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Woyesa Worana on Ethiopia's Looming Election | Policy Magazine

News - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:40

May 27, 2026 | MPP'26 Woyesa Worana examines the conditions surrounding Ethiopia's June 1st national election in a new piece for Policy Magazine. Worana argues that while electoral institutions remain formally intact, ongoing conflict and narrowing civic space have weakened the substantive conditions that give an election democratic meaning, leaving "the question of process… decoupled from the question of democratic credibility."

Published: 29 May 2026

Experts: Effects of Quebec’s school cellphone ban

News - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 13:57

A cellphone ban has been in effect in Quebec schools since last fall. As the school year wraps up, these 鶹ýվ experts are available to comment on the ban’s impact:

Adam Dubé, Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Director, Technology, Learning and Cognition Lab (TLC), specializes in cognitive development and learning technologies. He can discuss the issues surrounding cellphones in schools as they relate to learning.

Published: 29 May 2026

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Prof. Bendixen Receives President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

News - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 12:21

Congratulations to Professor Mette Bendixen, recipient of 鶹ýվ's President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers! This prestigious award recognizes early-career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in scholarship, international leadership, and public engagement. We are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved honour for Professor Bendixen.

Published: 29 May 2026

Prof. Knox Receives CGU Early Career Scientist Award

News - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 09:21

Congratulations to Prof. Knox on receiving the Canadian Geophysical Union's Early Career Scientist Award! This competitive honour recognizes outstanding research contributions by an early career CGU member. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. The award will be presented at the CGU Annual Meeting in Halifax.

Published: 29 May 2026

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The Info-Neuro cart schedule for June is now available!

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Published: 29 May 2026

Claudio Bussandri will Inspire as Education's 2026 Honourary Doctorate

News - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:31

Claudio Bussandri  will be conferred with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)  at the Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony on June 1st. 

Published: 29 May 2026

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Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research

News - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 16:39

Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will open new avenues to preventing and treating pneumonia. 

Published: 28 May 2026

Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at 鶹ýվ Sustainability Park

News - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 16:32

The 鶹ýվ Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.

Published: 28 May 2026

Rise of AI deepfakes fuels urgent call for stronger protections

News - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 16:21

Canada is moving to criminalize non-consensual sexual deepfakes after recent court rulings exposed gaps in existing law, allowing perpetrators to avoid conviction despite clear harm to victims.

Published: 28 May 2026

Oliver Abrams BCom’26 named Management Valedictorian

News - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:56

This year, we are proud to celebrate Oliver Abrams BCom'26, as Management valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Reflecting on his time at Desautels, Oliver found that the people around him played a defining role in his experience.

For Abrams, 鶹ýվ was more than academics; it was a community that broadened his perspective and grounded him throughout his studies. “My peers have shown me what’s possible, my professors have shown me new ways of thinking, and my family has kept me grounded,” he said. In moments of uncertainty, their support remained constant.

Published: 28 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:03

« L’intégration de ces personnes, qui travaillent dans les domaines stratégiques et prioritaires du Canada, renforcera encore davantage les activités de recherche à l’Université 鶹ýվ. »

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Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4

News - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:23

As convocation ceremonies continue across 鶹ýվ, preparations are reaching their final stage at the Macdonald Campus, where celebrations will begin on June 4. While graduating students prepare to mark the completion of their studies, teams across the campus are focused on ensuring the environment is ready to welcome them and their families.

Published: 28 May 2026

Campus news - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:12

‘The integration of these individuals, working in Canada’s strategic and priority areas, will further strengthen the research enterprise at 鶹ýվ’

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