Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101
This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.
Biology TA Training Kickoff
Learn data-backed, practical strategies to manage your TAing responsibilities and to support student learning in classrooms, tutorials, and labs. All graduate students in Science are welcome!
Email shaun.turney [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Biology%20TA%20Training%20Kickoff) (Shaun Turney) to confirm registration: shaun.turney [at] mcgill.ca
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Computer Science TA Training Kickoff
Learn data-backed, practical strategies to manage your TAing responsibilities and to support student learning in classrooms, tutorials, and labs. All graduate students in Science are welcome!
Physics TA Kickoff
Learn data-backed, practical strategies to manage your TAing responsibilities and to support student learning in classrooms, tutorials, and labs. All graduate students in Science are welcome!
42nd edition of Soup and Science - Day 1
The 42th edition of Soup and Science will be held at the Thomson House's Ballroom from September 14th to 18th, 2026. Students and community members are invited to hear outstanding McGill professors and student speakers across disciplines talk about their research program in lightning-style talks, followed by active discussions.
First come, first served until capacity is reached.
42nd edition of Soup and Science - Day 2
The 42th edition of Soup and Science will be held at the Thomson House's Ballroom from September 14th to 18th, 2026. Students and community members are invited to hear outstanding McGill professors and student speakers across disciplines talk about their research program in lightning-style talks, followed by active discussions.
First come, first served until capacity is reached.
42nd edition of Soup and Science - Day 3
The 42th edition of Soup and Science will be held at the Thomson House's Ballroom from September 14th to 18th, 2026. Students and community members are invited to hear outstanding McGill professors and student speakers across disciplines talk about their research program in lightning-style talks, followed by active discussions.
First come, first served until capacity is reached.
42nd edition of Soup and Science - Day 4
The 42th edition of Soup and Science will be held at the Thomson House's Ballroom from September 14th to 18th, 2026. Students and community members are invited to hear outstanding McGill professors and student speakers across disciplines talk about their research program in lightning-style talks, followed by active discussions.
First come, first served until capacity is reached.
42nd edition of Soup and Science - Day 5
The 42th edition of Soup and Science will be held at the Thomson House's Ballroom from September 14th to 18th, 2026. Students and community members are invited to hear outstanding McGill professors and student speakers across disciplines talk about their research program in lightning-style talks, followed by active discussions.
First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Startup Law 101
Led by a team of caseworkers from Compass Startup Legal Clinic, this workshop provides startup founders with a clear path through the legal landscape, offering insight on issues such as incorporation, governance, fundraising, and selecting the ideal legal structure.
Workshop for instructors: Working with TAs to promote fair assessment and consistent grading
How well are your TAs prepared to assess student learning effectively and grade consistently? Join us for an interactive workshop that explores the principles of meaningful assessment, including fair, timely, and constructive feedback. We will review basic tenets of McGill's Policy on Assessment of Student Learning (PASL) and model a calibration exercise designed to help TAs apply assessment criteria consistently, even in large classes with multiple TAs. Facilitators:
Market Research and Analysis of Competition
This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of market research, how to analyze the competition, and the resources available at McGill to perform market research. Our market research librarian will walk us through some of those resources using a market research canvas tool.
Introduction to Industry Analysis
This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development. For startups, understanding the industry is a critical step in determining market entry and market positioning. The Five Forces Framework will be presented and applied during an exercise.
Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution
Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty. A reception will follow for registered attendees.
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Startup Finances
In this workshop, you'll learn how venture capitalists (VCs) typically value an early-stage innovation-driven venture. To do that we'll go through and give examples on how to forecast sales and how to set pricing, how to forecast expenses and how to figure out the amount of capital needed to finance your business. We'll also explore some of the more common sources of cash from both public institutions and private organisations.