‘Together, you represent McGill’s drive to address global challenges with creativity and determination, and the enduring excellence of our university’ : President Deep Saini 

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There were strong applications from across all 12 Faculties, testifying to McGillians’ commitment to sharing knowledge

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Please be advised that, following a winter break, construction work will resume with Ceveco Inc. to carry out the following project: 19-016 Reconstruction of Upper Main Road, Downtown Campus.

Description: Reconstruction of the Upper Main Road, from the Y intersection to the McCall MacBain Arts Building, including underground work.

Construction restart date: March 31, 2025

Planned construction end date: November 2025

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Published: 31 March 2025

This summer, we’re launching two intensive programs aimed at helping you build, scale and strengthen your startup. Introducing our new Validation Lab! 

This new program is designed for founders working towards a successful launch to test, refine and validate their product-market fit.

• June - August 2025
• Validation Stage
• Industry-agnostic

The X-1 Accelerator is back! 

Designed for early-traction ventures, this popular program helps founders scale their ventures and prepare for investor fundraising.

Published: 31 March 2025

A new study by McGill University researchers yields insights into how the disruption of calcium transport in the brain is linked to autism and intellectual disability. The findings, published in the journal Nature, not only upend a long-held belief among neuroscientists, but could pave the way for treatments.

Many Canadians are increasingly choosing to buy Canadian products, especially at the grocery store. But identifying which foods are produced or made in Canada can be complicated. These experts can shed light on the subject: 

Published: 31 March 2025

Congratulations to Geography Professor Grant McKenzie who was recently presented with the Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of Geographer's Spatial Analysis and Modelling Specialty Group.

Published: 31 March 2025

New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at McGill University say.

Published: 31 March 2025

On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ziggy Harris, baritone; Yiran Xing, tenor; Odile Portugais, soprano and Kate Fogg, soprano competed, and the jury named Kate Fogg as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize. 

Published: 28 March 2025

The Wirth Vocal Prize in vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career. 

Published: 28 March 2025

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.

Published: 28 March 2025

April is Sikh Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Sikhs in Canada. This year, the McGill Sikh Students’ Association is hosting three events open to all, to celebrate Sikh heritage, values and teachings.

Sikhs have long been a vital part of Canada's story, including in academic spaces, forming communities that can learn from the past, and build a stronger future.

Published: 28 March 2025

McGill University hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 27, celebrating research excellence and recognizing faculty members and researchers who have received awards, memberships, and prizes over the past year.

McGill’s department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to celebrate four distinguished faculty members among this year’s honourees:

 

Published: 28 March 2025

Students from across the University gathered at the University Centre (SSMU) on March 25 to share their research, fieldwork, in-class assignments and passion projects in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Published: 28 March 2025

Canada’s big pension funds are the envy of fund managers in other countries. They’re something that the UK’s defined contribution plance could aspire to, writes Padraig Floyd in Pensions Expert. “They’re all public, but they’re run like private sector corporations,” said Prof. Sebastien Betermier. "They have a governance system and delegation framework which is such that they're able to pay market salaries, so they can attract the best people.

Published: 27 March 2025

 

Published: 27 March 2025

US tariffs are a concern for all Canadians—and companies on both sides of the border stand to lose out. But investors shouldn’t necessarily head for the exits, according to Benjamin Croitoru, an associate professor of finance at McGill Desautels. “Emotion is a bad financial advisor,” Croitoru told Radio-Canada. “It’s a time of great uncertainty, but also a good time to think about how internationally diversified your portfolio is. You don’t want to have all your eggs in one basket.”

Published: 27 March 2025

Even as the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company liquidates its iconic department stores, some Canadian retailers are experiencing a renaissance. Quebec department store has been expanding, even as others struggle to stay in the black. But Trump’s tariffs are clouding the future for Canadian retailers.

Published: 27 March 2025