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A new report by some of the world’s top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is “on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.” The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.Published: 8 October 2024

Improving air quality and developing advanced health monitoring devices are the aims of research projects funded by the Robert Sauvé Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST)  Published: 8 October 2024

Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the latest variants is available. This year, Quebec is among the first provinces to offer free RSV vaccines to infants, aiming to reduce the strain on hospitals. Published: 8 October 2024

October 7, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article on fixing the construction labour shortage in Canada on Policy Options. "The construction industry faces a twin problem: labour shortages and an impending wave of retirements. This is not a simple issue with an easy fix.Published: 8 October 2024

Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease Published: 8 October 2024

This message is sent on behalf of Lara Pereira, Controller Financial Services and Francois Pouliot, Senior Director Procurement Services Dear Fund Financial Managers, Faculty Financial Officers, Financial Service Teams, and PO Requestors/Owners:   We are pleased to announce the implementation of an enhanced 3-Way Match (3WM) which will go-live in the upcoming weeks.   What is 3WM? 3WM is a control that ensures payments...

The jury has done its work, the finalists are being announced, and the next anthology is taking shape. READ THE POEMS that are in the running for the Montreal Prize 2024! The one winning poem, to be announced soon, will earn the author $20,000.Published: 3 October 2024

Users may experience issues with emails not being sent and staying stuck in their Outbox. Additionally, uPrint scan-to-email functions are currently unable to deliver items to users' inboxes. The team is actively working to fix this issue as quickly as possible. Published: 3 October 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin on receiving the prestigious Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award. As an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics at McGill University, Dr. Cuella Martin is pushing the boundaries of science with her lab, which uses precision genome editing to tackle complex biological problems. Published: 3 October 2024

October 1, 2024 – Valleyfield, QC – McGill University is pleased to announce the official opening of the McGill University Collections Centre on October 1, 2024. This groundbreaking facility marks a historic milestone as McGill's first-ever design-build project and sets a new standard for library preservation and sustainability in Quebec.Published: 2 October 2024

Génome Québec invests up to $500,000 to boost RNA therapeutics innovation in Quebec Génome Québec, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing genomics research and innovation in Quebec, is investing up to $500,000 in McGill University’s D2R Initiative. This investment will advance the commercialization of innovative genomic technologies in Quebec through D2R’s Commercialization Priming funding program.Published: 2 October 2024

Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. By addressing a long-standing issue with battery performance, this innovation could pave the way for safer, longer-lasting EVs.Published: 2 October 2024

September 26, 2024 | Professor David Shribman, wrote an article about the US elections and how they will affect Canada. "The implications of a Trump presidency may have more serious immediate implications for Ukraine and Poland, but they cannot be underestimated for Canada." He continued, "it is deeply revealing about the country that sits to the north but which is far from the consciousness...

This message is sent on behalf of Julie Ghayad, Senior Director Systems and Transaction Services, Financial Services Dear Colleagues, The Procedures for Travel and Other Expenses has been updated: PR8.4 has been updated to indicate the type of supporting documentation required when paying living expenses from a restricted fund to non-McGill students.   Need HELP?Published: 30 September 2024

Join McGill University Health Centre's next “Medical Genetics Grand Rounds” The founder effect, which is observed in certain regions of Quebec, can increase susceptibility to rare disease. This stems from the fact that these communities were founded by populations that were already related.Published: 26 September 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20, the First Peoples’ House and the Office of Indigenous Initiativeshosted McGill’s 23rd annual Pow Wow at the Tomlinson Fieldhouse.Published: 26 September 2024

Black Lives Ruined: What goes through a Black man's mind when he's pulled over. Watch here Published: 26 September 2024

Vers un réseau national pour la santé mentale des jeunes Autochtones. Lire ici Des excuses de l’AMC pour regagner la confiance des Autochtones. Écoutez ici Published: 26 September 2024

Brain Canada, McGill, and CQDM partner with industry on drug discovery. Read more Published: 26 September 2024

For multidisciplinary artist Soleil Launière, drawing on different artforms is in keeping with her First Nations heritage. “I feel most First Nations artists are multidisciplinary and have been forever” said Launière, this year’s Mellon ISCEI (Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative) artist-in-residence.Published: 26 September 2024