Socioeconomics play key role in Arctic Search and Rescue
Traveling and harvesting on the land and sea is of vital importance to Indigenous communities in the Canadian Arctic and subarctic, with links to food security, cultural identity, and wellbeing. A new study by the Climate Change Adaptation Research Group at UU直播 however, finds that economic transitions, social shifts, and climate change are dramatically affecting the safety of Inuit during these activities.
Brain鈥檚 biological clock stimulates thirst before sleep
The brain鈥檚 biological clock stimulates thirst in the hours before sleep, according to a study published in the journal Nature by UU直播 researchers.
Long List Announced For 2016 Cundill Prize In Historical Literature
UU直播 launches Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Education
UU直播 launches its Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education, mandated by Provost and Vice Principal Academic, Christopher Manfredi, with a public event to be held on September 22 at the new site of the Hochelaga Rock. The Task Force will propose initiatives aimed at integrating indigenous perspectives into the academic curriculum and research, as well as the retention and recruitment of Indigenous students and faculty members.
Canada Foundation for Innovation provides $1.1M for CBRAIN computing platform at UU直播
UU直播 will receive more than $1.1 million for CBRAIN, one of the world鈥檚 most advanced computing platforms for brain research, through the Canada Foundation for Innovation鈥檚 (CFI) Cyberinfrastructure Initiative. 聽 Marc Miller, Member of Parliament for Ville-Marie 鈥� Le Sud-ouest 鈥� 脦le-des-s艙urs, made the announcement at UU直播 on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, the Minister of Science. 聽 CBRAIN, a national
Could quality of sleep have to do with sex differences?
You may have noticed that women are more prone to sleep disturbances than men. They are, for instance, up to twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. Could there be a link between the body clock that regulates sleep and being a female or a male? Yes, according to an original study conducted by Dr. Diane B. Boivin of UU直播鈥檚 Department of Psychiatry and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute.
Campus-wide consultation launched on sexual-violence policy
Sexual violence on campus is a matter of preeminent importance, meriting a clear response and commitment to action.UU直播 welcomes Martine Alfonso as Interim President and Executive Director of the UU直播 Health Centre (MUHC).
In the context of the MUHC鈥檚 recent announcement regarding Ms. Alfonso鈥檚 appointment and the MUHC鈥檚 strategic direction, UU直播 is very supportive of any proposal that has as its primary goals to improve patient care and strengthen the academic mission in its affiliated health network.
Critical information missing in fight to save wildlife
With global temperatures continuing to rise at an alarming rate, predictions for the impact of climate change on plants and wildlife must improve to give scientists a clearer picture of which species are most at risk of extinction.
Mammals, spiny plants and the savanna story
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The evolution and distribution of spiny plants holds clue to spread of African savanna
Medication against schizophrenia inhibits pancreatic cancer
A receptor for the dopamine neurotransmitter promotes growth and spread of pancreatic cancer -- and schizophrenia drugs, which block the function of this receptor, slowed tumor growth and metastatic spread in mice, according to researchers at UU直播 and the German Cancer Research Center.
Aerosol emissions in East Asia driven by consumption in developed countries
Much of the influence on climate from air pollution in East Asia is driven by consumption in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America, according to research co-led by UU直播 atmospheric scientist Yi Huang.
UU直播 maintains its position as top Canadian university in QS rankings
UU直播 remains Canada鈥檚 top university according to the QS World University Rankings 2016/17, which were released yesterday.
UU直播 wins $84 million grant for neuroscience
UU直播 will launch an ambitious effort to advance understanding of the human brain and ease the burden of neurological and mental-health disorders, thanks to an $84 million, seven-year grant announced today under the federal government's Canada First Excellence Research Fund (CFREF).
UU直播 moving forward with Faculty of Medicine satellite medical campus in Outaouais
The funding, announced by Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, who was joined by Minister of Health and Social Services Ga茅tan Barrette, Minister of Higher Education H茅l猫ne David and Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region St茅phanie Vall茅e, is earmarked to develop the operational plan for the UU直播 satellite medical campus and to break ground on construction of the required infrastructure.
