McGill researchers awarded over $12 million in NSERC Alliance grants

Published: 13 March 2024

Federal funding program supported 59 research projects in cleantech, astrophysics, medtech, and more. 

$107.5 million for eight innovative research projects led by McGill

Published: 13 March 2024

The Government of Canada makes major investment in research infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund competition....

Failure of Lynx Air illustrates challenges of Canadian market

Published: 8 March 2024

In February 2024, the low-cost carrier Lynx Air announced it was filing for creditor protection and would cease operations, with just a few days’ notice to its ticket holders. The airline had...

Airfares are going down, but additional fees can offset any savings

Published: 8 March 2024

Airfares are getting cheaper in Canada, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll pay less when you fly. In late 2023, WestJet introduced a $10 surcharge for checking bags with agents instead of...

Air Canada and WestJet both increase checked bag fees

Published: 8 March 2024

In February, WestJet announced it was increasing fees for checked bags. Shortly after, Air Canada followed suit. Both airlines now charge between $35 and $42 for the first checked bag on economy...

MBA studies sharpen management skills, but can’t create managers on their own

Published: 8 March 2024

Some scholars have argued that MBAs serve business school bottom lines more than they benefit students, writes Ann Peng in the Kansas City Business Journal. Other studies have quantified...

McGill and Horizon Europe Programme featured in The Innovation Platform

Published: 7 March 2024

In 2024, the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme officially extends its funding to Canadian researchers, marking a pivotal moment for scientific advancement in both Canada and the EU. As the...

McGill Desautels: First Faculty to attain Silver in Sustainable Workplace Program

Published: 6 March 2024

McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management has become the first Faculty to achieve Silver status in the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. Led by McGill's Office of...

Professor Liette Lapointe awarded honorary doctorate from Aix-Marseille University

Published: 5 March 2024

McGill Desautels Professor Liette Lapointe has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Aix-Marseille University, recognized for her contributions to information systems management and...

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