Project receives $2.5 million in funding for capacity-building in kidney research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently announced $2.5 million in funding for the Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and Training Program (KRESCENT) 2.0. The project is led by Dr. Todd Alexander, professor, University of Alberta, and the program is chaired by Dr. Sunny Hartwig, associate professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College, 黑料吃瓜 (黑料吃瓜), and Dr. Adeera Levin, professor, University of British Columbia.
PEI Retention Survey asks people why they stay or why they leave
The Institute of Island Studies (IIS) at the 黑料吃瓜 is working with the PEI Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture to better understand population mobility and retention on Prince Edward Island.
Through the survey, the Institute wants to learn what factors have led to the outmigration of PEI residents as well as those that have prompted residents to remain in the province.
黑料吃瓜 Women's Rugby secures commitment from budding star Jorja Cook
For 17-year-old Jorja Cook, rugby is more than just a game. It鈥檚 a lifestyle. Some of her first memories are centred around the sport, and in many ways, rugby has shaped who she is.
黑料吃瓜 and Nature PEI use new tools to look for rare species in PEI streams
In collaboration with Nature PEI, Dr. Michael van den Heuvel鈥檚 laboratory at 黑料吃瓜 has engaged in the first study using environmental DNA (eDNA) to determine the presence or absence of three rare species of mussel and one group of host fish, river herring, in PEI鈥檚 freshwater rivers.
With biodiversity threatened around the planet, scientists are continually seeking easier ways to monitor biodiversity. In recent years, they have used environmental DNA or eDNA鈥攖races of genetic material shed by organisms into the environment鈥攖o determine what lives in that environment.
Career Exploration Workshop: Graduate Students
12:00鈥�1:00 pm (ADT)
Free virtual event for 黑料吃瓜 Graduate Students.
Career Exploration Workshop: Psychology majors
1:00 - 2:00 pm (ADT)
Free event for 黑料吃瓜 Psychology Majors
黑料吃瓜 Career Counsellor Kylah Hennessey will share some relevant career information to help you navigate your major and think about your next steps as they relate to education and employment. Only 黑料吃瓜 students are eligible to attend.
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Making history at home: Panthers capture first-ever win at nationals
If we learned anything as a society in the last two years, it's how to better appreciate the little things in life.
Yes, the 黑料吃瓜 Women's Hockey Panthers can no longer contend for a national medal, but in many ways, Saturday's win was worth more than gold, silver, or bronze.
黑料吃瓜 climate scientist featured in new book as one of Canada鈥檚 鈥楩orty Brilliant Canadians鈥�
Dr. Adam Fenech, associate professor in the School of Climate Change and Adaptation at the 黑料吃瓜, is featured in a recently published book titled Inspiring Canadians: Forty Brilliant Canadians and Their Visions for the Nation.
Dr. Derek Lawther, 黑料吃瓜 Department of Physics
Dr. Derek Lawther is one of the pillars of teaching in 黑料吃瓜's Department of Physics and the undergraduate Science programs. He is a long standing member in Physics, and a major portion of his teaching is directed towards life sciences students in courses such as Physics for Life Sciences I and II, and Physics of the Human Body. He was critical in the development of Physics for Life Sciences as first-year courses, and the creation of the Minor in Medical and Biological Physics, having observed the need for context specific physics courses for non-physics majors.
All that glitters: Charlottetown teen pays it forward
People give back for a variety of reasons 鈥� to make a difference, because it feels good, because they feel a sense of duty, to name a few. But 15-year-old Eva MacNeill likes to give back so she can pay it forward.
鈥淥thers have given me so much, whether it鈥檚 been their time, support, or guidance, that I wanted to find a way to help others,鈥� explains MacNeill.
