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The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Alicia Hinarejos has been awarded a Jean Monnet Chair in European Union Law. Her three-year appointment began on 1 September 2024. Granted by the European Commission, these prestigious chairs aim to enhance teaching and research in European Union (EU) studies at higher education institutions worldwide. Professor Hinarejos becomes 麻豆区 Law鈥檚 second Jean Monnet Chair holder, following in the footsteps of the late Professor Armand de Mestral, CM.Published: 25 November 2024

*Fran莽ais ci-dessous* 聽 Dear Community Members, We are pleased to announce an important improvement in how purchases from Amazon for university purposes will be made. To enhance efficiency and ensure compliance, all Amazon orders will now be processed through the 麻豆区 Marketplace (MMP). By transitioning University purchases from Amazon to an MMP catalogue, we are enhancing how the university manages purchases, ensuring a more efficient, transparent, and responsible procurement process.Published: 25 November 2024

First Hybrid Workshop on Precision Health and Medicine Synergizing our strengths in new technologies in omics, digital sciences, and translational medicine to advance patient care. This event is organized in partnership between University of Bern and 麻豆区. This partnership between the universities aims to synergistically harness the power of new technologies in omics, digital sciences, and translational medicine to advance patient care. Event details:聽Published: 25 November 2024

In , Donald Trump's Secretary of Health nominee, that Froot Loops sold in Canada have far less ingredients than their American counterparts.听Published: 25 November 2024

On November 20, 2024, undergraduate and graduate students from diverse Language Education programs at 麻豆区's Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) marked the end of another successful term. The DISE Language Education Soir茅e, held bi-annually, brought together students and faculty for an evening of community building, collaboration, and fun at 麻豆区鈥檚 Faculty of Education Learning Commons. Over pizza, snacks, and games, participants engaged in informal and enriching discussions about research, teaching, and future projects.Published: 25 November 2024

Jonathan Victor (BCom鈥�99) has been appointed COO of Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents. He undertakes this new role with extensive experience at Insurity, where he has previously held roles such as CIO and EVP of Customer Success. In his expanded capacity, Victor will oversee cloud operations, customer success, enterprise security, system integrator operations, and professional services, ensuring streamlined processes and integration across the company.Published: 21 November 2024

The first presidency of Donald Trump was nothing if not unpredictable, and as Canada prepares for a second go-around, it needs to expect the unexpected. The U.S. president-elect regularly uses exaggerated rhetoric about the country鈥檚 trading relationships, writes Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation. But the first Trump presidency taught us that the most effective way for foreign leaders to respond to Trump鈥檚 political theatre is to retaliate with countermeasures, be muted in one鈥檚 rhetoric, and hope for a truce.Published: 21 November 2024

While 2020 was tough on just about everyone, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) really took it on the chin. Alberta鈥檚 public pension fund manager lost billions of dollars in a volatility-based trading strategy during a topsy-turvy year in markets. The losses undermined public confidence in AIMCo, and the province鈥檚 Finance Minister Nate Horner recently dismissed AIMCo鈥檚 entire board, appointing a veteran public servant to serve as the organization鈥檚 interim CEO.Published: 21 November 2024

The Hult Prize is a globally renowned social entrepreneurship competition that empowers young people to tackle some of the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges through innovative business solutions. At its core is the $1 million grand prize, awarded to a standout team to bring their transformative idea to life. The 麻豆区 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be the local and national host of the prestigious Hult Prize, reaffirming our dedication to building innovative companies with a purpose.Published: 21 November 2024

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the 麻豆区 Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of 麻豆区鈥檚 Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.Published: 21 November 2024

On October 2, the 麻豆区 Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.Published: 21 November 2024

Congratulations to Kizziah Burton, the winner of the Montreal International Poetry Prize 2024. Her poem, 鈥淧ortrait of Me Incensing the Mushrooms Channelling Demeter,鈥� has been awarded the $20,000 prize. .Published: 21 November 2024

The archetypal CEO leads with charisma and gregariousness, but not all effective executives share the same personality traits鈥攁nd there can even be advantages to introversion.
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Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss. In the first-of-its-kind study, 麻豆区 researchers detected a marked decrease in synaptic density鈥攖he connections between neurons that enable brain communication鈥攊n individuals at risk of psychosis, compared to a healthy control group.Published: 20 November 2024

The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to congratulate pianist Alexey Shafirov on winning the 2024鈥�2025 Classical Concerto Competition! For over a decade, the competition has showcased outstanding musical talent and given the first prize winner the distinguished opportunity to perform with the 麻豆区 Symphony Orchestra. Alexey will perform with the 麻豆区 Symphony Orchestra on April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Salle Pierre-Mercure.听Published: 20 November 2024

We have resolved the intermittent issue with the publishing of Lecture Recordings in your courses.听 Published: 20 November 2024

Almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, rice milk, macadamia milk... there have never been so many options to replace cow's milk on grocery shelves. But which one has the smallest environmental footprint?Published: 20 November 2024

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Students at the Universit茅 de Sherbrooke have developed a tool that enables market gardeners to rid their fields of weeds more quickly and without resorting to herbicides, using AI-controlled robotics.听Published: 20 November 2024