On June 3, 2024, CQDM, in collaboration with Axelys, Montréal InVivo and RNA Québec introduced AReNA, a new RNA hub in Quebec. Unveiled at the BIO conference in San Diego, in the presence of the Minister for the Economy, the Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism, and the Minister responsible for the Laval region, Mr. Christopher Skeete, this initiative seeks to bring together key players in life sciences and aims to propel Quebec to the forefront of innovation in the field of RNA therapies.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
On June 11, 2024 CQDM announced the creation of the RNA Therapy Development and Production Network, which will offer RNA therapy biomanufacturing services to academic and industrial researchers.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
Many pension funds are pledging to invest in green assets with net-zero emissions, but these investments tend to yield lower returns than the broader market index. Beyond that, a hard shift toward green investments could remove the incentive for heavy emitters to clear up their act. Investors need to rethink the assumption that sustainable investing means investing primarily in green assets, writes Professor Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
The Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) promotes clinical excellence and efficiency in the health and social services sector. McGill Desautels Professor Samer Faraj has been appointed president of the institute’s scientific council, which will help evaluate the value of new technologies, treatments, and health interventions.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
McGill Desautels Dean Yolande Chan is an engineer by training, but when it comes to running meetings, she sees herself more like an orchestra conductor, listening carefully to ensure harmony and hopefully rise to a crescendo, writes columnist Harvey Schachter in The Globe and Mail. Meetings need agendas and objectives, but too much rigidity can be counterproductive. Participants need to carefully consider the circumstances before coming to decisions.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
From Walmart to Amazon to Shopify, the retail sector is big business and incredibly important for the economy. However, there is little retail-specific education available, according to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM), in an interview with Paula Macaggi for the OFFbounds podcast.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
June 9, 2024 | Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Arif Lalani and Jennifer Welsh in The Sunday Magazine podcast, about the national security committee's allegation that some parliamentarians helped foreign governments meddle in Canadian politics, the latest developments in the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's weaker-than-expected election victory in the week in global affairs.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
A new study from McGill University warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a "doom spiral" resulting in a collapse of the system.
The researchers describe a vicious circle in which service cuts brought on by budget deficits drive transit users away; this drop in ridership triggers additional service cuts, which lead to further declines in usage.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
Congratulations to Alessandro Cordi (BCom’23), Gavin Delaney (BCom’23), Jonathan Frajman (BCom'23), David Piché (BCom’23), Kitz Richards (BCom’23), and Joshua Rosenfeld (BCom’23) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
Welcome Aitor Zuberogoitia, new Etxepare Euskal Institutua Elbira-Zipitria Chair in Basque Studies!
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
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Published on: 13 Jun 2024
Montreal will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate and regulate on golf course pesticide use after a decision to ban most pesticides at golf courses across the city starting next year. Following a successful 2-year pilot project, the ban aims to encourage the use of low-toxicity alternatives to protect biodiversity and human health. Golf courses, which were previously exempt from certain pesticide restrictions, will face fines for non-compliance.
Published on: 13 Jun 2024
Sciences Po has partnered with the McCall MacBain Scholarships programme to promote purposeful leadership. This scholarship recognizes the academic excellence and leadership potential of our current and former students, offering them the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary leadership programme while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University. Sciences Po graduates Suhanya Joseph de Saram and Anna Legault, both of whom earned McCall MacBain Finalist Awards this past year.
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Published on: 12 Jun 2024
"The Mac Campus community is one of inclusivity, kindness and open-mindedness. I have felt loved, encouraged and pushed to do better every day."
In this special series of Q&As, McGill’s 2024 valedictorians share their insights and perspectives as they reflect on their academic journeys and look back at the moments that defined their time at McGill, from navigating the challenges of entering McGill during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.
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Published on: 12 Jun 2024
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