Supporting employees during April layoffs 

Campus news - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 01:05

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

Campus news - Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:53

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

Campus news - Mon, 04/14/2025 - 08:30

In keeping with its commitment to advancing sustainability, McGill offers a wealth of resources for current and aspiring cyclists

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Graduate students shine as they present their research in under three minutes  

Campus news - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:00

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   

Campus news - Tue, 04/08/2025 - 11:18

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

Campus news - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:13

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

Campus news - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:12

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 

Campus news - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:33

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

Campus news - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:25

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 

Campus news - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:43

‘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

Campus news - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 10:41

There were strong applications from across all 12 Faculties, testifying to McGillians’ commitment to sharing knowledge

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Federal Elections / Élections fédérales

Campus updates - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 14:56
La version française suit.

 

Science Showcase helps students build communication skills

Campus news - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 11:55

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

Campus news - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:16

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 

Campus news - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 09:16

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

Campus updates - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 15:44

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

Campus news - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 07:49

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 

Campus news - Thu, 03/13/2025 - 16:33

'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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