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Research Matters

2017 John Charles Polanyi Prize winners announced

COU Staff

This post originally appeared on the COU website. Each year, the Government of Ontario awards a prize of $20,000 to five ... Read More

Research Matters

University of Toronto prof examines teachers’ college admissions and equity

Sharon Oosthoek

Every second Thursday, we will be featuring an Ontario Research Chair (ORC) from one of the province’s universities. ORCs ... Read More

Research Matters

Understanding Ontario’s health workforce

COU Staff

Every second Thursday, we will be featuring an Ontario Research Chair (ORC) from one of the province’s universities. ORCs ... Read More

Research Matters

A pragmatic approach to renewable energy

Yvonne Robertson

A family trip to California when at nine years old ignited a passion for renewable energy that has yet to ... Read More

Research Matters

Celebrating International Women’s Day through research

Yvonne Robertson

As people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day today, Research Matters is highlighting some ground-breaking researchers who are ... Read More

Building better borders: University of Windsor prof aims to make international trade efficient

Sharon Oosthoek

Every second Thursday, we will be featuring an Ontario Research Chair (ORC) from one of the province’s universities. ... Read More

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Why the academic community is critical to Canada’s digital economy

Jeremy Depow

Digitalization is happening at a furious pace influencing almost every aspect of daily life. It is driving growth, innovation, and ... Read More

Research Matters

Follow the money: York University prof examines mutual fund fees

Sharon Oosthoek

Every second Thursday, we will be featuring an Ontario Research Chair (ORC) from one of the province's universities. ORCs are ... Read More

Research Matters

How to ease the post-holiday blues

Yvonne Robertson

You aren’t the only one feeling the post-holiday blues and return-to-routine fatigue. But the good news is there are ... Read More

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