Latest news from Universite de Montreal on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/universit-de-montr-al-vincent-poitout-next-vice-rector-of-research/?sc=rsin /articles/universit-de-montr-al-vincent-poitout-next-vice-rector-of-research/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:53 EST The University Council appointed Vincent Poitout to succeed Marie-Josee Hebert as Vice-Rector of Research, Discovery, Creation and Innovation. Universite de Montreal /articles/terrorism-and-the-un-the-history-of-an-indefinable-concept/?sc=rsin /articles/terrorism-and-the-un-the-history-of-an-indefinable-concept/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:56 EST Corentin Sire's doctoral research explores the socio-political concept of terrorism, its history and how it has changed over time within the United Nations. Universite de Montreal /articles/detecting-consciousness-with-eegs-soundscapes-and-clowns/?sc=rsin /articles/detecting-consciousness-with-eegs-soundscapes-and-clowns/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:31 EST An innovative project is seeking to transform the brain's electrical activity into music in order to better evaluate the degree of wakefulness in people with consciousness disorders. Universite de Montreal /articles/combating-dementia-with-film-communication-and-emotion/?sc=rsin /articles/combating-dementia-with-film-communication-and-emotion/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:19 EST A doctoral student in speech-language pathology at Universite de Montreal is testing the use of audiovisual content to support communication in people with dementia. Universite de Montreal /articles/over-609-000-to-udem-to-study-carbon-in-wetlands/?sc=rsin /articles/over-609-000-to-udem-to-study-carbon-in-wetlands/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:57 EST As part of a $12-million inter-university research program, geography professor Oliver Sonnentag will help document the long-term storage potential of this chemical element in Canada. Universite de Montreal /articles/daily-exposure-to-intense-cold-can-improve-sleep-quality/?sc=rsin /articles/daily-exposure-to-intense-cold-can-improve-sleep-quality/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:42 EST A new study by UdeM's Olivier Dupuy shows that daily cryostimulation sessions in a chamber cooled to -90 deg.C can make you sleep better and feel better. Universite de Montreal /articles/respecting-children-s-philosophical-wisdom/?sc=rsin /articles/respecting-children-s-philosophical-wisdom/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:40 EST Professor Natalie M. Fletcher sees philosophy as a form of youth activism and a way for children to address issues that matter to them, like the environment. Universite de Montreal /articles/emotional-contagion-a-factor-in-senior-s-mental-health/?sc=rsin /articles/emotional-contagion-a-factor-in-senior-s-mental-health/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:35 EST A new study finds that seniors who tend to mirror other people's feelings are more likely to show signs of being anxious or depressed themselves. Universite de Montreal /articles/innovative-sutton-project-supports-socially-and-environmentally-responsible-densification/?sc=rsin /articles/innovative-sutton-project-supports-socially-and-environmentally-responsible-densification/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:20 EST An architectural project in Sutton aims to tackle the housing crisis while promoting sustainable development and social inclusion. Universite de Montreal /articles/udem-is-a-leader-in-the-global-one-health-movement/?sc=rsin /articles/udem-is-a-leader-in-the-global-one-health-movement/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:09 EST With its large scientific community and engaged leadership, UdeM plays a unique role in advancing and applying the One Health approach to the well-being of humans, animals and ecosystems. Universite de Montreal /articles/restoring-mexico-s-archaeological-heritage-to-its-rightful-place/?sc=rsin /articles/restoring-mexico-s-archaeological-heritage-to-its-rightful-place/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:34 EST A Mexican delegation is coming to retrieve 84 Mesoamerican axes currently in transit at UdeM, underscoring the need to raise public awareness of the looting of archaeological artifacts. Universite de Montreal /articles/children-with-intellectual-disabilities-at-greater-risk-of-sexual-abuse/?sc=rsin /articles/children-with-intellectual-disabilities-at-greater-risk-of-sexual-abuse/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:49 EST A new study shows higher rates of sexual abuse in children with intellectual disabilities and greater vulnerability to the after-effects of abuse. Universite de Montreal /articles/animals-that-can-cheat-death/?sc=rsin /articles/animals-that-can-cheat-death/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:48 EST Some animal species seem to possess extraordinary regenerative abilities. How do they do it? And could we learn from them to defy the grim reaper ourselves? Universite de Montreal /articles/recommendations-for-better-pandemic-preparedness/?sc=rsin /articles/recommendations-for-better-pandemic-preparedness/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:37 EST Health Canada has released a report from a panel of experts, including Eric A. Cohen, on how to improve Canada's preparedness for the next pandemic. Universite de Montreal /articles/a-symphony-of-terror/?sc=rsin /articles/a-symphony-of-terror/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:05:04 EST Some sounds have the power to conjure premonitions of death, ghostly apparitions or creatures lurking in the dark. Why do we react to them the way we do? Universite de Montreal /articles/australian-courts-use-body-language-to-judge-witness-credibility/?sc=rsin /articles/australian-courts-use-body-language-to-judge-witness-credibility/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:38 EST Professor Vincent Denault shows that legal decisions by Australian judges have used myths about "body language" to assess the credibility of witnesses. Universite de Montreal /articles/is-parents-cellphone-use-harming-their-kids/?sc=rsin /articles/is-parents-cellphone-use-harming-their-kids/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:33 EST Parents' cellphone use can have a direct impact on their preteens' mental health, according to a study. The effects include increased hyperactivity and inattention. Universite de Montreal /articles/cannabis-use-in-adolescence-visible-effects-on-brain-structure/?sc=rsin /articles/cannabis-use-in-adolescence-visible-effects-on-brain-structure/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:43 EST A collaborative study sheds light on how cannabis use affects brain development in young people, the main one being atrophy of certain regions of the cerebral cortex. Universite de Montreal /articles/inflammatory-bowel-disease-the-crucial-period-of-early-childhood/?sc=rsin /articles/inflammatory-bowel-disease-the-crucial-period-of-early-childhood/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:30 EST Breastfeeding, child nutrition and exposure secondhand tobacco smoke at an early age may play a role in the onset of inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study conducted on Quebecers. Universite de Montreal /articles/insect-invasions-why-we-must-act-responsibly-and-act-now/?sc=rsin /articles/insect-invasions-why-we-must-act-responsibly-and-act-now/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:46 EST Ecologist and academic Jacques Brodeur makes a compelling case for using biological pest control as a main line of defence against invasive non-native species. Universite de Montreal