Supporting employees during April layoffs
During these difficult times, we will ensure that departing employees are treated with respect and dignity, says Francis Desjardins, Senior Director, Labour and Employee Relations
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For McGill Robotics, sustainability and innovation go hand in hand
RoboHacks, the team’s annual hackathon, this year focused on deforestation, and participants were encouraged not only to use reuseable and recyclable materials, but as little material as possible
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Rolling into cycling season
In keeping with its commitment to advancing sustainability, McGill offers a wealth of resources for current and aspiring cyclists
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Introducing Maurice Riley Case, McGill’s new Associate Director of Black Inclusion, Success, and Strategic Initiatives
He joins the university from a previous role at Concordia’s Black Perspectives Office
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Graduate students shine as they present their research in under three minutes
Three Minute Thesis/ Ma thèse en 180 secondes competitions prompt participants to distill complex work into language the average person understands
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David Stephens named Academic Lead for Horizon McGill
Former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science says ‘it’s crucial that everyone’s voice is heard’ as McGill embarks on a process to strengthen the University amid financial challenges
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McGill PhD student battles autism disinformation in his native Kazakhstan
Nariman Amantayev has become an advocate for neurodivergent people and is part of an effort to create a school modelled on Montreal’s Giant Steps
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McGill partners with First Nations Education Council on House of Knowledge
It will be Quebec’s first university created by and for First Peoples
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2025 Rathlyn Fellows tackle current harm-reduction practices and Indigenous history
Enkhe-Tuyaa Montgomery and Jack Theis have different focuses, but both centre community in their work and are pushing back against misconceptions
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Honouring Black Leaders(hip) event recognizes McGill trailblazers and focuses on barriers to equity
Nearly 50 Black employees gathered to connect, network and learn from women in senior roles at the University
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Bravo Gala marks 20 years of celebrating McGill’s brightest researchers and scholars
‘Together, you represent McGill’s drive to address global challenges with creativity and determination, and the enduring excellence of our university’ : President Deep Saini
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McGill names winners of the 2025 President’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media
There were strong applications from across all 12 Faculties, testifying to McGillians’ commitment to sharing knowledge
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Federal Elections / Élections fédérales
Science Showcase helps students build communication skills
More than 275 undergraduate students presented their work at the 6th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event
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McGill PhD candidate heads Montreal’s first trans film festival
In search of career opportunities beyond academia, Iris Pintiuta created Exposures – and built a community along the way
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SUSANhub.com: Uniting global researchers to tackle climate change
Launched by McGill Desautels professor Juan Serpa, the ‘one-stop shopping’ sustainability platform quickly struck a chord with academics and students around the world, resulting in rapid growth
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Workforce reduction / Réduction du personnel
La version française suit.
Dear colleagues,
At the February 7 Town Hall, we announced that in order to address a projected $45M operating deficit in the 2025-26 fiscal year, it would likely be necessary to reduce McGill’s workforce by 350-500 people. We said at the time that although we hoped this could be achieved mainly through attrition, layoffs were likely unavoidable.
McGill-led platform to expand nationwide, revolutionizing housing data availability
The new Canadian Housing Observatory, to be developed by the McGill Sustainable Systems Initiative’s Curbcut team, will integrate an array of datasets, affording deeper insights into housing issues
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Share Your Sleep Story targets a problem that’s all too common
'We ask storytellers what changes – at the institutional or governmental level – could help them manage their sleep issues better and live more fulfilling lives.'
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McGill places third for Engineering – Mineral and Mining in world subject rankings
Another 28 subjects taught at McGill make QS’s global Top 50 lists
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