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AMPS Unionization Drive

News - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:16

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.

Request

Published: 27 March 2026

Pearl Eliadis on the Challenges of Systemic Racism Complaints | CBC News

News - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:50

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 2026

Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s attempt to control Air Transat board fails

News - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:43

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.

Published: 27 March 2026

Having humans in the loop helps ensure AI produces high quality work

News - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:41

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.”

Published: 27 March 2026

Lewtas Centre for Experiential Learning gives students hands-on opportunities

News - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:39

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).

Published: 27 March 2026

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

News - Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:51
Published: 27 March 2026

Experts: Iran, the oil crisis and its economic impacts

News - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:14

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: 26 March 2026

Ordering of HP computers Suspended Until Further Notice / Commandes d’ordinateurs HP suspendues jusqu’à nouvel avis

News - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:52

This message is sent on behalf of Paul Chamberland, CIO and Associate Vice-President (IT Services)

Dear MMP users,

Published: 26 March 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:59

Pour ChristopherOrr, il est essentiel de corriger les disparités entre le Nord et le Sud en matière de recherche et de comprendre ce qui incite les municipalités à prendre des mesures

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Categories: Nouvelles du campus

Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, EurekAlert

News - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:54

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

Published: 26 March 2026

Dr Rob Whitley, La Presse

News - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:53

Que faire de la colère des hommes?

Published: 26 March 2026

Campus news - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:52

Closing research gaps between the Global North and Global South and understanding what drives climate action at the municipal level are essential, says Christopher Orr

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UGME Teaching Excellence Award Recipients

News - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:52

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: 26 March 2026

Forthcoming: Canadian Association for the Philosophy of AI

News - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 21:44

The first annual conference of the

Published: 25 March 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Alexis Morin-Martel!

News - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 21:39

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.

Published: 25 March 2026

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A Look Back at "Remembering Homelands, Rebuilding Lives: On the Lived Experiences of the Cambodian Diaspora in Canada”

News - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:40

In early February 2026, the 鶹ýվ Southeast Asia Lecture Series hosted a two-day conference on the Cambodian diaspora. Professor Erik Kuhonta, from Department of Political Science and the Institute for the Study of International Development, offers some reflections on the conference's success.

Published: 25 March 2026

Taylor Owen on AI and the Failure to Credit News Sources | Nieman Lab

News - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:18

March 19, 2026 | Taylor Owen, in coverage by the Nieman Lab, discusses new research from 鶹ýվ's Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, examining how major AI models handle news attribution. The study finds that models rarely credit original news sources despite demonstrating extensive knowledge of Canadian journalism. Owen notes that the gap between content use and attribution raises concerns about transparency and the sustainability of journalism in an AI-driven information environment.

Published: 25 March 2026

Notice: uPrint Scan-to-Email Issue

News - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:17

Some uPrint machines are currently experiencing issues with the scan-to-email function.

IT Services is actively investigating and will provide an update once the issue is resolved.

Thank you for your patience.

Published: 25 March 2026

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