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Canada Imposes New Language and Field of Study Requirements on Its Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

On September 18, 2024, Canada announced that it would impose new language and field of study eligibility requirements on its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program.




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Canada Announces Increase in Off-campus Work Hours for Study Permit Holders

On April 29, 2024, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that effective the fall semester 2024, international students holding a valid study permit will be permitted to work up to 24 hours per week off campus during the school term. The current policy permits international students to work up to only 20 hours per week off campus during the school term.

This change is designed to not only help students gain work experience and offset expenses, but also to address ongoing Canadian labour shortage needs.




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Almost Half of Employers Use AI According to Littler Study, but Legal Risks Abound

Zoe Argento says the use of AI to evaluate or assess applicants or employees is the highest risk use of AI in the workplace, and it’s also where she’s seeing the most amount of regulation.

Law Week Colorado

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Economic concerns, AI top list of European employer concerns, study finds

Stephan Swinkels and Deborah Margolis discuss key findings in Littler’s 2024 European Employer Survey Report and what they mean for employers.

The Global Legal Post

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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: Career changing and pseudonyms

To tie in with this month’s SoNYC birthday celebrations, we are hosting a collection of case




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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: Marine Science & Conservation Outreach

A twitter TeachIn about marine protected areas, hosted by @RJ_Dunlap on 4/8/2013




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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: The Beagle Project, Galapagos Live & ISS Wave

Selected responses categorized into 'helped', 'helped and harmed' and 'harmed'.




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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: AntarcticGlaciers.org

To tie in with this month’s SoNYC birthday celebrations, we are hosting a collection of case




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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: Chemicals Are Your Friends

To tie in with this month’s SoNYC birthday celebrations, we are hosting a collection of case




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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: National Science Foundation-funded IGERT project team

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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: TEDMED Great Challenges

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Social Media for Science Outreach – A Case Study: Lessons From a Campaign Twitter Account

James King is a geomorphologist interested in exploring the processes that govern sediment transport and




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OSC study finds ESG ratings greatly influence investor decisions but are difficult to understand

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today released the results of a study examining the influence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors on retail investor decision making.




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Study on countermeasures of Agriculture against Economic and Trade Frictions between China and USA [in Chinese]




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Weekly Wednesday Night Study Sessions (November 13, 2024 5:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00pm
Location: Literature Science and Arts Building
Organized By: Maize Pages Student Organizations


Come Join us every Wednesday evening from 5-10pm at the Literature Science and Arts Building in the Transfer Student Center for a group study session. The space is dedicated during these hours for student veterans so feel free to drop in anytime during these hours. 



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Study Abroad Info Sessions: CGIS Spanish-language Programs - Spring/Summer 2025 (November 13, 2024 3:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study


Want to fulfill Spanish major/minor requirements abroad? Join CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the CGIS Spanish-language program offerings in Spring/Summer 2025.

Note: CGIS Spring/Summer 2025 applications open in October 1st, 2024 and close on January 15th, 2025.




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New study emphasizes tradeoffs between arresting groundwater depletion and food security

Washington DC, June 14, 2024: A study by authors from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), published today in Nature Sustainability, reaffirms the world’s growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems. Although efforts to slow down groundwater depletion need to be urgently accelerated, this study indicates that such efforts – in the absence of other accompanying measures – would likely lead to significant food security impacts.




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New study emphasizes tradeoffs between arresting groundwater depletion and food security

New study emphasizes tradeoffs between arresting groundwater depletion and food security

A new study published today in Nature Sustainability, reaffirms the world’s growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems.

The post New study emphasizes tradeoffs between arresting groundwater depletion and food security appeared first on IFPRI.




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Swachh Bharat Mission averted 60,000-70,000 infant deaths between 2011 & 2020, shows Nature study (The Print)

Swachh Bharat Mission averted 60,000-70,000 infant deaths between 2011 & 2020, shows Nature study (The Print)

IFPRI Researchers analyzed infant & under-5 mortality data from 35 states, 640 districts. Research praised by PM Modi on X.

The post Swachh Bharat Mission averted 60,000-70,000 infant deaths between 2011 & 2020, shows Nature study (The Print) appeared first on IFPRI.









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University of Toronto study finds action video games bolster sensorimotor skills

TORONTO, ON — A study led by University of Toronto psychology researchers has found that people who play action video games such as Call of Duty or Assassin’s Creed seem to learn a new sensorimotor skill more quickly than non-gamers do. A new sensorimotor skill, such as learning to ride a bike or typing, often […]




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University of Toronto study finds high levels of equality for Muslim women in Canada

TORONTO, ON — A landmark study on gender equality among religious minorities in Canada sharply disputes the stereotype Muslim women are more repressed by men than other groups of immigrants. Sharia law, burqas, honour killings and overseas terrorism directed at girls and women grab headlines and shape public opinion, but workforce participation rates among immigrants […]



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Can’t shake old ideas? Wash them off, suggests Rotman study

Toronto, ON – Handwipes aren’t just for germs anymore.  Their uses may extend to more flexible thinking and reorienting one’s priorities. A pair of researchers at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management has found the physicality of cleaning one’s hands acts to shift goal pursuit, making prior goals less important and subsequent goals more […]




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Many life-saving defibrillators behind locked doors during off-hours, study finds

Toronto, ON –  When a person suffers cardiac arrest, there is a one in five chance a potentially life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is nearby. But up to 30 per cent of the time, the device is locked inside a closed building, according to a study led by U of T Engineering researchers, published today […]




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“Perfect storm” brought sea louse epidemic to BC salmon: University of Toronto study - Likely due to high temperatures and uncoordinated treatment

Likely due to high temperatures and uncoordinated treatmentToronto, ON – High ocean temperatures and poor timing of parasite management likely led to an epidemic of sea lice in 2015 throughout salmon farms in British Columbia’s Queen Charlotte Strait, a University of Toronto-led study has found. The sea lice spread to migrating juvenile wild salmon, resulting in […]




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New study shows a genetic link between feeding behaviour and animal dispersal

TORONTO, ON — New research from the University of Toronto Scarborough shows that animal dispersal is influenced by a gene associated with feeding and food search behaviours. The study, which was carried out by UTSC Professor Mark Fitzpatrick and PhD student Allan Edelsparre, provides one of the first aimed at gaining a functional understanding of […]



  • Environment & Natural Resources
  • Science
  • University of Toronto Scarborough

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Nation’s “personality” influences its environmental stewardship, shows new study

TORONTO, ON — Countries with higher levels of compassion and openness score better when it comes to environmental sustainability, says research from the University of Toronto. A new study by Jacob Hirsh, an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Institute for Management & Innovation, who is […]



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U of T professor wins Ig Nobel Prize for ‘Jesus in Toast’ study at Harvard University

TORONTO, ON — University of Toronto professor Kang Lee has been awarded a 2014 Ig Nobel Prize for a study that found that the phenomenon of “face pareidolia”–where onlookers report seeing images of Jesus, Virgin Mary, or Elvis in objects such as toast, shrouds, and clouds–is normal and based on physical causes. Lee was the lead author of the study […]




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U of T study finds many fitness trackers vulnerable to monitoring

Toronto, ON — Today, researchers announce the release of a new report describing major security and privacy issues in several leading wearable fitness tracking devices and accompanying mobile applications. The research examined offerings by Apple, Basis, Fitbit, Garmin, Jawbone, Mio, Withings, and Xiaomi. The report, Every Step You Fake: A Comparative Analysis of Fitness Tracker […]




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New study finds elders living alone with abuser more likely to endure severe mistreatment - Other findings: Non-perpetrators in the home act as a buffer and “youngest old” experience most severe forms of abuse

Other findings: Non-perpetrators in the home act as a buffer and “youngest old” experience most severe forms of abuseToronto, ON – A new study examining elder abuse–released today by researchers at the University of Toronto, Cornell University, and Weill-Cornell Medical College–has found that older adult victims living alone with their abuser were up to four times more likely to endure more […]




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New study reveals Ontario’s high-cost healthcare users

Toronto, ON – A new study examining high-cost healthcare users in Ontario released by researchers at the University of Toronto has identified the types of patients who are high-cost users, the continuums of care that propel these high costs, and what the costs of this care were. “Who are the high-cost users? A method for […]




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HBR Case Study: Competing Against Bling

How can an understated watch brand stand out against flashier, gem-encrusted offerings in China?




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Lost My iPhone in Tokyo: A Lesson in Japanese Kindness and Culture on My Japan Study Trip

I'm thrilled to be back in Japan for the first time in five years. Today is the start of Katie Anderson's Japan Study Trip (learn more about joining her in May 2025). It's great to be here for another week of learning and great experiences. Little did I know, I'd kick off the trip by nearly losing my iPhone on the streets of Tokyo–a mistake that ended up teaching me a valuable lesson about Japan's […]

The post Lost My iPhone in Tokyo: A Lesson in Japanese Kindness and Culture on My Japan Study Trip by Mark Graban appeared first at Lean Blog.




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ADHD Sleep Problems Linked to Gender, Mental Health: Study

Sleep problems disproportionately impact adults with ADHD. This study found a higher risk for women and those with co-existing mental health conditions.




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Study: China Tariffs Will Cost the U.S. Economy up to $2.4 Billion Annually

American shoppers will have to pay between $1.6 billion and $3.2 billion more for connected devices such as gateways, modems, routers, smart speakers, smartwatches and other Bluetooth enabled products.




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Study: U.S. Demand for Skilled Tech Workers Rises While Optimism for Finding Talent Shrinks

Many companies are looking ahead for ways to reskill their current workforce and retain their top talent.




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Study: Manufacturing Industry Faces Unprecedented Employment Shortfall

Persistent skills shortage could risk $454 billion in economic output In 2028.




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ST. NICHOLAS IN HIS STUDY LIMITED EDITION PRINT

ST. NICHOLAS IN HIS STUDY LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Scott Gustafson is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to Limited to 1250 pcs




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ST. NICOLAS IN HIS STUDY W/FIGURINES LIMITED EDITION CANVAS

ST. NICOLAS IN HIS STUDY W/FIGURINES LIMITED EDITION CANVAS by Scott Gustafson is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to Limited to 500 pcs




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News Echo Chambers Are Not Universal, Global Study Finds




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Divided Nation: Study Shows Most Trump Voters See American Values Under Siege, Deepening Psychological Rift




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53-Year Study Shows 90% Drop in Forest Elephant Numbers



  • Life & Non-humans

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Switching Completely to E-Cigarettes Improves Smokers’ Breathing, Study Finds




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Neurons Grow Faster When Muscles Exercise, MIT Study Reveals




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Young Dog Owners More Likely to See Pets as Children, Study Finds



  • Life & Non-humans

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Study Anticipates $185.4 Billion Market

This market is anticipated to grow with 5.9 percent compound annual growth rate during the forecast time period. Surge in the use of energy-efficient devices is expected to drive the growth of the global HVAC system market.