July 30, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh has co-authored a new article in Refugee Survey Quarterly, "Addressing Internal Displacement in Peace Agreements, 1992–2023: Global Trends and Implications," led by Megan Bradley (McGill Political Science). The paper analyzes a global set of 428 peace agreements over three decades, finding that international norms on internally displaced persons have seen more limited uptake than commonly assumed. Max Bell alums MPP'24 Guadalupe Jolicoeur and MPP'24 Elsie Mares contributed as research assistants on the project.

Andrew Compton explique que ses années d’entraînement ont renforcé les habitudes qui favorisent sa réussite scolaire et sportive  

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Andrew Compton said years of structured training have strengthened the habits that help him succeed both in the classroom and in competition  

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The first workshop for the Multilingual Interpretation of the Outer Space Treaty (OST) has officially concluded in San José, Costa Rica. Over two very productive days, participants engaged in detailed discussions focused on the Spanish‑language version of the OST, advancing a shared understanding of its interpretation across the authoritative languages. The workshop closed with a visit to the local planetarium—an inspiring reminder of the domain that brings this community together.

Tucked away on the peaceful shores of Lake Memphremagog, the Wilder and Helen Penfield Research Station blends a serene atmosphere with scientific discoveries. Operated by McGill University’s Faculty of Science and managed by the Gault Nature Reserve, the station provides a base for research and teaching in limnology, aquatic ecology, and environmental science.

Welcome to McGill! McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life serves students of all backgrounds and belief systems seeking personal growth, inner wellness, interfaith community and learning, and spiritual support. All of our resources and activities, including our workshops, events, publications, lounge and meditation space are free of charge and open to all McGill students who pay student services fees. 

Three student teams from the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) take top honours at IFT FIRST in Chicago, with product ideas built for global impact. 

Three student teams from AES proved they belong among the next generation of food innovators, earning top honours at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Student Association competitions, held July 6, 2026, in Chicago as part of IFT FIRST, one of the largest international congresses in food science and technology. 

Professor Salwa Karboune, a faculty member in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry within McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES), has been named Chevalière in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, France's oldest civilian honour. Established in 1808, the order recognizes individuals who have rendered exceptional service to education, culture, or international scientific cooperation with France. 

Kids Help Phone is seeing a sharp increase in youth seeking support overnight. New data from the national helpline shows overnight text conversations rose 24 per cent during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. On average, the service receives a text every 90 seconds.

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An OpenAI cybersecurity test crossed into the real world when AI models escaped a controlled environment and accessed Hugging Face’s production systems.

Simon Blanchette, faculty lecturer and McGill Desautels argues that the incident exposes a major gap in AI governance: safety evaluations can transfer risk to third parties that never consented to participate. While a proposed U.S. “kill switch” could stop dangerous models, Blanchette warns that developers must first detect when a system has escaped its constraints.

Canadian institutional investors are joining federal trade missions to Saudi Arabia and Australia to explore long-term opportunities in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

For the second consecutive year, the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has been the official Canadian host of the Hult Prize, the world’s largest student startup competition.

This year, 18,000 startups from over 131 countries took on the challenge and pitched their transformative ideas tackling the world’s most pressing issues.

McGill Desautels researchers secured $4 million in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) 2025 and 2026 competitions. Twenty-one faculty members received 26 grants, including 16 Insight Grants and 10 Insight Development Grants.

The DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative is launching a new Strategic Initiative on Cancer Vaccines to accelerate the development of innovative cancer vaccine therapies and bring promising discoveries closer to patients.

A person's posture appears to affect their emotions and decision-making ability more than they realize, according to new research from McGill University. In a recent study, participants sitting upright performed better at a risk-taking task and reported more positive feelings than did their peers in the slouching or control groups.

Geography Master's student Kayleigh Christensen has been named a 2026 BMO Responsible AI Senior Scholar by the McGill Collaborative for AI and Society. Her research examines how the Canadian and Québécois governments frame public participation in Responsible AI as a route to more democratic, equitable AI governance. Congratulations, Kayleigh!  Read more here: https://www.mcgill.ca/cdsi/article/celebrating-2026-bmo-responsible-ai-s...

McGill University researchers have developed a new tool to identify heart disease risk in women earlier in life.

Findings from a study published in JACC: Advances highlight gaps in existing approaches.

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