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ĢƵ scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

An interdisciplinary team of ĢƵ 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.

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Published: 31 Jul 2025

Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada’s lakes, study finds

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.

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Published: 31 Jul 2025

Researchers’ novel lab technique reveals how ice crystals form in clouds

Researchers have developed a novel method to detect and study how ice forms in mixed-phase clouds, significantly boosting scientists’ ability to forecast weather and model climate change.

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Published: 23 Jul 2025

Professor John Gyakum (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences) Recipient of Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching 2025

A professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, John Gyakum is an exceptionally talented and gifted educator, who has shaped the learning experience for many students at every stage both within ĢƵ and far beyond, leaving an indelible mark on their academic journeys and future pursuits.

Published: 16 Jun 2025

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science

Dear community members,

I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process.

Published: 13 Jun 2025

Dragonfly study challenges traditional ideas about biodiversity conservation

A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought – a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.

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Published: 12 Jun 2025

Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys

As ĢƵ’s Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University—includingAndre Hadji-Thomas andJennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences—have been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.

Published: 27 May 2025

Dr. Alison Bain (PhD’21) named to C&EN’s 2025 Talented 12

Congratulations to Dr. Alison Bain, who completed her PhD in the Preston Group at ĢƵ in 2021, on being selected for Chemical & Engineering News’s Talented 12 list for 2025. Now an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Oregon State University, Dr. Bain continues to develop state-of-the-art optical trapping techniques to study aerosols at the single-particle level.

Published: 23 May 2025

2025 Faculty of Science Excellence Award winners announced

Danielle Vlaho (Academic Associate), Joe Iantomasi (Clerical), Luisa Sabaz (Management), and Badawy Sha’ath (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.

These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 20th, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty’s administrative and support staff during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Published: 23 May 2025

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

ĢƵ Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden of the School of Computer Science is among the latest appointees to the Royal Society, the U.K.’s national academy of sciences.

Published: 20 May 2025

Forests thrive where values run deep

Forests on Indigenous lands in Panama have remained remarkably stable over the past two decades – more so than in protected areas – thanks in no small part to deeply rooted cultural values, a ĢƵ-led study suggests.

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Published: 20 May 2025

Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a ĢƵ-led study warns.

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Published: 9 May 2025

Provost honours 31 ĢƵ professors for exceptional research achievements

ĢƵ announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James ĢƵ Professors, James ĢƵ Professors and William Dawson Scholars
Published: 1 May 2025

Study suggests we don’t just hear music, but ‘become it’

An international study co-authored by ĢƵ psychologist Caroline Palmer suggests our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on findings in neuroscience, music, and psychology, support Neural Resonance Theory (NRT).

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Published: 30 Apr 2025

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