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Professor Bryan Stewart appointment as Vice-Principal, Research

The Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Bryan Stewart as Vice-Principal, Research, University of Toronto Mississauga from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016.

Innovation Complex groundbreaking showcases new approach to business educations

Ceremonial shovels poised, fresh sod in place and bulldozers at the ready, dignitaries today celebrated the groundbreaking of U of T Mississauga’s Innovation Complex, a facility that will help train the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Economic incentives increase blood donations with no safety effects, says UTM research

Canada and other countries should reassess guidelines that prohibit offering economic incentives such as gift cards to potential blood donors, says a study from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM).

Are kids who take music lessons different from other kids?

Research by U of T Mississauga psychology professor Glenn Schellenberg reveals that two key personality traits – openness-to-experience and conscientiousness -- predict better than IQ who will take music lessons and continue for longer periods.

Another intriguing finding is that when personality traits and demographic factors like parents’ education are considered, the link between cognitive ability and music training disappears.

Good Versus Evil: Bacteria edition

An innovative strategy to tackle water-borne diseases common in the developing world has won a University of Toronto Mississauga professor a $100,000 grant from Grand Challenges Canada.

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