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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
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Researchers talk wearable tech, cyborgs at upcoming web panel

Yvonne Robertson

  How smart are your clothes? And how can their future intelligence impact your health? As fitness trackers and virtual ... Read More
Environment & Sustainability Research Matters

How Ontario researchers are working to protect our Earth

Yvonne Robertson

As people across the globe celebrate Earth Day tomorrow, we’ve compiled an environmentally friendly blog post about all the ... Read More
Health & Wellbeing Research Matters

Creating high-performing, efficient health care systems

Sharon Oosthoek

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

Disease maps that point to possible cures: University of Toronto prof peers into inner workings of human cells

Sharon Oosthoek

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

A bedroom menagerie becomes life-long dedication to Canadian conservation

Yvonne Robertson

Through its annual National Awards, Partners in Research recognizes researchers who mobilize their groundbreaking and innovative findings through educational outreach, ... Read More
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Energy as an enabler: University of Waterloo expert brings affordable, green energy to those who need it most

Sharon Oosthoek

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

Protecting Canada’s waters

Yvonne Robertson

When it comes to fish, not much has changed for Dr. Michael Fox. The Trent University ecology professor has always ... Read More
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