Biology
Gut microbes: the secret to squirrel hibernation
A new study finds that gut bacteria play a key role in helping hibernating animals survive months without food.
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There is a profound circularity between inner ecology and outer ecology: by caring for the planet, we care for ourselves, and by cultivating our inner world, we become agents of care for the Earth.
Take care of yourself to take care of the planet
Spirituality • Mar 11th
The concept of Rhythm Workers is simple: players tap the screen of a cellphone in time with the music being played, building virtual structures as their accuracy improves.
Sync to the beat and stutter less
Speech therapy • Mar 9th
Language difficulties can hinder young children’s social autonomy
Speech therapy • Mar 9th
Yoshua Bengio, professor in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at Université de Montréal
Yoshua Bengio elected co-chair of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
Appointments • Mar 6th
Audrey-Ann Deneault believes that the benefits of laughter extend beyond attachment.
Laughter matters: what the science says
Childhood • Mar 6th

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Stéphane Dion, UdeM's new 'diplomat in residence,' will share his experience with the university community. The former professor of political science, a three-time federal cabinet minister and recently Canada's ambassador to France, will be available to professors and students to discuss subjects including foreign policy and the environment.

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Stéphane Dion, UdeM's new 'diplomat in residence,' will share his experience with the university community. The former professor of political science, a three-time federal cabinet minister and recently Canada's ambassador to France, will be available to professors and students to discuss subjects including foreign policy and the environment.

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Appointments
Yoshua Bengio elected co-chair of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
Yoshua Bengio, professor in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at Université de Montréal
Honoris causa
UdeM honours Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, co-discoverer of HIV
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, accompanied by Daniel Jutras and Patrick Cossette
Law
'We can't evolve in a world without rules'
Hervé Prince, UdeM international trade law expert
Appointments
Stéphane Dion is UdeM's new 'diplomat in residence'
Stéphane Dion
Computer science
Renowned U.S. cryptographer coming to UdeM
Diversity and inclusion
Raquel Fernandez studies women’s housing collectives
Raquel Fernandez
Funding
Major funding for the discovery of new antibiotics
Yves Brun, professor at the department of microbiology, infectious diseases and immunology of Université de Montréal
Scholarships
Vincent Billé investigates informal coercion in psychiatric wards
Vincent Billé
Scholarships
Tackling social injustice via collective responsibility
Saja Farhat