McGill Desautels finance students expand horizons with small-cap fund
Thanks to a generous donation from Montreal finance leader J. Sebastian Van Berkom, students in the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) program at McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management will now manage a newly launched small-cap fund through Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned registered investment firm.
Published: 19 June 2025Congratulations to Dr. Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation
Professors J. Donald Boudreau and Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation. The prize, awarded to 24 new honourees at the National Assembly, is Quebec’s highest distinction for educators. more info here
Published: 19 June 2025Vincent Rigby on Trump's Tariffs Wars | Washington Examiner
June 17, 2025 | Professor Vincent Rigby, a former Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence government official, contended at how Canada must not step away from the U.S. completely regarding trade, economics, defense, and security, despite “diversification strategies” because of Trump. “I mean, we share a continent...we are indivisible in that respect, and so it makes sense for Canada to still work closely with the United States on defense and security issues,” said Rigby.
Published: 19 June 2025Experts: Cancer screening guidelines
The federal government is expected to overhaul Canada’s cancer screening task force following criticism that its recommendations are outdated and lacked expert input. Breast cancer screening is a key focus, with growing pressure to lower the starting age to 40.
McGill University experts are available to speak to the debate, including:
Published: 19 June 2025Experts: The UN celebrates its 80th anniversary
The United Nations Charter, a treaty that is the founding document of the UN, was signed on June 26, 1945. These McGill experts can provide insights into various aspects of the UN’s role today:
Megan Bradley, Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) can speak about refugees and migration, human rights and humanitarian relief.
Published: 19 June 2025McGill No. 1 in Canada in 2026 QS World University Rankings
University places 27th globally; shines in sustainability and graduate employability
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The ‘Montreal Model’ of ketamine therapy yields more sustained depression relief
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine’s benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.
Led by researchers at McGill University, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.
The study enrolled patients with chronic, treatment-resistant depression, most of which were experiencing suicidal thoughts and struggling with other mental health conditions.
Published: 18 June 2025How to make sure your feeders aren't making hummingbirds sick
A surprising number of hummingbirds are falling ill, and experts say your birdfeeder may be to blame.
Ornithologist and McGill Professor Emeritus David Bird spoke to CBC about how to keep your feathered friends safe.
Published: 17 June 2025
Airbus-McGill Strategic Partnership Announcement
The McGill Institute for Aerospace Engineering is pleased to announce a new strategic collaboration between McGill University and AIRBUS, a global leader in aviation and aerospace based in Europe. This partnership reflects a mutual commitment to advancing innovation, education, and research in critical areas shaping the future of the industry. These include sustainable aviation, urban air mobility, artificial intelligence, and alternative fuels— key focus areas where McGill continues to lead through pioneering research and academic excellence.
Published: 17 June 2025Vincent Rigby on Strategic Autonomy Amidst G7 Uncertainty | The Globe and Mail
Vincent Rigby, quotes in The Globe and Mail, sees Carney’s foreign policy as a clear break from traditional diplomacy rooted in values. He argues that Canada is embracing a more pragmatic, hard-headed approach in response to global volatility. While diversification of defence partnerships—such as working with European suppliers—is on the table, Rigby stresses that close coordination with the U.S. remains essential.
Published: 17 June 2025How disrupted daily rhythms can affect adolescent brain development
A new McGill University-led study suggests that disrupting the body’s internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an in-utero risk factor linked to certain brain disorders.
Previous research has shown that a mother’s infection during pregnancy, such as the flu, can increase a child’s risk of developing conditions like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders later in life. Irregular sleep patterns – often a sign of circadian rhythm disruption – are also associated with these conditions.
Published: 17 June 2025Rising cocoa prices push alumni-founded Remix Snacks to innovate
In the wake of soaring cocoa prices, Isabelle Lam, BSc(NutrSc)’19, co-founder of Remix Snacks, spoke to the Globe and Mail about innovation in an unpredictable economy.
Remix Snacks is known for it’s bean bark, a high-protein, high-fibre snack made with upcycled imperfect fruit, black beans, and 70% dark chocolate, which Lam and co-founder Jamie Lee, BSc(NutrSc)’19, developed while studying Nutrition at McGill University's Macdonald Campus.
Published: 16 June 2025Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly receives the Jules-Deschênes Award
The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly has received the Jules-Deschênes Award from the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Division. The award was presented to him at the Division’s Presidential Dinner on June 11.
Published: 16 June 2025Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science
(VERSION FRANÇAIS SUIT)
It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.
Rising mercury levels in Arctic wildlife—Prof. Nil Basu comments on new Aarhus University study
A new study, led by researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark, suggests that levels of mercury in Arctic wildlife could continue to rise significantly even as countries curb their emissions. The researchers' analysis indicates that ocean currents are distributing large, century-old stores of mercury through marine ecosystems in the Arctic.
Large predators end up ingesting the most mercury through their diet of contaminated prey. This poses a serious problem for communities that hunt marine mammals with high concentrations of mercury, like seals.
Published: 16 June 2025Wi-Fi network: Action required for devices on iOS and MacOS to renew certificate
On the evening of Wednesday, June 18, IT Services will renew the security certificate that secures authentication to McGill's wpa.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 most Windows devices, the change will be seamless, and no action is required. However, all iOS/MacOS devices and some Windows devices will display a message prompting users to accept the new certificate.
Published: 16 June 2025Jennifer Welsh on Israel-Iran Tensions and What’s at Stake at the G7 Summit | CBC Radio
June 15, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh joined CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine with Piya Chattopadhyay to analyze how rising tensions between Israel and Iran are shaping the global security landscape—just as G7 leaders gather in Alberta. Speaking alongside former Canadian ambassador Arif Lalani, Welsh described Israel’s latest military strikes as unusually ambitious in scale and timing.
Published: 16 June 2025Asif Khan on Why the Canada Disability Benefit Falls Short Without Urgent Fixes | Policy Magazine
May 19, 2025 | MPP ’21 Asif Khan in Policy Magazine critically examines the long-awaited rollout of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). While the federal government has promoted the CDB as a landmark anti-poverty initiative, Khan argues it falls drastically short. Capped at just $200 per month, the benefit will only lift a fraction of working-age Canadians with disabilities out of poverty in its first decade.
Published: 16 June 2025Professors J. Donald Boudreau and Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation
The prize, awarded to 24 new honourees at the National Assembly, is Quebec’s highest distinction for educators
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