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Global Affairs Canada has announced a new funding opportunity under the program. This initiative is designed to strengthen Canada’s academic and research engagement in the Indo-Pacific region by supporting outbound mobility and collaboration.

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Published on: 19 Jun 2025

June 18, 2025 | In March 2023,Jennifer Welshlaunched Tour de Table, a podcast series that joins leading scholars and policymakers for a bilingual discussion of the political, economic, and security challenges confronting our world and whether and how Canada is prepared to address them.

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Published on: 19 Jun 2025

Thanks to a generous donation from Montreal finance leader J. Sebastian Van Berkom, students in the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) program at ĢƵ’s Desautels Faculty of Management will now manage a newly launched small-cap fund through Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned registered investment firm.

Classified as: Honours in Investment Management (HIM), Desautels Capital Management (DCM)
Published on: 19 Jun 2025

Professors J. Donald Boudreau and Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation.The prize, awarded to 24 new honourees at the National Assembly, is Quebec’s highest distinction for educators.more info

Classified as: dept of physiology, External, Advanced BioImaging Facility
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Published on: 19 Jun 2025

June 17, 2025 | ProfessorVincent Rigby, a former Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence government official, contended at how Canada must not step away from the U.S. completely regarding trade, economics,defense, andsecurity, despite “diversification strategies” because of Trump. “I mean, we share a continent...we are indivisible in that respect, and so it makes sense for Canada to still work closely with the United States on defense and security issues,” said Rigby.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, diplomacy
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Published on: 19 Jun 2025

The federal government is expected to overhaul Canada’s cancer screening task force following criticism that its recommendations are outdated and lacked expert input. Breast cancer screening is a key focus, with growing pressure to lower the starting age to 40.

ĢƵ experts are available to speak to the debate, including:

Classified as: William Foulkes, Richard Margolese, guylene theriault, cancer screening, breast cancer
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Published on: 19 Jun 2025

The United Nations Charter, a treaty that is the founding document of the UN, was signed on June 26, 1945. These ĢƵ experts can provide insights into various aspects of the UN’s role today:

Megan Bradley, Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) can speak about refugees and migration, human rights and humanitarian relief.

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Published on: 19 Jun 2025

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine’s benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.

Led by researchers at ĢƵ, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.

The study enrolled patients with chronic, treatment-resistant depression, most of which were experiencing suicidal thoughts and struggling with other mental health conditions.

Classified as: Kyle Greenway, anxiety; depression; neuroscience; psychiatry; stress; suicide
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Published on: 18 Jun 2025

A surprising number of hummingbirds are falling ill, and experts say your birdfeeder may be to blame.

Ornithologist and ĢƵ Professor Emeritus David Bird

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Published on: 17 Jun 2025

The ĢƵ Institute for Aerospace Engineering is pleased to announce a new strategic collaboration between ĢƵ and AIRBUS, a global leader in aviation and aerospace based in Europe.This partnership reflects a mutual commitment to advancing innovation, education, and research in critical areas shaping the future of the industry. These include sustainable aviation, urban air mobility, artificial intelligence, and alternative fuels— key focus areas where ĢƵ continues to lead through pioneering research and academic excellence.

Classified as: MIAE, aerospace, Airbus
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Published on: 17 Jun 2025

Vincent Rigby, quotes in TheGlobe and Mail,sees Carney’s foreign policy as a clear break from traditional diplomacy rooted in values. He argues that Canada is embracing a more pragmatic, hard-headed approach in response to global volatility. While diversification of defence partnerships—such as working with European suppliers—is on the table, Rigby stresses that close coordination with the U.S. remains essential.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, G7, defence
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Published on: 17 Jun 2025

A new ĢƵ-led study suggests that disrupting the body’s internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an in-utero risk factor linked to certain brain disorders.

Previous research has shown that a mother’s infection during pregnancy, such as the flu, can increase a child’s risk of developing conditions like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders later in life. Irregular sleep patterns – often a sign of circadian rhythm disruption – are also associated with these conditions.

Classified as: Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Research Centre, Nicolas Cermakian, brain disorders, circadian disruption
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Published on: 17 Jun 2025

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly has received the Jules-Deschênes Award from the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Division. The award was presented to him at the Division’s Presidential Dinner on June 11.

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Published on: 16 Jun 2025

In the wake of soaring cocoa prices, Isabelle Lam, BSc(NutrSc)’19, co-founder of Remix Snacks,

Remix Snacks is known for it’s bean bark, a high-protein, high-fibre snack made with upcycled imperfect fruit, black beans, and 70% dark chocolate, which Lam and co-founder Jamie Lee,BSc(NutrSc)’19,developed while studying Nutrition at ĢƵ's Macdonald Campus.

Published on: 16 Jun 2025
A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

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It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.

Classified as: Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute
Published on: 16 Jun 2025

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