Karl Moore, Associate Professor (Prof.) of Strategy & Organization at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, argues that mental fitness is rapidly becoming a core leadership advantage. In his recent article, he highlights that leaders who are wellrested, physically prepared, and mentally regulated make clearer decisions and perform more effectively under pressure.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2026
As US President Donald Trump threatened to take control of Greenland by any means necessary, European countries weighed a response. After decades of low levels of investment in their militaries, Europeans wouldn’t fare well in a head-to-head confrontation with an invading force from the United States. But collectively, Europe’s economy is huge, and they hold large numbers of US Treasury Bonds—the financial instrument through which the US government issues debt.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2026
Generative AI is changing the way people work, but many organizations are still looking for ways to use it effectively. Organizations need to think about how they want to use AI, and what their level of risk appetite.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2026
According to Study International, McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management is preparing graduates to thrive in a business landscape defined by data, speed, and global fluency.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2026
Canada’s new trade deal with China will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles to be imported each year. That accounts for about 10% of electric vehicle sales in the country.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2026
Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between social factors and cognitive health among aging adults.
While previous research had found positive correlations between specific measures of social connectedness and a variety of health outcomes, this study appears to have been the first to create profiles aggregating multiple social factors and to see how those correlated with cognitive health in older adults, the researchers said.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2026
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Published on: 26 Jan 2026
January 23, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about Mark Carney's Davos speech detailing the international system's rules-based order being near its end. He highlighted several key messages from the speech, which detail the weaponization of economic interdependence, the rise of isolationism, the collective bargaining of middle powers, and Canada's strategic position.
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Published on: 26 Jan 2026
A sudden restructuring in Quebec's healthcare system turned a planned class project into a live consulting challenge for students in MGPO 485: Emerging Technologies—Organizing and Societal Stakes. Midway through the semester, the government announced a merger between INESSS and INSPQ, forcing student teams to rapidly reassess their assumptions and adapt their strategic recommendations.
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Published on: 26 Jan 2026
Microbes across Earth’s coldest regions are becoming more active as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice thaw, accelerating carbon release and potentially amplifying climate change, according to a new international review from McGill University.
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Published on: 26 Jan 2026
This woman was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. It turns out she has a rare autoimmune disease instead. Read more
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Published on: 26 Jan 2026
Montreal hospital hopes to prevent suicides in young people with video game’s help. Watch here
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Published on: 26 Jan 2026
Extremely cold temperatures are expected to hit most of Canada this weekend due to an Arctic air mass. As well, a severe winter storm is forecast for large parts of the United States.
McGill experts are available to comment on various aspects of the situation:
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Published on: 23 Jan 2026
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