Developing a healthier, more profitable food industry in Quebec
At the Consortium RITA, universities and food producers are working together to meet key challenges facing Quebec’s agri-food industry
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McGill among the upper echelon of world universities: CWUR rankings
University ranks 27th in the world on the strength of outstanding quality of education, faculty, and research
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It’s in the air: The future of pathogen detection
New technology supported by the McGill Innovation Fund and McGill Antimicrobial
Resistance Centre can detect pathogens in the air in real time, a potentially transformative
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Resistance Centre can detect pathogens in the air in real time, a potentially transformative
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Lawrence Chen awarded Quebec’s Guy-Rocher prize for teaching
Chen is the first McGill professor to win the Prize
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Nada Jabado named 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America
Prestigious award honours McGill and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours
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Michael Meaney elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Meaney, a pioneer in behavioral epigenetics, was the first to show that maternal care directly influences the expression of genes that modify brain development and function of offspring
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McGill announces Honorary Degree recipients
Luminaries in their fields, this year’s Hon Docs will be honoured during Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies, running from May 28 to June 5
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Mental health issues may be the most common pregnancy and post-pregnancy complication facing women, says a McGill study.
Marginalized and under-represented populations are disproportionately affected
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McGill Dental Clinic in Welcome Hall Mission doubles its capacity
Renovations were undertaken to keep up with growing demand
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Five McGillians among new inductees into Canadian Academy of Engineering
Professors from the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences part of the cohort of fifty-three engineers from across Canada chosen for the illustrious honour
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New ECP3 greenhouse unveiled
ECP3 is a collaboration between McGill and the Université de Sherbrooke
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In conversation with Yasmine Elmi, Black Grad valedictorian
"As a new student to McGill, I urge you to take every opportunity to expand your social circle, step outside your comfort zone, and explore new interests or hobbies."
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Pride and joy on display at Black Grad Gala
Ceremony’s 6th edition celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2024
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2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Mentorship Program celebrates successful pilot
CEGEP students paired with McGill mentors, and provided tailored guidance, workshops, and support networks
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Outbound Explore McGill’s STEM outreach trip to Chisasibi
Branches – McGill’s Community Outreach Program – along with representatives from several STEM faculties, spent a week delivering workshops in Chisasibi, Quebec
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Update from McGill - 01-05-24 - 14h30 - Mise à jour de McGill (President’s Message)
<p>Message from McGill President Deep Saini to the McGill community:<br />
<a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/president/article/communications-messages-community/wednesday-may-1-update-downtown-campus">https://www.mcgill.ca/president/article/communications-messages-community/wednesday-may-1-update-downtown-campus</a></p>
<p><i>La version française de ce message suivra. </i></p>
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Undergraduate research takes center stage at Poster Showcase
More than 150 undergraduate students presented their work at the 5th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event
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Update from McGill - 30-4-24 - 8h00 - Mise à jour de McGill
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<p>Yesterday afternoon, McGill proceeded through all steps necessary in the protocols we use for demonstration. We informed participants that this encampment was not authorized and gave them time to gather their belongings and leave the premises. However, most have chosen to remain. As we worked through the steps, we also engaged in dialogue with representatives of McGill students.</p>
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Meet the McCall MacBain Scholars
Scholarships enable students to pursue a fully funded master’s or professional degree while participating in mentorship, coaching, and a leadership development program
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Update from McGill - 29-4-24 - 17h00 - Mise à jour de McGill
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<p>Over the past 48 hours, the university leadership has made concerted efforts to engage in open dialogue and reach a mutual resolution with the McGill students involved in the encampment.</p>
<p>The situation escalated yesterday afternoon with the arrival of external protesters and a significant increase in the number of tents on campus. In the late afternoon/early evening, the McGill students indicated through their lawyers their refusal to engage in discussion and that they intended to remain on campus indefinitely.</p>
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