Prof.Celena Scheede-Bergdahl Comments on Exercise Benefits for Cancer Patients
Engaging in structured physical activity among cancer patients is associated with improved survival and reduced recurrence risk, going well beyond supportive care and symptom management, according to a new meta-analysis from Taiwan.
These findings are part of a “paradigm shift” that has taken place over the past 15 years, commented Professor Celena Scheede-Bergdahl of McGill University's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education.
Published: 28 September 2026Overproduction undermines fast fashion’s sustainability claims
Fast fashion companies are promoting sustainable materials and circularity, but their high-volume, trend-driven business model remains fundamentally at odds with sustainability. Javad Nasiry, professor of operations management at McGill Desautels, argues that producing inexpensive clothing at high speed often compromises quality, limiting how long garments can remain in use or circulate through resale markets.
Published: 28 September 2026Digital surveillance tests trust in the workplace
As employers expand digital monitoring, workplace surveillance is raising questions about productivity, privacy and trust. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill University, warns that tracking screen time, keystrokes or facial expressions can encourage employees to game the system instead of improving performance.
Published: 28 September 2026Pension plans take a cautious approach to AI
Pension plan sponsors are adopting artificial intelligence cautiously as they balance efficiency gains with trust, governance and fiduciary duty. Sebastien Betermier, finance professor at McGill University, says AI is gaining traction in automated note-taking, member support and routine administration. However, unreliable information from AI tools and social media can create confusion and damage credibility.
Published: 28 September 2026Understanding the Numbers
McGill recognizes the important contributions of MUNACA-represented employees to the University's mission and to the daily services that support students, faculty, researchers, and the broader community.
Recent public commentary has highlighted several compensation and financial figures related to collective bargaining. The University believes it is helpful to provide additional context regarding how certain figures are calculated and what they do, and do not, represent.
1. Ongoing Collective Bargaining
Published: 28 September 2026Famed dancer Nijinsky's diary offers rare window into psychosis
More than a century after legendary ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky penned a diary in a state of psychosis, McGill University researchers have mined the pages to learn more about how mental illness can affect language.
Nijinsky was once considered among the world's greatest dancers, but his career ended abruptly after the onset of psychosis in 1918. A diary he filled with intensely personal reflections was saved by his wife and initially published in an edited form. Only recently did a version much closer to the original become available.
Published: 28 September 2026CASSOA Board of Directors Capacity Building
EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EAC Civil Aviation Safety & Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA), together with the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, are delighted to have delivered another successful capacity-building programme for the CASSOA Board of Directors in August, focused on RSOO operations in a changing aviation environment.
Co-Director visits Canadian Senate
On Tuesday, Professor Vincent Correia, Co-Director of the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, participated in discussions before the Canadian Senate regarding proposed updates to Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR). Reforming the APPR is an important step toward addressing the current backlog of cases while maintaining an appropriate balance between passenger rights and airline interests.
Second Workshop for the Multilingual Interpretation of the OST project
Today marked the conclusion of the second workshop of the Multilingual Interpretation of the Outer Space Treaty (OST) project.
Over two highly productive days, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the French-language version of the OST, advancing a shared understanding of its interpretation across the Treaty’s authoritative languages.
Published: 24 September 2026
Bargaining Update - McGill University and COFAM (Update of the Negotiation Session held on September 23, 2026)
The University's negotiating team and COFAM's negotiating team met on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as part of ongoing collective bargaining. This update summarizes the topics discussed at this session.
Tenure-track teaching intensive (TTTi) proposal for Contract Academic Staff
During this meeting University presented a proposed approach to a tenure-track teaching intensive category, including its academic duties, eligibility criteria, appointment process and relationship to existing Contract Academic Staff appointments.
Published: 24 September 2026Wi-Fi network: Action required to renew certificates for Windows, iOS and MacOS devices
On the evening of Thursday, October 1, 2026, IT Services will renew the security certificate that secures authentication to McGill's wpa.mcgill.ca, wpa.bus.mcgill.ca, eduroam, and cusm-muhc.mcgill.ca Wi-Fi networks.
This certificate allows you to sign on to the Wi-Fi network securely.
For Android and some Windows devices, the change will be seamless, and no action is required. However, all iOS/MacOS devices and most Windows devices will display a message prompting users to accept the new certificate.
Published: 24 September 2026Meet McGill's newest Schulich Leaders
Mateo Jarquin loves bringing his ideas to life – and sharing his journey from concept to execution to inspire others.
Growing up, Jarquin loved experimenting with LEGO and Minecraft. Today he uses a 3D printer to design and produce his creations, like a robotic hand that mirrors finger movements, which earned him Quebec’s prestigious youth innovator award.
Published: 24 September 2026New resource supports parents of preschoolers with suspected developmental delays
McGill researchers have created and validated a virtual coaching program that helps parents of preschoolers with developmental delays navigate the maze of assessments, appointments and decisions with which they can be faced.
BRIGHT Coaching provides one-on-one support from a trained coach, offering practical guidance and information for concerns ranging from speech and language delays to autism and cerebral palsy. Coaches also guide parents on how to promote healthy child development and family resilience while they wait for services.
Published: 24 September 2026Geography Researchers Honoured with CAG Awards
Congratulations to Prof. Margaret Kalacska and postdoctoral scholar Jesse Sutton on receiving awards from the Canadian Association of Geographers. Prof. Kalacska received the Geography in the Service of Government Business award and Dr. Sutton received the Starkey-Robinson Award for Graduate Research on Canada. Congratulations to both researchers.
Published: 24 September 2026Congrats to Professors Ned Schantz and Alanna Thain on their New Publications!
Congratulations to Ned Schantz for his new book Hitchcock and Hospitality published with SUNY Press in May 2026.
Published: 23 September 2026Big brands tap into the growing resale market
As Canadians become more conscious of their spending, brands including Lululemon, Canada Goose and Ikea are moving into the growing resale market. By buying back and reselling used products, companies can attract budget-conscious customers while extending the lifespan of their goods and reinforcing sustainability commitments.
Published: 23 September 2026Montreal’s squirrels provide insight into evolutionary change in urban species
By comparing variations in the colour of the coats of the eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in Montreal city parks, researchers found that hyper-local conditions appear to play a bigger role in determining wildlife traits than had been thought.
Published: 23 September 2026Prof. Bassam Khoury Featured by CNN and Washington Post, Discussing Study on Self-Compassion
Caring for others without caring for oneself is associated with lower levels of well-being and may not be sustainable, a new study found.
Published: 23 September 2026Blake Richards wins Schmidt Sciences Polymaths Award
$2.5M prize will fuel groundbreaking project to build AI models that capture the uniqueness of individual minds, potentially advancing mental health care.
McGill neuroscientist and AI researcher Blake Richards has won a Schmidt Sciences Polymaths Award. Worth up to $2.5 million over five years, the prize will support work Richards said could reshape approaches to mental health care.
Published: 22 September 2026A day of connections at the 2026 Jaclyn Fisher Career Fair
That’s a wrap on the 2026 Jaclyn Fisher Career Fair! What an incredible day of connections and conversations.
This year, we were thrilled to welcome over 700 McGill students, 54 companies, and 4 student clubs to the Jaclyn Fisher Career Fair. Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to connect directly with employers, discover new industries and career paths, and learn more about the opportunities available to them.
Published: 22 September 2026