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Congress 2024 will be held at McGill University from June 12 to 21, 2024. Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is Canada’s largest gathering of academics, and one of the largest in the world. It’s a place to hold critical conversations of our time, hear from a diverse set of voices, share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships to help share the Canada...

It is with great pleasure that CIRM welcomes Michel Hellman as McConnell Professor of Practice for the year 2024!Published: 22 April 2024

A new network will advance research and care for thousands of people suffering from a rare or undiagnosed disease. Read this article to learn how RARE.Qc, a network led by experts at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Université du Québec à Montréal, CHU Sainte-Justine, and Université de Montréal, is advancing research on rare diseases in Quebec.Published: 22 April 2024

Congratulations to D2R’s Associate Scientific Director, Hanadi Sleiman, and Professor Masad J. Damha on their recent award from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for their groundbreaking work on Nucleic Acids for Precision Medicine. Read the full article about the awarded grants here. Published: 22 April 2024

In a recent article published by the McGill Reporter, we learn about Claude Bhérer's journey from biological anthropology to population genetics. Following her nephew's sudden death from lactic acidosis, Bhérer delved into genetic research, uncovering prevalent hereditary diseases. Her team's systematic analysis has revealed over 100 genetic variants unique to Quebec, prompting investigations into potential therapies. Bhérer's research extends to digital health platforms for...

by Emma Bergeron Quick  Reflecting on my semester abroad in Barbados, I feel gratitude, excitement, and nostalgia already settling in. Three months of learning in this vibrant small developing island state left an unforgettable mark on my heart and mind, shaping my perspectives, and igniting a sense of exploration, discovery, and newfound desire for change.Published: 22 April 2024

We are happy to share the wonderful news that Cindy Blackstock has been appointed a Canada Research Chair in First Nations Child and Family Services Implementation, SSHRC, Tier 1! To read more about it here.Published: 19 April 2024

Dr. Denov and Stéphanie Richard, PhD Student published an article in Le Devoir for the 30th anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi. Here is the link to the article:Published: 19 April 2024

Every year, millions of people across the globe gather on Earth Day (April 22) to celebrate the environmental movement. The 2024 theme, "Planet vs. Plastics", aims to raise awareness of the harms of plastic pollution for human and planetary health. This year's focus comes ahead of an historic UN treaty on plastics, which is expected to be agreed by the end of 2024.  (BBC...

Please note that the exterior passageway between McTavish and the McLennan-Redpath Terrace will be blocked off for work on HVAC units on Monday, April 22. During this period, the McLennan-Redpath Complex will be open its usual hours. For access to the Complex from McTavish, please enter further up the street, near Morrice Hall. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.Published:...

As part of Parkinson's disease Awareness Month, we’re highlighting information resources on Parkinson's disease. One of the most consulted topics by patients who visit The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is about driving. It’s a topic that brings up a lot of questions and uncertainties. The resource we use regularly is the @Parkinson Quebec web page, a reliable source that addresses common concerns such as:Published: 19...

On Monday, April 15, Heather DeSantis, Director General of International Affairs at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada spoke to the students at the Max Bell School of Public Policy. The students appreciated her career advice on getting into the public service, especially her journey from studying Canadian studies to a career in security and foreign policy. She also provided insights on the federal government’s...

The New York City Public Pension Fund has pushed Canada’s largest bank to deliver greater transparency about its investments in green energy and fossil fuels. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) will begin publishing the ratio between the two types of energy investments in its portfolio.Published: 17 April 2024

In 2023, more than 120 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were delisted in Canada—more than four times as many as in an average year. Even so, there was still a net gain in the overall number of ETFs, with 164 new ones launching for the year. With numbers in for the first quarter of 2024, the high number of delistings appears to have been an anomaly.Published:...

McGill University's President’s Prize for Public Engagement Through Media recognizes outstanding achievement among those who share their knowledge with the public. In 2024, McGill Desautels was well-represented among the winners. Associate Professor Anna Kim was honoured with the President’s Prize for Emerging Researchers for her commitment to disseminating research on entrepreneurship and sustainability through traditional and social media platforms.Published: 17 April 2024

The following message is being sent on behalf of McGill’s Human Resources Department La version française suit. Dear members of the McGill Community, We are pleased to announce that McGill and the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) reached an agreement in principle on April 15, 2024.Published: 17 April 2024

Universities Canada and the Rideau Hall Foundation are pleased to invite members of Universities Canada or Colleges and Institutes Canada to submit a proposal for the seventh call of the QES program. QES 2025 will support projects that focus on the adaptation, response and resilience to a changing climate. This includes (but is not limited to) projects focused on biodiversity; agriculture; energy; climate and...

From bad weather to global conflicts, and even the breakdown of supply chains, food prices are subject to unpredictable variations. Here's a look at what's been shaking up the food market in recent years.Published: 17 April 2024

Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable. However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. Research led by McGill University and based on the assessment of the land-use of close to 320 wind farms in...

As part of the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 Program (BCDI 2030), Universities Canada is pleased to invite members to participate in the second call for proposals for scholarship projects for studies in Canada.Published: 17 April 2024

National Volunteer Week: April 14-20, 2024 The theme for this year's National Volunteer Week is Every Moment Matters. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities. Published: 15 April 2024

The Management Undergraduate Society (MUS) has awarded the 2023-2024 Professor of the Year Award to Professor Mary Dellar. This annual award recognizes a professor's outstanding commitment to students and engaging and innovative teaching methods. It is the highest honour given by the undergraduate student body at the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management.Published: 16 April 2024

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced the recipients of its latest competition of Partnership Engage Grants including a total of $100,000 awarded to four McGill researchers. Partnership Engage Grants (PEG) provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities between researchers and single partner organizations from the public, private or non-profit sector. McGill researchers received approximately $25,000 each in...

Each year, the McGill Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has significantly impacted alumni life, the University, and/or the community. The honorees stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to McGill, the MAA, and their respective communities. Published: 16 April 2024

When it comes to valuable outside-the-classroom learning experiences, a competition attended by a team of students from McGill’s Macdonald Campus ticked all the boxes.  Four students in the Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program travelled to California in early April for the 2024 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge.Published: 16 April 2024

April 14, 2024 | In Policy Magazine's Emerging Voices series, two Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the second article, Adrita Rahman stresses the importance of a simplified, accessible budget document that allows all Canadians to understand how their tax dollars are allocated. Adrita Rahman is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of...

April 11, 2024 | In Policy Magazine's Emerging Voices series, two Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the first article, Leah Brodovsky underscores the pressing need for a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as natural disasters, particularly flooding, become increasingly common and costly due to climate change. Leah Brodovsky is a Master of Public Policy candidate at...

La version française suit McGill University Library is happy to announce a new space for parents and guardians to enjoy quality time with their children right on campus. Nestled on the second floor of the Redpath Library Building, the Family Room is a private, friendly space that caters to the needs of caregivers and their children. With its cozy seating areas and abundant natural...

Hydrolux is revolutionizing the heavy transport sector with their development of green hydrogen fueling stations. Check out our latest interview with co-founder and CEO Friedrich Dehem-Lemelin as he joins our cohort at WCEF in Brussels! Read full article Published: 16 April 2024

Kristy A. Robinson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, received two awards at this year's meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). From the AERA Motivation in Education Special Interest Group, she received the Wilbert C. McKeachie Early Career Award for Motivation in Education Research, and from AERA Division C (Learning and Instruction), she received the Outstanding Early Career...

March 18, 2024 | Pearl Eliades recently contributed her expertise to an episode of "Arrest sur le droit," a podcast dedicated to analyzing recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions. In Episode 4, Pearl discusses the SCC's ruling to the case of Ward v. Quebec (Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission), exploring its implications for freedom of expression.  Listen here.  Published: 11 April 2024

Instagram is aiming to make it harder for potential scammers and criminals to coerce teens into sending nude photos and extort them for money. The company announced on Thursday it is testing new features to curb an alarming trend called financial sextortion, which often targets kids and teenagers. (CNN)  Here is an expert from McGill University who can comment on this issue: Published: 11 April...

For many Canadians, one of the most visible climate impacts is on the availability and cost of the food we eat as climate change, global crises and profit-driven food companies have combined to drive food insecurity. Amid this crisis, students are sowing seeds of change on university campuses across the country, including at McGill. Student-led food initiatives such as campus gardens, food waste diversion...

No one can say for sure whether Canada’s 2024 wildfire season will be as devastating as last year, when 15 million hectares of forest burned and over 230,000 people had to be evacuated from their communities, but the relative lack of snow this winter, drought conditions in several regions and an early start to fire season have officials on high alert.Published: 11 April 2024

CBC News interviewed agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault, McGill Farm Management and Technology Program Director, about recent protests by Quebec farmers asking for more government aid as they face rising costs of business and financial hardship. "There's a need to actually start re-thinking programs to be able to better accommodate for the future over the long run," Thériault told journalists. Published: 11 April 2024

Photo: Anaïs Remili (centre), winner of the Prize for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, with Valérie Orsat, Acting Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and McGill President, Deep SainiPublished: 11 April 2024

On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to McGill's downtown and MacDonald campuses, as well as Gault Nature Reserve, to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: the total solar eclipse. The three spectacular events not only included a viewing party with free glasses, but also educational activities to inform the public on this astronomical phenomenon. Read the Reporter article on the eclipse festivities to learn more. Published:...

In The Conversation, Department of Natural Resource Sciences PhD Candidate Elson Ian Nyl Galang and Dalhousie University Postdoc Lara Cornejo write about their experience gathering a group of leading thinkers in Halifax, near the iconic Bay of Fundy, to set about imagining “what could plausibly happen to the Bay of Fundy coast by 2072.”Published: 11 April 2024

ISID is pleased to release a new policy brief entitled "Climate Adaptation Finance:  the Gap Between Needs and Resources Continues to Grow", by ISID Professor of Practice Jamal Saghir along with his colleague Ede Jorge Ijjasz-Vasquez.  Read about it HERE Published: 11 April 2024

«Ça m’aide vraiment à apprécier la vie»: les antidépresseurs rendent-ils vraiment heureux? Lire ici Published: 11 April 2024

Macdonald community members gathered at the Ceilidh on Wednesday, April 3, to celebrate the Gold Key Recipients for 2024. Students, staff, friends, and family listened in as Daniil Batanau, Henry Cordoba Novoa, Sara Kosumi, Philippe Leblond, and Henry Lee shared their inspiring stories of how they became involved in community life at Macdonald Campus and how rewarding it has been for them to give back to...

Student engagement was high at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa, as youth turned out to hear panellists and keynote speeches by stakeholders from across the agriculture value chain. Several student groups from Queen’s, McGill and the University of Ottawa heard about sustainability, innovation and politics in agriculture at the February event. McGill Farm Management and Technology student Aidan Velthuis, who grew up...

It’s possible animals — pets and wildlife alike — will behave unusually during Quebec’s total solar eclipse on April 8 , according to experts on their behaviour. David Bird, emeritus professor of wildlife biology at McGill University, told the Montreal Gazette that birds, insects and bats are the main groups expected to be affected, or “the main ones that everybody’s sort of keeping an...

The MCLIU Course Lecturers and Instructors Union held its Special General Assembly on April 5, 2024 to present the contents of the agreement in principle. We are pleased to announce that members voted in favor of the proposed new collective agreement. The current agreement expired on August 31, 2022; the new agreement will end on August 31, 2027. In the coming weeks, the parties...

McGill researchers have discovered a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs while they are in development.Published: 9 April 2024

To all Finance users, The month of March 2024 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via https://horizon.mcgill.ca/minerva This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option. Published: 9 April 2024

The current chairholder of the Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology, Jocelyn Maclure, recently took part in a publication by OBVIA called "Interdisciplinary Dialogues: The Major Risks of Generative AI". Please see the link below to read the publication. Published: 7 April 2024

The following message is being sent on behalf of McGill’s Human Resources Department. La version française suit. Dear members of the McGill community, As noted in my March 23 message, the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) representing Teaching Assistants began a strike on March 25. Since then, we have received various questions from our community, which I aim to address below.Published:...