Two-hundred years ago, a young man frequented swamps, stream banks and thickets, collecting wild plants across what would become the urban core of the city of Montreal. He had recently returned home from Edinburgh, where he had gone to be receive medical training, learning there also techniques of drying and preserving plant specimens, botany and medicine then being sister-subjects.

Classified as: Herbarium, frieda beauregard
Published on: 23 Jun 2022

The extremely salty, very cold, and almost oxygen-free environment under the permafrost of Lost Hammer Spring in Canada’s High Arctic is the one that most closely resembles certain areas on Mars. So, if you want to learn more about the kinds of life forms that could once have existed – or may still exist – on Mars, this is a good place to look. After much searching under extremely difficult conditions, McGill University researchers have found microbes that have never been identified before.

Classified as: Canadian Arctic, microbes, Mars, Department of Natural Resource Sciences
Published on: 21 Jun 2022

How can we help societies achieve more resilient agriculture in the face of geopolitical disturbances and climate change? Why do we continue to propose agricultural systems based on globalized commodity markets as the only way to feed ourselves? Why continue to subsidize models that destroy soil fertility, ecosystems and put our health at risk? 

Classified as: farming
Published on: 20 Jun 2022

Eugene Donefer

Professor Emeritus in Animal Science

Passed away on June 10th.

Classified as: Eugene Donefer
Published on: 16 Jun 2022
"Arriving at Mac Campus I was astounded by the green space and proximity to nature. The sense of community is unparalleled... Coming to Mac was like finding a home away from home."
- Chloe Garzon
Classified as: chloe garzon, valedictorian
Published on: 6 Jun 2022

Three highly accomplished early career researchers have received a significant McGill distinction: The Principal’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers.

Since 2013, McGill has honoured 24 of its most talented and accomplished early career researchers with the prestigious Principal’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers. This year, three up-and-coming research stars – Stefanie Blain-Moraes, Kyle Elliott, and Marie-Claude Geoffroy – have joined their ranks.

Classified as: Kyle Elliott, Principal's Prize
Published on: 6 Jun 2022

On May 18, 97 laureates were celebrated at the Bravo 2022 gala, an event honouring McGill researchers and scholars across disciplines who won special awards, memberships, and prizes during the preceding year.

Classified as: Jaswinder Singh
Published on: 6 Jun 2022

Until two years ago, mRNA vaccines had never been approved. Now, Faster to produce than conventional vaccines, the potential applications of synthetic mRNA to prevent illness and treat diseases seem nearly limitless.

Classified as: Igor Cestari
Published on: 6 Jun 2022

As part of the Bicentennial Celebrations, faculties, central units, associations, and unions were asked to nominate the Unsung Heroes in their department – the less-recognized faculty and staff who have walked the halls of McGill through the ages and who have greatly helped shape the community.

Classified as: Harriet Kuhnlei, CINE, unsung hero
Published on: 6 Jun 2022

Whether it was by creating access to self-care, working to eliminate stigma in women’s health, or providing thoughtful commentary on topics ranging from the spread of COVID-19 to how the government spends its money, McGill researchers have once again gone above and beyond to share their knowledge and be of service to society this academic year.

Classified as: anais remili, whales
Published on: 10 May 2022

Two public art projects launching in Montreal this summer take inspiration from the botanical collection of Dr. Andrew Holmes, one of the founders of McGill's Faculty of Medicine.

Classified as: frieda beauregard, andrew holmes
Published on: 9 May 2022

The University’s first in-person Spring Convocation since 2019 will celebrate 14 exceptional women and men, including a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, an acclaimed Quebec writer, a medical doctor committed to Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation, and the scientist-entrepreneur behind Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

Classified as: honorary doctorates, dietz
Published on: 9 May 2022

The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members-including McGill Professor Elena Bennett (Natural Resource Sciences)-in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Classified as: elena bennett
Published on: 4 May 2022

Liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole time-of-flight (LC-Q/TOF) is proving one of the most comprehensive methods for testing food authenticity, according to Dr Stéphane Bayen, an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry at McGill University.

Classified as: Stephane Bayen
Published on: 2 May 2022

Canadian dairy experts are rethinking their approach to the industry, now recommending that cows have more freedom of movement in order to improve their well-being.

This is a far cry from how dairy farms currently maintain their herds, especially in Quebec. As such, the “Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle”, a reference tool for Canadian dairy producers, is currently under revision.

Classified as: Elsa Vasseur
Published on: 29 Apr 2022

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