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Karl Moore honoured in Senate of Canada

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 11:13

On March 25, 2026, Senator Tony Loffreda rose in the Senate of Canada to honour Karl Moore, citing his more than two decades of contributions to academia, leadership research and public discourse.

Published: 20 April 2026

Researchers identify new jellyfish species in fossils near Quebec City

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:37

Researchers studying 450-million-year-old fossils discovered about 50 kilometres northeast of Quebec City have identified a new species of basal medusozoan: Paleocanna tentaculum, a soft-bodied, tube-shaped polyp with a ring of tentacles. Closely related to modern jellyfish, it is a rare discovery. Only a few other species in its subphylum have ever been described in the fossil record.

Published: 20 April 2026

Update: Procedures for Travel and Other Expenses / Modifications : Procédures relatives aux frais de déplacement et autres dépenses

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:17

This message is sent on behalf of François Pouliot, Co-Interim Associate Vice-President (Financial Services)

Dear Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Finance Community Member,

Effective May 1, 2026, per diem rates and allowances will be updated and increased as outlined below:

Published: 17 April 2026

Schulich Kudos for 2026!

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:43

This year Schulich alumni and faculty have been honoured in the 68th Grammy Awards, the 77th Emmy Awards, and the 29th Annual Prix Opus! Several alumni also received nominations for the 55th JUNO Awards, held on March 28, 2026. Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees!

Published: 17 April 2026

EDI Workshop | EDI Missteps: Solutions, Strategies and Successful Practices

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:43

In an effort to support researchers in incorporating the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into their work as RNA research, the D2R EDI Community of Practice is organizing an event to discuss and problem solve through common EDI mistakes in the context of RNA research. In this event, two speakers will share anecdotes on major EDI pitfalls they have encountered and strategies others can use to prevent them in the future. Together, we will discuss common pitfalls in a collaborative and low-pressure environment.

Published: 16 April 2026

Seeking Candidates for Tenure-Track Appointment in Human Development

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:20

°Õ³ó±ðÌýDepartment of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in Human Development (HD) Program at the rank of Assistant Professor. 

Published: 16 April 2026

Ask a librarian: Bestsellers

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:41

Looking for your next read? Ask a librarian! 📚 You might enjoy some of these bestsellers favourites, and popular books in our physical and digital collection. Your next great read awaits in in room 354 at The Neuro or online on OverDrive! ✨ 

Published: 16 April 2026

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ brings Alumni and leaders together at inaugural Luxembourg Community Evening

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:52

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Community Evening brought together approximately 75–80 alumni and friends of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ at Arendt House for the first community gathering hosted by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Luxembourg Centre for Finance. It marked an exciting step in growing Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾â€™s presence in the region and offered a first look at the upcoming Master of Management in Finance Luxembourg, set to launch in August 2026.

Published: 15 April 2026

Desautels doctoral research recognized for excellence

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:48

Nymisha Bandi’s doctoral thesis has been recognized for its excellence by the Group for Research in Decision Analysis (GERAD). Her research was co-supervised by Professors Maxime Cohen and Saibal Ray, who nominated her work in the best doctoral thesis category of the 11th GERAD Scholarship Competition.

Published: 15 April 2026

Pilot airline complaint program could help improve transparency

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:43

In early 2026, Air Canada launched a pilot program to resolve complaints through a third-party arbitrator, with the goal of making complaint resolution faster and more efficient. It’s a voluntary alternative to the existing government-run program operated by Canadian Transportation Authority, which has a backlog of 95,000 complaints.

Published: 15 April 2026

Fuel inventories have help mitigate oil price spikes

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:40

The war in Iran is pushing up gas prices, adding pressure on Quebec drivers. However, prices at the pump have been volatile rising, falling, and then climbing again.

One factor behind this uneven pattern is gasoline inventories held by energy companies, explained Saibal Ray in an interview with Le Devoir. These reserves can temporarily absorb spikes in oil prices.

Published: 15 April 2026

D2R x Lavery | Patenting Your Invention: A Guide for Researchers

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:45

Have an innovative idea and not sure how the patenting process works? Join D2R and Lavery to learn how patent strategy supports scientific impact and how early choices impact downstream commercialization value when bringing life science innovations to market.

Designed to be accessible without sacrificing rigor, this session equips researchers and research administrators with a clearer understanding of how patent strategy supports scientific impact - and how early choices can materially affect downstream value and commercialization to bring life sciences innovations to market.

Published: 15 April 2026

2026 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:45

The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.

Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.

Published: 15 April 2026

AI tool pinpoints cells driving aggressive cancers

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:47

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers.

The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rather than treating all cancer cells as if they behave the same way.

Published: 15 April 2026

Negotiations with AGSEM (Invigilators)

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:46

There was a negotiating session on April 13, 2026, during which discussions continued in a productive and collaborative manner, with steady progress made on several items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 4, with additional negotiation dates confirmed for May 22 and June 5.

Published: 14 April 2026

Association of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Professors of Science

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:44

Following a petition filed on February 27, 2026, by the Association of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Professors of Science to certify the bargaining unit comprising “all academic staff working in the Faculty of Science of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, except academic staff already covered by a collective agreement,†the Tribunal administratif du Travail, Quebec’s body responsible for overseeing unionization, issued a decision on April 8, 2026, confirming that these positions are unionized and represented by the Association.

Published: 14 April 2026

Dre Cécile Rousseau, Radio-Canada Info

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:21

Mort d’une fillette : le personnel de l’Hôpital de Gatineau victime de propos haineux.

Published: 14 April 2026

Dr. Simon Ducharme, Insurance Business

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:20

Manulife commits $1 million to Quebec dementia prevention clinic.

Published: 14 April 2026

Experts: Cannabis use in Quebec

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 12:09

released today shows cannabis use has risen modestly since legalization, with 17 per cent of Quebecers reporting use in 2025, up from 14 per cent in 2018, though trends differ across age groups.

Published: 14 April 2026

Weston Family Foundation awards two Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers for human microbiome research

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:52

New funding fuels Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾-led breakthroughs on how gut viruses influence childhood health and how engineered proteins can prevent damaging oral bacterial biofilms. 

Published: 14 April 2026

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