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Professor and Canada Research Chair, Victoria Talwar, talks to Today's Parent magazine about addressing questions and concerns from kids about the Trump presidency. The article discusses age-appropriate ways to discuss what kids are hearing and seeing in the news and popular culture about Canada-US relations in addition to tips on teaching media literacy and critical thinking, promoting empathy and understanding, and empowering Canadian children...

A general election was being held Tuesday in Greenland, where questions of independence from Denmark and U.S.  President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the island loom large.  This expert can share her insights into what is at play in this election: Published: 11 March 2025

As the threat of impending tariffs and counter-tariffs loom, U.S. agricultural producers have very few options to substitute Canadian potash, an essential ingredient in fertilizer, McGill agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault told TVA Nouvelles.Published: 11 March 2025

VCP; Youtube video generated by Cure VCP Disease: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4CsoYmffus&list=PLPceecBIFH4nKB9Fsf6zx9nFsw3WfT3YM&index=6 March 2025 DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.20198.74564 Cure VCP Disease PublicationPublished: 11 March 2025

For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. Published: 11 March 2025

For Liela Touré, a full-time MBA student at McGill juggling a consulting career, grocery shopping is more than a necessity—it’s a form of self-care. With long days and limited time to cook, she meal-preps in bulk, freezes balanced meals, and prioritizes high-quality pantry staples. Making intentional choices has helped her stay energized and avoid burnout. She has cut out alcohol for the semester, limits...

Motivating employees isn’t just about perks or pay—it’s about helping them see the bigger picture. According to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill Desautels, employees who understand the broader impact of their work are often more engaged. “A manager can see the broader picture,” Reyt explains. “Remind people how their work fits into it.” He emphasizes that leaders should shift from...

On March 1, Nuit blanche took over Montréal for its 22nd edition. The annual all-night festival brings cultural events to every corner of the city, including McGill’s downtown campus.  Published: 10 March 2025

A computational framework for linear inverse problems via the maximum entropy on the mean method   Abstract: Published: 10 March 2025

The McGill Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current McGill students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version. Published: 10 March 2025

Professors Sonia Laszlo and Francesco Amodio have an opinion piece in the Journal de Montréal from Friday, March 7 on Canadian development assistance and gender equality: https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2025/03/07/pourquoi-laide-etrangere-du... Published: 10 March 2025

The urgent mental health needs of young people: Lessons for Canada from a global commission. Read more Published: 10 March 2025

La méditation et le «don de parler en langues» ont des points communs, dit une étude. Lire ici Published: 10 March 2025

Food including meat, vegetables, and fruits are on the long list of products from the U.S. subject to Canada’s 25% counter-tariffs. It might take a few weeks, but most retailers will pass the cost on to Quebecers, McGill University agricultural economist Pascal Thériault, Farm Management and Technology Program Director, told CTV News.Published: 5 March 2025

Farm consolidation, lack of financial supports, and agriculture-inclusive education streams are some of the most important issues for students attending the recent Future of Food conference in Ottawa.  Students from McGill’s Farm Management Technology (FMT) program told Farmtario what they see as the most important concerns young people have with agriculture and agri-food in Canada. For example, FMT student Jasmine Desaultels said there should be more financial...

We have all been affected by cancer, whether personally or through loved ones. In this exclusive interview with co-founder Madison Santos, learn how TissueTinker is revolutionizing cancer treatment using bioprinted tumour tissue models. Read full article Published: 5 March 2025

Coffee is suffering the consequences of global warming, condemning consumers of the popular drink to rising prices and shrinking formats, reports Radio-Canada. Published: 5 March 2025

Although Andrea Amado doesn’t come from an agricultural background, she was drawn to farms from a young age. Originally from Argentina, she moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec with her family when she was four. Some of her earliest memories are of visiting farms and connecting with the animals, especially cows and horses. This interest eventually led her to McGill, where she earned a B.Sc. in...

The McGill Department of Global and Public Health and the McGill Centre for Climate Change are delighted to invite you to a talk with Caroline Brouillette, Executive Director of Climate Action Canada, titled Climate Justice in the Age of Polycrisis.Published: 3 March 2025

We are delighted to announce that Acting Dean Tina Piper has been named Interim Dean for the Faculty of Law. Her appointment was announced by Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi on 28 February 2025.Published: 28 February 2025