UManitoba, UQAM announce new research chairs focused on agriculture, infrastructure

Two universities have announced the creation of new research chairs. The University of Manitoba has created the UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, which is focused on innovation and sustainability in Manitoba’s potato industry. The inaugural chair will be Dr Linda Schott, who will study soil productivity, irrigation, disease management, and variety development. The Université du Québec à Montréal has created a new research chair focused on adapting municipal infrastructure to climate change. The chair will be jointly held by Juste Rajaonson (UQAM) and Francis Marleau Donais (École de technologie supérieure), who will help Québec’s municipalities adapt to current and future climate challenges.