A McGill-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their children aimed at teaching them the skills they need to survive and thrive in a racially unequal society.

A key finding of the recent paper in Developmental Psychology is that parents are especially in need of information, support and guidance when it comes to preparing their children to face discrimination and bias.

This week, contenders for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada participated in debates in English and French. The new leader will be announced March 9. Starting today, party supporters will be able to cast ballots for their preferred candidate.

This McGill expert is available to share his insights:

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Please be advised that McGill University has mandated J.L Prist to carry out the following project: 23-034 - Wong CFI IF 2023 Brochure

Description: Renovation of rooms 2240, 2241, mainly around electrical and mechanical systems.

Construction start date: March17, 2025

Planned construction end date: July 18, 2025

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Works outside of building hours will be coordinated in advance.

Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body’s ability to fight the cancer.

Founded by Stéphanie Beaulieu, ecova brings sustainability and ethical production to the industry, with storytelling at the forefront. In this exclusive interview with its founder, Stéphanie Beaulieu, learn the story behind ecova and the key to its success.

For the second year in a row, Science Outreach and student volunteers from the McGill BrainReach and Chemistry Outreach groups collaborated with the Kahnawà:ke Education Center and local schools for their annual Science Fair and science mentor clubs.

As Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.

McGill Desautels is taking a major step in sustainability by becoming the first Faculty to introduce composting bins on every floor. This initiative aligns with McGill’s zero-waste by 2035 goal and has already diverted 47% of waste from landfills.

Donald Trump's second administration is raising concerns about Canadian healthcare. As the US cuts public health resources, Canadians are put at risk. “We’re very concerned,” says Dr. Joanne Liu, a Professor at the McGill School of Population & Golbal Health, and a graduate of the International Master’s of Health Leadership program at McGill Desautels. “We are neighbours, and we have a very long border. A virus won’t wait for a visa to cross it.”

Faculty’s strategy, in aid of the University’s goal of achieving zero waste by 2035, includes making bins accessible, and educating students and staff on what does – and doesn’t – go into them

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When Canada and the United States faced off in the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, the game held at the Bell Centre was the hottest ticket in Montreal, with some asking prices topping $10,000 a ticket on online ticket selling services. The intense demand was likely driven in part by the political tensions between the long-time allies.

Fabrice Labeau discusses UniForum, a benchmarking program McGill will use as it looks to streamline operations to meet current financial challenges

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The Office of E-IDEA is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition of the E-IDEA Summer Internship Program! This Program provides paid opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to learn about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in Higher Education, lead both independent and collaborative projects, and develop core professional skills including inclusive teamwork and leadership behaviours.

Please be advised that McGill University has mandated Atwill-Morin Maçonnerie (Groupe Atwill-Morin Inc.) to carry out the following project: 22-035 (B159) Lot 3 - Corrective masonry work on the corner of the staircase wall (MNI Rockefeller Wing)

Description: The purpose of the work is to make the structural and masonry fixes required at the corner of the staircase wall of the Rockefeller wing of the Montreal Neurology Institute for safety purposes. The Rockefeller wing was built in 1934 and is located on University Street in Montreal.

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Congratulations to PhD student Wenbo Yi, Prof. Caroline Palmer, and Prof. Mathieu Roy for their recent publication in PAIN! The paper is titled, Individualizing musical tempo to spontaneous rates maximizes music-induced hypoalgesia, and a recent news article on this work can be found here. The full publication can be accessed here.

Dr. Yolande Brown Chan, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, shares her journey and ongoing mission for racial equity in an interview with CTV News. Appointed in 2021, she is McGill’s first Black dean and remains one of Canada’s few Black deans. Reflecting on her experiences—from childhood to early academic success to encounters with racism—she emphasized the need for continued progress. She has championed initiatives to increase access for racialized communities and lead equity reviews.

A federal election will be held in Germany on Feb. 23, 2025 to elect the members of the 21st Bundestag.

This McGill expert is available to share her insights:

Dietlind Stolle, James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship has expertise in European politics and comparative government and politics.

dietlind.stolle [at] mcgill.ca (English)