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Director Jennifer Welsh appointed Distinguished James ɬ�﷬ Professor

webfull — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:01:03 +0000

Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy, Jennifer Welsh, has been newly appointed as a Distinguished James ɬ�﷬ Professor. This award is ɬ�﷬’s highest honor. It recognizes sustained scholarly and research achievements of accomplished professors, and is reserved only for those who are recognized as international leaders in their fields.

Published: 7 May 2026

Prof. Mahmud Among MEOPAR’s First Cohort of Early-Career Ocean Researchers

webfull — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:57 +0000

Shout out to Prof Mallik Mahmud who is among the first cohort of early-career ocean researchers funded by the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction & Response network's Early Career Researcher Award!

Published: 6 May 2026

Canada–U.S. Relations Enter “Second Century” as New Commission Launches Amid Converging Economic and Security Pressures

webfull — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:51:43 +0000

(WASHINGTON – April 30, 2026) — As economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics reshape North America, a new binational commission has been launched to explore the future of Canada–U.S. relations.

Co-chaired by former Canadian cabinet minister, Lisa Raitt, and former U.S. congresswoman, Jane Harman, the Commission for the Second Century of Canada-U.S. Relations will bring together senior leaders and policy experts from both countries to develop a new strategic agenda for long-term, bilateral cooperation.

Published: 30 April 2026

In Memoriam: Dr. Mortimer Levy

webfull — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:49:32 +0000

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the recent passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Mortimer Levy on Monday, April 6, 2026. Below is a link to his obituary.

https://www.paperman.com/funerals/Dr-Mortimer-Levy-D9437478

Published: 9 April 2026

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

webfull — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:47 +0000

To mark this day, the team at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is sharing one of its favorite books with you:

Often, when autistic people and non-autistic people talk about autism, they’re talking about two different things. "L'Autisme expliqué aux non-autistes" attempts to bridge the gap between these perspectives.

Published: 2 April 2026

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

webfull — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:51:18 +0000

Published: 27 March 2026

Prof. Kalacska to speak at the Canadian Museum of Aviation

webfull — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:41:18 +0000

Next week on Thursday March 26, Prof Margaret Kalacska is giving a public lecture at the Canadian Museum of Aviation (one of 3 speakers). The event will be streamed on Zoom. More details available here: https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/events/2026-kenneth-m-molson-lecture/

Published: 20 March 2026

Interesting lecture on the future of International Development coming up!

webfull — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:54:48 +0000

Want to learn more about where the world is headed and what it means for the field of International Development? The Institute for the Study of International Development is hosting its annual lecture on Thursday March 12, featuring a stellar set of speakers! No registration needed, free reception, what more could one want? More info here: /isid/events/mcdonald-currie-lecture-2026

Published: 7 March 2026

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

webfull — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:36:49 +0000

Published: 27 February 2026

ɬ�﷬ Geography at SKI 2026

webfull — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:27:21 +0000

Last week, nine members of the Geography Department (students and faculty) attended the 9th Conference on Spatial Knowledge and Information Canada (SKI2026) in Banff, Alberta. The conference brings together researchers of geographic information science (and systems), spatial data science, and related disciplines who live and work in Canada. The conference was a blast and everyone is looking forward to SKI 2028.

Published: 26 February 2026