Robin Beech named McGill's new Dean of Students

Published: 9 October 2020

Congratulations to Professor Robin Beech (Parasitology) who will become McGill’s Dean of Students on November 1.  ...

Congratulations to all the participants and award winners of the 2020 Lister Family Engaged Science 3-Minute Thesis Competition!

Published: 2 December 2020

On Wednesday November 25th, 2020, 9 passionate Macdonald campus graduate students each presented their thesis research in 3 minutes. With only one non-animated slide for visual support, each...

With planet’s future on the line, scientists seek a full accounting of nature’s assets

Published: 26 April 2021

'Eco-accounting' project aims to produce a comprehensive tally of our natural landscapes, to better aid decision-making around land management...

Stamping out superbugs

Published: 4 October 2021

During the last year and a half, the world’s attention has been focused squarely on SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. While deadly, this virus is only one of many pathogens that...

Environment students tackle climate-change problems

Published: 18 February 2022

In [Bieler School of Environment course] ENVR 401, advanced undergrads team up to conduct research on behalf of actual “clients,” such as not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and...

Vasseur leading change in dairy industry

Published: 29 April 2022

Canadian dairy experts are rethinking their approach to the industry, now recommending that cows have more freedom of movement in order to improve their well-being....

Macdonald Campus: Working together toward a sustainable future

Published: 25 November 2020

"I am constantly inspired and motivated by the outstanding enthusiasm we have had from within the working group and from the larger community of students and staff,” says Cynthia Kallenbach, who...

Le marketing des aliments locaux

Published: 25 March 2021

“Il faudrait que l’engouement pour les produits locaux, pour les produits du terroir et pour ce qui est fabriqué au Québec demeure, même une fois cette pandémie terminée. Tous ces bons réflexes qu...

Seabirds & their vulnerability to a warming climate: Q&A with researcher Emily Choy

Published: 3 August 2021

A study released this month found that as the climate changes in the North, some cold-adapted arctic birds are especially susceptible to heat stress.

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