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

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