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Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

admin — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000

On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of ��ɫֱ��'s Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.

Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:10:29 +0000

For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.

Oats, a key crop both for human consumption and animal feed, are a major agricultural product in Canada, contributing to a global market work $8 billion. The Canadian oat crop is estimated to be worth approximately $900 million. But a short growing season and unpredictable late-season frost mean Canadian oat farmers face significant challenges.

Provost honours 31 ��ɫֱ�� professors for exceptional research achievements

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

��ɫֱ�� announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James ��ɫֱ�� Professors, James ��ɫֱ�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 ��ɫֱ�� professors as Distinguished James ��ɫֱ�� Professors, James ��ɫֱ�� Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ��ɫֱ��

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

New eReader now available for Taylor & Francis e-books

admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:47:02 +0000

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Taylor & Francis has released a new e-reader for their e-books that offer several improvements on its previous version. Enhancements include:

Open until Feb 17 | Satisfaction Survey Regarding the Use of Sofia

admin — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:46:19 +0000

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ENSSIB and ��ɫֱ�� sign a partnership agreement

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:06:53 +0000

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��ɫֱ�� Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:08:51 +0000

The ��ɫֱ�� Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current ��ɫֱ�� students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version. 

Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards

admin — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:22:10 +0000

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Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used ��ɫֱ��'s library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?

Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the ��ɫֱ�� Libraries!

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April 18 — 21 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:05:22 +0000

Easter weekend opening & service hours Location Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday) Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) Birks Reading Room Closed Closed Closed Closed

2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced

admin — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:49:04 +0000

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Please join the ��ɫֱ�� Libraries in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Osler Library Grants and Awards.

2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Robinson, the 2025 recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000

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As of Monday April 7, ��ɫֱ�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of ��ɫֱ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.

Details are as follows:

Celebrating the 2025 Friends of the Libraries Student Award winners

admin — Fri, 02 May 2025 15:27:08 +0000

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On Monday, April 28, students, library staff, and Friends of the ��ɫֱ�� Libraries members gathered together in celebration of the inaugural Friends of the Libraries Student Library Award winners.

��ɫֱ�� Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30.

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:34:00 +0000

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Please note that all ��ɫֱ�� Libraries locations and service points, including online reference service will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).

On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, ONLY the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.

July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:10:30 +0000

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Facilities Management and Ancillary Services will be performing a major electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library on Wednesday, July 9, from 6 h to 12 h. The Macdonald Campus Library in the Barton Building will be inaccessible at this time. This shutdown is necessary for maintenance on the Hydro-Québec substation and four transformers servicing the south side of campus.

For all opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.