A better way to assess bridges’ earthquake safety

9 Sep 2024

Researchers from McGill University have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize...

“This scholarship is truly life-changing"

5 Sep 2024

Daniel Valentini couldn’t believe his eyes when he read the letter informing him of his Schulich Leader Scholarship.  ...

‘Doom spiral’ a risk for public transit in post-pandemic era

13 Jun 2024

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....

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, McGill study suggests

6 Jun 2024

Methane emissions from Canada’s non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The...

Jianyu Li named recipient of President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

30 May 2024

Since 2013, McGill has honoured 30 early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional contributions to research through the President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging...

McGill project awarded $1.7 million to mitigate housing crisis and climate change

29 May 2024

As Canada faces the dual challenges of contending with a housing crisis at the same time as facing the impacts of severe climate change, the need to find innovative and practical solutions remains...

Battery breakthrough could usher in greener, cheaper electric vehicles

28 May 2024

The global shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, yet the extraction of battery materials has a significant environmental footprint that comes with high costs....

Lawrence Chen awarded Quebec’s Guy-Rocher prize for teaching

14 May 2024

Lawrence Chen, PhD, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been awarded the Guy-Rocher prize for excellence in undergraduate teaching at the university level from...

Five McGillians among new inductees into Canadian Academy of Engineering

6 May 2024

Today, the Canadian Academy of Engineering announced the election of fifty-three new Fellows, with five of them hailing from McGill University. This year’s cohort includes Associate Vice President...

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