News articles tagged with Research
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Canada’s First “State of the Nation” Report on Children’s Physical Literacy
ResearchThe results from a large national research project led by the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) at the CHEO Research Institute shows that about two-thirds of Canadian children haven’t achieved an acceptable level of physical literacy. -
Exclusive interview with new Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
ResearchLast week, NU News reported on Dr. Justin Carré’s appointment as Nipissing’s new Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Today, we are pleased to present an exclusive video featuring Dr. Carré discussing the role, how it will benefit faculty, students and community, and what he’s looking forward to in the new position. -
New Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at Nipissing
ResearchAs Nipissing University’s new Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Justin Carré is looking forward to building on the existing success of Nipissing researchers to further enhance research culture, expand NU’s reputation and attract more research-based funding to the university. -
MScKin celebrates first thesis defence
ResearchNipissing University’s new Master of Science in Kinesiology (MScKin) program recently celebrated a milestone in their ongoing evolution. Stephanie Munten is the first student to successfully defend her thesis and complete the program. -
Dr. Schreyer earns award
ResearchCongratulations to Dr. Boguslaw Schreyer, Associate Professor of Computer Science / Mathematics, on earning the Best Presentation Award at the 20th International Conference on Electronics, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering. -
Study shows Northerners face barriers to post-secondary education
ResearchA new study published by researchers at Nipissing University finds evidence that individuals from the northernmost areas of Canada’s provinces continue to experience significant barriers on the road to attending post-secondary education. -
Human Evolution Lab construction underway
Psychology DepartmentResearchNipissing University’s research infrastructure continues to grow, with the Human Evolution Laboratory beginning to take shape in room A222. -
NU School of Nursing earns funding and Best Practices Spotlight
ResearchSchool of NursingThe School of Nursing at Nipissing University has been awarded a $105,000 grant from the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario to become a recognized Best Practice Spotlight Organization. -
NU researcher earns $100,000 grant to help South Sudanese refugees
ResearchGeography DepartmentNipissing University has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Grand Challenges Canada to help improve maternal, newborn and child health among South Sudanese Refugees and their host communities in Uganda. Dr. Odwa Atari, associate professor of geography, is the project lead on the grant-winning project. -
NU Biology students helping to restore Newfoundland forests
Biology and ChemistryResearchA group of Biology students from Nipissing University recently got the chance to spend 10 days in western Newfoundland studying the impact of moose foraging behaviour on the ability of forests to naturally regenerate following disturbance.
