ɬ�﷬ News

New Report: Canada and the Future of AI for Inclusive Prosperit

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:45:04 +0000

April 22, 2026 | The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy has co-published a new summary report, Canada and the Future of AI for Inclusive Prosperity, with Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Expert Group on Canada and the Future of Development Cooperation. Drawing on a February 2026 roundtable of 19 Canadian and international experts, the report calls on Canada to adopt a more strategic and coherent approach to AI.

Published: 24 April 2026

Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:22 +0000

Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK) cells, part of the immune system’s first line of defence. NK cells can detect and destroy cancer cells, but tumours often create a protective barrier that blocks them, allowing cancer to grow.

Researchers at ɬ�﷬’s Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute of the ɬ�﷬ Health Centre, found that suppressing two specific proteins helps NK cells overcome this blockage, turning them into more potent cancer killers.

Published: 24 April 2026

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000

Dear members of the ɬ�﷬ community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be ɬ�﷬’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The ɬ�﷬ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.

Published: 24 April 2026

Pearl Eliadis on Human Rights Work at Home and Abroad | Difference Makers

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:12 +0000

Published: 24 April 2026

Jennifer Welsh on U.S. Interest in Canadian Politics | CBC News

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:58:34 +0000

Published: 24 April 2026

Experts: Pollen and seasonal allergies

webfull — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:27:23 +0000

As winter transitions into spring, pollen in the air is triggering seasonal allergies for many. A warming climate is contributing to earlier seasonal onset, longer growing seasons and increased pollen production. ɬ�﷬ experts are available to comment on this topic.

David Wees, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science, can discuss the impacts of climate on pollen production and seasonal allergies.

Published: 24 April 2026

Congratulations to Tayah Liska for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

webfull — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:26 +0000

Tayah Liska successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on April 21st, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"Identifying the conceptual attributes of physical activity maintenance among adults with physical disability"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Prof. Shane Sweet (Supervisor), Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Dr. William James Harvey, Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis, Dr. Rebecca Bassett-Gunter, Prof. Guillaume Gervais

Published: 23 April 2026

Negotiations with COFAM

webfull — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:33:28 +0000

On April 16, ɬ�﷬ and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of ɬ�﷬ (COFAM) held a scheduled bargaining session. During this meeting, the University presented five new non‑monetary counter‑proposals addressing sabbatical leaves, tenure‑track professor regulations, contract academic staff (CAS) regulations, retirement provisions, and a new professional development leave option for CAS members.

Published: 23 April 2026

Negotiations with AMPL

webfull — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:31:57 +0000

This matter has been in arbitration for some time. However, the parties agreed to replace the recently scheduled hearing days with negotiation sessions, with the aim of achieving as much convergence as possible before the arbitration phase resumes, during which the arbitrator will be called upon to determine the remaining outstanding items.

Published: 23 April 2026

Only some kinds of job losses cause voters to elect strong leaders, study finds

webfull — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:57:47 +0000

Americans are more likely to turn to authoritarian leaders when jobs are being lost due to offshoring than they are when job losses result from automation, an international research team has found. This is despite the fact that automation tends to lead to greater job losses.

Published: 23 April 2026