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A new quantum limit for electrons
Long-theorized property of strange metals reveals the universal speed limit of electrons.
Jul 28, 2021
Leading with generosity
A conversation with Kyunghyun Cho on his major breakthrough in machine translation
Jul 19, 2021
Briefing to Government of Canada’s Deputy Ministers Committees
Policy levers to promote an innovation-based economy, and their distributive consequences
Jul 5, 2021
Why the future of being human is the most important question of our time
CIFAR’s Global Call for Ideas is now live. We spoke with Mark Daley, Vice-President, Research about why the future of...
Jun 24, 2021Brilliant Minds
In Memoriam: Peter Bentley (1930-2021)
CIFAR remembers long-standing supporter and accomplished business leader, Peter Bentley
Sep 13, 2021
In Memoriam: Hugo F. Sonnenschein (1940-2021)
Sonnenschein was an influential board member at CIFAR, renowned economist and former President of the University of Chic...
Jul 21, 2021
Irina Rish wants to solve one of AI’s biggest challenges
Her research will enable machines to learn new knowledge more efficiently.
Jul 21, 2021
Leading with generosity
A conversation with Kyunghyun Cho on his major breakthrough in machine translation
Jul 19, 2021News & Announcements
Why the future of being human is the most important question of our time
CIFAR’s Global Call for Ideas is now live. We spoke with Mark Daley, Vice-President, Research about why the future of...
Jun 24, 2021
Q&A with Ekua Quansah, CIFAR's Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
CIFAR has appointed its first Head, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. She discusses her vision for the role and this exciti...
Jun 17, 2021
Global research network to boost economic opportunities for women agricultural workers in India
CIFAR's new Solution Network, a team of interdisciplinary researchers from India, Canada, Finland, Switzerland, an...
Jun 7, 2021
Artifical Intelligence News
CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy
World’s premier AI training program welcomes 300 students from around the world
DLRL Summer School attracts hundreds of applicants from more than 56 countries.
Jul 26, 2021
Irina Rish wants to solve one of AI’s biggest challenges
Her research will enable machines to learn new knowledge more efficiently.
Jul 21, 2021
CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy
AI talent in Western Canada grows
Five new exceptional AI researchers are joining Canada’s thriving AI ecosystem. Appointed through the CIFAR Pan-Cana...
Jun 9, 2021
Global research network to boost economic opportunities for women agricultural workers in India
CIFAR's new Solution Network, a team of interdisciplinary researchers from India, Canada, Finland, Switzerland, an...
Jun 7, 2021In the News
A selection of international news coverage of the global CIFAR research community.
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