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. 

Chemical Society Seminar: Rebecca Davis - From Prediction to Understanding: XAI in Drug Discovery and Molecular Design

Abstract: The ability to predict molecular properties and behaviours with confidence is increasingly vital for accelerating the discovery of new materials and medicines. Machine learning (ML) has delivered remarkable predictive performance, but its “black-box” nature and dependence on noisy or biased datasets can limit its impact in chemistry. Explainable AI (XAI) offers a way forward by making model decisions more transparent and chemically interpretable.

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.

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.

Startup Funding

Now that you have a grasp on how much money you need, this workshop will focus on the "deal". You'll learn what a venture capital fund is, its structure and how they operate, and what venture capitalists (VCs) look for in an early-stage innovation-driven venture. You'll also learn about the typical elements of a term sheet in connection with equity investments and simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs), and caveats when raising money.