CROSH is honoured by Mark Cutifani's personal contribution of $250,000 toward the Dr. Leo Gerard Research Chair in Occupational Safety and Health. We thank Mark for his championship of safer workplaces in the mining industry.
#MiningResearch #WorkplaceSafety #LeoGerardChair
SNOLAB’s Director of Research, Dr. Ray Bunker weighed in on the search for dark matter on Quirks and Quarks. Dan Falk and Bob McDonald discussed dark matter - what is and how SNOLAB is playing a pivotal role in the search for it. Listen to the segment here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
CROSH is honoured by the donation from Vale Base Metals and USW local 6500 to the Dr. Leo Gerard Chair in Occupational Safety and Health.
This new research chair will prepare the next generation to lead safer, healthier workplaces.
Laurentian University extends its gratitude to Dr. Shorthouse, Professor Emeritus, for his generous gift establishing the Archival Services Enhancement Fund.
This fund will strengthen our Archives’ ability to preserve the University’s collective memory.
To learn more:
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Can robots make housing faster, smarter and accessible for remote communities? @laurentianu.bsky.social is developing a portable robotic system that uses local materials to create affordable housing while tackling construction labour shortages: ontariosuniversities.ca/stories/home... #ONpse #ONpoli
Saviez-vous qu'il y a des plantes carnivores dans le Nord de l'Ontario? Prof. Peter Ryser partage ses connaissances sur ces espèces!
Did you know that there are carnivorous plants in Northern Ontario? Dr. Peter Ryser shares his knowledge about these species!
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Grande nouvelle! Deux membres de notre communauté universitaire ont été récompensés par la Société royale du Canada
La Dre Linda Ambrose, élue membre, et la Dre Nadia Mykytczuk, intronisée au Collège des nouveaux savants.
Pour en savoir plus: laurentienne.ca/nouvelles/ce...
Big news! Two members of our academic community have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social
Dr. Linda Ambrose — Fellow
Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk — College of New Scholars
Read more: laurentian.ca/news/celebra...
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New Funding opportunity from SSHRC and @ukri.org’s AHRC: an interdisciplinary research “sandpit” to put humanities insights and methodologies at the heart of artificial intelligence tech design.
More: sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
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Une nouvelle occasion de financement du CRSH et de l'@ukri.org-AHRC pour placer les connaissances et les méthodologies issues des sciences humaines au cœur de la conception des technologies de l’intelligence artificielle.
En savoir plus :
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A team of students from @laurentianu.bsky.social has designed an accessible home tailored for independent living. #YouthInAction means young minds are addressing real-world challenges with empathy, ingenuity and innovation.
@crosh.bsky.social Dr. Sandra Dorman has earned a Top Women in Canadian Occupational Safety award! With over a decade of dedicated service to the research centre, Dr. Dorman has led CROSH through the launch of many incredible initiatives to keep workers safe on the job. laurentian.ca/news/sandra-...
Day 1 of the 15th annual Graduate Research Symposium has started!
Join us on Zoom!
Et voilà le début du premier jour de la 15e édition du Symposium de recherche aux cycles supérieurs.
#lulresearch
Learn how wearable tech can fit into a broader risk management program.
New article from OHS Canada Magazine on wearable tech in occupational health and safety featuring CROSH Director Dr. Sandra Dorman.
Read it today ⬇️
ohscanada.com?p=1003377524
#healthandsafety
💡Le programme de la Semaine de la recherche 2025 est désormais disponible ! #ULRecherche2025
Consultez le programme au 🔗pour planifier une semaine riche en découvertes et apprendre comment participer au tirage au sort pour des prix de présence drive.google.com/file/d/1f8ST...
💡The Research Week 2025 program is now available! #LUResearch2025
See the program at the🔗to plan a discovery-filled week and learn how you can enter a draw to win attendance prizes drive.google.com/file/d/1L75q...
Check it out! Recent paper on patient and professional experience of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Northern Ontario. Authors include CROSH research members Dr. Nancy Lightfoot, Dr. Sherry Mongeau, and Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia.
Read the full paper here ⬇️
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Headshot of Dr. Aaron Thompson. Text written on a blackboard that reads "Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessment and management. Presented by Dr. Aaron Thompson, MD, MPH, FRCPC." Icon of vibration and hand. Logo of CROSHCon 2025: Research for Workers.
ICYMI, you can watch the recorded keynote address of CROSHCon 2025 for free at crosh.ca/croshcon2025.
Presented in an easy-to-understand manner, the talk gives a primer and update on current best HAVS practice and reviews the pathophysiology of HAVS and how the condition is diagnosed and managed.
Research by @LaurentianU engineering prof. Ashley Scott and Ongen Lab found that microalgae growing in Sudbury's tailings ponds are high in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids!
🔗pour en savoir plus sur les recherches diverses du labo Ongen www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Prof. Isabelle Côté @LaurentianU parle à Radio-Canada de la création d'un institut de recherche en protection des enfants en contexte de violence conjugale!
Research institute develops an intervention model to protect children from domestic violence.
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Stay tuned for more information on how you can participate in Research Week 2025, from February 24th to 28th! #LUResearch2025
Restez à l'écoute pour plus d'informations sur la manière dont vous pouvez participer à la Semaine de la recherche 2025, du 24 au 28 février! #ULRecherche2025