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Globalink Professor Profile: Dr. Irene Herremans, University of Calgary

10 May 2013
Working in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary field requires collaborative and innovative thinking from all members of the team. For Dr. Irene Herremans of the University of Calgary’s Haskayne...
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Growing a healthy environment with native trees

06 May 2013
Less than half of all tree species now growing in urban areas around the world are native to the local environment.  While imported tree species are chosen for aesthetic reasons, it has a huge...
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Mitacs-Accelerate Professor Profile: Dr. Jon Rokne – University of Calgary

03 May 2013
Ever since discovering the Mitacs-Accelerate program, Dr. Jon Rokne has shared his research knowledge with companies outside of university.Originally from Norway, he moved to Canada 1964 and...
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Mitacs thanks Government of Ontario for new funding to build a highly-skilled workforce

02 May 2013
 Toronto, ON – Thursday, May 2, 2013 – Mitacs thanks the Government of Ontario for a new $10 million investment to develop the next generation of skilled research and development...
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Globalink Professor Profile: Dr. Yonghao Ni, University of New Brunswick

01 May 2013
Dr. Yonghao Ni values international research connections and strives to incorporate them into every aspect of the Limerick Pulp and Paper Centre at the University of New Brunswick. His team of...
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New report offers insights on how universities can help as grad students face job market

30 April 2013
HAMILTON, ON April 30, 2013 — A comprehensive report released today offers new insights into worries of graduate students and how universities can better help them find meaningful work.The...
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Improving earthquake safety with Mitacs-Accelerate

25 April 2013
Many regions of Canada are prone to earthquakes.  Strict building codes introduced in British Columbia in the 1980s mean newer buildings have been designed to withstand a seismic event. ...
Accelerate | Success Story

Improving wheelchair safety

23 April 2013
Thousands of Canadians with mobility challenges rely on wheelchairs every day.  While they offer an independent mode of transport, accidents involving wheelchairs can have significant...
Globalink | Success Story

Globalink Professor Profile: Dr. Christian Desrosiers of École de Technologie Supérieure

23 April 2013
When it comes to medical imaging technology, accuracy is the number one priority for manufacturers, medical technicians and patients alike.  Dr. Christian Desrosiers and his research team at...
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Bright Ideas, Smart Business Spur Innovation

17 April 2013
Two young Nova Scotia researchers are getting help from businesses to turn their smart ideas into better health care and better products.Olga Hrytsenko and Marek Lipczak, both completing post-...
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