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ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Stories
Feature stories highlighting ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´’s people, ideas and impact.
Peatland Fires: Protecting Canada’s Important Carbon Sinks
A couple years ago, while doing field work in the Yukon, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University Geography and Environmental Studies researcher Koreen Millard saw something surprising and significant.…
Making Space to Think in the Age of AI
In the spring of 2025, Shawna Dolansky found herself questioning the future of higher education. For years, the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University professor in the College of…
Not Your Average Family Vacation
Heather Greenwood Davis thought she was taking her husband and two children – aged six and eight – on a year-long trip around the world.…
Permafrost Thaw is Turning Yukon Streams Orange
Thawing permafrost is one of the most unsettling yet under-the-radar consequences of climate change in northern Canada. As the layer of frozen soil, rock and…
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Student and National Team Kayaker Balances Sport and School
Whether you’re a competitive or recreational paddler, if you like to move quickly or prefer leisurely outings under the sun, and if your vessel of…
How a ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Grad’s AI Experiment Opened New Doors
When Joe (Beiqiao) Hu arrived at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University in 2024, he wasn’t just pursuing a graduate degree, he had three goals in mind: improve his…
University News
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ news, announcements and official updates
Michael Wohl Elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Michael Wohl, a researcher in ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University’s Department of Psychology, has been elected as a 2026 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) …
What’s Open and Closed: Civic Holiday
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University is officially closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, Aug. 3 and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Some facilities continue to operate …
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Experts Available: New U.S. Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his trade war against Canada, imposing 50-per-cent tariffs on a range of goods to allegedly hit back at Ottawa for retaliating …
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Researchers Secure $7.5 Million in SSHRC Partnership Grants
Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University-led research initiatives have been awarded Partnership Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), bringing $7.5 million in federal funding …
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Experts Available: Ontario Wildfires
Wildfires continue to burn and move quickly in northern Ontario, creating air quality issues and forcing thousands from their homes. ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ experts are available to …
Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Community Members Appointed to the Order of Canada
Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University community members have been named to the Order of Canada. These exceptional leaders have been recognized for their leadership and contributions which have positively impacted the lives of numerous Canadians. The newest ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ community …
Expert Perspectives
Opinion pieces from ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ faculty and PhD candidates featured in The Conversation Canada
Mark Carney’s Defiance: Canada Shows the World How To Respond to Donald Trump’s Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Carney has announced the suspension of Canada-United States trade talks, citing “last-minute changes” made by American negotiators that “were unfair, uneconomic and…
Is Mark Carney’s ‘Canada Strong’ Brand Starting To Wane? Blame Brand Politics if So
In March 2025, a month before Canada’s federal election, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Mark Carney of plagiarizing his policy ideas. Sure enough, Carney soon…
Homebuyers Are Choosing Homes With Much Higher Carbon Footprints Than They Realize
When people shop for a home, they tend to focus on the information listings put front and centre: price, floor area, number of bedrooms and…
The FIFA World Cup Should Belong to Fans, Not Super-Rich Investors
FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently cancelled plans to sell a 20 per cent stake in a company that would run the association’s tournaments, including the…
Donald Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Means Reneging on Them. That’s Why Canada Cannot Capitulate
Donald Trump’s administration has announced plans for fresh tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods. Covering close to $28 billion in goods, and with none of…
Some Tropical Butterflies Live Surprisingly Long Lives. Is It Their High-Protein Diet?
Butterflies are charismatic, colourful and cherished around the world. One of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 19,000 described species, they inspire…