With Canada joining Horizon Europe as an associated country, McGill researchers can now collaborate in parts of the €95 billion research funding program on equal terms with entities from the European Union Member States, and access Horizon Europe funding The post Horizon Europe offers McGill researchers access to the world’s largest research and innovation funding program appeared first on McGill Reporter.

March 6, 2024 | Vincent Rigby attended the 92nd Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence which is the largest and longest of its kind in Canada. The conference is an annual event held at the Chateau Laurier since 1932. Published: 27 March 2024

March 20, 2024 | Vincent Rigby joins host Geoffrey St. John in an episode of the Canadian Foreign Intelligence Service podcast series and argues that Canada should carefully consider the creation of a foreign intelligence service. He believes that Canada's National Security Policy is outdated and needs a full review, which will open up conversations on establishing a foreign intelligence agency.Published: 27 March 2024

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early on Tuesday after a container ship smashed into a pylon, sending eight people into frigid water below. Authorities stopped people from using the bridge after getting a mayday call, which Maryland's governor said saved lives. (CTV News)  Here is an expert from McGill University who can comment on this issue: Published: 27 March 2024

Researchers at McGill University have come up with an innovative approach to improve the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, using waste material from pulp and paper production. The technique they’ve pioneered using the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan not only reduces the energy required to convert carbon into useful products, but also reduces overall waste in the environment.Published: 27 March 2024

McGill researchers have discovered a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs while they are in development.Published: 26 March 2024

Imagine being middle aged and starting to feel that you are off balance a lot and that you are having a hard time coordinating your movements. Those are among the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, known as SCA6, a rare neurodegenerative disease which typically appears in adulthood and worsens over time. Over time, other problems such as slurred speech and difficulty seeing or seeing double, may also appear. It is estimated that fewer than 5,000 people in the US have the condition, which is the result of genetic mutations in the cerebellum.Published: 26 March 2024

Imagine being middle aged and starting to feel that you are off balance a lot and that you are having a hard time coordinating your movements. Those are among the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, known as SCA6, a rare neurodegenerative disease which typically appears in adulthood and worsens over time. Over time, other problems such as slurred speech and difficulty seeing or seeing double, may also appear. It is estimated that fewer than 5,000 people in the US have the condition, which is the result of genetic mutations in the cerebellum.

New two-semester course pairs McGill students with industry partners The post Real Data and Real Solutions in MATH 527 appeared first on McGill Reporter.

La version française suit.   This message is sent on behalf of Cristiane Tinmouth, Associate Vice-President, Financial Services and Lara Pereira, Controller, Financial Services   Dear Colleagues, Please see attached for the year-end memo to help orient your preparations for the close of Fiscal 2024. The memo is also available on the Financial Services website at the following link: https://mcgill.ca/financialservices/gfm/schedules/yearendPublished: 26 March 2024

What is 3MT/MT180? In the University-wide 3MT/MT180 competition, graduate students have the chance to showcase their leading-edge research before a live audience. With only three minutes and a single slide, students must engage their audience and convey the complexities of their work to a diverse, non-expert audience. Participants may present their research in English or in French and winners will advance to regional and national competitions.Published: 26 March 2024

Congratulations to the KPE recipients of U-Sports 2022-2023 Academic All-Canadian Awards:

• Sophie Guilmette
• Jonathan Walter Wilding
• William Langlais
• Taylor Ford
• Alexandre Gagnon
• Lilly-Anne Breton
• Zachary Aboud
• Christiana Colizza
• Christopher Cinelli-Faia
• Adam Pilotte

Published: 26 March 2024

"The further development of McGill as a global leader will benefit Montreal and the entire province, not only in terms of visibility and brand awareness, but also because it will solidify the city as a hub with an enormous pool of talent and drivers for innovation" The post In conversation with Anja Geitmann, Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement) appeared first on McGill Reporter.

Today is Purple Day! Purple Day is the nationally recognized day of epilepsy awareness in Canada. Here at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, we offer a multitude of free resources below: Published: 26 March 2024

This message is sent on behalf of Chitra Sewsagur, Director, Application Services. Ce message est envoyé au nom de Chitra Sewsagur, Directrice, Services Applicatifs.
La version française suit. Good morning,Published: 26 March 2024

The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano Sara Schabas as the winner of the 2023–2024 Wirth Vocal Prize!  Almost a decade after its establishment by Montreal philanthropist Elizabeth Wirth, the prize is awarded annually to a Schulich School of Music voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent, and significant promise for an international career. The grand prize includes a 14-karat gold pin, a concert during the Schulich school year, a private consultation with Boulev’Art Artists’ Management and a $25,000 cash award. Published: 26 March 2024

Conductor Marianne Trudel and McGill Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season.  You have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail: An annual collaboration with the Cégep Drummondville Big Band, enjoy three performances in one night:
Drummondville | Cégep Drummondville | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.Published: 25 March 2024

Participate in this study to investigate the acute independent effects of dietary protein supplementation on bone metabolism in healthy adults aged 18-35 years participating in high-volume endurance running. Duration:
One baseline visit followed by two trials of 2 days each (approximately 15 hours total). Criteria:
1) Must be between the age of 18 - 35 years old
2) Running at least 40 km/week the past 6 monthsPublished: 25 March 2024

Looking for adults aged 50 and above diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study. Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.Published: 25 March 2024