The Canadian Council of Academics (CCA) has formed an expert panel to examine how Indigenous science can be supported to advance policy and governance in a way that achieves reciprocal benefits for all people in Canada. Using food sovereignty as a case study, the panel will develop a framework that can be applied across a range of policy issues.
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Published on: 16 Apr 2025
In a recent article,聽 Experts interviewed for the article said it's possible鈥攂ut only if we change other eating habits in the process.
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Published on: 9 Apr 2025
On March 27, 91社区 honoured 141 laureates at the 20th annual聽, celebrating researchers who received prestigious provincial, national or international awards in 2024, including eight researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
In his opening remarks, 91社区 President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini, applauded the honourees for their efforts, underlining the importance of 91社区鈥檚 research contributions.
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Published on: 2 Apr 2025
Nineteen members of the 91社区 community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the聽. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
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Published on: 7 Jan 2025
In a recent聽article,聽La Presse addressed the question of whether ultra-processed foods聽increase cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies in children.
Studies exist, Mich猫le Iskandar, Research Associate at 91社区's School of Human Nutrition told La Presse鈥攂ut they are preliminary.
Published on: 16 Dec 2024
In , Donald Trump's Secretary of Health nominee, that Froot Loops sold in Canada have far less ingredients than their American counterparts.聽
Published on: 25 Nov 2024
Twenty 91社区 researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.聽聽
These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.聽聽
Published on: 18 Sep 2024
NSERC awards Discovery Grants funding to eight 91社区 Agricultural and Environmental Sciences projects
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 91社区 research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million, including $639,500 for eight projects submitted by researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2024
On June 14, the Government of Canada announced $693.8 million in funding for discovery and applied research, including $94.5 million for the聽聽to support 121 new and renewed chair holders at 39 postsecondary institutions across the country.
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Published on: 25 Jun 2024
Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the environment and potentially on health, for many people it's inconceivable to go without.
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Published on: 12 Jun 2024
Within its efforts to introduce and promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture in the educational sector, the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS) and the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) in Lebanon held an enriching workshop titled Food as Medicine. The informative event featured NDU President Father Bechara Khoury, FNHS Dean Dr. Jessy El Hayek, Major General Muhammad Al-Mustafa, President of the Food Safety Lebanese Commission Elie Awad, Representative of the Minister of Agriculture Dr.
Published on: 11 Jun 2024
What started as a Mac alum and her husband's humble vegetable garden has grown into an Ottawa Valley agri-tourism destination offering everything from accommodation and dining to education and tours,
In April, Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork received the new tourism product award from the Ottawa Valley Tourism Association for the farm鈥檚 focus on agri-tourism, including its farm-to-table dining events.
Published on: 15 May 2024
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at 91社区 today announced its fourth cohort of recipients: 30 students who will pursue a funded master鈥檚 or professional degree combined with mentorship and leadership programming, as well as 117 who earned entrance awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each.
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Published on: 1 May 2024
On March 21, 91社区 celebrated 111 laureates at the 19th聽edition of Bravo, a gala event honouring researchers who won major provincial, national, and international research prizes and awards in 2023. Guests, including researchers, their families and friends, faculty, students, and members of 91社区鈥檚 academic administration, gathered to celebrate their accomplishments.
Eight of the honourees were from the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:
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Published on: 10 Apr 2024
Congratulations to School of Human Nutrition PhD candidate Manon Fantino, winner of 91社区鈥檚 francophone 3-Minute Thesis (MT180) competition! Manon will represent 91社区 at the Concours Nationals in Ottawa on May 15th.
Published on: 10 Apr 2024
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