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��VR��Ƶ remains Canada’s top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings

webfull — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:03:17 +0000

University places 30th globally and breaks into global top 10 for sustainability

��VR��Ƶ is once again Canada’s top university, according to the 2027 QS World University Rankings released June 17. Rated 30th in the world among more than 1,500 institutions, ��VR��Ƶ remains the highest-ranked university in Canada and the only Canadian institution to hold a place in the QS’ global top 30 for four consecutive years.

Stroke Awareness Month

webfull — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:01:32 +0000

June is a reminder of the importance of recognizing the signs of a stroke and understanding how to reduce the risks. Stroke continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada.

At the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, we offer a variety of books and resources to help you better understand what a stroke is and the recovery process following a stroke.

Here are a few titles:

Gisèle Yasmeen on Carney's Food Strategy | Radio-Canada

webfull — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:41:42 +0000

June 16, 2026 | Gisèle Yasmeen joined Radio-Canada to discuss the Carney government's recently announced food strategy, arguing that it functions more as a food supply chain strategy than a true food security strategy. Yasmeen also points to the rise of food cooperatives as a community-led response to food deserts, particularly in partnership with Indigenous communities across northern Canada.

Recap of the 2026 Dobson International Fundraising Tour

webfull — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:56 +0000

The Dobson International Fundraising Tour, in partnership with Investissement Québec and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, provides unique opportunities for our most promising startups to raise capital, form partnerships, and connect with government and industry leaders across key international markets.

This year, we are proud to have supported 24 ventures as they travelled across nine cities in North America, the UAE, and Europe.

Attractive assets key to bringing pension capital home

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:13 +0000

Governments across several countries are urging pension funds to increase domestic investments, but success hinges on offering sufficiently attractive, well-governed opportunities.

MIF Evolution II

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:09 +0000

Back for a 2nd year! Details to follow...

Samantha Kenny: Oral Defence ECP

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:16:19 +0000

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Call for Applications: Sam and Sadie Roth Family Visiting Professors

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:49:08 +0000

The ��VR��Ƶ Department of Medicine is calling for nominations for the prestigious Sam and Sadie Roth Family Visiting Professorship. Applications are due September 7, 2026.

The Soul of Care with Dr. Arthur Kleinman

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:39:06 +0000

This book club–style discussion will explore caregiving as a foundational aspect of family medicine, encouraging reflection on the meaning of care in both professional and personal contexts while considering how patient-centred approaches can be i

Andrew Gonzalez receives 2026 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist and Scholar Award

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:57:33 +0000

$2.7M award will support Liber Ero Chair’s research on the ecological networks underpinning biosphere resilience

RESOLVED: Some WMS sites offline

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:30:33 +0000

Updated message - June 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

This incident has been resolved.

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AFSA Scientific Day: New Horizons in Health Statistics

webfull — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:29:55 +0000

Hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health

Sarah Marshall: Oral Defence DISE

webfull — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:31:50 +0000

Prof. Lynn Butler-Kisber from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education is proud to announce that Sarah Marshall, a doctoral candidate in Educational Studies, will be defending their dissertation on Jun

Jarislowsky Chair Lecture Series: Regina Rini (York University), “Science: The Intellectual Leviathan”

webfull — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:11:56 +0000

Jarislowsky Lecture Series in Human Nature and Technology “Science: The Intellectual Leviathan” Regina Rini (York University)

October 18, 2024

POSTPONED: Jarislowsky Chair Lecture Series: Hady Ba (Cheikh Anta Diop University’s Teachers College), “Southern Epistemology and Endogenous Knowledge”

webfull — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:18:09 +0000

Please note this event is postponed until further notice.