Headlines for Jan. 4, 2018

Globe and Mail
How Memorial is turning out a new generation of social entrepreneurs
Over the past few years, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Memorial University has developed a reputation for social entrepreneurship.
National Post
How Indigenous knowledge advances modern science and technology
Indigenous science incorporates traditional knowledge and Indigenous perspectives, while non-Indigenous scientific approaches are commonly recognized as Western science.
Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa scientists cure aggressive breast cancer in mice with combination therapy
A new research study shows that “triple negative” breast cancer can be successfully treated in mice with a combination of immunotherapies that weaponize the immune system in different ways.
CBC
Students create tool to filter homophobic, racist content
Two McGill University students have developed a web browser extension that blurs out homophobic, racist, sexist, transphobic and other hateful language.
Featured Jobs
- Creative and Cultural Industries - Assistant Professor (Fashion Studies and Cultures)Chapman University
- Education - (2) Assistant Professors (English Language Arts and TESL / Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning) (10-month term)Bishop's University
- Dean, Faculty of Health StudiesBrandon University
- Sociology - Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Teaching-Intensive (Critical Criminology) Brock University
- Health Sciences - Researchers - Canada Excellence Research Chairs NomineesMcMaster University
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