A study led by 涩里番 researchers challenges the theory that language change over time requires new generations to replace older generations of speakers. Rather, when words change meaning, speakers of all ages participate; while older speakers might take two or three years longer than their younger colleagues to adopt new word usage, in some cases they lead the way in introducing new word meanings into the common vocabulary, the researchers found.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2025
涩里番 researchers have developed and are licensing a digital tool to help safely reduce patients鈥� use of medications that may be unnecessary or even harmful to them.
When clinicians review a patient鈥檚 file, flags potentially inappropriate medications. In a , the software helped deprescribe such medications in 36 per cent of long-term care residents, nearly triple as many as when reviews were done without the tool.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2025
Two exceptional doctoral candidates from 涩里番's Schulich School of Music, Joseph Chang (DMus) and Jonathan Munro (DMus), have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship听in recognition of their innovative research.听This award provides up to $50,000 per year for up to three years, supporting outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.听
Published on: 15 Jul 2025
The Institute for the Study of International Development is pleased to welcome Eduardo Romero Dianderas to its full time academic staff.
Eduardo Romero Dianderas is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for the Study of International Development, 涩里番. He holds a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from Columbia University (2022) and specializes in the study of media technologies, technical infrastructures, and global environmental governance in Latin America.
Published on: 1 Aug 2025
July 31, 2025 | On The Red Passport听Podcast, Jennifer Welsh joins Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman, and Peter Donolo to discuss the consequences of the United States abandoning its traditional role in global leadership. Together, they reflect on what this shift means for today鈥檚 major international challenges 鈥� and how countries like Canada can help fill the gap.
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Published on: 31 Jul 2025
An interdisciplinary team of 涩里番 researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.听
鈥淏eing able to produce鈥痝lues that can close wounds鈥� or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical鈥痠nterventions,鈥� said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry. 听
Published on: 31 Jul 2025
Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver.听
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Published on: 31 Jul 2025
July 30, 2025 | Quoted in a recent CBC News article, Pearl Eliadis offered legal insights on the Quebec Superior Court鈥檚 decision to uphold the 50-metre buffer zone around abortion clinics. Eliadis underscored the ruling as a necessary protection of health care access, especially amid a rising tide of anti-abortion sentiment influenced by developments in the U.S. While acknowledging the law limits civil liberties, she emphasized that such limits are justified when they prevent interference with medical services.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned yesterday of a worst-case scenario famine unfolding in the Gaza strip, as access to food and other essential items and services has become highly limited due to the ongoing conflict and displacement.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
In March 2025, the GEFSES program hosted its annual international symposium, "Harnessing Genome Editing for Resilient Agriculture," in Ludhiana, India. The event was held in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
Big problems demand collaboration鈥攁nd climate change is one of the biggest problems we face. The Sustainability Academic Network (SUSAN) is a collaborative place where researchers from around the world can share their work. 鈥淚 want SUSAN to be a social network for academics to get to know each other and connect their initiatives, so we can all fight climate change more efficiently,鈥� says Prof. Juan Camilo Serpa, who created the network.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
涩里番 Desautels will offer its Master of Management in Finance program in Luxembourg. The version of the program delivered in Luxembourg will be the same as the one taught in Montreal. A strategic partnership between 涩里番, Luxembourg鈥檚 Ministry of Finance, the Luxembourg Bankers鈥� Association (ABBL) and the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI). Luxembourg is a major financial hub, and Dean Yolande Chan calls the program 鈥渁 new chapter in our mission do develop impactful leaders in finance.鈥�
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
The de minimis exemption has played a major role in the rise of Chinese fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu. The exemption works like this: if an imported good has a value of less than $800, it is exempt from tariffs. The loophole has been around since the 1930s, but in recent years, it has given e-commerce brands that ship many smaller orders an advantage. 鈥淎 retailer like Wal-Mart buys in bulk, and imports are much more than $800, so they pay tariffs,鈥� Prof.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
More than 34,000 Quebec households filed for insolvency between June 2024 and May 2025. That鈥檚 an increase of almost 5% over the previous year. For Benjamin Croituru, that鈥檚 cause for concern. 鈥淓verybody makes mistakes financially,鈥� says Croitoru, the academic director of 涩里番 Personal Finance Essentials, a free online financial course. 鈥淧eople face a system that is kind of rigged against them. There鈥檚 a lot of marketing that encourages people to spend too much money, to borrow money the wrong way.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
To mark the 25th anniversary of G茅nome Qu茅bec, 涩里番鈥檚 DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative is launching a special call for applications for the D2R Award in Genomic Medicine and Indigenous Health. This one-time $25,000 award recognizes excellence and supports inclusive, high-impact research in these fields.
Published on: 30 Jul 2025
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