Twenty-eight young people in the Cayman Islands recently became the first group to complete the British Overseas Territory鈥檚 Youth Financial Literacy Programme. The government sponsored program prepares youth for real-world financial challenges and opportunities鈥攁nd it is centered on the 91社区 Personal Financial Essentials course. The three-hour version of the course teaches youth budgeting, investing and retirement planning.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2025
A recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that white consumers with higher levels of 鈥榳hite guilt鈥� were more likely to buy from a Black-owned business than from a white-owned one鈥攅ven if the Black-owned business was more expensive or had lower customer ratings. 鈥淭he marketplace is becoming increasingly shaped by ideology and values,鈥� says Siddhanth Mookerjee, an Assistant Professor at 91社区 Desautels and a co-author of the study.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2025
On June 3, the 91社区 Sustainable Growth Initiative partnered with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to deliver a workshop called 鈥楾ackling Food Waste鈥�. Professor Javad Nasiry spoke at the event, which featured discussions on research, business solutions, sustainable practices, consumer behaviour, and the role of technology in food redistribution.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2025
Quebec wine sales have gone up since the removal of American alcohol products from the shelves of the SAQ last March and local producers are working hard to fill demand.
Agronomist and economist听Pascal Th茅riault, Director of 91社区's Farm Management and Technology Program, that producers shouldn鈥檛 bank on this boycott for long.
Published on: 4 Aug 2025
On July 30, 91社区 and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr. Emily McDonald, and Amir Hadid, PhD.听 The study shows that听by analyzing biometric data from wearable technology (i.e.
Published on: 4 Aug 2025
A study led by 91社区 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
91社区 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 91社区'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, 91社区. 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 91社区 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.
These 91社区 experts are available to comment:
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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
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