There was a negotiating session on April 13, 2026, during which discussions continued in a productive and collaborative manner, with steady progress made on several items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 4, with additional negotiation dates confirmed for May 22 and June 5.

Published: 14 April 2026

Following a petition filed on February 27, 2026, by the Association of McGill Professors of Science to certify the bargaining unit comprising “all academic staff working in the Faculty of Science of McGill University, except academic staff already covered by a collective agreement,” the Tribunal administratif du Travail, Quebec’s body responsible for overseeing unionization, issued a decision on April 8, 2026, confirming that these positions are unionized and represented by the Association.

Published: 14 April 2026

Mort d’une fillette : le personnel de l’Hôpital de Gatineau victime de propos haineux.

Published: 14 April 2026

Manulife commits $1 million to Quebec dementia prevention clinic.

Published: 14 April 2026

The Québec Cannabis Survey released today shows cannabis use has risen modestly since legalization, with 17 per cent of Quebecers reporting use in 2025, up from 14 per cent in 2018, though trends differ across age groups.

Published: 14 April 2026

New funding fuels McGill-led breakthroughs on how gut viruses influence childhood health and how engineered proteins can prevent damaging oral bacterial biofilms. 

Published: 14 April 2026

April 10, 2026 | Vincent Rigby weighs in on renewed debate over whether Canada should expand its foreign intelligence capabilities following the release of an internal CSIS memo. He notes that shifting geopolitical dynamics, including strained relations with key allies, make it timely to revisit how Canada gathers intelligence abroad. Rigby calls for a comprehensive review and public debate on the issue and emphasizes the need to define what role a Canadian foreign intelligence service should play while balancing effectiveness with accountability and oversight.

 

Published: 13 April 2026

McGill University has officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus, marking a major investment in climate-focused agricultural education and research. Designed for hands-on undergraduate and graduate training, the sustainable greenhouse features controlled growing bays, teaching labs, tissue culture facilities and classrooms, giving students direct experience with modern, climate-smart production systems.

Published: 13 April 2026

McGill University’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180) competitions showcased the diversity of graduate research, with finalists presenting complex topics in just three minutes to a general audience. Held on April 1 at the Faculty Club, the event highlighted research ranging from neuroscience and mental health to musicology and ecology.

Published: 13 April 2026

In an election that brought a record-high turnout, Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for the last 16 years, was defeated Sunday by Péter Magyar, leader of the country’s centre-right, pro-European Union Tisza Party.

This change could have important repercussions for Hungary as well as for Europe.

This McGill expert is available to comment:

Published: 13 April 2026

An estimated 254,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer and 87,900 will die from the disease in 2026, according to new modelling published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Lung cancer remains the deadliest form overall, with concerning projected increases in several other types, including cervical cancer.

McGill University experts are available to comment:

Published: 13 April 2026

Non-affirming religious doctrine may engender internalized homophobia or transphobia among LGBTQIA+ people of faith, undermining the positive mental health outcomes otherwise associated with religiosity and spirituality, a McGill study has found.

Published: 13 April 2026

McGill websites are loading very slowly for users off campus due to a technical issue. McGill users are advised to use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) until this is resolved.

We thank you for your patience. 

Published: 10 April 2026

Image: Opera McGill's 2024 production of Cendrillon by Jules Massenet | Photographer: Stephanie Sedlbauer

The Schulich School of Music of McGill University has retained its position as the top music and performing arts institution in Canada, according to the QS World University Rankings, released on March 25, 2026.

Published: 10 April 2026

European non-profit AI Forensics published a report this week on how massive, organized user networks are spreading and monetizing non-consensual intimate images, including child sexual abuse material, on a popular private messaging app. The report, which focused on cross-border networks in Italy and Spain, also notes that content circulates across several well-known platforms. 

A McGill expert is available to comment on this topic: 

Published: 10 April 2026

AReNA is launching a series of free webinars dedicated to RNA therapies, spotlighting leading international companies to fuel innovation, inspire the local ecosystem, and create tangible collaboration opportunities.

The first webinar in this series focuses on one of the field’s most critical challenges: biomanufacturing.

Reinventing RNA biofabrication : fermentation, innovative vectors and new-generation delivery

Tuesday, April 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 am, three companies present disruptive biofabrication technologies.

Published: 10 April 2026

To all Finance users,

The month of March 2026 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via https://horizon.mcgill.ca/minerva

This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option.

Published: 10 April 2026

McGill University has mandated Construction Bralteck Inc. to carry out Project 17-175 at the McIntyre Medical Building. The project involves the renovation of tissue culture laboratories located in rooms 1138 to 1143.

The work focuses on upgrading ventilation systems to address existing deficiencies and ensure compliance with current standards, as well as implementing minor laboratory modifications identified by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).

Published: 9 April 2026

The D2R community is saddened by the passing of Professor Robert Sladek, a founding member of the McGill Genome Centre and a valued member of the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine.

Prof. Sladek made foundational contributions to genomics and metabolic disease research, including leading one of the first genome-wide association studies for type 2 diabetes. Beyond his scientific achievements, he is remembered as an exceptional mentor who generously supported students, trainees, and colleagues throughout his career.

Published: 9 April 2026

Young people care about the world that they live in and students at Desautels don't just sit back when they're troubled by what they see, they want to take responsibility, Sabine Dhir told CBC Television News. The Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) program helps them do just that. An experiential leadership development opportunity offered through the BCom program, the IMSF it is designed for

Published: 9 April 2026