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Classified as: Neuro-Patient Resource Centre
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Published on: 31 Jul 2026

As concert merchandise pop-ups become a standard feature of major music tours, Ariana Grande’s Montreal shop drew thousands of fans seeking exclusive items and a shared experience.

Siddhanth Mookerjee, marketing professor at Bensadoun School of Retail Management, explains that these limited-time stores help artists build anticipation while strengthening fan communities. By requiring appointments and offering exclusive products, brands satisfy consumers’ desire for both belonging and uniqueness.

Classified as: Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Siddhanth Mookerjee, Marketing
Published on: 30 Jul 2026

Pet owners are being urged to vaccinate their animals after rabies was confirmed in a stray cat in the Montérégie region for the first time, as raccoon rabies continues to spread in southeastern Quebec.

A McGill expert is available to comment:

Classified as: michael libman, Division of Infectious Diseases and a member of the Centre for Tropical Diseases
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Published on: 30 Jul 2026

McGill University is once again proud to be an Official Nominator of the Earthshot Prize. As an Official Nominator, we are part of a global community invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors worldwide.

The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform for impact, dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade, in five categories or Earthshots.

Classified as: Earthshot Prize
Published on: 30 Jul 2026

The Trump administration's decision to screen U.S. military personnel for testosterone deficiency has renewed debate about the hormone's role in health and performance. The move also reflects wider discussions in the United States and beyond about masculinity and the influence of "low T" narratives in politics and popular culture. 

This McGill expert is available to comment: 

Classified as: Jonathan Jarry
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Published on: 30 Jul 2026

From June 29 to July 3, the School of Computer Science hosted its 2026 McGill Computer Science Camp for high school and CEGEP students from across Quebec, offering a week of immersive coding and learning.

Classified as: School of Computer Science
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Published on: 30 Jul 2026

Return-to-office mandates remain contentious as employers and workers debate productivity, collaboration and flexibility. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill Desautels, told CBC that research shows hybrid employees are equally or more productive, while turnover can decline by 30 per cent.

Classified as: Organizational Behaviour, Jean-Nicolas Reyt
Published on: 29 Jul 2026

American alcohol has become a flashpoint in the Canada-U.S. trade war, with President Donald Trump citing provincial liquor bans among the justifications for new tariffs on Canadian goods.

Preetika Joshi, assistant professor at McGill Desautels, says removing American products from store shelves sends a stronger retaliatory message than imposing tariffs. “When you refuse to sell it, there is no sale, so that’s a bigger hit,” Joshi explains.

Classified as: Preetika Joshi, Accounting
Published on: 29 Jul 2026

Amid renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, McGill Desautels assistant professor Preetika Joshi says the latest 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods are unlikely to change conditions for businesses or consumers.

Joshi notes that the measures replace tariffs introduced in February and continue to exempt goods covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

Classified as: Preetika Joshi, Accounting
Published on: 29 Jul 2026

Simon Blanchette, faculty lecturer at McGill Desautels, explores how AI is transforming work, education and business.

The conversation examines its impact on jobs and skills, how organizations can adopt AI responsibly, and why critical thinking, continuous learning and a human-centred approach remain essential.

Classified as: Simon Blanchette, AI
Published on: 29 Jul 2026

Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate picture is more complicated.

Published on: 29 Jul 2026

Portrait of Dr. Gorka Espiau smiling while leaning against a column.

Topic: Big Picture and Intellectual Journey

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Published on: 28 Jul 2026

The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Adrian Liu as Associate Dean, Graduate Education and Equity.  

He began his five-year term on July 15, succeeding Biology Professor Laura Nilson in this role following her recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Biology. 

Published on: 28 Jul 2026

Supporters of losing parties express more distrust of their fellow citizens after elections than do supporters of winning parties, a new study has found, with voters who more strongly disliked rival parties showing even greater distrust.

Classified as: Mark Williamson, Faculty of Arts
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Published on: 28 Jul 2026

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