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Robyn Stremler Named Dean of Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at University of Toronto
Professor Robyn Stremler, a renowned nursing researcher, will become the next dean of the University of Toronto’s Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing following an extensive international search.
Stremler, who is currently the acting…
Researchers Establish Framework for Measuring Plastic Emissions
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a framework for measuring plastic pollution emissions – not unlike the global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions.
They say the approach will boost identification of the…
U of T Entrepreneur Makes Waves with Quantum Chemistry and AI for Purifying Drinking Water
It’s not a bullet point that appears many resumes, let alone one belonging to a teenager: “Utilized quantum computing to discover a molecule that could revolutionize water treatment.”
But that’s exactly what Diana Virgovicova …
University of Toronto and Hospitals Collaborate on Pilot Program to Enhance Commercialization of…
The University of Toronto is collaborating with the University Health Network, the Hospital for Sick Children and Sunnybrook Research Institute on a new program that aims to leverage the expertise of entrepreneurs and business leaders to…
University of Toronto Initiative Promotes Ethical Considerations in Computer Science Studies
Computer science students at the University of Toronto are learning how to incorporate ethical considerations into the design and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence with the help of a unique undergraduate…
Innovative Approaches Transform Treatment for Rare Childhood Kidney Condition
A nationwide trial led by Flinders University will seek to transform how children are treated for nephrotic syndrome, a rare and potentially life-threatening kidney condition affecting 1 in 50,000 children annually.
Characterised by the…
Flinders University Receives Major Funding Boost for Research into Childhood Dementia
The South Australian Government is partnering with the Little Heroes Foundation to provide a $500,000 funding boost for much-needed research into the fatal and aggressive condition known as Childhood Dementia at Flinders University.…
Bridging Aged Care Innovations with Arab Countries: Fostering Global Collaboration
Flinders University is leading the promotion of a health and aged care innovations collaboration with Arab and Middle Eastern nations through a project that aims to build stronger connections with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)…
Adapted Sports Programs: Keeping Older Adults Active and Engaged
Modified sports with shorter game times and more focus on fun than winning could prove key to encouraging older Australians to play sport and keep fit.
New Flinders University research has found adults play sport for the enjoyment, to…
Analysis of Crash Data Highlights Urgent Need for Road Safety Improvement
Better policies and practices to ensure greater road safety must become a priority, because the rate of road crash injury continues to rise – as proven by data compiled from new research into Melbourne crash statistics.
By analysing the…