Merch pop-ups reshape the concert experience

News - jeu, 07/30/2026 - 14:31

As concert merchandise pop-ups become a standard feature of major music tours, Ariana Grande’s Montreal shop drew thousands of fans seeking exclusive items and a shared experience.

Siddhanth Mookerjee, marketing professor at Bensadoun School of Retail Management, explains that these limited-time stores help artists build anticipation while strengthening fan communities. By requiring appointments and offering exclusive products, brands satisfy consumers’ desire for both belonging and uniqueness.

Published: 30 July 2026

Expert: Cat in Quebec contracts rabies

News - jeu, 07/30/2026 - 13:19

Pet owners are being urged to vaccinate their animals after rabies was confirmed in a stray cat in the Montérégie region for the first time, as raccoon rabies continues to spread in southeastern Quebec.

A 鶹 expert is available to comment:

Published: 30 July 2026

Posture can influence your mood and behaviour, 鶹 study suggests

dzܲԾé - jeu, 07/30/2026 - 13:08

A person's posture appears to affect their emotions and decision-making ability more than they realize, according to new research from 鶹. In a recent study, participants sitting upright performed better at a risk-taking task and reported more positive feelings than did their peers in the slouching or control groups.

Pregnancy complications can signal heart disease risk years before traditional screening, study finds

dzܲԾé - jeu, 07/30/2026 - 11:23

鶹 researchers have developed a new tool to identify heart disease risk in women earlier in life.

Findings from a study published in highlight gaps in existing approaches.

鶹 now accepting expressions of interest for the 2027 Earthshot Prize

News - jeu, 07/30/2026 - 10:21

鶹 is once again proud to be an Official Nominator of the . As an Official Nominator, we are part of a global community invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors worldwide.

The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform for impact, dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade, in five categories or Earthshots.

Published: 30 July 2026

Expert: Testosterone, masculinity and the politics of “low T” 

News - jeu, 07/30/2026 - 09:31

The Trump administration's decision to screen U.S. military personnel for testosterone deficiency has renewed debate about the hormone's role in health and performance. The move also reflects wider discussions in the United States and beyond about masculinity and the influence of "low T" narratives in politics and popular culture. 

This 鶹 expert is available to comment: 

Published: 30 July 2026

鶹’s Computer Science Camp brings learners and mentors together

News - jeu, 07/30/2026 - 09:05

From June 29 to July 3, the School of Computer Science hosted its 2026 鶹 Computer Science Camp for high school and CEGEP students from across Quebec, offering a week of immersive coding and learning.

Published: 30 July 2026

Successful hybrid work starts with strong management

News - mer, 07/29/2026 - 17:15

Return-to-office mandates remain contentious as employers and workers debate productivity, collaboration and flexibility. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at 鶹 Desautels, told CBC that research shows hybrid employees are equally or more productive, while turnover can decline by 30 per cent.

Published: 29 July 2026

Liquor boycotts hit back at U.S. tariffs

News - mer, 07/29/2026 - 16:54

American alcohol has become a flashpoint in the Canada-U.S. trade war, with President Donald Trump citing provincial liquor bans among the justifications for new tariffs on Canadian goods.

Preetika Joshi, assistant professor at 鶹 Desautels, says removing American products from store shelves sends a stronger retaliatory message than imposing tariffs. “When you refuse to sell it, there is no sale, so that’s a bigger hit,” Joshi explains.

Published: 29 July 2026

New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods unlikely to change trade conditions

News - mer, 07/29/2026 - 16:40

Amid renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, 鶹 Desautels assistant professor Preetika Joshi says the latest 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods are unlikely to change conditions for businesses or consumers.

Joshi notes that the measures replace tariffs introduced in February and continue to exempt goods covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

Published: 29 July 2026

Navigating the future of work in the age of AI

News - mer, 07/29/2026 - 16:17

Simon Blanchette, faculty lecturer at 鶹 Desautels, explores how AI is transforming work, education and business.

The conversation examines its impact on jobs and skills, how organizations can adopt AI responsibly, and why critical thinking, continuous learning and a human-centred approach remain essential.

Published: 29 July 2026

Restored wetlands aren’t clear-cut wins against climate change, 鶹 study suggests

dzܲԾé - mer, 07/29/2026 - 09:57

Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from 鶹 suggests the overall climate picture is more complicated.

Adrian Liu appointed Associate Dean, Graduate Education and Equity

News - mar, 07/28/2026 - 10:34

The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Adrian Liu as Associate Dean, Graduate Education and Equity.  

He began his five-year term on July 15, succeeding Biology Professor Laura Nilson in this role following 𳦱ԳǾԳٳԳ as Chair of the Department of Biology. 

Published: 28 July 2026

Supporters of losing political parties express less trust in fellow citizens, study says

News - mar, 07/28/2026 - 07:29

Supporters of losing parties express more distrust of their fellow citizens after elections than do supporters of winning parties, a new study has found, with voters who more strongly disliked rival parties showing even greater distrust.

Published: 28 July 2026

Anna Jahn on Why Universities Need to Stop Policing AI | The Globe and Mail

News - lun, 07/27/2026 - 16:48

July 26, 2026 | Anna Jahn argues in a Globe and Mail op-ed that Canadian universities are failing students by treating AI as a cheating problem rather than a defining redesign challenge. She calls for a deliberate split between "cloister" courses that shield deep learning from AI and "starship" courses that teach students to use the most capable systems well. Without broader institutional leadership, Jahn warns, only wealthy universities will make the shift, turning deep thinking into "a luxury good."

Published: 27 July 2026

Nicholas King Co-Authors BMJ Article on AI as a Commercial Determinant of Health

News - lun, 07/27/2026 - 16:42

July 21, 2026 | Nicholas King has co-authored a new BMJ article, "Artificial intelligence as a new commercial determinant of health," led by Itai Bavli (UBC). The paper proposes a new analytical framework to help identify how commercial actors are using AI to shape health behaviours and the flow of health information. The authors argue that AI is making commercial influence more targeted and harder to detect, from personalised chatbots to algorithm-driven social media feeds.

Published: 27 July 2026

Supporters of losing political parties express less trust in fellow citizens, study says

dzܲԾé - lun, 07/27/2026 - 15:31

Supporters of losing parties express more distrust of their fellow citizens after elections than do supporters of winning parties, a new study has found, with voters who more strongly disliked rival parties showing even greater distrust.

鶹 researchers receive $14 million in SSHRC funding for 62 projects focusing on societal challenges

News - jeu, 07/23/2026 - 09:01

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has awarded $14 million to 62 鶹-led projects, including one Partnership Grant, four Partnership Development Grants, and 57 Insight Grants.  Among the recipients of new Partnership Development grants is the Faculty of Education's Associate Dean, Strategy and Transformation and Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies, Prof. Joseph Levitan.

Published: 23 July 2026

Study offers new insights into why ex-smokers remain at elevated risk of lung disease

dzܲԾé - mer, 07/22/2026 - 11:53

A new study by a team of 鶹 researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette.

Their paper, published in , provides one of the most detailed pictures to date of how quitting smoking affects the human lung at the cellular level.

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