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The keynote speaker will be Dr. James A. Makokis, known for his leadership in Indigenous health, transgender health and culturally sensitive care. Read more in the McGill Reporter here, covered by Sylvie Babarik (Associate Director, Internal Communications). Published: 26 September 2024

The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE Professor Lynn Butler-Kisber, highlights the evolving landscape of educational and developmental research and practice, where traditional models are challenged, and new frameworks—rooted in decolonial, feminist, and queer theories—are proposed to support holistic youth development.Published: 24 September 2024

McGill earned its second consecutive victory in the Smart Snacks for Kids category By Stephanie Wereley for the McGill Reporter McGill Food Science students won first prize in the Smart Snacks for Kids category at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual expo in Chicago for their interactive pudding snack, Magic Mud Pots. It was McGill’s second consecutive victory in that category.Published: 24 September...

Anthropogenic climate change drastically affects our planet, with CO2 being the most critical gaseous driver. Here, we present a fast, effective, and sustainable route for coupling diverse alcohols, amines and amides with CO2 via heterogenization of a natural metal-based homogeneous catalyst through decorating on functionalized graphene oxide. Combined synthetic, experimental, and theoretical studies unravel mechanistic routes to convergent 4‑electron reduction of CO2 under mild...

September 23, 2024 | Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote about the revival of Bangladesh during the current UN General Assembly in New York. "Yunus’ return to the international stage at the UNGA symbolizes a significant moment of reputational redemption after he endured over a decade of politically motivated legal harassment under Sheikh Hasina’s government," wrote Anil. Yunus and Biden’s talks may very well open doors for deeper economic...

In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, McGill's School of Continuing Studies is organizing an online panel discussion on Truth and Reconciliation within the post-secondary education system. About the event:  Title: Indigenous Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary Education Date & Time: Monday September 30, 2024 from 12-1pm Format: On ZoomPublished: 24 September 2024

Update - September 24, 2024: Service has been restored.  Original announcement - September 24, 2024: Please be advised that the McGill's public transportation purchasing system is experiencing issues, and students are presently unable to submit the Reduced-fare OPUS card order form. We are investigating this issue and thank you for your patience. Published: 24 September 2024

A fire started Monday night in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries near the Port of Montreal, causing thick smoke and prompting the city to issue a precautionary lockdown notice for some residents.  These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights on this topic.  Published: 24 September 2024