Academic Freedom in a Volatile World
The Scholars at Risk Network organizes two sessions on December 8 in Ottawa to discuss threats to academic freedom.
Around the world today, scholars are attacked because of their words, their ideas and their place in society.
Sea ice extent in Arctic and Antarctic reached record lows in November
“Both the Arctic and Antarctic experienced record lows in sea ice extent in November, with scientists astonished to see Arctic ice actually retreating at a time when the region enters the cold darkness of winter.” (The Guardian) (National Snow & Ice Data Center)
Ottawa approves two pipelines, rejects one
“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced approvals for two major export pipelines Tuesday, while dismissing a third pipeline and imposing a ban on oil tanker traffic on the northern section of B.C.’s coast.” (Financial Post)
Tales from the South Pole
McGill astrophysicist Matt Dobbs is spending a month at the South Pole helping to install a new camera in a huge telescope designed to help untangle mysteries of the universe by examining the cosmic microwave background -- the light left over from the Big Bang.
The Neuroscience of HIV: World AIDS Day (Dec. 1)
Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness about a disease that has afflicted 70 million people worldwide, 35 million of whom have died as a result.
When most people think of AIDS, they generally do not think of a neurological disease, yet HIV infection can have an important impact on brain function. Untreated, HIV can cause severe dementia.
Why are 7 Million Canadians at greater risk of chronic disease?
There is a growing body of evidence linking dental diseases to general health conditions, such as diabetes and pneumonia, and the barriers facing the estimated seven million Canadians who are unable to access dental care.
Fighting new viruses: should we make some mosquitoes extinct? (Nov. 23)
Chris Cloutier will tackle the controversial issue of mosquito eradication November 23 at 7:00 PM during a Food for thought talk at Macdonald Campus.
Homework without tears (Nov. 21)
For the last lecture of the five-week Effective parenting series featuring McGill University Educational Psychology professors, Professor Steven Shaw will focus on homework.
Universal Children’s Day (November 20)
Cindy Blackstock, School of Social Work, McGill University“International Children's Day recognizes the rights and contributions of children worldwide including the right to non-discrimination.
APEC Peru 2016 (Nov. 19-20)
Prime Ministrer Trudeau will attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the year-long hosting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Peru, which will culminate on 19–20 November 2016 in Lima. (APEC)
Experts: South Africa and others leave the ICC
“Even as the International Criminal Court (ICC) suffered a blow from yet another country turning against it, Canada is continuing its fight to save it with a campaign of lobbying pressure and promised solutions.” (The Globe and Mail)
Leonard Cohen dies at 82
“Leonard Cohen, the hugely influential singer and songwriter whose work spanned nearly 50 years, died at the age of 82.” (Rolling Stone)
Effective parenting: how to help your child overcome anxiety (Nov. 14)
How parents can help their children overcome anxiety? Professor Tina Montreuil is the next speaker in the Effective Parenting: New Trends And Approach series. She will discuss strategies for parents to help their child overecome their anxiety.
Effective Parenting: New Trends and Approaches
This series of public lectures focuses on topics of concern for parents/guardians/grandparents in our fast-paced world and digital age. On November 7, Dr.
Experts: US 2016 Presidential Elections
These McGill University experts are available to comment on the race for the White House: Jacob Levy, Dept. of Political Science, McGill UniversityJacob Levy is one of the world’s leading libertarian political theorists.
jacob.levy [at] mcgill.ca (English)
