Research Matters

A reminder to our loyal followers that the Research Matters’ website is now closed. You can still get all of our research-related content by following @OntUniv or visiting ontariosuniversities.ca!

You may have noticed that we recently closed the Research Matters website, but rest assured we will continue to share all of the great university research taking place across Ontario on this channel. Learn more here: cou.ca/summary-of-changes/

A reminder to our loyal followers that the Research Matters’ website is now closed. You can still get all of our research-related content by visiting ontariosuniversities.ca and we’ll continue to share highlights from university researchers across Ontario right here on Twitter.

A quick update on our new look and feel! The Research Matters website will soon be closing. Keep following @OntarioResearch and visit ontariosuniversities.ca for research updates from across the province.

Congrats to the researchers from @uOttawa, @UofT and @yorkuniversity who have won the 2018 Polanyi Prizes! Learn how their work is helping to create a better future for students, communities and Ontario: bit.ly/Polanyi2018 #ONpoli @YUResearch @researchuoft @uOttawaResearch

The Research Matters website will soon be closing and research initiatives will now be available on the Ontario’s Universities website. Keep following @OntarioResearch for research updates from across the province and visit the Summary of Page here: cou.ca/summary-of-changes/

A @UofT start-up is partnering to improve cosmetic and mental outcomes for women with breast cancer bit.ly/2BUPTqG @researchuoft

.@UWaterloo researcher studies the impacts of big city living and infrastructure on mental health and well-being bit.ly/2QjKjBV @UWResearch

Innovation studio at @UOIT and its rapid prototyping capabilities helped students invent smartARM, a robotic hand that recognizes objects and calculates the grip needed to pick them up, improving the lives of amputees bit.ly/2GOOwOu @UOITResearch @uoft @researchuoft

Happy holidays from all of us at Ontario's Universities! Our office will be closed from December 22nd - January 2nd. We look forward to partnering with you in 2019!

Chemists at @McMasterU discover new biomarkers that could identify cystic fibrosis in infants sooner bit.ly/2ByYJJb @McMasteResearch

Through a partnership between @mylakehead and @ONenvironment, students and researchers designed a rain garden on campus? Students received hands-on learning about stormwater management & adapting to a changing climate. Learn more: bit.ly/GoingGreener18 #ONpoli

The @uofg launches an artificial intelligence ethics centre, partnering across disciplines to tackle issues such as data privacy and bias bit.ly/2GeRqvN #ArtificialIntelligence @UofGResearch

.@WesternU researchers find meditation to be an effective treatment for seniors with depression bit.ly/2Cio1MZ #mentalhealth

A @Laurier researcher finds children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) need therapy focused on motor skills as well as their social skills bit.ly/2EsnKJP @LaurierResearch

The new Experiential Learning Hub at @AlgomaU facilitates partnerships between students, faculty and employers to collaborate on research projects, growing the city's talent pool and driving community development bit.ly/2GbsCVy

A project led by @TrentUniversity researchers is partnering with students and community organizations to advance intergenerational care, potentially leading to outcomes such as increased interest in daily activities and improved mood among seniors bit.ly/2QQ7yrw

Technology for making small devices is having a big impact for a partnership between @StMikesHospital and @RyersonU researchers! The lab is allowing researchers to see things on a nanoscale and make breakthroughs in medical imaging: @RyersonResearch