Michael Villeneuve of the Ingram School of Nursing is among the McGillians recognized by Governor General for outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to Canada 

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January 15, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined the CDA Institution alongside Dr. Adam Chapnick to discuss the evolving role of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister and the challenges it faces today. Rigby reflected on the gap in the literature regarding the role's history and assigned responsibilities, and the necessary need to track its progression in an unsettled global security environment.

In an article titled "School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts", Professor Steven Shaw talks with journalist, Paula Dayan-Perez, on the lack of resources in the education system that makes youth susceptible to absenteeism. He says it’s important for kids to feel safe at school, but there aren’t enough people who can help create safe environments —  like school nurses, counselors and psychologists. Shaw says the system is especially letting down kids who need more support, including kids w

The Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies (IGSF) is pleased to welcome Professor Tobias Wiggins (he/him) as the

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced recipients of the latest Partnership Engage Grants competition, including a total of $73,782 awarded to three McGill researchers, one of whom is the Department of Integrated Studies in Education's Joseph Levitan. Partnership Engage Grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities between researchers and single partner organizations from the public, private or non-profit sector.  

Co-constructing pedagogical transformation in India 

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Gamma irradiation, an industry-standard sterilization method for medicinal and recreational cannabis, does not fully eliminate toxic fungi or their chemical residues, a McGill University study has found. Current testing practices may also miss contamination, raising concerns about health risks for vulnerable users, particularly those with weakened immune systems. 

A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.

The study examined GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include such medications as Ozempic, as well as DPP-4 inhibitors.

Black Friday and Boxing Day are marketed as single‑day events with dramatic price drops, yet the reality is that these sales now stretch well beyond one day. These events have slowly transformed from a one-day bargain bonanza into a long season of discounted prices.

As AI reaches a pivotal moment, Canada’s early leadership is being challenged by rapid global shifts. “Other nations are investing at unprecedented scale, while Canada risks falling behind if it does not act decisively,” says Maxime Cohen, Professor of Retail and Operations Management.

Quebec boasts numerous success stories among its small and medium-sized enterprises, writes Master of Management in Retailing student William Bernasconi for Retail Insider.

For many workers, the return to the office is already in full effect. Employers often explain the shift back to the office as improving collaboration, strengthening organizational culture and providing better development opportunities for new employees. These arguments can be valid, according to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour, but they often seem abstract to employees, especially those with family responsibilities made much easier by remote work.

A co-authored article by Gisèle Yasmeen, alongside MPP students Julian Tayarah and Umme Salma, has been published in The Conversation. The article, titled "How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth," examines the often-overlooked role of informal urban livelihoods in building sustainable and equitable food systems.

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced recipients of the latest Partnership Engage Grants competition, including a total of $73,782 awarded to three McGill researchers. 

Ceremonies, running  May 26 to June 4, will be ‘predictable, accessible and worthy of the moment’  

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Urgent action is needed to scale up needle and syringe programs around the world to curb the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, an international group of experts warns.

In a new study published in The Lancet Global Health, the authors say the programs are effective but remain widely underfunded due to policy barriers rooted in stigma and discrimination.

What is the best way to prepare future teachers for the emotional challenges they will face as they pursue their careers?

That’s the question that led McGill’s Faculty of Education to make well-being in education a strategic priority and create the Regulating Emotions and Stress for pre-Service Teachers Program (RESST), with the support of the Rossy Foundation.

Thursday March 12 2026 • 4:30pm to 6pm
Dentistry Suite #102, 2001 Avenue McGill College

Anna Papafragou, PhD
Professor • Department of Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania

Sweeping changes to childhood vaccine guidance in the United States mean that several vaccines, including those for COVID-19, influenza and RSV, are no longer universally recommended.

A McGill University expert is available to comment:

Jesse Papenburg, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, infectious disease specialist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and Chair of the Quebec Immunization Committee.