When OpenAI released ChatGPT in late 2022, the hype around AI began building to a fever pitch. Big money poured in to big tech, sending the stock of companies like Microsoft and Nvidia soaring. But a December 2024 AI chatbot release from a much smaller Chinese tech firm is showing that generative AI can be built a much more modest budget. “Deepseek shows that smaller companies with more limited resources can compete with tech giants,” Prof. Ruslan Goyenko told Benefits Canada.
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Published on: 1 Apr 2025
The federal election campaign is well underway, and the leaders of the Liberal and Conservative parties are both proposing tax cuts for the lowest income tax bracket. Income up to $57,375 is currently taxed at a rate of 15%, and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has proposed a 2.25% reduction to this rate. For his part, Liberal leader Mark Carney is proposing a 1% reduction. In either case, the tax savings do not just benefit the lowest income earners. Anyone who earns more the personal deduction amount -- $15,705 in 2024-- would save money on their taxes.
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Published on: 1 Apr 2025
Please be advised that, following a winter break, construction work will resume with Ceveco Inc. to carry out the following project: 19-016 Reconstruction of Upper Main Road, Downtown Campus.
Description: Reconstruction of the Upper Main Road, from the Y intersection to the McCall MacBain Arts Building, including underground work.
Construction restart date: March 31, 2025
Planned construction end date: November 2025
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Published on: 31 Mar 2025
This summer, we’re launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup.
Introducing our new Validation Lab!
This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit.
- June - August 2025
- Validation Stage
- Industry-agnostic
The X-1 Accelerator is back!
Designed for early-traction ventures, this popular program helps founders scale their ventures and prepare for investor fundraising.
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Published on: 31 Mar 2025
Many Canadians are increasingly choosing to buy Canadian products, especially at the grocery store. But identifying which foods are produced or made in Canada can be complicated. These experts can shed light on the subject:
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Published on: 31 Mar 2025
Congratulations to Geography Professor Grant McKenzie who was recently presented with the Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of Geographer's Spatial Analysis and Modelling Specialty Group.
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Published on: 31 Mar 2025
New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at McGill University say.
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Published on: 31 Mar 2025
On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ziggy Harris, baritone; Yiran Xing, tenor; Odile Portugais, soprano and Kate Fogg, soprano competed, and the jury named Kate Fogg as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize.
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Published on: 28 Mar 2025
The Wirth Vocal Prize in vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.
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Published on: 28 Mar 2025
Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.
Published on: 28 Mar 2025
April is Sikh Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Sikhs in Canada. This year, the McGill Sikh Students’ Association is hosting three events open to all, to celebrate Sikh heritage, values and teachings.
Sikhs have long been a vital part of Canada's story, including in academic spaces, forming communities that can learn from the past, and build a stronger future.
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Published on: 28 Mar 2025
McGill University hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 27, celebrating research excellence and recognizing faculty members and researchers who have received awards, memberships, and prizes over the past year.
McGill’s department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to celebrate four distinguished faculty members among this year’s honourees:
Published on: 28 Mar 2025
Students from across the University gathered at the University Centre (SSMU) on March 25 to share their research, fieldwork, in-class assignments and passion projects in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
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Published on: 28 Mar 2025
Canada’s big pension funds are the envy of fund managers in other countries. They’re something that the UK’s defined contribution plance could aspire to, writes Padraig Floyd in Pensions Expert. “They’re all public, but they’re run like private sector corporations,” said Prof. Sebastien Betermier. "They have a governance system and delegation framework which is such that they're able to pay market salaries, so they can attract the best people.
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Published on: 27 Mar 2025
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Published on: 27 Mar 2025
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