Nobel laureate Peter Howitt returns to McGill to reflect on growth, AI and the future
“I think AI is going to teach us what it means to be human,” said McGill alumnus Peter Howitt in a wide-ranging Beatty Lecture that emphasized the link between economic growth and disruption.
Nineteen Canada Research Chairs awarded to McGill
Funding backs innovative research in an array of disciplines, including health sciences, music and social work.
The Government of Canada has awarded McGill $19 million in funding to support 19 researchers through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program – 11 new and eight renewed appointments.
2026 Montreal International Poetry Prize Winning Poem
The winner of the 2026 Montreal International Poetry Prize is “Tallow” by Daniel Schonning!Read “Tallow” and the full commendation letter from 2026 Prize judge Natalie Diaz on the Montreal International Poetry Prize website.
Learning from the land, learning from community members
Learning from the land, learning from community members, a McGill for-credit interdisciplinary course in Kahnawake is ‘reconciliation in action’Discover learning beyond the classroom. McGill’s Indigenous Field Studies Course gives students the opportunity to spend time in Indigenous communities, learn directly from Elders and community members, and take part in hands-on experiences that foster cultural understanding, connection, and reconciliation.
Congrats to Professors Ned Schantz and Alanna Thain on their New Publications!
Congratulations to Ned Schantz for his new book Hitchcock and Hospitality published with SUNY Press in May 2026.
Eric Hehman named to Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
A huge congratulations to Prof. Eric Hehman for his induction into the Royal Society of Canada! Prof. Hehman is one of 7 McGill scholars in the 2026 Class.
Read McGill Reporter coverage here
Read More about the 2026 Class of Fellows here.
Experts: Canada and the European Union
The President of the European Commission has expressed interest in seeing Canada become the first associate member of the European Union.
McGill experts are available to comment:
Diya Jiang, PhD candidate, Department of Political Science, can speak about:
Dr. Sonia Krol Featured on CJAD
Congrats to our own Dr. Sonia Krol, a regular voice on CJAD!
Her latest interview: "Fighting with your family? Going no-contact is becoming a trend" — a smart, research-informed take on a topic many are navigating.
Professor Michael Van Dussen Elected Member of the Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Professor Michael Van Dussen on Being Elected Member of the Royal Society of Canada!Professor Michael Van Dussen is an internationally respected scholar of literary history and religion, with expertise in late-medieval religious controversy and manuscript studies.
Young, eco-anxious Canadians are the most likely to support disruptive tactics by environmental activists, study finds
The tolerance of individual Canadians for radical forms of environmental activism depends on several factors. Overall, however, Canadians do not support vandalism or violence as forms of protest. Those are the key findings of a new study by researchers from McGill University and Université Laval.
Peter Howitt to deliver the 2026 Beatty Lecture
2025 Nobel Prize-winning economist and McGill alumnus will speak Oct. 22.
From steam engines and mass electrification to personal computers and artificial intelligence, technological innovation has transformed how we live and work, driving unprecedented economic growth.
Seven McGill scholars honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
McGill’s 2026 cohort includes President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini, recognized for his leadership in building stronger and more innovative Canadian universities, and championing their vital role.
Celebrating the retirements of our esteemed faculty members!
The Department of English would like to honor our esteemed faculty members who have retired this year: Ken Borris (Literature), Catherine Bradley (Drama and Theatre), Nathalie Cooke (Literature), Marianne Stenbaek (Literature) and Paul Yachnin (Literature, Drama and Theatre). We would like to highlight the invaluable contribution that they have made to the Department over the years and we wish them the best for the chapter ahead.
A New Article by Professor Carmen Faye Mathes in New Literary History
Congratulations to Professor Carmen Faye Mathes for her article "Literary Derivativeness and Romantic Attachment" in New Literary History: A Journal of Theory & Interpretation.
25 McGill professors awarded $7.7 million in CFI funding
From next-generation energy solutions to sustainable food innovation, 25 McGill research projects receive support through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.