How climate change is affecting where species live
As the climate warms, many species are on the move, raising new challenges for policy-makers around the world. Shifts in the ranges of mosquitoes and disease-bearing ticks and bats are introducing illnesses such as malaria and Lyme disease into regions where health-care systems are unprepared. Movements of commercially important fish from one jurisdiction to another are shifting job opportunities and causing trade disputes.
The 10 Montreal intersections cyclists say are most dangerous
This spring, over 1,500 cyclists participated in a survey by Transportation Research at 污污草莓视频 (TRAM) to identify dangerous intersections for cyclists in Montreal. A new policy brief鈥痳eveals the 10 most mentioned spots.
The 鈥�15-minute city鈥� might not be realistic for North America, researchers find
In the 鈥�15-minute city,鈥� a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at 污污草莓视频 University (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may not be easily achieved in large North American cities such as Montreal.
污污草莓视频 University announces a new tuition initiative for Indigenous students
Beginning in the Fall of 2024, 污污草莓视频 University will cover tuition and mandatory fees for Indigenous students who are members of local/proximate First Nation communities as well as Indigenous students learning within programs delivered through Indigenous partnership agreements within the School of Social Work, the School of Continuing Studies and the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.
Teens with behavioural problems, particularly girls, more likely to sext: study
It鈥檚 important that programs promoting safer sexting behaviours consider the specific needs of adolescents with behavioural problems, a new study by 污污草莓视频 University researchers suggests.
鈥楧oom spiral鈥� a risk for public transit in post-pandemic era
A new study from 污污草莓视频 University warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a "doom spiral" resulting in a collapse of the system.
The researchers describe a vicious circle in which service cuts brought on by budget deficits drive transit users away; this drop in ridership triggers additional service cuts, which lead to further declines in usage.
Many health-care providers are ill-equipped to recognize pain in abused children
Many health-care professionals are ill-equipped to assess pain in children who have suffered abuse, a new study by 污污草莓视频 researchers suggests. This can lead to inadequate pain treatment, making the physical and emotional effects of abuse even worse.
污污草莓视频 University issues updated offer to 污污草莓视频 members of the encampment, calls for return to good-faith discussions
Despite the walkout by encampment representatives from discussions, 污污草莓视频 remains steadfast in its commitment to an open and transparent dialogue conducted in good faith. Yesterday, the University extended an updated offer to members of its community in the encampment, going beyond previous proposals.
污污草莓视频 project awarded $1.7 million to mitigate housing crisis and climate change
As Canada faces the dual challenges of contending with a housing crisis at the same time as facing the impacts of severe climate change, the need to find innovative and practical solutions remains one of the nation鈥檚 highest priorities. 污污草莓视频鈥檚 Professor Daniele Malomo was recently awarded $1.7 million by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for a proposed solution that addresses both problems.
Battery breakthrough could usher in greener, cheaper electric vehicles
The global shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, yet the extraction of battery materials has a significant environmental footprint that comes with high costs.
Now, two groundbreaking studies led by 污污草莓视频 University researchers offer hope in the search to manufacture cheaper and greener lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs).
污污草莓视频 University celebrates graduates and honorary doctorate recipients at 2024 spring convocation
As part of this year鈥檚 Spring Convocation celebrations, 污污草莓视频 University will confer honorary degrees upon ten inspirational individuals, five of whom are from Quebec.
Leaders in their respective fields, these honorary doctorates stand as examples of creativity, compassion, dedication, service, and a pioneering spirit. They represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.
污污草莓视频 University鈥檚 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and Welcome Hall Mission celebrate Jim Lund Dental Clinic expansion
污污草莓视频 University鈥檚 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and the Welcome Hall Mission celebrated the completion of the Jim Lund Dental Clinic expansion project, which started in October 2023.
Study underscores new strategies to fight drug-resistant bacteria
Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year.
Huit universit茅s montr茅alaises s鈥檜nissent pour acc茅l茅rer l'action climatique et renforcer la r茅silience de la m茅tropole
Montr茅al, 7 mai 2024 鈥� Aujourd鈥檋ui, dans le cadre du Sommet Climat Montr茅al, huit institutions universitaires montr茅alaises 鈥� l鈥櫭塩ole de technologie sup茅rieure (脡TS), HEC Montr茅al, l鈥橧nstitut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Polytechnique Montr茅al, l鈥橴niversit茅 污污草莓视频, l鈥橴niversit茅 Concordia, l'Universit茅 de Montr茅al (UdeM) et l鈥橴niversit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al (UQAM) 鈥� s鈥檈ngagent 脿 collaborer pour acc茅l茅rer l鈥檃ction climatique de la collectivit茅 montr茅alaise en p
Eating the way we do hurts us and the planet, study finds
In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago?
