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$9.2 million to U of T for social sciences and humanities research

115 projects awarded Standard Research Grants

By Jennifer Hsu, posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010

The University of Toronto will receive $9.2 million for 115 projects focused on improving the quality of life for Canadians. The investment comes from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) by way of its Standard Research Grants (SRG) - the council’s most popular and primary funding tool.

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Filed under : Campus News & Lead Stories

Fears of a decline in bee pollination confirmed by U of T research

May be due to climate change

By Kim Luke, posted Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Widespread reports of a decline in the population of bees and other flower-visiting animals have aroused fear and speculation that pollination is also likely on the decline. A recent University of Toronto study provides the first long-term evidence of a downward trend in pollination, while also pointing to climate change as a possible contributor.

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U of T researchers lead study to determine individualized smoking cessation treatments

Genetics are key

By Paul Cantin, posted Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Quitting smoking is hard, and researchers at the University of Toronto and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have discovered one reason why: it’s in the genes.

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