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US President Donald Trump says Canada has been imposing sky-high tariffs on imported American dairy products. Agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault, Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program at McGill, spoke to CBC and Global News to give key context on this issue in their reporting:Published: 9 April 2025

We're excited to announce that the third edition of the Sustainability and Synthetic Biology Conference is coming up! This student-led conference will take place on Friday, April 11th, 2025. The third edition will highlight students’ final Case Study Projects, and renowned guest speakers will represent the breadth of synthetic biology, from cutting-edge academic research to innovative startups and international communities.Published: 9 April 2025

With sincere gratitude, the Faculty of Law is bidding farewell to Professor François Crépeau, OC, OQ, FRSC, Ad E, who will retire from his role as full professor on 31 July 2025. He will then be named Professor Emeritus, remaining an esteemed member of our community.Published: 7 April 2025

I would like to personally thank everyone who contributed to McGill24. On March 12, our annual day of giving, the Faculty of Engineering received a total of 751 donations! I am so touched by the generosity of our community. I know how motivating it is for our students, faculty and staff to receive your support.Published: 7 April 2025

Easter weekend opening & service hours   Location Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday) Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) Birks Reading Room Closed Closed Closed Closed Published: 7 April 2025

We are pleased to announce the students who have been granted a Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M) award:  Elisa Guichenal: CGS-M-CIHR (Drs. S. Iyer, A. Abdel-Baki) Lauren Anzarouth: CGS-M-CIHR (Dr. MC. Geoffroy) Passang Regyal: CGS-M-SSHRC (Dr. R. Kronick) The Department of Psychiatry has selected, by lottery, it’s award winners for the 2025 Winter and 2026 Summer GREAT Travel awards: Haneefa Merchant, MSc. (Dr. E. Jarvis)...

Démence fronto-temporale : ce que l’on sait de la maladie qui ronge Bruce Willis. Lire ici Published: 7 April 2025

The Undergraduate Medical Admissions office will be closed to public from April 14 to 17 inclusively for the virtual Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMIs) for CEGEP-level applicants. For urgent matters that need to be communicated on the day of the interviews, please indicate URGENT MMI in the subject line of your message to the following email address: · mmi1.med [at] mcgill.ca (candidates scheduled for interview only)Published:...

Please be advised that, following a winter break, construction work will resume with Ceveco Inc. to carry out the following project: 19-016 Reconstruction of Upper Main Road, Downtown Campus. Description: Reconstruction of the Upper Main Road, from the Y intersection to the McCall MacBain Arts Building, including underground work. Construction restart date: March 31, 2025 Planned construction end date: November 2025 Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6...

This summer, we’re launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup. Introducing our new Validation Lab!  This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit. June - August 2025 Validation Stage Industry-agnostic The X-1 Accelerator is back!  Designed for early-traction ventures, this popular program helps founders scale...

Many Canadians are increasingly choosing to buy Canadian products, especially at the grocery store. But identifying which foods are produced or made in Canada can be complicated. These experts can shed light on the subject: Published: 31 March 2025

Congratulations to Geography Professor Grant McKenzie who was recently presented with the Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of Geographer's Spatial Analysis and Modelling Specialty Group. Published: 31 March 2025

New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at McGill University say.Published: 31 March 2025

On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ziggy Harris, baritone; Yiran Xing, tenor; Odile Portugais, soprano and Kate Fogg, soprano competed, and the jury named Kate Fogg as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize. Published: 28 March 2025

The Wirth Vocal Prize in vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career. Published: 28...

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.Published: 28 March 2025

April is Sikh Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Sikhs in Canada. This year, the McGill Sikh Students’ Association is hosting three events open to all, to celebrate Sikh heritage, values and teachings. Sikhs have long been a vital part of Canada's story, including in academic spaces, forming communities that can learn from the past, and build...

McGill University hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 27, celebrating research excellence and recognizing faculty members and researchers who have received awards, memberships, and prizes over the past year. McGill’s department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to celebrate four distinguished faculty members among this year’s honourees:  Published: 28 March 2025

Students from across the University gathered at the University Centre (SSMU) on March 25 to share their research, fieldwork, in-class assignments and passion projects in a supportive, non-competitive environment.Published: 28 March 2025

Quebec supermarket chains say boycotts of American products are having a direct impact on US food sales, TVA reports.  Grocery stores have put new measures in place to indicate the origin of their products. Loblaw recently announced they will be adding a logo to identify products subject to customs tariffs. Published: 26 March 2025