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Breakthrough at Western University: Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial Sets Record with Counter-Intuitive…
It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string. Noah Stocek, a PhD student collaborating with Western physicist Giovanni Fanchini,…
Krembil Foundation Grants Propel Research on Brain Immune System’s Role in Alzheimer’s…
Against the backdrop of an aging population, neurodegenerative diseases causing various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, are predicted to double every 20 years.
One of the challenges in curing Alzheimer’s is solving…
Western University Celebrates Excellence with 2023-24 Teaching Awards
Recipients of the 2023-24 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been announced, with seven individuals and two collaborative groups being recognized for their “outstanding contributions in the academic development of students.”…
UCalgary Implements New Operating Standard Emphasizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University of Calgary has a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Data Operating Standard developed by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and University Legal Services. The development of this standard was led by Dr.…
UCalgary Veterinary Medicine Researchers Vigilantly Monitor Avian Influenza Virus Spillover Reports
Recent reports coming out of the U.S. of avian influenza virus (H5N1) being found in cattle has been garnering attention. First noted in mid-March as a “mystery illness” when a handful of dairy farms saw a drop in milk production and low…
Renowned Scholar Explores Intersectionality, Discrimination, and Backlash Against…
"Your right to be here violates my right to exclude you.”
These words, spoken by famed scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, represent a challenge to equity, diversity and inclusion that is playing out in the United States and more broadly.…
UCalgary’s Companion Animal Health Fund Drives Forward Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine…
Your dog is struck by a car. Rushed to the nearest animal hospital, Fluffy is in shock — blood pressure low, heart rate high, and he’s struggling to breathe.
Unstable, he receives oxygen, intravenous fluids and pain medication.…
University of Calgary’s Schulich Connects Panel Highlights Tech’s Role in Promoting…
Engineering technology has a lot to offer the neurodiverse community. That’s why the Schulich School of Engineering (SSE) hosted a breakfast panel discussion in late March to discuss this ever-evolving topic.
Members of a four-person…
UCalgary Researchers Quantify Link Between Homelessness and Mental Health Disorders
Health-care professionals who work with people experiencing homelessness know many of the people may also be living with a mental health disorder. University of Calgary researchers wanted to better understand how often these two things…
University of Waterloo Explores Governance and Policymaking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
With the rapid advancement and adoption of artificial intelligence, it’s crucial for policy leaders to have a high-level understanding of its impact to make informed decisions. To help the Canadian government navigate this technological…