Science showcase celebrates the curiosity driving undergraduate research
From labs to field sites, 麻豆传媒网站 students brought their discoveries to life at the 7th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25. The event offers students an encouraging, non-competitive space where they can proudly share their research, passion projects, and in-class work, all while strengthening their confidence and science communication skills.
Published: 1 April 2026Sustainability and Synthetic Biology Conference, April 11
The 4th听edition of the Sustainability and Synthetic Biology Conference will take place on April 11. The event will feature BIEN 580 students Case Study Projects that apply synthetic biology to solve real-world problems in health, food security and the environment, as well as guest speakers who will showcase cutting-edge academic research and innovative startups. The conference provides a professional forum for joining undergraduate and graduate students to gain visibility and receive feedback from peers and experts in the fields of biology and engineering.
Published: 1 April 2026BSA Award Processing Yearend Deadlines - FY26
As the University鈥檚 Fiscal Year end of April 30th, 2026 quickly approaches, we wish to inform you of some important deadlines and information you should be aware of.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS PAID THROUGH BSA
Published: 1 April 2026麻豆传媒网站 launches Initiative for Transforming Healthcare
麻豆传媒网站 has unveiled the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH), a cross鈥憇ector effort aimed at tackling some of Canada鈥檚 most pressing system鈥憀evel healthcare challenges. Supported by $5.75 million in funding from Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life and IGM Financial, the initiative will mobilize expertise from management, medicine and public policy to develop technology鈥慹nabled, evidence鈥慴ased solutions.
Published: 1 April 2026麻豆传媒网站 launches initiative to strengthen Canada鈥檚 healthcare system
麻豆传媒网站 has launched the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) to apply a systems-based approach and advance technology-enabled solutions to drive change in Canadian healthcare.
Mounting pressures 鈥� from limited access to family doctors to surgical backlogs and emergency room crowding 鈥� are straining Canada鈥檚 health system. The Initiative will explore ways to resolve these growing challenges through cross-sector partnerships.
Published: 1 April 2026Negotiations with AMUSE (casuals)
The parties met on March 27 to discuss the non鈥憁onetary proposals.
They will meet again on March 31 to continue the discussions.
Published: 31 March 2026Negotiations with MUNACA
Following the request for conciliation, the parties held their first conciliation meeting on March 26. Each side met separately with the conciliator to provide an update on the progress of discussions. Based on the conciliator鈥檚 recommendation, the employer will present a comprehensive response to the union鈥檚 monetary and non鈥憁onetary proposals on April 22, 2026.
The objective is to narrow the outstanding non鈥憁onetary issues and focus on the key priorities for both parties.
Published: 31 March 2026Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions
麻豆传媒网站鈥檚 Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry is celebrating an outstanding achievement by its students: all three 麻豆传媒网站 teams entered into this year鈥檚 Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) competitions have been selected as finalists. The teams will represent 麻豆传媒网站 at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago in July 2026鈥攐ne of the largest and most influential gatherings in the global food science community.
Published: 31 March 2026Pearl Eliadis on the Supreme Court Challenge to Bill 21 | CJAD Radio
March 30, 2026 | Following four days of hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada, Pearl Eliadis spoke to听CJAD Radioabout the key legal questions at the heart of the challenge to Quebec鈥檚 Bill 21. She outlined three central issues before the Court: whether there are limits to the use of the notwithstanding clause, how minority language rights under Section 23 of the Charter intersect with the law, and whether other constitutional provisions could reinforce Charter protections.
Published: 31 March 2026Researchers warn of risks posed by 鈥榗ontaminants of emerging concern鈥� found in crops, agricultural soil
A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops鈥� absorption of 鈥渃ontaminants of emerging concern鈥� (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.
CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as 鈥渇orever chemicals鈥�). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.
Published: 31 March 2026Fiscal 2026 Year End Memo/ Note de service - Fin de l鈥檈xercice financier: 30 avril 2026
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Please see attached for the year-end memo to help orient your preparations for the close of Fiscal 2026. The memo is also available on the Financial Services website at the following link:
Published: 30 March 2026Dr Rob Whitley, Le Figaro
芦 La sant茅 mentale des hommes est un v茅ritable angle mort dans nos soci茅t茅s 禄.
Published: 30 March 2026Dr. Sylvain Williams, CBC News
Staff at hospitals in dire need of repair decry 'lack of urgency' in Quebec budget.
Published: 30 March 2026Sky-high stock valuations present portfolio allocation challenge for major pension funds
Soaring stock prices boosted returns at major Canadian pension plans, even as a slowdown in private equity weighed on overall performance at funds like the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. But strong equity returns听don't听necessarily mean pension plans should听allocate听more capital to stocks, Sebastien Betermier told Bloomberg.听
"Valuations are high, so there is a risk of investing in listed equities at their peak," says Betermier, an associate professor of finance at 麻豆传媒网站 Desautels.听听
Published: 30 March 2026AI agents can automate tasks, but come with privacy and security risks听
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 entirely听different ways. Agents can independently plan and execute multi-step tasks across multiple software systems, but they should be approached with caution, says听Matissa听Hollister, an assistant professor of organizational behaviour at 麻豆传媒网站 Desautels.听
Published: 30 March 2026Aengus Bridgman on How Algorithms Perpetuate Disinformation | Savoir m茅dia
MEO Director Aengus Bridgman was recently featured in Savoir m茅dia'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).
Published: 27 March 2026Negotiations with AGSEM (Academic Casuals)
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.
Published: 27 March 2026AMPS Unionization Drive
On February 27, 2026, the Association of 麻豆传媒网站 Professors of Science (AMPS) filed the attached petition for the certification of the non-unionized academic staff of the Faculty of Science.
Published: 27 March 2026Pearl Eliadis on the Challenges of Systemic Racism Complaints | CBC News
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.
Published: 27 March 2026Pierre-Karl P茅ladeau鈥檚 attempt to control Air Transat board fails
Shareholders of Air Transat rejected Quebec media magnate Pierre-Karl P茅ladeau鈥檚 attempt to gain control of the travel company鈥檚 board. The billionaire听businessman听has had his eye on the company for some time.
"Owning an airline seems to be very cool stuff. It seems to appeal to听egos to some degree,"听says Karl Moore,听Associate Professor at 麻豆传媒网站 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.
Published: 27 March 2026