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Sonja Solomun Named a 2025 Bishop’s University Top 10 After 10 Award Recipient

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:04:42 +0000

The Max Bell School of Public Policy is proud to celebrate Sonja Solomun, Faculty Associate at the Max Bell School and Deputy Director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at 91��, has been selected as one of Bishop’s University’s 2025 Top 10 After 10 Award recipients, one of the university’s highest honours recognizing outstanding alumni achievement.

Research | Viral DNA sequences in the human genome may help control gene activity, new study shows

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:40:53 +0000

Long dismissed as “junk,” viral fragments buried in human DNA may help regulate our genes, according to a new international study co-led by Guillaume Bourque, professor in 91��’s Department of Human Genetics, D2R-funded researcher and member of the D2R Research Steering Committee and Executive (RSC). The findings offer new insights into what makes us human, 25 years after the human genome was first mapped.

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

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:53:55 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:16:18 +0000

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

September 5 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

September 10 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

September 19 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

September 23 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

September 24 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

Wednesday 30 ─ MS Clinic

Summer reads to boost your brain

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:25:03 +0000

Discover curated eBooks from The Neuro’s Patient Resource Centre to support your health and well-being this summer.

Did you know that the Neuro Patient Resource Centre offers a collection of eBooks? Hosted on the platform OverDrive, the collection includes books on topics beyond just medicine and neurology.

To enhance your summer reading, explore the following titles hand-picked by our staff:

91�� Geography Faculty Awarded Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants to Tackle Sustainability Challenges

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:27:02 +0000

91�� Geography faculty are among the recipients of the inaugural Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants from the 91�� Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI). Our colleagues are leading three of the funded projects: the 91�� Urban Climate Risk and Resilience Initiative (MUCRRI), Nature-based Climate Solutions for a Secure Canada (NbCS), and CanFlux: Canadian Greenhouse Gas Flux Network.

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

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:01:38 +0000

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

August 5 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

August 7 ─ MS Clinic

August 13 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

August 15 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

August 18 ─ ALS Clinic

August 19 ─ MS Clinic

August 21 ─ Cognitive Disorders Clinic

August 29 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

Disrupted spaces, adaptive lives: New piece by Kee & Turner

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:18:36 +0000

Shout out to former MA student Michelle Kee and Prof Sarah Turner for their new co-authored piece: “Disrupted spaces, adaptive lives: Unequal impacts of Hanoi’s first urban railway lines” in the journal Urban Studies. Access the article here:

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

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:02:17 +0000

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

September 5 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

September 10 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

September 19 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

September 23 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

September 24 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

Wednesday 30 ─ MS Clinic

Research on Mennonite colonies cited in The Economist!

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:06:29 +0000

Prof. le Polain was interviewed about his research on the expansion of Mennonite colonies in Latin America for this short article in The Economist: https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/10/01/a-german-newspaper-for...

Dr. Diane Howard appointed as Adjunct Professor

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:31:44 +0000

The 91�� Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Diane Howard as Adjunct Professor.

From Satellites to Sea Ice: GURA Student Investigates Arctic Patterns

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:45:04 +0000

Mr. Kingson Campbell just successfully completed his summer Geography Undergraduate Research Award (GURA) under the supervision of Dr. Mallik Mahmud. As part of the GURA, he focused on remote sensing of Arctic snow and sea ice: specifically analyzing satellite data across multiple years from a geographical perspective to identify patterns and correlations. Kingson’s research aimed to discern the optimal Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) frequency for sea ice by investigating radar signatures derived from multi-frequency SAR imagery over the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic.

91�� Geographers Weigh In on Canada’s AI Task Force

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:39:59 +0000

91�� Geography’s Renee Sieber and AnaBrandusescu were featured in a recent Financial Post article critiquing Ottawa’s new AI Task Force. They raised concerns that the initiative is overly industry-focused and risks sidelining equity, accountability, and broader societal perspectives. Their contributions highlight the importance of including diverse voices in shaping Canada’s AI future. Article: https://financialpost.com/technology/scholars-criticize-ottawa-new-ai-ta...

Pearl Eliadis Elected Chair of the Court Challenges Program Official Language Rights Expert Panel

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:16:56 +0000

Pearl Eliadis has been elected as Chair of the Court Challenges Program (CCP) Official Languages Rights Expert Panel. In this capacity, she will lead the work of the Panel, which is responsible for deciding on funding requests from individuals and not-for-profit organizations engaged in test cases of national importance that have the potential to clarify and advance constitutional and quasi-constitutional official language rights.

Laura Pierallini appointed Adjunct Professor

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:10:50 +0000

The 91�� Institute of Air and Space Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Pierallini as Adjunct Professor.

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Sonja Solomun Named a 2025 Bishop’s University Top 10 After 10 Award Recipient

Research | Viral DNA sequences in the human genome may help control gene activity, new study shows

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

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

Summer reads to boost your brain

91������ Geography Faculty Awarded Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants to Tackle Sustainability Challenges

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

Disrupted spaces, adaptive lives: New piece by Kee & Turner

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

Research on Mennonite colonies cited in The Economist!

Dr. Diane Howard appointed as Adjunct Professor

From Satellites to Sea Ice: GURA Student Investigates Arctic Patterns

91������ Geographers Weigh In on Canada’s AI Task Force

Pearl Eliadis Elected Chair of the Court Challenges Program Official Language Rights Expert Panel

Laura Pierallini appointed Adjunct Professor

91�� Geography Faculty Awarded Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants to Tackle Sustainability Challenges

91�� Geographers Weigh In on Canada’s AI Task Force