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A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health.
Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark skinned show clear markers of cellular aging associated with immune-system damage and also score lower on a measurement of self-worth. Cellular aging and low self-worth are both associated with relatively poor health outcomes.
It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you know that David Harpp, the Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher, mentor and friend for many decades, passed away Saturday February 14th, peacefully and in the presence of those closest to him.
McGill researchers - it is now possible to request a centrally supported website to showcase your research or lab in the new WMS system, complete with a new specially designed, ready-to-customize website template.
Main features included:
Attractive, image-based layouts pre-filled with placeholder content for easy updates.
A structured, easy-to-edit section showcasing the main researcher and team, with drag-and-drop members into the “team alumni” section upon graduation.
Together with co-PI Prof. Claire Boone (Economics & DEEP), Prof. Skyler Wang’s project, "Gender, Choice, and Trust in AI-Mediated Mental Health Care," has been awarded a $10,000 grant to investigate how perceptions of therapeutic chatbots' gender shape trust, user experience, and patterns of engagement.
Read more about the Computational and Data Systems Institute's 2026 Exploratory Phase Recipients.
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Dear colleagues,
Please be advised that the T2200 and TP-64.3-V forms for McGill employees to claim home office expenses on the 2025 tax return, along with other relevant tax forms, are now available in Workday. To access tax documents: 1. Login to Workday (if off campus, log into Two-Factor Authentication (2FA))
2. Click Menu (top-left corner) > Pay, Benefits & Compensation hub > Pay tab > Tax tab
The Wirth Vocal Prize for vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.
February 18, 2026 | In a roundtable published by The Walrus, Vincent Rigby examines the Canadian federal government's new Defence Industrial Strategy and describes it as long overdue. While he supports efforts to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, he cautions that the strategy places heavy emphasis on economic development. He calls for ensuring that "sovereign capabilities" are anchored in a coherent policy framework and matched by effective implementation.
Scientists at McGill University and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in a preclinical study.
McGill and Queen’s University researchers have built an improved version of a computer that uses light to solve extremely hard problems more quickly and at larger scale than existing systems, without the need for cryogenic cooling.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reviews hundreds of thousands of applications each year, making efficiency a challenge. When managers introduced cash incentives for meeting quotas, men and women reacted differently. Men tended to increase their output to secure the bonus, but the quality of their reviews declined. Women, by contrast, often prioritized maintaining high-quality work, even if it meant missing out on the financial reward.
2025 marked a turning point in Canada–US relations, as trade tensions with our closest partner pushed Canada to deepen ties elsewhere. Prime Minister Mark Carney has led this outreach, and during a recent meeting with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden, he highlighted McGill’s growing international role.
Young professionals are frequently advised that the best way to progress professionally is to pursue new opportunities, even if it means changing jobs. Yet, in some cases, employers may view a history of frequent job changes unfavorably, according to research by Matissa Hollister, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour. “We really wanted to look at whether or not that advice might actually backfire,” Hollister says.
The world of business is changing, and MBA programs are changing with it. Employers now expect new hires to arrive with strong AI skills, and since January 2025, AI has been part of the curriculum at McGill Desautels. “It’s unavoidable,” Associate Professor of Information Systems Geneviève Bassellier told Les Affaires.
Through accounts of her professional practice and the life stories of the people she has supported, social worker Anne-Marie Bellemare will share her approaches and tools. A reflective perspective focused on the ethical questions surrounding intervention, along with illustrated examples from practice, will highlight the importance of keeping our passion for social work alive.
The lecture will be followed by a round table discussion and questions with Dr. Nicole Yves and Dr. Jill Hanley.
