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Rim Hariss awarded NSERC Discovery Grant for retail operations research

mar, 07/07/2026 - 14:54

ʰǴڱǰRim Hariss is one of 122 鶹 researchers awardedfunding through theNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council ofCanada's(NSERC) DiscoveryGrants competition, announced July 7 as part of a $30-million investment in 鶹research.

Harris's project, "Beyond the Stockout: A Behavioral-Analytical Framework for Optimizing Retail Operations,"examines how consumers respond to product unavailability, using AI-enabled in-store tracking data to model search and substitution behavior.

Published: 7 July 2026

Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth

mar, 07/07/2026 - 14:51

As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at 鶹 Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.

Rather than taking a “wait-and-see” approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.

Published: 7 July 2026

122 鶹 research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

mar, 07/07/2026 - 13:43

Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at 鶹, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 鶹 research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.

Published: 7 July 2026

鶹 study provides further evidence that aspen patches can mitigate wildfires

mar, 07/07/2026 - 10:15

Researchers at 鶹 have confirmed that aspen play a key role in forest fire prevention and mitigation across Canada. Planting these trees near communities can reduce both the likelihood and severity of fires and limit how far they spread, the researchers said.

“Aspen is not a 100 per cent effective fire deterrent, but compared with other species, it is a better choice to plant around communities or critical infrastructure,” said Flavie Pelletier, lead author and recent PhD graduate in Natural Resource Sciences.

Published: 7 July 2026

RiboClub 2026 to Bring International RNA Research Community to Orford, Québec

mar, 07/07/2026 - 09:55

ճRiboClub 2026 Annual Conferencewill take placeOctober 4–8, 2026, at theChéribourg Hotel in Orford, Québec, bringing together researchers, trainees, and industry professionals from across Canada and around the world to discuss the latest developments in RNA science.

Published: 7 July 2026

Pearl Eliadis on the CQPI's New Report to Prevent Homelessness in Quebec

ven, 07/03/2026 - 16:22

July 2, 2026 |Pearl Eliadisled the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative's (CQPI) new report, which sets out 17 recommendations to prevent homelessness in Quebec, chief among them enshrining the right to housing in the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Drawing on research contributions from across 鶹, the report responds to what Eliadis calls "increasingly alarming, even catastrophic" levels of homelessness, with the number of people affected rising 44% between 2018 and 2022.

Published: 3 July 2026

鶹’s Position on Collective Bargaining with Faculty Unions

ven, 07/03/2026 - 13:29
Respect for faculty members and the collective bargaining process Published: 3 July 2026

Bargaining Update – COFAM

ven, 07/03/2026 - 13:28

On June 3, 2026, 鶹 and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of 鶹 (COFAM) held a scheduled bargaining session that was administrative in nature. During the meeting, both parties reviewed articles that had been exchanged since the previous bargaining session in April 2026. These included provisions relating to Tenure and Tenure-Track Librarians, Contract Librarians, Leaves of Absence, and Unranked Contract Academic Staff, as well as the status of the articles that remained to be exchanged in order to complete the University's response package.

Published: 3 July 2026

Bargaining Update – AMPL

ven, 07/03/2026 - 13:27

Meetings between 鶹 and the Association of 鶹 Professors of Law (AMPL) took place on April 29, May 12, May 13, and June 2, during which the parties reached agreement on additional items.

The parties have now resolved the majority of issues that could be addressed through negotiations. The remaining outstanding matters will proceed to arbitration for resolution.

The arbitration dates agreed upon by the parties and the arbitrator are August 26, October 26, November 11, and December 8 and 15.

Published: 3 July 2026

In Conversation with the Music Studies Area Coordinator Andrea Creech

jeu, 07/02/2026 - 15:10
(Re)Introducing the Music Studies program at the Schulich School of Music Published: 2 July 2026

Construction starts: Chancellor Day Hall – Student Space Renovation (Lot 1)

jeu, 07/02/2026 - 14:59

鶹’s Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS) will carry out Project 19-166 OCDH – Student Space Renovation – Lot 1 at Chancellor Day Hall on the Downtown Campus.

The project consists of revitalizing and renovating areas in the basement of Chancellor Day Hall, including patching and painting in hallways and student areas, as well as updating furniture.

Published: 2 July 2026

Prof. Joshua Skorburg, IVADO visiting fellow at the Chair

jeu, 07/02/2026 - 11:47

Prof. Joshua Skorburg will be a new visiting fellow at the Chair.

Fellow Bio: Joshua August (Gus) Skorburg is Associate Professor of Philosophy, Academic Co-Director of the Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI), and Faculty Affiliate at the One Health Institute at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. From 2018-2022 he was Adjunct Professor in the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He received his PhD in Philosophy in 2017 from the University of Oregon. His research spans topics in applied ethics and moral psychology.

Published: 2 July 2026

Experts: Summer stresses on families

jeu, 07/02/2026 - 11:11

The end of the school year brings with it a change of routine that in some cases can place stress on family members and family dynamics: parents often struggle with logistical challenges and some children and teens may face boredom and be separated from important social relationships.

These experts are available to comment:

Published: 2 July 2026

Pearl Eliadis on Quebec's Domestic Violence Disclosure Law | Weekends with Rob Fai

mer, 07/01/2026 - 16:52

June 20, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis joined Weekends with Rob Fai to unpack Quebec's newly passed Bill 4, the Gabby Renaud Law, which comes into force in December and will allow people at risk of intimate partner violence to request information about a partner's police or corrections history. Modelled in part on the UK's Clare's Law, the Quebec version stands out from similar disclosure regimes already in place in Alberta and Saskatchewan by pairing "the right to ask and the right to know" with a support component for people once they receive that information.

Published: 1 July 2026

Service Interruption: Work Study Employer Subsidization Service

mar, 06/30/2026 - 16:41

The Work Study Employer Subsidization Service is currently unavailable. Staff are unable to access the application at this time.

IT Services is actively investigating the issue and working to restore service as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Published: 30 June 2026

Experts:Heart-relatedhealth risks inheat waves

mar, 06/30/2026 - 14:56

Asaheat wave rollsinto southern Quebec,public health officialsareurging residents to take precautions.

A new studyled by 鶹 researchershighlightshowheat waves can increase the risk ofheartproblems.Analyzing more than 260,000 hospital admissions in Montreal over five summers,theyfound the risk of hospitalization for heart conditions rose by about eight per cent on the hottest days compared todayswithmoremoderate temperatures.

Published: 30 June 2026

Dr. Anthony Gifuni, Montreal Gazette

mar, 06/30/2026 - 12:08

Opinion: The identity trap of incel rage.

Published: 30 June 2026

Important Update – Uline Purchases / Mise à jour importante – Achats auprès d’Uline

mar, 06/30/2026 - 11:15

Dear 鶹 Finance Community Member,

Following Procurement Service’s communication from June 23rd regarding the removal of Uline from MMP, we wish to inform you that purchases from Uline using University funds will no longer be reimbursable through Workday Expenses.

Thank you.



Chère membre de la communauté financière de 鶹,

Published: 30 June 2026

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

mar, 06/30/2026 - 10:49

The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for July is as follows:

Published: 30 June 2026

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