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Post-COVID, what’s the role of religion?
International researchers in four countries of the "Global North," including Canada, are looking into how majority and majority faiths are dealing with life after the pandemic. An international research project led by Queen's University Belfast, in Northern Ireland, and involving Université de Montréal will study and compare the changing role of majority and minority religions in 'global north' contexts: Canada, Germany, Ireland/Northern Ireland (UK), and Poland, as these societies emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
International researchers in four countries of the "Global North," including Canada, are looking into how majority and majority faiths are dealing with life after the pandemic. An international research project led by Queen's University Belfast, in Northern Ireland, and involving Université de Montréal will study and compare the changing role of majority and minority religions in 'global north' contexts: Canada, Germany, Ireland/Northern Ireland (UK), and Poland, as these societies emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Peanut allergy treatment safest when started for infants under 12 months
Science, Health & Technology Erik Rolfsen UBC researchers demonstrated in 2019 that pre-schoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy. Now they have evidence that the earlier pre-schoolers start this treatment, the better. This real-world study focused on infants younger than 12 months old and reveals that not only is oral immunotherapy effective against peanut allergies, it's even safer for this age group than it is for toddlers and older pre-schoolers.
Science, Health & Technology Erik Rolfsen UBC researchers demonstrated in 2019 that pre-schoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy. Now they have evidence that the earlier pre-schoolers start this treatment, the better. This real-world study focused on infants younger than 12 months old and reveals that not only is oral immunotherapy effective against peanut allergies, it's even safer for this age group than it is for toddlers and older pre-schoolers.
Access to safer supply rapidly increased during COVID-19: study
Science, Health & Technology Kevin Hollett The number of programs and prescribers offering safer supply to reduce risk of overdose increased dramatically in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study looking at services across Canada.
Science, Health & Technology Kevin Hollett The number of programs and prescribers offering safer supply to reduce risk of overdose increased dramatically in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study looking at services across Canada.
New Western research helps customize cochlear implants
Rendering of a 3D synchrotron-based image of an implanted cochlea. The red in the image is an implanted cochlear implant electrode array.
Rendering of a 3D synchrotron-based image of an implanted cochlea. The red in the image is an implanted cochlear implant electrode array.
Major investments at UdeM’s Saint-Hyacinthe campus
The Quebec government grants $101 million for the construction of a veterinary simulation centre, a clinical skills centre and an animal shelter.
The Quebec government grants $101 million for the construction of a veterinary simulation centre, a clinical skills centre and an animal shelter.
Canada lags behind other countries in providing school food programs to children in need
Only five per cent of students in Canada participated in a school meal program. Canada is at the back of the pack when it comes to students accessing nutrition programs at school, shows a new study.
Only five per cent of students in Canada participated in a school meal program. Canada is at the back of the pack when it comes to students accessing nutrition programs at school, shows a new study.
How drug decriminalization in B.C. could help save lives
Q&As Brett Goldhawk Beginning in January 2023, the B.C. government will remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of illicit drugs including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes ( she/her ), an addictions expert at UBC's School of Population and Public Health, answers some key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs - and how it could help save lives in B.C. More than 2,200 British Columbians died due to illicit drug use in 2021.
Q&As Brett Goldhawk Beginning in January 2023, the B.C. government will remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of illicit drugs including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes ( she/her ), an addictions expert at UBC's School of Population and Public Health, answers some key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs - and how it could help save lives in B.C. More than 2,200 British Columbians died due to illicit drug use in 2021.
Recent immigrants less likely to have family doctor
Recent immigrants to Canada face barriers to accessing primary care and may be missing out on the benefits that come with having a family physician.
Recent immigrants to Canada face barriers to accessing primary care and may be missing out on the benefits that come with having a family physician.
The unsuspected virtues of hot pepper
Hot pepper is hot. But it's also packed with potential therapeutic qualities. Capsaicin is the molecule that has it all! UdeM experts explain. It adds punch, heat, personality. It injects flavour, colour, aroma. It goes by many names-habanero, cayenne, jalapeño, poblano, bird's eye-but hot pepper by any name always gets a reaction.
Hot pepper is hot. But it's also packed with potential therapeutic qualities. Capsaicin is the molecule that has it all! UdeM experts explain. It adds punch, heat, personality. It injects flavour, colour, aroma. It goes by many names-habanero, cayenne, jalapeño, poblano, bird's eye-but hot pepper by any name always gets a reaction.
University of Toronto researchers awarded 20 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
From neuroimaging of aging to Indigenous methodologies with youth and communities, the University of Toronto's 20 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs are working to address key global challenges and advance knowledge across a wide range of fields.
From neuroimaging of aging to Indigenous methodologies with youth and communities, the University of Toronto's 20 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs are working to address key global challenges and advance knowledge across a wide range of fields.
A blueprint for science communication with Anita Layton
Researchers need to raise their game in light of new NSERC emphasis on knowledge translation By Jon Parsons Faculty of Mathematics The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSE
Researchers need to raise their game in light of new NSERC emphasis on knowledge translation By Jon Parsons Faculty of Mathematics The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSE
Celebrating Waterloo’s graduating PhD students
Waterloo recognizes six PhD students for earning the highest academic status within their faculty and their innovative research By Angelica Marie Sanchez University Relations For graduating PhD stude
Waterloo recognizes six PhD students for earning the highest academic status within their faculty and their innovative research By Angelica Marie Sanchez University Relations For graduating PhD stude
Waterloo professor awarded New Zealand’s top scientific prize
May 31, 2022 Professor Ben Thompson is a member of the award-winning inter-disciplinary research team changing international neonatal hypoglycemia practice By A University of Waterloo professor has be
May 31, 2022 Professor Ben Thompson is a member of the award-winning inter-disciplinary research team changing international neonatal hypoglycemia practice By A University of Waterloo professor has be
A province-by-province look at excess deaths in Canada during the pandemic
Q&As Erik Rolfsen Pretend the COVID-19 pandemic never happened. People still would have died across Canada, and the number of deaths would have been somewhat predictable based on data from previous years.
Q&As Erik Rolfsen Pretend the COVID-19 pandemic never happened. People still would have died across Canada, and the number of deaths would have been somewhat predictable based on data from previous years.
Researcher focuses on essential, but often-ignored, organ in pregnancy
The placenta is an essential organ for the developing fetus, both protecting the fetus from potentially harmful components in the blood and transferring nutrients needed for growth and development.
The placenta is an essential organ for the developing fetus, both protecting the fetus from potentially harmful components in the blood and transferring nutrients needed for growth and development.
It’s getting better for trans, bisexual and gay youth - but there’s still room to improve
Q&As Lou Corpuz-Bosshart Today, May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia celebrates sexual and gender diversity - and it also highlights the continued challenges faced by those with diverse genders and sexualities.
Q&As Lou Corpuz-Bosshart Today, May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia celebrates sexual and gender diversity - and it also highlights the continued challenges faced by those with diverse genders and sexualities.
Pandemic restrictions limit women’s ability to cope with abusive partners: study
The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially affected how women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) coped with their abusive situation, according to a new study led by health sciences professor Tara Mantler and Kim Jackson, professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially affected how women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) coped with their abusive situation, according to a new study led by health sciences professor Tara Mantler and Kim Jackson, professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing.
Statement on Buffalo murders
May 16, 2022 To anyone in our community affected by this senseless tragedy, please know we are here to support you By Vivek Goel President and Vice-Chancellor This weekend many of us will have watched
May 16, 2022 To anyone in our community affected by this senseless tragedy, please know we are here to support you By Vivek Goel President and Vice-Chancellor This weekend many of us will have watched
University of Toronto researcher seeks to improve clean water access in Africa
Thelma Abu wants her research to make a difference. For her, this starts with ensuring everyone has access to a human right and necessity: water.
Thelma Abu wants her research to make a difference. For her, this starts with ensuring everyone has access to a human right and necessity: water.
B.C. researchers launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes
Science, Health & Technology Vivian Sum Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have received $1 million from Canada's Stem Cell Network to conduct research and a clinical trial for one of the world's first genetically engineered cell replacement therapies for type 1 diabetes.
Science, Health & Technology Vivian Sum Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have received $1 million from Canada's Stem Cell Network to conduct research and a clinical trial for one of the world's first genetically engineered cell replacement therapies for type 1 diabetes.
New Gray chair aims to solve pain-limiting mobility problems
Siobhan Schabrun, a researcher who studies chronic pain, is the Gray Chair in Mobility and Activity (Debora Van Brenk, Western Communications) Few people enjoy talking about, or even thinking about, chronic pain.
Siobhan Schabrun, a researcher who studies chronic pain, is the Gray Chair in Mobility and Activity (Debora Van Brenk, Western Communications) Few people enjoy talking about, or even thinking about, chronic pain.
Researchers probe COVID-19’s uneven impact on racialized and immigrant communities in Peel Region
After than two years and six waves, COVID-19 continues to affect Canadians - but it has taken a particular toll on residents of Peel Region, which last year emerged as a nationwide pandemic hotspot.
After than two years and six waves, COVID-19 continues to affect Canadians - but it has taken a particular toll on residents of Peel Region, which last year emerged as a nationwide pandemic hotspot.
Campus - UTORONTO - Jun 29
Planning for the future: University of Toronto launches new student timetable builder app
Planning for the future: University of Toronto launches new student timetable builder app
Event - Jun 29
In photos: Graduating students celebrate - in-person - at University of Toronto's spring convocation
In photos: Graduating students celebrate - in-person - at University of Toronto's spring convocation

Social Sciences - Jun 27
St. Paul's University College announces Michaëlle Jean Scholars in International Development
St. Paul's University College announces Michaëlle Jean Scholars in International Development