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Explosions, colour changes, and hands-on science: the McGill Chemistry Outreach Group’s 24 Hours of Science Event

Published: 15 May 2026

On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the McGill Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which...

The science that changed how we study pain

Published: 21 April 2026

Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact...

Unusual calcite formation discovered at the site of McGill Sustainability Park

Published: 14 July 2026

McGill’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is now studying it as part of research about the Island of Montreal...

2025 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal

Published: 14 July 2026

Professor Parisa A. Ariya was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal, an award widely regarded as the most prestigious Canadian distinction recognizing...

Derek G. Gray (1941-2026)

Published: 8 June 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that our dear colleague and friend Dr. Derek G. Gray, Professor Emeritus, passed away on Saturday May 30th

McGill scientists unveil “Alenomers,” a new molecular platform that could rival antibodies

Published: 7 May 2026

Montreal, May 6, 2026 – Researchers from McGill University have introduced a groundbreaking new class of molecules that could significantly reshape drug discovery and development. The technology,...

David Harpp (1937-2026)

Published: 19 February 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that Dr David Harpp, Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher,...

Documentary Screening - "Virulent: The Vaccine War"

Thursday, May 11, 2023 19:00to21:30

On May 11th, 2023 the McGill Office for Science and Society (OSS) will host a screening of the documentary, "Virulent: The Vaccine War". Following the screening, Director of the OSS Dr.Moyse Hall,...

The Art-chemist

Saturday, March 13, 2021 18:00to19:00

Join the McGill Chemistry Outreach Group in our secret art museum to learn the underlying chemistry in different forms of art!/ossCategory: Office for Science and Society

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