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Professional money managers can make mistakes with their money too

News - jeu, 11/27/2025 - 14:40

Are managers of large investment funds good investors on a personal level? Not necessarily, says Patrick Augustin, Associate Professor of Finance at 91 Desautels. “There can be a correlation, but also not,” says Augustin. “It’svery difficultto beat the market, on average. We see people doing it, but it raises the question of is it luck, or is it skill?That being said, wecan always limit mistakes.

Published: 27 November 2025

Overreliance on star employees can disrupt organizational continuity

News - jeu, 11/27/2025 - 14:32

AbidurChowdurywas star designer at Apple, but he recently left the company for a position at an AI startup. It was a blow to the tech giant to lose Chowdhury, who is credited with playing a key role in the design of the iPhone Air. When firms become too reliant on a few star employees, they take on risk, Prof. Karl Moore told Canadian HR Reporter. “The obvious danger is that if they leave, your revenue falls off a cliff,” Moore added. “It can cause real problems for the future and stability of the organization.”

Published: 27 November 2025

Monopolistic ticket selling and a lack of reseller regulation is pushing up ticket prices

News - jeu, 11/27/2025 - 14:14

Concertgoers are increasingly facinga seemingly impossiblebattle for tickets, often losing out to resellers who quickly inflate prices.Marketing and analyticsprofessor Vivek Astvansh argues this stems from a structural failure making live entertainment unaffordable for the average fan.Astvansh attributes the sharp price increase to three factors: demand significantly outpacing supply; the ticketing market being a near-monopoly, with Ticketmaster (owned by Live Nation) controlling 70% of sales; and the absence of laws regulati

Published: 27 November 2025

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The Info-Neuro cart schedule for December is now available!

News - jeu, 11/27/2025 - 09:58

Our staff will curate the Info-Neuro cart offering free resources for the following clinics this month:

December 2 ─ MS Clinic

December 5 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

December 8 ─ALS Clinic

December 10 ─ Brain Tumours Clinic

December 16 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

December 19 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

To learn more about the cart, click here

Published: 27 November 2025

Experts: Violence on public transit

News - mer, 11/26/2025 - 16:22

Incidents of violence in public transit systems are on the rise across Canada, according to a collaborative report from CBC and the Investigative Journalism Foundation. The report says that between 2016–2024, transit systems in eight of the country’s 10 largest cities have seen the number of assaults double. Rates have tripled in Winnipeg. The highest number of assaults took place in Toronto.

91 experts are available to comment on this topic:

Published: 26 November 2025

Pearl Eliadis on Why Second-Stage Shelters are Essential | CBC

News - mer, 11/26/2025 - 15:01

November 25, 2025 |Pearl Eliadis joined CBC’sLet’s Goto discuss new findings from the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Policy Collaborative showing that the province has completed only 66% of the second-stage shelter units it committed to building for women fleeing violence. She explained that these shelters provide the stability and security women need to avoid returning to abusive partners and transition toward permanent housing.

Published: 26 November 2025

Pearl Eliadis on Delays in Second-Stage Shelters | Le Devoir

News - mer, 11/26/2025 - 14:13

November 24, 2025 | Le Devoir reported on a study co-authored by Pearl Eliadis, which examines Quebec's slow progress in delivering second-stage shelters for women fleeing violence. The study shows that Quebec is behind its 2021 commitments, with fewer units built than planned and many still under construction. Eliadis cautioned that these delays have significant consequences for women's safety and housing stability.

Published: 26 November 2025

Upgrading Banner INB | Mise à niveau de Banner INB

News - mer, 11/26/2025 - 13:56

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This message is sent on behalf of Cristiane Tinmouth, Associate Vice-President, Financial Services and Paul Chamberland, CIO & Associate Vice-President, IT Services

Dear Colleagues,

We are writing to share an update on the planned upgrade of Banner INB Forms to Banner Admin Pages. The launch of Banner Admin Pages will begin in December 2025, and will be deployed progressively.

Published: 26 November 2025

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Campus news - mar, 11/25/2025 - 16:25

The University of Alberta researcher and Samson Cree Nation member advocates for relational, culturally grounded approaches to supportingneurodivergentchildren

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Extended Black Friday sales signal changing consumer habits

News - mar, 11/25/2025 - 16:09

Black Friday is no longer just a single day, and Windsor, Ontario retailers are feeling the shift. Devonshire Mall has already seen a jump in foot traffic as stores roll out discounts well ahead of the traditional shopping event. Marketing and analytics professor Vivek Astvansh says the change reflects a broader trend in consumer behavior.

Published: 25 November 2025

MIPC’s ninth edition tackles nature restoration through sustainable finance

News - mar, 11/25/2025 - 16:06

The 91 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), part of the Sustainable Growth Initiative, successfully concluded its 9th edition in November, reaffirming its position as a leading experiential learning initiative at Desautels. This year’s challenge—mobilizing financial capital to reverse nature loss—drew 83 university teams from more than 15 countries, supported by 15+ corporate partners and evaluated by 30+ judges who joined the semi-finals and finals on campus.

Published: 25 November 2025

Soutar Career Centre gives Desautels grads an edge

News - mar, 11/25/2025 - 14:17

It’s a tough job market for recent graduates, but a 91 education gives students an edge. “My time at 91 was foundation for getting the job I have today,” says Andrei Adam (BCom’24) a consultant with McKinsey & Company in Toronto. At Desautels, students have unlimited access to coaches and career support through the Soutar Career Centre. Adam relied on these career coaching services when he was a student, seeking guidance on potential employers and feedback on his resume. He landed an internship with McKinsey as a second-year student, and got a job offer in his third year.

Published: 25 November 2025

Eight 91 Desautels researchers named to Stanford-Elsevier top researchers list

News - mar, 11/25/2025 - 14:13

Each year, the world’s most influential researchers are recognized in the lists. The list ranks researchers from around the world, based on the impacts of their citations, their h-index, and other bibliometric indicators.

Published: 25 November 2025

91 researchers develop stretchable, biodegradable battery using eco-friendly acids

News - mar, 11/25/2025 - 10:55

Researchers with 91’sTrottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Designhave developed a stretchable, eco-friendly batterysuitable foruse inwearable and implantable devices. The battery, whichusescitric orlacticacid and gelatin to achieve flexibility and performance without relying on toxic materials, stands to reduce electronic waste.

Published: 25 November 2025

Campus news - mar, 11/25/2025 - 09:23

New offerings allow for faster and less costly translation for 91 units and faculties

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91’s Bachelor of Arts and Science program celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary scholarship

News - mar, 11/25/2025 - 08:58
Happy 20th birthday, B.A. & Sc.! Published: 25 November 2025

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