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Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji awarded the Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Therapeutic Discovery

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:35
Congratulations to Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji!

The Department of Human Genetics is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji on being named one of 91’s newest Canada Research Chairs.

In the latest announcement from the Government of Canada, 91 was awarded 16 new or renewed chairs, recognizing excellence in research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. Dr. Yoshiji’s appointment as a Canada Research Chair highlights his outstanding contributions to the field of genetics and his commitment to advancing our understanding of human health.

Published: 14 May 2026

91 researchers help secure Canadian access to the world’s largest telescope

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:19

A team led by the Université de Montréal, the Observatoire du Mont‑Mégantic (OMM) and the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx), in partnership with the University of British Columbia and 91, has been awarded nearly $11.3 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support Canada’s contribution to ANDES, a flagship scientific instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) under construction in Chile.  

Published: 14 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:25

De la physique fondamentale au bien-être des enfants, les chercheuses et chercheurs de 91 se distinguent dans de multiples disciplines

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91’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

News - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:18

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

91 celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

Published: 14 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:13

Lors de cet événement honorant 116 récipiendaires de prix, la lauréate de la Médaille d’or du CRSH, Myriam Denov, a souligné l’importance de l’écoute

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Campus news - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:10

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening 

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Nouvelles du campus - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 09:53

La cohorte 2026 des professeures et professeurs James-91 et des chercheuses et chercheurs William-Dawson incarne « le meilleur de notre communauté universitaire » 

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Provost honours 31 91 professors for exceptional research achievements

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:00

The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91 Professors, James 91 Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91 professors as Distinguished James 91 Professors, James 91 Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Published: 13 May 2026

91 awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:51

From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91 researchers advance discovery across disciplines 

91 has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.

Published: 13 May 2026

$1.25 million for 91 research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:34

Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at 91.

Published: 13 May 2026

Six Faculty of Science Professors celebrated for outstanding research achievements

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:02

Clockwise from top left: Parisa Ariya (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Bruce Arndtsen (Chemistry), Nikolaos Provatas (Physics), Hanadi Sleiman (Chemistry), Irene Gregory-Eaves (Biology), and Fiona Soper (Biology)

This year, six professors from the Faculty of Science have been recognized among the recipients of the 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91 Professors, James 91 Professors and William Dawson Scholars.

Published: 13 May 2026

91 awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:56
From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91 researchers advance discovery across disciplines 

91 has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.

The University’s newly appointed CRCs will drive forward cutting-edge research in fields that include subatomic physics, food science and agricultural chemistry, and counselling psychology. Renewed Chairs will continue vital work in such areas as Parkinson’s disease, bioengineering, data ethics and intergenerational childhood trauma.

Published: 13 May 2026

Campus news - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:26

The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91 Professors, James 91 Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’ 

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Campus news - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:22

From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91 researchers advance discovery across disciplines 

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ATOC 183 poster session turns 500-student class into climate symposium

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:49

Published: 13 May 2026

Two students join 91 Desautels as 2026 McCall MacBain Scholars

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:22

91 has announced the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars, recipients of Canada’s most comprehensive leadership‑based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.

Established through a historic $200 million gift in 2019 from John and Marcy McCall MacBain, the awards cover tuition, living expenses, mentorship, and leadership development for 30 incoming students from Canada and around the world.

Published: 13 May 2026

Reimagining Canadian healthcare: 91 launches initiative to transform how care is delivered

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:16

91’s Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) is rethinking how Canada delivers care by putting organization, management, and coordination at the forefront of reform.

Published: 13 May 2026

Canadian boycotts tied to tariffs fuel decline in U.S. tourism

News - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:10

Canadian travel to major U.S. cities has fallen sharply, with a new University of Toronto report finding a 42% decline in visits and drops of up to 65% in some destinations. The downturn follows new U.S. tariffs and escalating rhetoric toward Canada, which sparked widespread boycotts by Canadian travelers and consumers.

Published: 13 May 2026

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