Fall is a dangerous season for pedestrians, with a rise in road accidents linked to reduced visibility and shorter daylight hours. According to the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), October and November consistently see spikes in pedestrian injuries and fatalities, with a notable increase in deaths in recent years.
To draw attention to this problem, the SAAQ marks Pedestrian Safety Month each October, as do authorities in several other jurisdictions.
Tyres keep the world moving—but at a cost. From microscopic wear particles to end-of-life waste, the environmental footprint of tyres spans their entire lifecycle. In this eye-opening seminar, Dr. Linda Mitchell, Science, Research and Innovation Manager at Tyre Stewardship Australia, will unpack the complex challenges and emerging solutions across the global tyre value chain.
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On January 21, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced over $74 million in funding to support 107 quantum science projects, including fifteen to McGill researchers.
McGill’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research
McGill-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec
Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec
$13.8 million in federal funding for McGill’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs
Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics
Two McGill researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science.
Myriam Denov, Professor in McGill’s School of Social Work won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.
Improving air quality and developing advanced health monitoring devices are the aims of research projects funded by the Robert Sauvé Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST)
McGill awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program
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.
Engineering professor and expert on biomaterials and bioadhesives honoured by by President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini
Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable.
However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. Research led by McGill University and based on the assessment of the land-use of close to 320 wind farms in the U.S. (the largest study of its kind) paints a very different picture.
AtkinsRéalis, formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, says it has been awarded the engineering contract for the Projet Mauricie green hydrogen hub in Quebec. The development is the latest milestone for the $4-billion Mauricie project, which is being developed by TESCanada H2 Inc. The company is proposing to build a "green hydrogen" production plant in the Mauricie region of Quebec, between Montreal and Quebec City, that will be powered exclusively by renewable electricity.
