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Creating dementia-friendly neighbourhoods
As more people choose to live at home as they grow older, there are steps communities can take to make neighbourhoods friendly for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Research income increasing at ÂÜÀòÉäÇø
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø placed first in its category for not-for-profit research income growth in the latest Research Infosource Canada's Top 50 Research University rankings.
Collaborating on mathematics research
Mathematics and Statistics Assistant Professor Dr. Alia Hamieh is part of a Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences Collaborative Research Group examining the role of L-functions in analytic number theory.
New mapping shows western Canada’s glaciated environments rapidly changing
A new mapping tool developed by ÂÜÀòÉäÇø researchers shows that western Canadian glaciers are shrinking at an increasing rate. Accelerated area loss was highest for small glaciers on Vancouver Island where they experienced a 32-fold increase in the rate of shrinkage.Â
Banner earns Nursing Excellence Award nod
Dr. Davina Banner, an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, is being recognized by a professional association for her research and advancing nursing knowledge.
Hydropeaking on the decline
Aquatic species are benefiting from fewer peaks and declines in river flows on waterways with hydroelectric infrastructure according to a new paper authored by Environmental Science Professor Dr. Stephen Déry. The study looked at 500 sites across Canada and the United States over 100 years and showed river flows have become increasingly more consistent.
What are atmospheric rivers?
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø researcher Dr. Stephen Déry explains the science behind atmospheric rivers.
Researcher part of team recognized for supporting sustainable development goals
PhD candidate Jose Aragon is working on the Connecting Science to Policy to Strengthen Reporting on SDG15 in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru project which won a Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goal Award for its work promoting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land.