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Q and A with the experts: Who owns the map?
Without access to high-quality, reliable spatial data, government functions and services will suffer Within the rapidly changing landscape of data providers, governments must address concerns over who collects and uses data to support the public interest.
Without access to high-quality, reliable spatial data, government functions and services will suffer Within the rapidly changing landscape of data providers, governments must address concerns over who collects and uses data to support the public interest.
Religious plurality in Quebec is a fact
In a new book based on a major in-person survey, a misconception is debunked: there's actually a wide diversity of religious beliefs in what's supposed to be "secular" Quebec.
In a new book based on a major in-person survey, a misconception is debunked: there's actually a wide diversity of religious beliefs in what's supposed to be "secular" Quebec.
More awareness needed to improve heart health in women: University of Toronto researcher
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in women - and the mortality rate has been steadily increasing since 2017 in Canada and the United States.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in women - and the mortality rate has been steadily increasing since 2017 in Canada and the United States.
Women’s hockey is here and now
The CEPSUM is getting ready to welcome the best women's university hockey players in Canada, including UdeM's Carabin - an ideal opportunity to discover a rapidly evolving sport.
The CEPSUM is getting ready to welcome the best women's university hockey players in Canada, including UdeM's Carabin - an ideal opportunity to discover a rapidly evolving sport.
Exploring decarbonization pathways in developing nations
Waterloo graduate student aspires to help cities experiencing chronic energy poverty transition to sustainable modern systems By Chantal Vallis Faculty of Environment There is still one billion peopl
Waterloo graduate student aspires to help cities experiencing chronic energy poverty transition to sustainable modern systems By Chantal Vallis Faculty of Environment There is still one billion peopl
UBC scholar helping AI overcome its language barrier
People around the world have been impressed with ChatGPT , a new chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses natural language processing (NLP) to seemingly answer any question.
People around the world have been impressed with ChatGPT , a new chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses natural language processing (NLP) to seemingly answer any question.
So-called ’safe’ pesticides have surprising ill effects
Science, Health & Technology Erik Rolfsen Health Canada is currently reviewing regulations for pesticides in Canada, and three UBC researchers say regulators might want to consider what happened in Japan. A lake in Shimane Prefecture has seen its commercial fishery collapse by more than 90 per cent since 1993, when insecticides known as neonicotinoids were first introduced to the area.
Science, Health & Technology Erik Rolfsen Health Canada is currently reviewing regulations for pesticides in Canada, and three UBC researchers say regulators might want to consider what happened in Japan. A lake in Shimane Prefecture has seen its commercial fishery collapse by more than 90 per cent since 1993, when insecticides known as neonicotinoids were first introduced to the area.
Striving for better
Dr. Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering, looks to the future of academic excellence By Mary Wells Faculty of Engineering When local community leaders founded the University of Waterloo in 1957, they introduced an unconventional approach to education that merged academic and research excellence work with work-integrated learning.
Dr. Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering, looks to the future of academic excellence By Mary Wells Faculty of Engineering When local community leaders founded the University of Waterloo in 1957, they introduced an unconventional approach to education that merged academic and research excellence work with work-integrated learning.
Condos: status symbol or worrying sign of gentrification?
Some people have a negative emotional response to the proliferation of condos in the Montreal region - and an UdeM doctoral candidate says we should listen to them.
Some people have a negative emotional response to the proliferation of condos in the Montreal region - and an UdeM doctoral candidate says we should listen to them.
Person-centred and trauma-informed career advising
Meet Eden Mekonen, a career advisor at CCA who is helping Black students achieve their goals By Tracelyn Cornelius University Relations Eden Mekonen is a career advisor at the University of Waterloo'
Meet Eden Mekonen, a career advisor at CCA who is helping Black students achieve their goals By Tracelyn Cornelius University Relations Eden Mekonen is a career advisor at the University of Waterloo'
Two out of three corporate frauds go undetected
For the University of Toronto's Alexander Dyck , corporate fraud is like an iceberg: a small number is visible, but much more lurks below the surface.
For the University of Toronto's Alexander Dyck , corporate fraud is like an iceberg: a small number is visible, but much more lurks below the surface.
Bird flu spillover to mammals a cause for concern
Increasing zoonotic diseases caused by human encroachment on wildlife habitat By Jon Parsons University Relations The WHO recently warning that bird flu spillover to mammals needs to be monitored closely and that countries need to be prepared for a potential outbreak affecting humans.
Increasing zoonotic diseases caused by human encroachment on wildlife habitat By Jon Parsons University Relations The WHO recently warning that bird flu spillover to mammals needs to be monitored closely and that countries need to be prepared for a potential outbreak affecting humans.
Earthquakes in Turkey: a predictable and deplorable tragedy
Fatma Özdogan, an architect and UdeM doctoral candidate, hopes that her research into post-disaster reconstruction will help prevent tragedies like the one that occurred in Turkey, her home country.
Fatma Özdogan, an architect and UdeM doctoral candidate, hopes that her research into post-disaster reconstruction will help prevent tragedies like the one that occurred in Turkey, her home country.
Sleuthing SFU scientists sniff out fake art
Deep within Simon Fraser University's chemistry department, science and art intersect to unravel the dark, but lucrative, underbelly of forgery.
Deep within Simon Fraser University's chemistry department, science and art intersect to unravel the dark, but lucrative, underbelly of forgery.
Economics - Mar 31
'We're still in the middle of this': Rotman Dean Susan Christoffersen unpacks global banking woes
'We're still in the middle of this': Rotman Dean Susan Christoffersen unpacks global banking woes
Health - Mar 30
Gelareh Zadeh, a neurosurgeon-scientist, recognized with Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
Gelareh Zadeh, a neurosurgeon-scientist, recognized with Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

Environment - Mar 29
'Too comfortable in our own comfort': University of Toronto expert on why we shouldn't waste water
'Too comfortable in our own comfort': University of Toronto expert on why we shouldn't waste water
Social Sciences - Mar 29
Non-Indigenous learners taking up Indigenous languages to support revitalization: CBC Radio
Non-Indigenous learners taking up Indigenous languages to support revitalization: CBC Radio
