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Expert: Efforts to reach a treaty on global plastic pollution

webfull — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:10:29 +0000

Global talks to finalize a UN treaty on plastic pollution ended in Geneva without consensus after 10 days of negotiations, highlighting sharp divisions over issues like production caps, chemicals of concern and financing. Despite the setback, countries pledged to continue negotiations, with the UN Environment Programme stressing the urgency of tackling a problem that affects ecosystems and human health worldwide.

Published: 18 August 2025

Celebrating Research, Connections and Culture at IMPRESS Research Day

webfull — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:23:44 +0000

That's a wrap for the 2025 edition of IMPRESS—the Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students, presented by Branches, 9I��'s Community Outreach Program at Enrolment Services!

This year's program culminated in the IMPRESS Research Day, where 24 student-interns presented their summer's work to family, friends, faculty and community members. The celebration also featured a communal lunch and a traditional hoop dancing performance.

Published: 18 August 2025

McCall MacBain Scholars Applications Open

webfull — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:04:06 +0000

Are you a leader in your program, your community, campus group or association?

Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree at 9I�� next year?

You can apply now for the 2026 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at 9I��, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies. This program brings together students who engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

Published: 18 August 2025

Study finds Montreal cycling infrastructure doesn’t match demand

webfull — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:02:46 +0000

Bike lanes, BIXI stations and other micromobility infrastructure make up just two per cent of Montreal’s street space – even in neighbourhoods where cycling demand would justify more – according to a new study by 9I�� researchers. They think that the measure they developed to arrive at their findings can also help assess the situation in other cities.

Published: 18 August 2025

Meet MORSL at Fall 2025 Orientation Events

webfull — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:27:29 +0000

Welcome to 9I��! 9I�� Office of Religious and Spiritual Life serves students of all backgrounds and belief systems seeking personal growth, inner wellness, interfaith community and learning, and spiritual support. All of our resources and activities, including our workshops, events, publications, lounge and meditation space are free of charge and open to all 9I�� students who pay student services fees.

Published: 15 August 2025

Ambiversion can be a workplace superpower

webfull — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:18:57 +0000

Being an introvert or an extrovert isn’t an either-or proposition. People who fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum are called ambiverts, and ambiversion can be a beneficial trait in business leaders. Prof. Karl Moore estimates that about 20% of business leaders are true ambiverts. But ambiversion is a kind of superpower for a leader—it allows them to adapt with greater ease than people at either extreme of the spectrum.

Published: 15 August 2025

Companies are bringing employees back to the office, but over time, the trend could reverse

webfull — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:16:42 +0000

Large Canadian companies such as Rogers, RBC and BMO recently announced their employees will be required to spend more time in the office moving forward. Many employees aren’t happy about it at all. “Research tells us that employees are more productive when they can work the way they want to,” said Prof. Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Radio-Canada’s Les faits d’abord. When employees telecommute, they have a greater ability to focus and don’t spend so much time commuting to and from work.

Published: 15 August 2025

Punitive tariffs more about political leverage than trade

webfull — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:14:37 +0000

On August 1, a 35 per cent US tariff on Canadian goods came into effect. But these tariffs are less about trade and more about political leverage, says Vivek Astvansh, associate professor of quantitative marketing and analytics at 9I�� Desautels.

Published: 15 August 2025

Anim, Mezzanotte, Chu and Stochaj developed and tested an advanced approach to monitor de novo protein synthesis.

webfull — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:38:00 +0000

1. Anim EP, Mezzanotte J, Chu S, Stochaj U. Bioorthogonal Non-Canonical Amino Acid Tagging (BONCAT) to Detect Newly Synthesized Proteins in Cells and their Secretome. protocols io 10.17504, (2025). https://www.protocols.io/view/bioorthogonal-non-canonical-amino-acid-tagging-bon-gzcqbx2vx.html

Published: 14 August 2025

Lecture Recording System is currently down

webfull — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:35:15 +0000

Please be advised that the Lecture Recording System is currently unavailable for students, staff and faculty due to unexpected technical issues. Our IT team is actively working to resolve the problem and restore service as soon as possible.

Published: 14 August 2025

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Expert: Efforts to reach a treaty on global plastic pollution

Celebrating Research, Connections and Culture at IMPRESS Research Day

McCall MacBain Scholars Applications Open

Study finds Montreal cycling infrastructure doesn’t match demand

Meet MORSL at Fall 2025 Orientation Events

Ambiversion can be a workplace superpower

Companies are bringing employees back to the office, but over time, the trend could reverse

Punitive tariffs more about political leverage than trade

Anim, Mezzanotte, Chu and Stochaj developed and tested an advanced approach to monitor de novo protein synthesis.

Lecture Recording System is currently down

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