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The ɬ﷬ Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig as Assistant Professor (Professional) at the Faculty of Law, ɬ﷬.
Prof. Wedenig holds a Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from ɬ﷬, as well as a Magister Iuris (Mag.iur.) from Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL).

Published on: 6 Nov 2025

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This message is sent on behalf of Cristiane Tinmouth, Associate Vice-President, Financial Services and Paul Chamberland, CIO & Associate Vice-President, IT Services

Dear colleagues,

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Published on: 6 Nov 2025

Montreal – November 6, 2025 | The DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative at ɬ﷬ is proud to announce the recipients of the second cycle of the Foundational and Research in Motion (RIM) funding programs.

From common diseases affecting millions, such as lung cancer, to rare disorders like lipodystrophy, this investment of over 5.3 million dollarsreflects D2R’s commitment to advancing bold ideas and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across the discovery-to-implementation spectrum.

Classified as: Research and Innovation, D2R Initiative, DNAtoRNA, RNA therapeutics, RNA research, research funding
Published on: 6 Nov 2025

Warming temperatures and increased precipitation in the Canadian High Arctic are mobilizing new pathways for subsurface contaminants to spread from more than 2,500 contaminated sites associated with industrial and military sites across the region.

Classified as: Selsey Stribling, Jeffrey McKenzie, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Climate change and implications for Arctic Canada, hydrology
Published on: 6 Nov 2025

‘Gain improved sleep’: Montreal psychologist clocks in on coping with daylight saving time ending this weekend.

Published on: 6 Nov 2025

Study links early cannabis use and health problems.

Published on: 6 Nov 2025

Un médicament pour ralentir la maladie d’Alzheimer autorisé par Santé Canada.

Un nouveau médicament contre l’alzheimer.

Published on: 6 Nov 2025

No appointment needed.

First come, first serve.

Thank you

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Published on: 6 Nov 2025

October 31, 2025 | Vincent Rigby spoke at Canada's Missing Playbook, a RAUSI webinar series from the Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence. He discussed the absence of a coherent national framework guiding Canada's defence and called for stronger leadership and coordination across the government. Rigby argued that effective national security depends on a clear purpose and the political will to turn commitments into action

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security, defence
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Published on: 5 Nov 2025

The ACCEPTER le vélo conference brought together researchers and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of cycling in Montreal and beyond. The first panel highlighted major progress in cycling infrastructure between 2018 and 2023, showing strong links between high-comfort networks and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Presenters also emphasized that infrastructure alone is not enough—understanding behavioural stages and psychological motivators is essential to encourage more residents to cycle.

Classified as: Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)
Published on: 5 Nov 2025

Patrick Cortbaoui,Senior Managing Director of ɬ﷬’s Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security,has been appointed Vice Chair for Outreach and Partnership for the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG 2 Hub for the 2025–2027 term. This appointment recognizes Patrick’s ongoing leadership in advancing SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through global academic collaboration.

Classified as: Patrick Cortbaoui, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security, Sustainability
Published on: 5 Nov 2025

What policies can truly accelerate the global shift to clean energy? In a compelling lecture hosted by ɬ﷬’s Sustainable Growth Initiative and CIREQ, Professor Ryan Kellogg of the University of Chicago explored this question through the lens of economics, equity, and climate urgency. Speaking to a diverse audience at ɬ﷬’s Faculty Club, Kellogg reframed the energy transition as a global justice issue, emphasizing the need for reliable, affordable, and clean energy—especially in rapidly developing regions like India and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Classified as: Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)
Published on: 5 Nov 2025

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This message is sent on behalf of Tonia Sciannamblo, Associate Director, Transaction Services

Please take note of the following Transaction Services’ deadlines prior to December 24th:

Expense Payment Services:

Travel (advances and expense reports)

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Published on: 5 Nov 2025

A team of ɬ﷬ Desautels MBA students has won the 2025 Retail Innovation Challenge, earning the $10,000 grand prize for their innovative business solution for .

The MBA team, Clara Homsi, Rosemarie Cianci, Sam Eddy, Eric Del Balso, and Maria Jose Amorocho Albornoz, stood out among more than 40 teams from universities across Canada.

Classified as: Retail Innovation Challenge, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Published on: 5 Nov 2025

Four handwritten copies of John McCrae's immortal poem In Flanders Fields, held at ɬ﷬’s Osler Library of the History of Medicine, were inscribed this month on the Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s (CCUNESCO) Canada Memory of the World Register. The program, launched by UNESCO in 1992, recognizes documentary heritage of outstanding universal value and promotes its preservation and accessibility.

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Published on: 5 Nov 2025

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