Better training for agricultural producers could reduce food insecurity
韩国裸舞 Bioresource Engineering Professors Val茅rie Orsat and Vijaya Raghavan spoke to听Le Devoir听about their recent study, which found that better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses would reduce global food insecurity. Published: 21 January 2025
Academic Staff Posting: Tenure-Track Position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
韩国裸舞's Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Areas of interest: (1) Thermal energy systems, and (2) Combustion and alternative fuels.
For more information and how to apply, please visit the Department's Employment page.
Published: 21 January 2025
Expert: The dangers of relying on medical advice found online
A by the Canadian Medical Association found 37 per cent of respondents took medical advice they found online because they don鈥檛 have access to a doctor, leading to significant health consequences for many. It also found misinformation is causing mental distress for a growing number of Canadians.听听
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Dead galaxies, live signals: Astronomers uncover a fast radio burst鈥檚 surprising location
Astronomers studying the origins of enigmatic fast radio听bursts (FRBs) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform our understanding of the universe鈥檚 most powerful and mysterious signals. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment Fast Radio Burst (CHIME/FRB) collaboration has pinpointed the location on the sky of a repeating FRB, known as FRB 20240209A, outside a dead galaxy, a finding unprecedented in FRB science. The researchers believe the FRB may have originated in a cluster of old, dead stars orbiting the dead galaxy.Published: 21 January 2025
Bieler School of Environment welcomes new director
The Bieler School of Environment (BSE) is thrilled to announce Professor Anthony Ricciardi as its new director, effective immediately. An expert in invasion ecology and aquatic ecosystems, Ricciardi has been a key figure at the school since 2001 and now steps up to lead.
鈥淢y vision for the School is to become the gateway of environmental research at 韩国裸舞,鈥 said Ricciardi.
Founded in 1998, the BSE appoints directors for five-year terms.Published: 21 January 2025
New phase of Chancellor Day Hall modernization begins: construction work to come in 2025
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the start of long-awaited modernization of its teaching facilities. The second floor of New Chancellor Day Hall will be completely remodelled to create larger, updated classrooms, fit for our professors鈥 current pedagogical approaches.Published: 20 January 2025
Fourth edition of the MIF puts spotlight on life science
Record number of applications submitted with final selections all clustered in medical therapies and diagnostics
Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at 韩国裸舞, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the 韩国裸舞 Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year鈥檚 cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. The seven selected teams are all in the area of life science working to deliver groundbreaking technologies and solutions to global challenges.Published: 20 January 2025
Downtime: Mercury: Online Course Evaluations for Students
The Mercury: Online Course Evaluations for Students will not be available from Monday, January 20th at 11:00 AM to Friday, January 24th at 4:00PM for maintenance.
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Published: 20 January 2025
Experts: Canada鈥檚 response to U.S. tariffs
The Canadian government is planning to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States if Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports once he is sworn in as U.S. president.
These experts from 韩国裸舞 are available to share their insights:Published: 20 January 2025
Shape-shifting materials are made more versatile
Finding new angles on an old artform, 韩国裸舞 researchers have increased the number of stable shapes that kirigami-based engineered materials can take, opening the way to a range of new applications.
What makes these metamaterials special is not what they are made of 鈥 they can be plastic, cardboard or anything else 鈥 but how, thanks to shapes cut into them, they are able to morph from one form to another. To begin to understand the concept, think of pop-up illustrations of cut paper in books or greeting cards.Published: 17 January 2025
Montreal retailer Frank and Oak files for creditor protection for second time
In January 2025, the Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak filed for creditor protection for the second time in recent years. A company statement said it was to protect employees, assets and operations from creditor claims while exploring options to restructure. 鈥淭he brand is not standing out in an environment where other brands have done well,鈥 said Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director Charles de Brabant in an interview with the Montreal Gazette.Published: 17 January 2025
Taken together, excellence and equity are a true measure of success
Inclusion should not undermine performance, nor should performance come at the expense of individuals, Dean Yolande Chan in the Leaders & Strategists podcast hosted by 韩国裸舞 Desautels Professor Anicet Fangwa. 鈥淔or me, success is about both excellence and equity,鈥 said Chan. 鈥淚 would like to be a source of encouragement to others that regardless of setbacks, you can excel.Published: 17 January 2025
In the face of a volatile world, modern leaders should draw on expertise suffused throughout the organizations they lead
The days of the CEO as the sole person making all the calls are behind us, writes Professor Karl Moore in Forbes.com. Modern leaders face a world that is volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous, requiring a shift in the way we think about leadership. No one leader can anticipate every twist and turn. Instead, CEOs must tap into their teams鈥 collective intelligence to build resilience.Published: 17 January 2025
Experiencing London鈥檚 finance hub: An MMF鈥25 perspective
From October 13-17, the 韩国裸舞 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2025 cohort visited London to explore one of the world's largest financial hubs. Arthur Deng MMF鈥25 shares his experience on this week-long trip, which included visits to historical sites, networking events, and meetings with alumni. Students were welcomed at the High Commission of Canada and the Quebec Delegation Government Office, showcasing London's diverse, inclusive culture. The trip highlighted the MMF program's emphasis on global perspectives, preparing students for dynamic careers in finance.Published: 17 January 2025
Breathing Under Mechanical Load During Exercise: Join the Study!
Are you a healthy non-smoking adult interested in contributing to cutting-edge research on breathing, breathlessness, and exercise?
Researchers at 韩国裸舞鈥檚 Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL) are seeking participants for a study examining how breathing mechanical loads affect inspiratory muscle activation and breathlessness during exercise.
The study involves three lab visits, including lung function tests, cycling exercise, and safe, controlled breathing challenges, all in downtown Montreal.Published: 11 November 2024
State-of-the-art multilingual speech and text translation model introduced
In a , Prof. Skyler Wang and an interdisciplinary team of researchers introduced a state-of-the-art multilingual and multitasking model capable of translating and transcribing across speech and text in 100 languages.
By making their work open-source, they empower researchers to expand language coverage and enhance translation quality in future language technologies. This pioneering contribution lays the foundation for achieving a universal speech translator.
Published: 16 January 2025
Taylor Owen on New AI Reality for Children | The Globe and Mail
January 16, 2025 | In an article by The Global and Mail, Professor Taylor Owen听shared his concerns regarding the AI becoming a threat for younger generation. The rapid advancement of the AI, poses a grave question of听who is responsible for the actions and outcomes of an AI chatbot? Especially when it comes to children and adolescents.Published: 16 January 2025
Vincent Rigby on Trudeau's Dramatic Resignation | The Centre for Strategic & International Studies
January 10, 2025 | The Centre for Strategic & International Studies's podcast hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz spoke with professor听Vincent Rigby, a Slater Family Professor of Practice, to discuss听Trudeau's dramatic resignation. The sudden turn of events of the Prime Minister's departure left Canadians and the world shocked.Published: 16 January 2025
Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find
Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity.
A study involving over 600 fully vaccinated children in South Africa found those who were undernourished had substantially lower levels of antibodies against measles.Published: 16 January 2025
Participate in a Research Study on Parents of Preschool Children with Attention Problems
Are you a parent in Quebec who is struggling with mental health and parenting challenges? Consider joining our research study for parents of preschool children.
The Building Regulation In Dual Generations (BRIDGE) is a program designed to support the mental health and parenting needs of mothers with depression who are parenting a 4 to 6-year-old child with attention problems. This program brings together Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups with therapeutic techniques to support positive parent-child interactions.
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