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Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention

News - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:12
Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it

A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins, that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.

Published: 26 May 2026

2026 Faculty of Science Excellence Award winners announced

News - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:41

Ann Jack (Clerical), Diti Anastasopoulos (Management), and Maxime Leroux (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.

These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 20th, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty’s administrative and support staff during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Read below the citations prepared by the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards Committee.

Published: 26 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 16:06

Dirigé par la professeure Elena Bennett, ce réseau national a favorisé la création de liens entre scientifiques et permis une meilleure compréhension des interactions et des choix liés à l’utilisation des terres

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Jennifer Welsh Co-Authors Article on the Risks of Supporting Civilian Self-Protection

News - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 15:51

June 9, 2025 |Jennifer Welshhas co-authored a new article, "Risky Business: Organizational Challenges in International Support for Civilian Self-Protection", in Perspectives on Politics, with E. Paddon Rhoads and J. Masullo. The article argues that international support for "bottom-up" civilian self-protection, while often seen as less costly and more legitimate than direct intervention, carries its own significant risks for the communities it aims to protect.

Published: 25 May 2026

Jennifer Welsh New Chapter on Responsible Sovereignty and the 1990s

News - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 15:49

September 22, 2025 |Jennifer Welshhas contributed a chapter, "Responsible Sovereignty and Individual Accountability: Liberal Internationalist Aspirations from the 1990s", to the new volume Rethinking the 1990s: Liberal World Order Building in the Aftermath of the Cold War. The chapter revisits how post-Cold War liberal internationalism advanced new aspirations around state sovereignty and individual accountability, offering historical perspective on today's debates over the future of the liberal international order.

Published: 25 May 2026

Campus news - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 15:42

Led by Professor Elena Bennett, the national network built connections among researchers and deepened understanding of the relationships and trade-offs inherent in land use   

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EDI Lunch & Learn | Accessibility in Research Labs

News - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 14:41

This event is open to everyone who wants to contribute to creating accessible research environments.

In honour of Quebec’s Week for Persons with Disabilities, D2R - in collaboration with the Quebec Interuniversity Network in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with and the Equity Team at 鶹ýվ - invites you to a Lunch & Learn to present the new Practical Toolkit for Research Teams to foster Accessibility in Research Labs.

During this event we will present a few key elements of this toolkit, including:

Published: 25 May 2026

Caitlin Atkinson, PhD Student (KPE) Interview with 鶹ýվ D2R

News - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 12:30

Caitlin Atkinson, a PhD student in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) and a student of Prof. Benoit Gentil, is also a 鶹ýվ D2R Doctoral Scholar.

Published: 25 May 2026

Research findings challenge long-held assumptions about how we learn or regain speech

News - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 12:06

Learning to speak a new language,orregaining speech,depends more onareas ofthe brainthatprocesssound and physical sensation than ontheparts of thebrain thatgovernmotor control,accordingto new research findings.

Thestudy,byresearchers at鶹ýվ and the Yale School of Medicine,hasimplications for speech-learning theory andforthedevelopment ofspeech processing and recognition technologies.

Published: 25 May 2026

Experts: Google search to prioritize AI

News - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 10:51

Googlehasannounced that ithasoverhauledits search engine to be entirelypoweredby its Gemini 3.5 Flashartificial intelligencemodel.Users will no longerbe prompted to choose their search mode; instead, the search boxwilloperatemore like aconversation,withthe optionfor userstoaskfollow-upquestions.The changesare set to take effect on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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Published: 25 May 2026

Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids

News - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 15:17

Prof. Krista Muis’ digital literacy research helps children separate facts from fiction online by identifying credible information sources, using better search techniques, and improving cognitive skills. By collaborating closely with students and teachers, Muis’ research has the potential to inform curriculum reform and educator workshops across Canada, helping strengthen digital literacy skills among youth as young as nine. Listen to Dr. Muis' recent interview on CJAD Radio and read more about her work in teaching children to be better, more critical internet users:

Published: 22 May 2026

Vincent Rigby New Article on the Prime Minister and Canadian National Security

News - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 14:43

May 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby has co-authored a new article, Unwritten Ultimate Responsibility: The Prime Minister and Canadian National Security, with Philippe Lagassé (Carleton) and Ian Brodie (Calgary). Rigby argues that while ministers and agencies derive their national security mandates from statute, the Prime Minister's authority remains largely unwritten, rooted in constitutional convention and Crown prerogative.

Published: 22 May 2026

Angela Vanhaelen granted the Faculty of Arts Award for Distinction in Research

News - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:10

The Arts Award for Distinction in Research is presented annually to faculty members who have made outstanding research contributions to their field.

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Published: 22 May 2026

Here are the new titles in our collection, now available at the NPRC!

News - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:51

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Published: 21 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:50

De nouveaux financements propulsent l'innovation à 鶹ýվ dans les domaines de la société, de la santé et de la technologie

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Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:22

Marie-Philip Poulin, ancienne entraîneuse adjointe des Martlets, est nommée joueuse la plus utile des séries

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Campus news - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:00

Former Martlet skills coach Marie- Philip Poulin earns playoff MVP honours

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Campus news - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:37

New investment propels 鶹ýվ innovation across society, health and technology

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Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 12:53

Les récipiendaires ont été reconnus pour leurs contributions à l’inclusion, à la réconciliation et à l’accès au soutien juridique sur le campus et au-delà

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Campus news - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 12:41

Recipients of annual awards recognized for advancing inclusion, reconciliation and access to legal support across campus and beyond

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