Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00to13:00

Join us in celebrating Science Literacy Week!

Come learn about the native squashes of Quebec and discover the varieties grown right here on campus at the Mac Market. Test your knowledge through games, try samples of different squashes, discover a new squash-base recipe created by human nutrition students, gain new cooking tips, and much more!

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, Macdonald Campus Library, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Mac Market, School of Human Nutrition, Science Literacy Week, McGill Libraries
Thursday, October 8, 2026 11:00to13:00

Join us in celebrating Science Literacy Week!

Come learn about the native squashes of Quebec and discover the varieties grown right here on campus at the Mac Market. Test your knowledge through games, get a new squash recipe created by human nutrition students, gain new cooking tips, and much more!

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, Macdonald Campus Library, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Mac Market, School of Human Nutrition, Science Literacy Week, McGill Libraries
Friday, October 9, 2026

Join us in celebrating Science Literacy Week!

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities about Halloween. 

Discover an exciting collection of science facts and activities!

Classified as: Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, Science Literacy Week, McGill Libraries
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:30to11:30

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Macdonald Campus Master’s and doctoral student competitors present their research in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience with one static slide (competition rules).

The program includes a mandatory 3-part workshop series and a group coaching session to help students prepare for the competition. Students also have access to additional individual coaching sessions as needed.

Classified as: Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00to13:00

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Macdonald Campus Master’s and doctoral student competitors present their research in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience with one static slide (competition rules).

The program includes a mandatory 3-part workshop series and a group coaching session to help students prepare for the competition. Students also have access to additional individual coaching sessions as needed.

Classified as: Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 13:30to14:30

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Macdonald Campus Master’s and doctoral student competitors present their research in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience with one static slide (competition rules).

The program includes a mandatory 3-part workshop series and a group coaching session to help students prepare for the competition. Students also have access to additional individual coaching sessions as needed.

Classified as: Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:30to14:30

Join Let’s Talk Science at McGill University and the McGill Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Centre Outreach Team for a free, hands-on day exploring microbiology and antimicrobial resistance through a One Health lens. Students (High School/CEGEP) will investigate how AMR is shaped not only by microbes but also by human practices in the healthcare system, agriculture, and community.

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, McGill Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Centre Outreach Team
Friday, October 30, 2026 18:30to20:30

Join us in celebrating the spooky season!

Journey into the mysteries of space and uncover the secrets of the night sky. Discover why fluorescent minerals magically glow in the dark and learn how certain creatures became Halloween icons. With hands-on activities, games, specimens from the Redpath Museum collections, and much more.

Be sure to wear your space-themed costume!

  • Bilingual
  • For all ages

* Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, John Abbott College, RASC Montreal, JAC Space Club
Friday, October 30, 2026 18:30to20:30

Join us at the reopened Lyman Entomological Museum for a spooky Halloween tour by flashlight!

You will be led on a 30 minute guided tour of the second largest collection of creepy crawly insects in Canada in complete dark — try not to shiver!

Classified as: Lyman Entomological Museum, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Friday, December 11, 2026

Join us in celebrating the holiday season!

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities about the holiday season.

Classified as: STEM Outreach, Sonia Bujold Initiative, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Monday, January 11, 2027

The Student Experience Enhancement Fund (SEEF) for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (FAES) supports extracurricular experiential learning initiatives. These active learning opportunities foster intentional reflection and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and values that complement the traditional classroom experience.

Who can apply:

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
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