Quantification for Action: An Innovative Guide for Reducing Indirect GHG Emissions
— 28 janvier 2026
Press Releases
Press Releases
Exercise and a good environment strengthen the integrity of the brain's protective barrier against stress
A study reveals how physical activity and a positive environment stimulate the production of a protein that reduces the harmful effects of stress and prevents depression.
— 22 janvier 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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