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September 23, 2025

How a blood test can aid spinal cord injury recovery

ݮƵ study shows routine blood samples may give doctors early insights into injury severity and patient survival after spinal cord damage

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July 8, 2025

People diagnosed with dementia are living longer, global study shows

Earlier diagnosis and better care may lead to lower risk of death than in previous years following dementia diagnosis, researchers found

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October 6, 2025

Think your BMI reflects your health? Think again, study warns

With new data showing two in three Canadians are overweight or obese, a University of ݮƵ study cautions against using BMI

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September 15, 2025

Stress in the strands: Hair offers clues to children’s mental health

University of ݮƵ study shows long-term stress levels may signal mental health risks in children with chronic physical illnesses and guide early intervention

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October 28, 2025

What drives sleep problems in long-term care facilities?

University of ݮƵ researchers find that residents’ poor sleep can trigger problematic medication use, falls and delirium

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October 10, 2025

ݮƵ researchers awarded more than $4.3 million

Twenty-six researchers receive federal funding to drive discovery, innovation and research infrastructure development

Dr. Hajar Abedi helped refine a prototype radar device developed at the University of ݮƵ into a wall-mounted unit now in u
October 7, 2025

AI-radar system tracks subtle health changes

New tech from ݮƵ researchers allows doctors to detect early signs of health issues by analyzing a patient's walk

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September 2, 2025

Meet the mascots at the University of ݮƵ

Through traditions, legends and beloved characters, ݮƵ fosters belonging, connection and pride within its vibrant community

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August 7, 2025

Move. Run. Just have fun!

Looking back at the Fun Run, one of ݮƵ’s longest-standing traditions

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July 31, 2025

ݮƵ researchers awarded more than $1 million for dementia research

The Faculty of Health study aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia in ethno-racial communities

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July 30, 2025

Female pilots perform better under pressure, study finds

New research challenges gender bias in aviation performance using eye-tracking technology and flight simulation

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July 24, 2025

ݮƵ researchers awarded more than $4.5 million

From advancing the government’s “tobacco endgame” to improving life experiences for older adults, ݮƵ researchers are improving health futures

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July 17, 2025

More than $32 million awarded to advance University of ݮƵ research

The Government of Canada announces funding to support research in health, AI, climate and social equity and drive national innovation

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July 16, 2025

Raising awareness of extreme indoor temperatures

Researchers use thermostat data and AI to identify households most at risk

2025 Vanier Scholars
July 10, 2025

Celebrating the 2025 Vanier scholars

Six ݮƵ students awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

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July 9, 2025

Improving heatwave resilience in the ݮƵ community

Irfhana Zakir Hussainworks to strengthen ݮƵ’s capacity to withstand and recover from climate-related health crises

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July 3, 2025

Structured exercise significantly improves survival in colon cancer patients

Landmark study is a collaboration between Canadian Cancer Trials Group, WRHN and UW WELL-FIT program

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