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The Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) Entrance Scholarship at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them focus on their studies and campus life without financial burden. The scholarship boosts confidence and sense of belonging, with recipients like Lia expressing deep gratitude and commitment to giving back.

Learn more about the GBDA Entrance Scholarship, and join us on May 15th for Giving Day, encouraging donations to support educational initiatives.

Because of the Stratford School Student Initiatives Fund supporting student-led activities, Gaurav was able to grow as a leader and community builder, whether it was through coding for a local non-profit or reviving the GBDA On Air podcast to reach incoming students.

Learn more about the Stratford School Student Initiatives Fund, and join us on May 15th for Giving Day, encouraging donations to support educational initiatives.

In November, over 100 students from UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, University of Toronto, and Wilfrid Laurier participated in a Financial Fluency design event. The goal was to empower young Canadians with financial tools and education. Students worked through the weekend to develop solutions and pitch them to judges from Sun Life and UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

Winning Team: Fund Forward - Visualized financial goals and life milestones. Runner-Up: Mula - Created a community of financial advisors. Honourable Mention: Sprout - Used gamification to engage users with financial goals.

Professors Karen Cochrane and Daniel Harley from Stratford are using Generative AI (GenAI) to create customizable gaming controllers for individuals with complex disabilities. Dr. Cochrane's collaboration with caregivers plays a crucial role in designing these accessible solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of users. Their project, awarded by the Google Academic Research Awards (GARA), aims to enhance accessibility and social inclusion through low-cost, user-friendly technology. By leveraging their combined expertise in physical computing and gaming interaction, Dr. Harley and Dr. Cochrane are developing innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. The project will receive up to $150,000 USD in funding and support from Google, highlighting a future where technology fosters a more inclusive gaming experience.

On January 24, the Office of Research hosted a panel discussion on understanding where Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take us. Panelists from the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Artificial Intelligence Institute (À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.AI), and industry professionals spoke about AI's current and future uses.

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