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Cesarean delivery: the technique used for closing the uterus must be reconsidered

A study questions the traditional method of closing the uterus after a cesarean delivery due to the many risks of long-term complications it entails.

— 14 novembre 2025

Robots were tested in the winter conditions of the Forêt Montmorency

Robot testing in extreme conditions at Université Laval

Université Laval's Boreal Robotics Laboratory (NorLab) is beginning research to enable autonomous robots to meet the challenges of navigating in subarctic environments.

— 17 septembre 2025

A nutrient-rich Canadian lake in which algae and cyanobacteria, microorganisms also considered in the study, proliferate.

Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada’s lakes, study finds

A study conducted by Université Laval highlights the effects of global warming on freshwater reserves and emphasizes the urgent need to take action to preserve them

— 31 juillet 2025

The Grand défi ULaval brought together over 1,800 staff members around the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle habits. It stands as a strong example of an initiative that reinforces Université Laval’s organizational culture.

Université Laval ranks first on Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers for Company Culture 2025

This first-place ranking reflects the strong sense of belonging that radiates throughout the community, as well as the widespread alignment with the University's values

— 15 juillet 2025

Alireza Geravand, PhD student at Université Laval, works on next-generation optical chip technology in the labs of the COPL.

A technological breakthrough for ultra-fast and greener AI

A team from Université Laval has designed a tiny optical chip capable of transmitting 1,000 gigabits per second while reducing energy consumption

— 11 juillet 2025

$5 million to extend Canada’s berry season and deliver healthy, resilient, high-performance strawberry plants

A team from the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences has qualified for the final phase of the Weston Family Foundation's Homegrown Innovation Challenge.

— 26 juin 2025

Support for veterans with chronic pain and their families under study by new Chair in Educational Leadership at Université Laval

Université Laval, with the support of the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE), is creating the Chaire de leadership en enseignement en sensibilisation, autogestion et soutien (SENSAS) du bien-être pour les vétérans et leurs familles.

— 5 mai 2025

Detecting Parkinson's disease with a simple retinal exam

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to Université Laval researchers who discovered that the retina of people with Parkinson's disease responds differently to light stimuli than that of healthy people.

— 1 mai 2025

The former Van de Graaff accelerator where tamIA is located.

Université Laval launches AI computer cluster dedicated to academic research in Canada

This cluster is one of three infrastructures that will eventually form the Pan-Canadian AI Compute Environment (PAICE).

— 24 avril 2025

Trudeau Polimeter: 76% of Liberal election promises kept and partially kept

The Polimeter team releases its latest data on the Trudeau government's 2021-25 term.

— 21 mars 2025

Scientists discover key protein in resilience to stress

A research team has discovered why some people facing chronic stress develop anxiety and depressive symptoms, while others show great resilience.

— 27 février 2025

From left to right : Pascal Paradis, MNA for Jean-Talon and Parti Québécois spokesperson for the Québec City area, Pascale Déry, Minister of Higher Education, Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Québec City, Mila Mulroney, wife of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Sophie D’Amours, Rector, Université Laval, Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO, Quebecor, Jonatan Julien, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region and Frank Pons, Dean of Business, Université Laval.

Quebecor makes historic $20 million donation to Université Laval to support knowledge, action and innovation

This contribution, the largest ever received by the University, will support research and teaching initiatives.

— 25 février 2025

Urbi-GES: an innovative approach to promote social acceptability of climate measures within the population

Today, Université Laval (UL), the City of Québec and the RCM of Rimouski-Neigette unveiled the main workstreams of the Urbi-GES project, a vast participatory action research initiative conducted in partnership with Votepour.ca and Futur simple, the project's co-sponsors.

— 24 février 2025

Barge deployed from CCGS Amundsen to collect samples offshore in Ungava Bay

Training Deep in the Arctic: Students Explore the Blue Economy

A group of students from 12 universities is taking part in the International Graduate School on the Emergence of Innovative Blue Economies in the Arctic, which runs until October 30.

— 22 octobre 2024

Kanta Subbarao is an international expert in the biology of viruses, virus-host interactions and immune responses.

A new Canada Excellence Research Chair to prepare for future pandemics

The Chair will boost knowledge of emerging respiratory pathogens, their biology, and methods to control and better respond to health emergencies

— 8 octobre 2024

Hepatic disease: a camu-camu fruit extract to reduce liver fat

The effects of the fruit's polyphenols are promising for people with fatty liver disease, according to a study

— 21 août 2024

Trudeau Polimeter 3.0: third-year update

How do the promises of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government fare after a third budget? The Centre for Public Policy Analysis (CAPP) of Université Laval’s Faculty of Social Sciences unveils the results of the updated Trudeau Polimeter 3.0.

— 4 juillet 2024

A New Research Chair to Better Restore Degraded Ecosystems

This new chair will help re-establish a healthier relationship between nature and development.

— 13 juin 2024

After major traumatic brain injury, more blood transfusions could mean better outcomes

Increased use of blood transfusions after major traumatic brain injury could help people hospitalized in intensive care units regain greater functional independence and a better quality of life.

— 13 juin 2024

Professors Steeve Pépin and Martine Dorais working on their proof of concept for the Homegrown Innovation Challenge.

$1 million to extend the growing season of berries

A team from the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences has qualified for the 2nd phase of the Weston Family Foundation's Homegrown Innovation Challenge.

— 14 mai 2024

Post-budget update of the Legault 2.0 Polimeter

After its second budget, what is the record of François Legault’s CAQ government? Has it succeeded in keeping a greater proportion of its electoral promises than during its first mandate? The Centre for Public Policy Analysis (CAPP) of Université Laval’s Faculty of Social Sciences unveils the results of the post-budget update of the Legault 2.0 Polimeter.

— 1 mai 2024

Cranberry extracts could boost microbiota and counter cardiometabolic diseases

Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study of Université Laval and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) reported beneficial effects after only four days of use.

— 30 avril 2024

Congratulations to Quebec’s 458 future Family Medicine residents

Quebec’s faculties of medicine are very pleased with the results of the latest residency matching. Following the completion of the second iteration of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) process, 894 future residents – including 458 in Family Medicine – were matched and will begin their training this summer.

— 26 avril 2024

Canada should ban all unhealthy food marketing children may be exposed to

This is one of the main conclusions of a Canada-wide study made public today by a team from Université Laval's Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences.

— 20 mars 2024

Steven Laureys, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity

Stimulating the brain's ability to reconfigure itself and making lifestyle changes for lasting brain health

How can stimulating neuronal activity, practicing meditation, improving sleep quality or taking part in physical activity transform the brain and lead to improved brain health and well-being? This is one of the key questions to be answered by the new Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity announced today by Université Laval and the CERVO Brain Research Centre.

— 12 mars 2024

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