Huge congratulations to McGill grad Nicolas Thomas (Geography/Urban Studies) on being elected to Brossard City Council — bringing fresh energy, planning expertise, and community-first leadership to local government. We’re inspired by how our alumni are making an impact beyond campus and shaping the future of their communities. Read more about his journey and achievement here: https://reporter.mcgill.ca/a-new-generation-steps-up-in-brossard/
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Published on: 12 Dec 2025
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome. Held at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal, the event attracted over 100 attendees for an engaging afternoon discussing popular topics in brain health.
Published on: 10 Dec 2025
December 8, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh was invited to participate in a panel discussion held by the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, focusing on the topic of “Early Warning – Early Action for Genocide and Atrocity Prevention: Strengthening Global Partnerships.”
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Published on: 8 Dec 2025
The study entitled “Microglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes”, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.
The study has been highlighted by:
McGill Newsroom:
CTV News:
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Published on: 5 Dec 2025
December 5, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis recently spoke to CBC’s Radio Noon on the potential implications of the CAQ’s recently tabled Bill 9, seeks to reinforce secularism in the province by restricting public religious expression.
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Published on: 5 Dec 2025
Two geographers from our department, Prof. Bernhard Lehner and Prof. Graham MacDonald, were recently named among the 24 most cited McGill researchers for 2025, an achievement highlighted in a new McGill Research article (https://www.mcgill.ca/research/article/prizes-awards/24-mcgill-researchers-ranked-among-worlds-most-influential-2025).
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Published on: 3 Dec 2025
Discover how Dr. Reza Sharif- Naeini turned a chance curiosity into a breakthrough that’s transforming beach safety. With venomous stings threatening to derail vacations, pain researcher Reza Sharif-Naeini created Stingmaster – a topical cream that quickly relieves agony from lionfish, jellyfish, fire coral and more. From self-testing venom in the lab to launching a global remedy, this is the story behind a made-in-Montreal solution. Read the Reporter story here
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Published on: 28 Nov 2025
Our staff will curate the Info-Neuro cart offering free resources for the following clinics this month:
December 2 ─ MS Clinic
December 5 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic
December 8 ─ ALS Clinic
December 10 ─ Brain Tumours Clinic
December 16 ─ Epilepsy Clinic
December 19 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic
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Published on: 27 Nov 2025
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
We would like to mark Diabetes Awareness Month by introducing you to some new resources available at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre.
These two guides on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, developed by Diabetes Quebec, offer practical information on managing the disease, such as diet, physical activity, and self-monitoring of blood sugar, and also include a list of support resources.
Pick up your free copy at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre in Room 354.
For more information on diabetes, visit our webpage:
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Published on: 14 Nov 2025
The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Pierallini as Adjunct Professor.
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Published on: 11 Nov 2025
The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Diane Howard as Adjunct Professor.
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Published on: 10 Nov 2025
The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig as Assistant Professor (Professional) at the Faculty of Law, McGill University.
Prof. Wedenig holds a Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from McGill University, as well as a Magister Iuris (Mag.iur.) from Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL).
Published on: 6 Nov 2025
The Max Bell School of Public Policy is proud to celebrate Sonja Solomun, Faculty Associate at the Max Bell School and Deputy Director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University, has been selected as one of Bishop’s University’s 2025 Top 10 After 10 Award recipients, one of the university’s highest honours recognizing outstanding alumni achievement.
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Published on: 21 Oct 2025
We are thrilled to share that Leslie Fierro has been elected to the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) Board of Directors for a three-year term, serving as a Board Member-at-Large from January 2026 through December 2028.
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Published on: 21 Oct 2025
McGill Geography’s Renee Sieber and AnaBrandusescu were featured in a recent Financial Post article critiquing Ottawa’s new AI Task Force. They raised concerns that the initiative is overly industry-focused and risks sidelining equity, accountability, and broader societal perspectives. Their contributions highlight the importance of including diverse voices in shaping Canada’s AI future. Article: https://financialpost.com/technology/scholars-criticize-ottawa-new-ai-ta...
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Published on: 9 Oct 2025
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