Les conséquences de la pandémie de COVID-19 sur la santé des étudiants et des employés universitaires : état de la situation et pistes de solution

En raison de la propagation mondiale de la COVID-19, le directeur général de l’OMS a décrété le 11 mars 2020 l’état de pandémie. Les populations scolaires, notamment universitaires, ont été les premières à être affectées par des fermetures d’établissement le 13 mars 2020. Des solutions d’urgence ont alors été mises en œuvre au sein des […]

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ACCESS TO MEDICAL IMAGING IN NORDIC AND ISOLATED COMMUNITIES: MIXED-METHODS EVALUATION OF QUALITY AND CULTURAL SAFETY OF SERVICES IN QUEBEC

The access to medical imaging is still limited for Indigenous and non-Indigenous population in remote communities. Teleradiology is now the standard of practice due to the small population size and the large geographical area to cover. The process of teleradiology is quite complex as it requires a very good coordination between the local and remote […]

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Access to Medical Imaging in Nordic and Isolated Communities: Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Quality and Cultural Safety of Services in Quebec – Year two

The access to medical imaging is still limited for Indigenous and non-Indigenous population in remote communities. Teleradiology is now the standard of practice due to the small population size and the large geographical area to cover. The process of teleradiology is quite complex as it requires a very good coordination between the local and remote […]

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Supporting adolescent athletes through a team building and mental health program

Canadian adolescent athletes suffer many mental health challenges such as hyper competitiveness and a culture of silence which often precludes individuals from discussing mental health issues. These challenges have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Team Unbreakable (the partner organization) have run a highly successful physical activity and mental health program which is implemented through […]

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Supporting adolescent athletes through a team building and mental health program – Year two

Canadian adolescent athletes suffer many mental health challenges such as hyper competitiveness and a culture of silence which often precludes individuals from discussing mental health issues. These challenges have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Team Unbreakable (the partner organization) have run a highly successful physical activity and mental health program which is implemented through […]

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Advanced Analytical Techniques integrated with Machine Learning for Proactive Raw material Characterization for Vaccine Production – Year two

Over the last several decades, challenges in the development, production, supply, and use of vaccines have been raised and by consequence had led to increasing concern around the world. As a result, an increase in research and innovation in the vaccine industry is needed. In this sense, one of the most critical factors in the […]

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Exploring Social Finance Opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador

The objective of this research is to explore the many social finance tools that have been implemented by other agencies across North America, and measure their effectiveness and applicability in a Newfoundland and Labrador context. In partnership with a MUN researcher, this work would include primary data collection in the form of interviews and surveys […]

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Engaging young people and fostering intergenerational collaboration: Assessing the impact of initiatives within the nature conservation sector

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has served as a global authority on sustainable development and environmental governance for over seventy years. Responding to broader trends within these areas, the IUCN has sought to foster engagement with young people as a strategic priority-to move beyond tokenistic involvement toward institution-wide intergenerational collaboration. The […]

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Post-breeding and migration movement of adult and juvenile songbirds among protected areas in eastern Georgian Bay, Ontario

The coasts of Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) are used extensively by migratory songbirds (including species at risk) for both breeding and migratory fueling. We will study how adult and juvenile songbirds use and move among islands and the mainland during the post-breeding period when juveniles are still developing and adults moult flight and body feathers. […]

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Engaging young people and fostering intergenerational collaboration: Assessing the impact of initiatives within the nature conservation sector – Year two

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has served as a global authority on sustainable development and environmental governance for over seventy years. Responding to broader trends within these areas, the IUCN has sought to foster engagement with young people as a strategic priority-to move beyond tokenistic involvement toward institution-wide intergenerational collaboration. The […]

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Exploring the Context for Social Prescription in the Hamilton and Halton Region

Life circumstances that influence people’s health (e.g. education, employment, housing, and social support) are called social determinants of health (SDoH). Interest in improving SDoH is growing as chronic diseases become more prevalent. Social Prescription (SP) is a model from the United Kingdom where a health care provider “prescribes” social or community programs that increase a […]

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