Derek G. Gray (1941-2026)

Published: 8 June 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that our dear colleague and friend Dr. Derek G. Gray, Professor Emeritus, passed away on Saturday May 30th

Researchers warn of risks posed by ‘contaminants of emerging concern’ found in crops, agricultural soil

Published: 31 March 2026

A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed....

David Harpp (1937-2026)

Published: 19 February 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that Dr David Harpp, Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher,...

McGill Magnetic Resonance Facilities (MMRF) are now recycling helium

Published: 14 May 2021

In late April 2021, a helium recovery system was installed for the Chemistry NMR/EPR Facility in Otto Maass and the QANUC high-field NMR facility in Pulp and Paper.  This technology, one of only a...

NMR facilities managers trying to solve helium problem

Published: 13 September 2019

Department members Tara Sprules, manager of the national high-field NMR facility QANUC, and Robin Stein, chemistry department (MC2) NMR/EPR manager, have just had an article published in the CIC...

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