are a lot of things AI can do, there still needs to be a human in the loop, Simon Blanchette told Radio-Canada.

“Humans need to be there at the beginning and the end of a process to verify a machine’s work,” says Blanchette (BCom’14),Faculty Lecturer at 鶹ýվ Desautels.“It’s not a brake on productivity, but a guarantee of quality.”

Classified as: Simon Blanchette, artificial intelligence (AI), AI at 鶹ýվ Desautels
Published on: 27 Mar 2026

Some of our most important learning takes place outside of the classroom, and 鶹ýվ Desautels has made it a priority for students to have access to experiential learning opportunities.TheLewtasOffice of Experiential Learning launched in 2021, thanks to the generosity of alum ٴDzɳٲ(dz’75).

Classified as: Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning, ٴDzɳٲ, Genevieve Bassellier
Published on: 27 Mar 2026

The war in Iran and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the international oil trade, resulting in a dramatic increase in fuel prices worldwide and energy crises in several African and Asian countries. Broader economic impacts are also being felt.

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Published on: 26 Mar 2026

The scientist who warned that profit, not science, decides which drugs reach patients.

Published on: 26 Mar 2026

Que faire de la colère des hommes?

Published on: 26 Mar 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Marc Chammas and Dr. Samah Ibrahim, recipients of a UGME Teaching Excellence Award for clerkship teaching and supervision during the 2024–2025 academic year. The UGME Teaching Excellence Awards recognize educators whose dedication, mentorship, and commitment have a significant impact on medical students during their training.

Published on: 26 Mar 2026

Alexis Morin-Martel successfully defended his PhD dissertation on March 18.

Title of the dissertation: The Value of Trust

Jury members: Jocelyn Maclure, Natalie Stoljar, Daniel Weinstock, Mauro Rossi, Mark Alfano

Alexis will be a SSHRC postdoctoral fellow in the department of philosophy at Chapel Hill, starting in September 2026.

Classified as: Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology
Published on: 25 Mar 2026

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