Nicholas B. King has been named the Associate Director of the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy at McGill University, where he holds appointments in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ School of Population and Global Health and the Faculty of Arts’ Max Bell School of Public Policy.
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Published on: 4 Feb 2026
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Published on: 2 Feb 2026
Kuching’s urban gardens tell a unique story - from papaya trees at doorsteps to herbs on balconies, urban agriculture in Kuching connects residents to their culture, faith, and wellbeing. Research led by former McGill Geography PhD student Dr. Melody Lynch shows that people grow plants not just for food, but for spiritual and cultural reasons, weaving gardening into everyday community life.
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Published on: 30 Jan 2026
Premier événement francophone du Département de géographie à McGill!
Venez découvrir des recherches fascinantes présentées en français par nos profs, diplômé.e.s et étudiant.e.s. On aura même des petites sucreries pour terminer avec une belle réception!
Ouvert à toutes et à tous!
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First francophone event of the McGill Geography Department!
Join us to learn about fascinating research presented in French by our Profs, alumni and students. We will even have some sweet treats to finish up the event with a nice reception!
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Published on: 28 Jan 2026
Are you a McGill student of Black heritage interested in research?
The Geography Undergraduate Research Award (2026) supports 13 weeks of paid summer research with a Geography professor ($6,000).
✔ Open to BA, BA&Sc, and BSc students
✔ Hands-on research experience
✔ Work directly with a McGill Geography supervisor
⏰ Deadline: February 13, 2026 — coming up fast!
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Published on: 22 Jan 2026
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Published on: 9 Jan 2026
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
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