Graduate Students

Woyesa Worana on Ethiopia's Looming Election | Policy Magazine

webfull — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:40:11 +0000

May 27, 2026 | MPP'26 Woyesa Worana examines the conditions surrounding Ethiopia's June 1st national election in a new piece for Policy Magazine. Worana argues that while electoral institutions remain formally intact, ongoing conflict and narrowing civic space have weakened the substantive conditions that give an election democratic meaning, leaving "the question of process… decoupled from the question of democratic credibility."

From Idea to Global Scale: Build Your Startup with Kiro and AWS

webfull — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:54:24 +0000

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Claudio Bussandri will Inspire as Education's 2026 Honourary Doctorate

webfull — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:31:22 +0000

Claudio Bussandri  will be conferred with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)  at the Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony on June 1st.

Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:39:47 +0000

Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will open new avenues to preventing and treating pneumonia.

Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at 91�� Sustainability Park

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:32:05 +0000

The 91�� Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.

Rise of AI deepfakes fuels urgent call for stronger protections

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:21:21 +0000

Canada is moving to criminalize non-consensual sexual deepfakes after recent court rulings exposed gaps in existing law, allowing perpetrators to avoid conviction despite clear harm to victims.

Oliver Abrams BCom’26 named Management Valedictorian

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:56:48 +0000

This year, we are proud to celebrate Oliver Abrams BCom'26, as Management valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Reflecting on his time at Desautels, Oliver found that the people around him played a defining role in his experience.

For Abrams, 91�� was more than academics; it was a community that broadened his perspective and grounded him throughout his studies. “My peers have shown me what’s possible, my professors have shown me new ways of thinking, and my family has kept me grounded,” he said. In moments of uncertainty, their support remained constant.

Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:23:42 +0000

As convocation ceremonies continue across 91��, preparations are reaching their final stage at the Macdonald Campus, where celebrations will begin on June 4. While graduating students prepare to mark the completion of their studies, teams across the campus are focused on ensuring the environment is ready to welcome them and their families.

Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé receives 91��’s highest academic honour

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:27 +0000

Desautels Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé has been awarded the 91�� Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement, the University's highest academic honour, in recognition of a career spent bridging science, policy and real-world impact.

Special Seminar - Noriyuki Isobe: Deep-sea plastic pollution and marine-friendly fully biomass-based materials

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:27:54 +0000

Abstract | Recent studies have revealed that the deep sea is heavily contaminated with plastic waste, particularly from packaging materials. To address this issue, this seminar will present our

Webinar: Unlocking the Guggenheim, How to Build a Competitive Application

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:11:55 +0000

Interested in the Guggenheim Fellowships?

In this one-hour session, hear from Laura Auricchio, Vice President and Secretary of the Guggenheim Foundation and Dr. Angela Esterhammer, 2025 Guggenheim Fellow as they share perspectives on the application process, what defines excellence across disciplines, and the impact of the fellowship experience.

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Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST

Cost: Free

Valedictorian Ryan Dvorak Featured in 91�� Reporter

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:31:57 +0000

Meet Ryan Dvorak, Faculty of Education's valedictorian for this year's convocation. The Faculty's second valedictorian from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Ryan, who has earned his B.Sc. (Honours), will have a personal story to share with us and some words of wisdom the entire audience will be able to learn from. In an interview with the 91�� Reporter, Ryan said support from family, professors and peers shaped both his academic and personal growth.

Pearl Eliadis on Enshrining a Right to Housing in Quebec

webfull — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:51:33 +0000

May 27, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis, chair of the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative's legislative reform project, joined CBC's Daybreak Montreal to discuss the coalition's new push for legal reform on homelessness in Quebec. Eliadis argues that adding the right to housing to the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms would give it "quasi-constitutional status," underpinning every Quebec law that touches housing.

Adrian Liu awarded 2026 CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Physics Award

webfull — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:25 +0000

National honour from the Canadian Association of Physics (CAP) recognizes 91�� physicist’s excellence in teaching, mentorship, and inclusive leadership.

Retail Innovation Challenge 2026

webfull — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:02:14 +0000

Save the date for the 7th edition of the 91��-BSRM Retail Innovation Challenge Theme will be announced at the launch on October 6th.