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Congratulations to PhD student Wenbo Yi, Prof. Caroline Palmer, and Prof. Mathieu Roy for their recent publication in PAIN! The paper is titled, Individualizing musical tempo to spontaneous rates maximizes music-induced hypoalgesia, and a recent news article on this work can be found here. The full publication can be accessed here.Published: 24 February 2025

Dr. Yolande Brown Chan, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, shares her journey and ongoing mission for racial equity in an interview with CTV News. Appointed in 2021, she is McGill’s first Black dean and remains one of Canada’s few Black deans. Reflecting on her experiences—from childhood to early academic success to encounters with racism—she emphasized the need for continued progress. She has...

A federal election will be held in Germany on Feb. 23, 2025 to elect the members of the 21st Bundestag. This McGill expert is available to share her insights: Dietlind Stolle, James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship has expertise in European politics and comparative government and politics. dietlind.stolle [at] mcgill.ca (English) Published: 21 February...

During the first Trump administration, the US imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. And though those tariffs were lifted, they’re doing it again. Even though Canadian producers had more than four years to diversify their clientele, they remain heavily reliant on the US market.Published: 21 February 2025

Credit scores play an essential role in our financial lives, but they are calculated by private companies, and there is little transparency in the way they are calculated. Still, you can take steps to ensure your own credit score is good. “Make loan payments on time and keep credit card records in good standing,” Prof. Patrick Augustin told Consumer Affairs. “Credit card debt should...

Imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum could disrupt supply chains and drive up prices for everything from auto parts to canned goods. But for some towns in Quebec, the impact could be even more disruptive. The aluminum sector employs more than 40,000 people in Quebec, and the economies of some small towns are almost entirely reliant on aluminum production. And the sweeping...

Aluminum-producing towns in Quebec are bracing for the impact of new US tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum. Quebec accounts for about 90 per cent of Canada’s aluminum production, and the tariffs will affect more than just aluminum producers. “The tariffs may not lead to layoffs at aluminum plants,” said Professor of Operations Management Saibal Ray in an interview with Global News. “But tariffs...

Mild, proactive exposure to environmental stress can help biological communities resist severe disturbances and maintain genetic diversity, a recent study from McGill University has found.Published: 19 February 2025

Two seemingly opposite spiritual practices – Buddhist jhāna meditation and the Christian practice of speaking in tongues – have more in common than previously thought, a new study suggests. While one is quiet and deeply focused, and the other emotionally charged and expressive, both appear to harness the same cognitive feedback loop to create profound states of joy and surrender.Published: 19 February 2025

The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (NPRC) has created reading lists about different health topics, including neurological disorders. These reading lists contain books from the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre's collection carefully curated by the library staff. Come borrow the books in room 354! Download the PDF version of a reading list below:  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (SLA)Published: 18 February 2025

February 18, 2025 | Professor Vincent Rigby discussed the final report from the Public Inquiry into Canadian Foreign Interference, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, released in late January after nearly 18 months of investigation. The report concluded that while foreign interference did undermine public confidence in Canadian democracy and affected the electoral ecosystem, it did not compromise the integrity of the 2019 or 2021 elections.Published: 18...

As U.S. President Donald Trump brings changes in U.S. foreign policy, and as Saudi Arabia hosts talks between Russia and the United States about bringing the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, questions about are being raised about the future of NATO. These McGill experts are available to share their insights:Published: 18 February 2025

Professors Paul Masset (Psychology) and David Rolnick (Computer Science) have been named Sloan Research Fellows. Published: 18 February 2025

IT Services is preparing for a major upgrade to myProgress (Degree Works advising) to enhance functionality, security, and system stability. Regular system upgrades ensure that McGill University maximizes the security and efficiency of our tools and systems.   The downtime for the upgrade is scheduled to start on Monday, February 24, at 9:00 AM and end on Monday, March 17, at 9:00 AM. During...

Co-Principal Investigators Manisha Pahwa, CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Professor Ananya Banerjee, from McGill's Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, have been awarded $449,604 from the Canadian Cancer Society’s Health Equity Research GrantPublished: 17 February 2025

Many people are digging out after back-to-back storms dumped more than 70 centimetres of snow on Montreal. The physical strain of shovelling snow is known to increase the risk of heart attacks, particularly for those with underlying health conditions. Mitch Shulman, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, and attending physician, Montreal General and Royal Victoria hospitals, can share his expertise on preventing winter...

McGill University Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress. Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new McGill University Collections Centre.Published: 17 February 2025

February 5, 2025 | Professor Vincent Rigby, Paul Wells, and Philippe Lagassé joined a podcast to discuss the launch of the latest edition of Published: 17 February 2025

The Bieler School of Environment's Annual Environment Lecture, featuring Dr. Britt Wray. Dr. Wray, the mind behind the national bestseller Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety, will share her passionate insights on how we can maintain our mental health while tackling the climate crisis. Her book has captivated readers and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award.Published: 17 February 2025

Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at McGill University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.  This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth,...

February 12, 2025 | Professor Taylor Owen writes about the "vibe-shift" of AI as he comes back from the Paris AI Action Summit. Owen explains how the governments are pivoting from regulating AI risks to aggressively pursuing foreign direct investment, and Europe faces a new era of AI adoption.Published: 17 February 2025

Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Valée, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams. Currently in pre-sales, "The book is about more than just coaching," says Bloom, "it’s also about leadership."Published: 17 February 2025

We are proud to share our McGill Desautels MBA placed 94th globally in the prestigious 2025 Financial Times Global MBA rankings! FT has recognized our MBA in several international criteria: 1st in Canada and 1st in North America for international faculty; 1st in Canada and 1st in North America for international mobility in careers of our alumni; 1st in Canada and 2nd in North...