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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KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured McGill24 Ambassador
Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the McGill Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a McGill24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to McGill in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.
Published: 12 March 2025Expert: 2025 Greenland elections
A general election was being held Tuesday in Greenland, where questions of independence from Denmark and U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the island loom large.
This expert can share her insights into what is at play in this election:
Published: 11 March 2025Pascal Thériault: For American farmers, it is impossible to do without Canadian potash
As the threat of impending tariffs and counter-tariffs loom, U.S. agricultural producers have very few options to substitute Canadian potash, an essential ingredient in fertilizer, McGill agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault told TVA Nouvelles.
Published: 11 March 2025Ursula Stochaj: Lab's podcast on publication
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Published: 11 March 2025Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia
For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates.
Published: 11 March 2025Balancing an MBA and a Full-Time Job: How One Student Finds Time for Healthy Living
For Liela Touré, a full-time MBA student at McGill juggling a consulting career, grocery shopping is more than a necessity—it’s a form of self-care. With long days and limited time to cook, she meal-preps in bulk, freezes balanced meals, and prioritizes high-quality pantry staples. Making intentional choices has helped her stay energized and avoid burnout. She has cut out alcohol for the semester, limits caffeine, and swaps restaurant outings for home-cooked meals.
Published: 10 March 2025The Power of Purpose in Employee Motivation
Motivating employees isn’t just about perks or pay—it’s about helping them see the bigger picture. According to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill Desautels, employees who understand the broader impact of their work are often more engaged. “A manager can see the broader picture,” Reyt explains. “Remind people how their work fits into it.” He emphasizes that leaders should shift from telling employees how to do their jobs to explaining why their roles matter.
Published: 10 March 2025Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia
For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates.
Nuit Blanche returns to the Redpath Museum
On March 1, Nuit blanche took over Montréal for its 22nd edition. The annual all-night festival brings cultural events to every corner of the city, including McGill’s downtown campus.
Published: 10 March 2025Tim Hoheisel (McGill University)
McGill Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback
The McGill Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current McGill students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version.
Published: 10 March 2025New Opinion Piece by Professors Sonia Lazlo and Francesco Amodio
Professors Sonia Laszlo and Francesco Amodio have an opinion piece in the Journal de Montréal from Friday, March 7 on Canadian development assistance and gender equality:
https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2025/03/07/pourquoi-laide-etrangere-du...
Published: 10 March 2025Tracking contaminant accumulation in Arctic marine mammals
A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical insights as climate change reshapes the region's food web.
Aranka Hrušková (Weizmann Institute of Science)
Title: Asymptotically commuting measures share the Furstenberg-Poisson boundary
Published: 10 March 2025AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds
A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers to make better-informed decisions.
Dr. Eva-Flore Bui-Xuan, Montreal Gazette
Two therapy sessions cured teen with debilitating OCD. Read more
Published: 10 March 2025Dr. Srividya Iyer, The Conversation
The urgent mental health needs of young people: Lessons for Canada from a global commission. Read more
Published: 10 March 2025Dr Michael Lifshitz, L'actualité
La méditation et le «don de parler en langues» ont des points communs, dit une étude. Lire ici
Published: 10 March 2025Francofête is back!
The festivities, this year running March 10-21, have a rich history at McGill
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