Last week, Kanahsohon, Faithkeeper and community member of Kahnawà:ke, opened the CINE Student Symposium with a teaching on gratitude, asking the room a simple question: “do you have a belly button?”, as a reminder of where we all come and of our connection to those who came before us.
Published on: 30 Sep 2026
- La Terre de chez nous – Doyen à distance de la Faculté d'agriculture de Gaza
- L'épicerie (Radio-Canada) – Le prix du boeuf - Les variétés de cerises au Québec
- Radio-Canada – Boeuf haché : prix records, qualité variable
Published on: 30 Sep 2026
Two AES research projects are among the 14 selected in Génome Québec latest Genomics Integration Program round, which represents nearly $4.2 million in public and private investment.
Jean-Benoit Charron, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Science, is working with Fondation Laitue to speed up breeding for Québec growers. His team will grow, measure and sequence more than 200 lettuce lines to find genetic markers for disease resistance and climate adaptation.
Published on: 22 Sep 2026
Grain farmers in the Prairie provinces are reporting delays in crop harvesting due to flooded fields, with Saskatchewan producers falling furthest behind compared to their five-year average.
A McGill expert is available to comment:
Mathieu Leduc is a Faculty Lecturer and Associate Director of the Farm Technology Program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Published on: 18 Sep 2026
The Macdonald Campus Farm welcomed the community on September 13 for Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du Québec, an open house organized by the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA).
The Farm is central to the Faculty's identity — a living laboratory where research into climate-smart agriculture and animal welfare meets teaching and community. On September 13, that world opened to the wider public: families and hundreds of children came through, curious about the research, technology, and dairy herd that make the Farm run.
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Published on: 17 Sep 2026
The St. Lawrence River is far more than a waterway — it's a vital economic driver for Quebec and an ecosystem of exceptional richness for biodiversity. Its long-term health is directly tied to the health of our communities, our economy, and our environment.
Published on: 17 Sep 2026
AES in the news, June-August, 2026
Published on: 2 Sep 2026
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Welcome Back — and Welcome — to Macdonald Campus
As we open a new academic year, it's my pleasure to welcome back returning students, faculty, and staff of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES), and to warmly welcome all of our new students joining us for the first time. Whether you're returning or just beginning, you're part of a community shaped by curiosity, collaboration, a shared sense of purpose and what we proudly call Mac Spirit.
Published on: 31 Aug 2026
Professor Salwa Karboune, a faculty member in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry within McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES), has been named Chevalière in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, France's oldest civilian honour. Established in 1808, the order recognizes individuals who have rendered exceptional service to education, culture, or international scientific cooperation with France.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2026
Low-intensity green lighting in refrigerated storage can slow spoilage in leafy greens, helping maintain their appearance and nutritional value, according to a new study from McGill University.
“We found that something as simple as changing the light in refrigerated storage may help fresh produce stay fresher for longer,” said Shafieh Salehinia, lead researcher and affiliate member in the Biomass Production Lab, headed by Prof. Mark Lefsrud.
Published on: 22 Jul 2026
Supported by SSHRC and ECCC, Professors Niladri Basu, Treena Delormier, and PhD student Lynn K. Jacobs will partner with Indigenous organizations in Canada and internationally to address the disproportionate impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous Peoples.
Published on: 16 Jul 2026
Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at McGill, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.
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Published on: 7 Jul 2026
Researchers at McGill University have confirmed that aspen play a key role in forest fire prevention and mitigation across Canada. Planting these trees near communities can reduce both the likelihood and severity of fires and limit how far they spread, the researchers said.
“Aspen is not a 100 per cent effective fire deterrent, but compared with other species, it is a better choice to plant around communities or critical infrastructure,” said Flavie Pelletier, lead author and recent PhD graduate in Natural Resource Sciences.
Published on: 7 Jul 2026
As convocation ceremonies continue across McGill University, preparations are reaching their final stage at the Macdonald Campus, where celebrations will begin on June 4. While graduating students prepare to mark the completion of their studies, teams across the campus are focused on ensuring the environment is ready to welcome them and their families.
Published on: 28 May 2026
At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.
McGill celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.
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Published on: 14 May 2026
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