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The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the start of long-awaited modernization of its teaching facilities. The second floor of New Chancellor Day Hall will be completely remodelled to create larger, updated classrooms, fit for our professors’ current pedagogical approaches.Published: 20 January 2025

Record number of applications submitted with final selections all clustered in medical therapies and diagnostics Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at McGill, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the McGill Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year’s cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. The seven...

The Mercury: Online Course Evaluations for Students will not be available from Monday, January 20th at 11:00 AM to Friday, January 24th at 4:00PM for maintenance. For more information on Mercury, please consult this knowledge base article.  Published: 20 January 2025

The Canadian government is planning to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States if Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports once he is sworn in as U.S. president. These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights:Published: 20 January 2025

Finding new angles on an old artform, McGill researchers have increased the number of stable shapes that kirigami-based engineered materials can take, opening the way to a range of new applications. What makes these metamaterials special is not what they are made of – they can be plastic, cardboard or anything else – but how, thanks to shapes cut into them, they are able...

In January 2025, the Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak filed for creditor protection for the second time in recent years. A company statement said it was to protect employees, assets and operations from creditor claims while exploring options to restructure. “The brand is not standing out in an environment where other brands have done well,” said Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director Charles...

Inclusion should not undermine performance, nor should performance come at the expense of individuals, Dean Yolande Chan in the Leaders & Strategists podcast hosted by McGill Desautels Professor Anicet Fangwa. “For me, success is about both excellence and equity,” said Chan. “I would like to be a source of encouragement to others that regardless of setbacks, you can excel.Published: 17 January 2025

The days of the CEO as the sole person making all the calls are behind us, writes Professor Karl Moore in Forbes.com. Modern leaders face a world that is volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous, requiring a shift in the way we think about leadership. No one leader can anticipate every twist and turn. Instead, CEOs must tap into their teams’ collective intelligence to build...

From October 13-17, the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2025 cohort visited London to explore one of the world's largest financial hubs. Arthur Deng MMF’25 shares his experience on this week-long trip, which included visits to historical sites, networking events, and meetings with alumni. Students were welcomed at the High Commission of Canada and the Quebec Delegation Government Office, showcasing London's diverse,...

Are you a healthy non-smoking adult interested in contributing to cutting-edge research on breathing, breathlessness, and exercise? Researchers at McGill University’s Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL) are seeking participants for a study examining how breathing mechanical loads affect inspiratory muscle activation and breathlessness during exercise. The study involves three lab visits, including lung function tests, cycling exercise, and safe, controlled breathing challenges,...

AbleFly is on a mission to make air travel more inclusive and accessible for mobility-restricted individuals. Co-founded by Sandra Gualtieri, the startup is developing the AbleFly Comfort Device—a customizable, ergonomic solution designed to enhance safety and comfort during flights. Check out our interview with co-founder and CEO, Sandra Gualtieri. Read full article Published: 15 January 2025

In a recent video, Radio-Canada's L'épicerie investigates the nutritional, environmental, and economic reasons why orange juice might not be the best choice to accompany a healthy breakfast.Published: 15 January 2025

McGill University researchers have discovered that changes in clouds are slightly mitigating global warming.Published: 15 January 2025

Jocelyn Maclure was recently interviewed for the Chilean newspaper El Mercurio.  Read the article   Published: 13 January 2025

The Canadian Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Conference (CUBEC) is set to take place this January 25th, 9am - 6pm, at The Neuro on McGill University campus! CUBEC is an event bringing together passionate students (CEGEP, undergraduate, and graduate) and industry professionals in the field of biomedical engineering. Events include panel discussions with professionals from both academia and industry, workshops, case competition, and a networking event.Published:...

Predators at the top of a marine food chain 130 million years ago ruled with more power than any modern species, McGill research into a marine ecosystem from the Cretaceous period revealed. Published: 13 January 2025

New research points to the potential of GLP-1 agonists — the class of drugs that includes Ozempic — to treat obesity safely. Originally developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, these medications have emerged as powerful weight-loss tools, though their long-term impacts are still being explored.Published: 9 January 2025

More than 130,000 residents of the Los Angeles area are under evacuation orders or warnings  as fires, driven by high winds, continue to spread rapidly. At least five people have been killed, and thousands of homes have been destroyed.  McGill University experts are available to comment on this topic:  Published: 9 January 2025

A groundbreaking discovery by McGill University researchers is among the top scientific advances of 2024, according to Québec Science magazine. The scientists developed a novel method to transform two greenhouse gases—methane and carbon dioxide—into valuable chemicals using sunlight. This innovation could help reduce emissions and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.Published: 9 January 2025

This week, Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole announced the appointment of Jade Proulx, BSc(FSc)’12, as Director of Agri-Food Innovation and Project Manager for the Saint-Hyacinthe Agri-Food Innovation Zone. Congratulations to Proulx, who has over ten years of experience in agri-food innovation—and got her start on McGill's Macdonald Campus.Published: 8 January 2025

Wetlands, often overlooked, play a crucial role in combating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide and mitigating flooding. Despite their importance, these ecosystems face threats from human activities and development. Protecting and restoring wetlands is essential for environmental health and climate resilience.  Read more about the work that Professor Sara Knox and colleagues are doing in this area: https://www.ledevoir.com/environnement/826589/force-cachee-marecages Published: 6 January 2025

The Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies and the Burney Society of North America have partnered to establish a new fellowship named after Distinguished James McGill Professor Emeritus, Burney editor, long-time member, and past President of CSECS, Peter Sabor.Published: 6 January 2025

In partnership with McGill’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) and Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program, Quebec bakery Mamie Clafoutis transformed its St. Denis location into a cutting-edge bakery.Published: 6 January 2025