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Recognition and Celebration

Researchers in Canada are providing insights and solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges and greatest questions.

Featured Winners

2024

Janet Werker

Developmental psychologist unlocks the secrets of language acquisition

The Franklin Institute Awards

Social Sciences and Humanities

2024

Geoffrey Hinton

Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize in Physics

Nobel Prizes

VinFuture Prize

Engineering and Technology

2024

Michael Ignatieff

Michael Ignatieff honoured for defense of fundamental human rights and values

Princess of Asturias Awards

Social Sciences and Humanities

2024

Nada Jabado

Pioneer in pediatric brain tumours wins L’Oréal-UNESCO award

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science

Medical & Health Sciences

Canadian excellence, global recognition

Canadians should be proud of the research being conducted at our universities and research institutes. From research leading to breakthrough medications like Ozempic, to algorithms powering artificial intelligence and innovative explorations that connect textiles with computer coding, researchers in Canada are providing insights and solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges and greatest questions.

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