Members of marginalized groups are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, study finds

14 May 2025

Members of socially and economically marginalized groups in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau are at disproportionate risk in earthquakes, a new study has found....

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...

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...

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...

Five professors honoured as Montreal ambassadors

8 Apr 2024

The Palais des congrès de Montréal honoured five McGill professors at its 2024 ambassadors’ gala for their exceptional contributions to the city’s economic and societal growth. Although there are a...

New Faculty Member Winter 2024

22 Feb 2024

The Faculty of Engineering welcomed a new professor this semester:   Jiangbo Yu Assistant Professor Civil Engineering

Significant reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions still possible

11 Jan 2023

About a quarter of the world’s electricity currently comes from power plants fired by natural gas. These contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions (amounting to 10% of energy...

Minister Jean-Yves Duclos praises “lifesaving work” done by McGill engineering team

26 Apr 2022

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the federal Health Minister, visited the McConnell Engineering Building on Monday, April 25 to tour the wastewater surveillance program.

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