AAAI recently hosted a hands-on workshop on vibe coding led by MMA’24 alum Lakshya Agarwal, introducing students to AI-powered tools that turn ideas into working applications without requiring a traditional programming background. Through real-time demonstrations, Agarwal showed how AI-assisted editors and web app builders can rapidly move from concept to deployment, including building a live portfolio website on the spot.
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Published on: 24 Mar 2026
This is an update on the situation shared in recent announcements to the McGill community related to the availability of key computer components. It has become increasingly difficult to purchase computer equipment. Manufacturers across the industry are facing significant constraints as increased demand from large cloud infrastructure providers is affecting the global supply chain.
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Published on: 23 Mar 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada has begun hearing arguments on Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21.
A McGill expert is available to comment:
Pearl Eliadis, Associate Professor (professional) at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, member of the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism at the Faculty of Law, is a practising lawyer specializing in human rights. She has expertise in equality and anti-discrimination law and minority rights.
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Published on: 23 Mar 2026
March 4, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins Bloomberg to discuss Canada’s evolving defence and foreign policy priorities as NATO considers a greater focus on the Arctic. Moderating a panel on Canada’s role in the Indo-Pacific, he notes that Ottawa has struggled to find its footing in the region and suggests the current strategy may require stronger alignment with broader defence priorities, including the Arctic and Europe.
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Published on: 23 Mar 2026
Researchers, policymakers and displaced Ukrainian leaders gather in Warsaw to discuss action, advocacy and durable solutions to address the displacement crisis in Ukraine
Published on: 23 Mar 2026
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Big congratulations to Professor Keita Christophe, newly named an APS Rising Star—a well‑deserved recognition of outstanding research and impact in psychological science!
New APS Rising Stars – Association for Psychological Science – APS
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Published on: 23 Mar 2026
Congratulations to Maddison Arlen, a PhD candidate in Dr. Carolyn Baglole's laboratory, whose article “Cannabis vaping elicits transcriptomic and metabolomic changes involved in inflammatory, oxidative stress, and cancer pathways in human bronchial epithelial cells,” published in the American Journal of Physiology–Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology, has been selected as the Best Research Article by the American Physiological Society, with the award to be presented at the 2026 American Physiology Summit (April 23–26, Minneapolis, MN).
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Published on: 23 Mar 2026
The following is an excerpt of an article by Olivier Cadotte of the Eastern Door publication.
Second cohort coming for McGill partnership
This fall will mark the return of the four-year, 120-credit bachelor of education program, with classes being given right here in Kahnawake.
Published on: 23 Mar 2026
Next week on Thursday March 26, Prof Margaret Kalacska is giving a public lecture at the Canadian Museum of Aviation (one of 3 speakers). The event will be streamed on Zoom. More details available here: https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/events/2026-kenneth-m-molson-lecture/
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Published on: 20 Mar 2026
This message is sent on behalf of François Pouliot, Co-Interim Associate Vice-President (Financial Services)
Hello everyone,
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Published on: 20 Mar 2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Tina Piper as Dean of the Faculty of Law at McGill University. Her five-year term will begin on April 1, 2026.
Professor Piper has been serving as Interim Dean of Law since winter 2025. In this important transitional role, she has led McGill Law with warmth, intellectual rigour, and a focus on cultivating both academic excellence and a strong sense of community.
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Published on: 20 Mar 2026
We are delighted to announce that Marcin Sabok has been awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize.
The prize was established to honour the great Polish mathematician Czesław Ryll-Nardzewski, and is awarded by the Ryll-Nardzewski Center at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The prize is for outstanding achievements in mathematics in areas related to the work of Ryll-Nardzewski.
Published on: 20 Mar 2026
On March 20, 2026, it was announced that Professor Marie-Hélène Pennestri will be appointed as McGill's new Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Provost (Graduate Education). The McGill University Board of Governors approved both appointments at its meeting on March 19, 2026 and her five-year term will begin on July 1, 2026.
Published on: 20 Mar 2026
DNA to RNA (D2R) is seeking an Associate Director, Indigenous Health Research to lead the development and implementation of its Indigenous Strategy and Research Plan.
Reporting to the D2R Director of Administration, this role will support Indigenous-led health research, foster strong partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations, and ensure the integration of Indigenous knowledge across all aspects of research and training.
The position also oversees funding initiatives, training programs, and a team dedicated to community engagement.
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Published on: 19 Mar 2026
As Quebec seeks to implement its Digital Health Record (DSN) project, concerns are emerging about translation errors and inefficiencies in the platform, resulting in ballooning costs and potentially severe delays to patient care.
A McGill expert is available to comment on this topic:
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Published on: 19 Mar 2026
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