McGill opens state-of-the-art greenhouse and research platform
McGill University has officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus, marking a major investment in climate-focused agricultural education and research. Designed for hands-on undergraduate and graduate training, the sustainable greenhouse features controlled growing bays, teaching labs, tissue culture facilities and classrooms, giving students direct experience with modern, climate-smart production systems.
AES Faculty named Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Congratulations to Professor Xin Zhao, Distinguished James McGill Professor in the Department of Animal Science at McGill University, on being named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Election to academy is one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community, marking individuals for their leadership, expertise, and sustained contributions to his field.
25 McGill professors awarded $7.7 million in CFI funding
From next-generation energy solutions to sustainable food innovation, 25 McGill research projects receive support through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
McGill students prove themselves innovators to watch at international food competition
Three student teams from the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) take top honours at IFT FIRST in Chicago, with product ideas built for global impact.
Professor Salwa Karboune Named Chevalière in France's Ordre des Palmes académiques
Professor Salwa Karboune, a faculty member in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry within McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES), has been named Chevalière in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, France's oldest civilian honour. Established in 1808, the order recognizes individuals who have rendered exceptional service to education, culture, or international scientific cooperation with France.
Green LED light could help keep leafy greens fresher longer, McGill study suggests
Low-intensity green lighting in refrigerated storage can slow spoilage in leafy greens, helping maintain their appearance and nutritional value, according to a new study from McGill University.
McGill-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution
Supported by SSHRC and ECCC, Professors Niladri Basu, Treena Delormier, and PhD student Lynn K. Jacobs will partner with Indigenous organizations in Canada and internationally to address the disproportionate impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous Peoples.
NSERC's Discovery Grants Program
Fifteen researchers from McGill’s Macdonald Campus have been awarded funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants program. As NSERC’s largest and longest-standing funding program, Discovery Grants support long-term, curiosity-driven research and provide researchers with the flexibility to pursue bold ideas and emerging opportunities.
122 McGill research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding
Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at McGill, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.
McGill study provides further evidence that aspen patches can mitigate wildfires
Researchers at McGill University have confirmed that aspen play a key role in forest fire prevention and mitigation across Canada. Planting these trees near communities can reduce both the likelihood and severity of fires and limit how far they spread, the researchers said.
McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: A Strategic Partner in Canada's Food Security Strategy
Canada's first National Food Security Strategy addresses a critical challenge. McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is positioned to contribute meaningfully to its success.
AES Researcher Daiva Nielsen Receives ASN's Mead Johnson Award
Daiva Nielsen, Associate Professor in the School of Human Nutrition and Scientific Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU), has been selected to receive the Mead Johnson Award from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation.
A Well-Deserved Retirement for Four Mac Staff Members
The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is proud to celebrate four members of the Macdonald Campus community who are preparing to embark on a well-deserved retirement: Luis Agellon (Professor in Human Nutrition), Shelly Johnston (Research Finance Services Supervisor), Roger Cue (Associate Professor in Animal Science) and Yvan Gariepy (Academic Associate in Bioresource Engineering.)