A recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that white consumers with higher levels of ‘white guilt’ were more likely to buy from a Black-owned business than from a white-owned one—even if the Black-owned business was more expensive or had lower customer ratings. “The marketplace is becoming increasingly shaped by ideology and values,” says Siddhanth Mookerjee, an Assistant Professor at McGill Desautels and a co-author of the study.

On June 3, the McGill Sustainable Growth Initiative partnered with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to deliver a workshop called ‘Tackling Food Waste’. Professor Javad Nasiry spoke at the event, which featured discussions on research, business solutions, sustainable practices, consumer behaviour, and the role of technology in food redistribution.

Quebec wine sales have gone up since the removal of American alcohol products from the shelves of the SAQ last March and local producers are working hard to fill demand.

Agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault, Director of McGill University's Farm Management and Technology Program, told CTV News that producers shouldn’t bank on this boycott for long.

On July 30, McGill University and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr. Emily McDonald, and Amir Hadid, PhD.  The study shows that by analyzing biometric data from wearable technology (i.e.

Published: 4 August 2025

A study led by McGill University researchers challenges the theory that language change over time requires new generations to replace older generations of speakers. Rather, when words change meaning, speakers of all ages participate; while older speakers might take two or three years longer than their younger colleagues to adopt new word usage, in some cases they lead the way in introducing new word meanings into the common vocabulary, the researchers found.

McGill University researchers have developed and are licensing a digital tool to help safely reduce patients’ use of medications that may be unnecessary or even harmful to them.

When clinicians review a patient’s file, MedSafer flags potentially inappropriate medications. In a new clinical trial, the software helped deprescribe such medications in 36 per cent of long-term care residents, nearly triple as many as when reviews were done without the tool.

Two exceptional doctoral candidates from McGill University's Schulich School of Music, Joseph Chang (DMus) and Jonathan Munro (DMus), have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship in recognition of their innovative research. This award provides up to $50,000 per year for up to three years, supporting outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership. 

The Institute for the Study of International Development is pleased to welcome Eduardo Romero Dianderas to its full time academic staff.

Eduardo Romero Dianderas is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for the Study of International Development, McGill University. He holds a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from Columbia University (2022) and specializes in the study of media technologies, technical infrastructures, and global environmental governance in Latin America.

July 31, 2025 | On The Red Passport Podcast, Jennifer Welsh joins Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman, and Peter Donolo to discuss the consequences of the United States abandoning its traditional role in global leadership. Together, they reflect on what this shift means for today’s major international challenges — and how countries like Canada can help fill the gap.

An interdisciplinary team of McGill researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants. 

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.  

Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver. 

July 30, 2025 | Quoted in a recent CBC News article, Pearl Eliadis offered legal insights on the Quebec Superior Court’s decision to uphold the 50-metre buffer zone around abortion clinics. Eliadis underscored the ruling as a necessary protection of health care access, especially amid a rising tide of anti-abortion sentiment influenced by developments in the U.S. While acknowledging the law limits civil liberties, she emphasized that such limits are justified when they prevent interference with medical services.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned yesterday of a worst-case scenario famine unfolding in the Gaza strip, as access to food and other essential items and services has become highly limited due to the ongoing conflict and displacement.

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In March 2025, the GEFSES program hosted its annual international symposium, "Harnessing Genome Editing for Resilient Agriculture," in Ludhiana, India. The event was held in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).

Big problems demand collaboration—and climate change is one of the biggest problems we face. The Sustainability Academic Network (SUSAN) is a collaborative place where researchers from around the world can share their work. “I want SUSAN to be a social network for academics to get to know each other and connect their initiatives, so we can all fight climate change more efficiently,” says Prof. Juan Camilo Serpa, who created the network.

McGill Desautels will offer its Master of Management in Finance program in Luxembourg. The version of the program delivered in Luxembourg will be the same as the one taught in Montreal. A strategic partnership between McGill, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Finance, the Luxembourg Bankers’ Association (ABBL) and the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI). Luxembourg is a major financial hub, and Dean Yolande Chan calls the program “a new chapter in our mission do develop impactful leaders in finance.”

The de minimis exemption has played a major role in the rise of Chinese fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu. The exemption works like this: if an imported good has a value of less than $800, it is exempt from tariffs. The loophole has been around since the 1930s, but in recent years, it has given e-commerce brands that ship many smaller orders an advantage. “A retailer like Wal-Mart buys in bulk, and imports are much more than $800, so they pay tariffs,” Prof.

More than 34,000 Quebec households filed for insolvency between June 2024 and May 2025. That’s an increase of almost 5% over the previous year. For Benjamin Croituru, that’s cause for concern. “Everybody makes mistakes financially,” says Croitoru, the academic director of McGill Personal Finance Essentials, a free online financial course. “People face a system that is kind of rigged against them. There’s a lot of marketing that encourages people to spend too much money, to borrow money the wrong way.

Please be advised that McGill University has mandated CORENOV CONSTRUCTEURS INC. under the supervision of REDBOURNE to carry out the following project: 24-040 SIM Center – Medicine Cohort increase.

Description: The project includes creation of a satellite facility in leased space, transformation of existing space, and the use of technology for multi-space connectivity.

Construction start date: August 4th, 2025

Planned construction end date: End of December 2025