Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 McGill professors as Distinguished James McGill Professors, James McGill Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.
Published on: 4 Jun 2026
Canada’s proposed sovereign fund is drawing scrutiny over its cost and potential returns, but Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at McGill Desautels, sees conditional upside. He argues the roughly $750 million annual interest burden is manageable if the fund is well structured and generates returns above borrowing costs.
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Published on: 4 Jun 2026
Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and Karl Moore, Associate Professor at McGill Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.
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Published on: 4 Jun 2026
Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders
An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.
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Published on: 4 Jun 2026
The Union and the University met on May 26 and May 27 to continue discussions on non-monetary proposals. During these meetings, the parties reached agreement and signed off on revisions to certain articles, while discussions continued on other non-monetary issues.
Negotiations are scheduled to resume on June 19.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
The parties met again on May 20 as part of a conciliation session to continue exploratory discussions on a limited number of issues.
Another conciliation session is scheduled for June 18.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
Negotiations are ongoing with three SEU groups whose collective agreements have expired since May 2025.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
Congratulations to the following students in our Department on receiving the 2026 Graduate Studentship for Research in Schizophrenia & Psychosis:
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
The Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry is pleased to highlight a series of interdisciplinary workshops and events taking place throughout June.
Bringing together researchers, clinicians, and practitioners from a range of fields—including psychiatry, anthropology, philosophy, neuroscience, and the humanities—this initiative showcases innovative and emerging approaches to mental health research and practice.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
Claude Lemieux donne son cerveau à la recherche : Entrevue avec Naguib Mechawar.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
From left: Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science), Prof. Galen Halverson (Department of Earth and Planetary Science).
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of four department chairs, who began their terms on June 1.
The three new chairs are Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), and Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science).
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
Des troubles alimentaires difficiles à repérer.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
To address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews.
In Canada, roughly two in three adults age 65 or older take five or more medications. While often necessary, complex drug regimens can increase the risk of side effects and affect quality of life.
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
Dear McGill Finance Community Member,
We would like to inform you that the Payment Request Policy & Procedures have been updated, specifically section PR2.8 (Moral Damages). This is to ensure alignment with the applicable legislative framework.
Thank you.
Chère membre de la communauté financière de McGill,
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
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