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Controversial slogans sell

webfull — Thu, 15 May 2025 19:10:35 +0000

A Canadian clothing company has recently come under fire for using provocative slogans on some of its clothing. The company claims its target demo is now a confident shopper in their mid-twenties, but Professor of Marketing Vivek Astvansh argues that a company might use controversy to sell, even if their customers aren’t of age.

Published: 15 May 2025

Patrick Augustin sets the record straight about Luxembourg

webfull — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:40:29 +0000

Luxembourg is best known as a wealthy tax haven--if people know it at all. The tiny and wealthy country is a significant financial centre, but it also has the reputation of being a little dull. But Professor of Finance Patrick Augustin begs to differ. “Of course, it is not comparable to major metropolitan cities like London or New York, but for its size, I think the country punches above its weight in terms of cultural and social activities,” says Augustin, a Luxembourger.

Published: 15 May 2025

To be effective, sometimes leaders need to display aspects of both introversion and extroversion

webfull — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:32:08 +0000

A stereotypical extrovert loves to engage with people, and derives energy from it. For stereotypical introverts, the reverse is true: they prefer to keep to themselves, and too much interaction with others saps their energy. But ambiverts display traits of both personality types, Prof. Karl Moore told CBC Radio’s The Weekender with Jared Monkman.

Published: 15 May 2025

As Trump administration seeks to undermine climate research, SUSANHub.com is a safe haven for data

webfull — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:29:25 +0000

Just six months ago, researchers at �Ŀ;�� launched SUSANHub.com, a platform for sustainability researchers to share their work. The platform has grown quickly, and now counts more than 39,000 visitors each week. With the Trump Administration attacking climate research at universities and government research organizations in the United States, it is becoming a haven for this work. “We want to protect scientific research from the US government,” says Prof.

Published: 15 May 2025

The Child Phonology Lab at SCSD is looking for parent participants

webfull — Thu, 15 May 2025 16:14:23 +0000

Published: 15 May 2025

Expert: The potential impact of wildfire smoke and heat on people’s immune systems

webfull — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:57:15 +0000

As wildfires and heatwaves become more frequent in Canada, a �Ŀ;�� researcher is investigating whether they play a role in triggering autoimmune diseases like lupus.

Published: 15 May 2025

�Ŀ;�� receives a $12.3M research investment from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)

webfull — Wed, 14 May 2025 20:00:33 +0000

The Government of Quebec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) have announced a significant $265.3M investment in scholarships and grants for the 2025-2026 funding year, supporting research across key FRQ sectors: Nature and Technologies, Health, Society and Culture, and Interdisciplinary Research.

Published: 14 May 2025

Members of marginalized groups are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, study finds

webfull — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:28:13 +0000

Members of socially and economically marginalized groups in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, a new study has found.

Co-authored by �Ŀ;�� civil engineering professor Daniele Malomo, the study is the first in Canada to examine earthquake vulnerability through the lens of equity.

Published: 14 May 2025

Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, CBC - The 306

webfull — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:18:33 +0000

Cannabis use and psychosis. Listen here

Published: 14 May 2025

�Ŀ;�� researchers lead project to reform youth mental health care in Canada

webfull — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:17:47 +0000

New data from a national project led by �Ŀ;�� researchers shows that redesigning youth mental health services can significantly cut wait times and connect more young people to care.

Published: 14 May 2025

�Ŀ;��� News

Controversial slogans sell

Patrick Augustin sets the record straight about Luxembourg

To be effective, sometimes leaders need to display aspects of both introversion and extroversion

As Trump administration seeks to undermine climate research, SUSANHub.com is a safe haven for data

The Child Phonology Lab at SCSD is looking for parent participants

Expert: The potential impact of wildfire smoke and heat on people’s immune systems

�Ŀ;��� receives a $12.3M research investment from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)

Members of marginalized groups are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, study finds

Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, CBC - The 306

�Ŀ;��� researchers lead project to reform youth mental health care in Canada

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�Ŀ;�� receives a $12.3M research investment from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)

�Ŀ;�� researchers lead project to reform youth mental health care in Canada