$3.2 million for McGill Research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund
The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) invests in high-risk research that is interdisciplinary, transformative, and led by Canadian researchers working with Canadian and international partners
McGill partners with Western University to revolutionize drug development for brain diseases with $24M federal funding boost
First-of-its-kind platform will redirect funding to those drugs most likely to have desired effects on cognition, saving many billions of dollars.
Advisory committee for the selection of the Vice-Principal (Research & Innovation) / Comité consultatif pour la sélection de vice-principal(e) (recherche et innovation)
This message is sent on behalf of the Secretary-General of McGill University.
Ce message est envoyé au nom de la secrétaire générale de l’Université McGill.
La version française suit.
Dear Members of the McGill Community,
McGill Becomes a Full Member of TRIUMF, Canada’s National Particle Accelerator
McGill has become a Full Member of the expanded network of TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle accelerator. McGill has been involved in TRIUMF-led activities for several decades and has held associate membership since 2013.
TRIUMF constructed parts of the Large Hadron Collider that ultimately produced Higgs bosons. The co-discovery was made by the ATLAS experiment, and McGill played a key role in the development of the experiment's trigger system.
l’Université de Montréal et ses partenaires, y compris McGill, créent le Pôle de préparation aux pandémies de l’Est du Canada
Un consortium mené par l’UdeM et codirigé par McGill et L’Université Laval reçoit une importante subvention de 2M $ du Fonds de recherche biomédicale du Canada afin de dynamiser l’écosystème de découverte et d’innovation en sciences de la vie.
Lightning Talks Spotlight SSHRC Funded Research at McGill
SSHRC President Ted HughesOn January 26, SSHRC-funded students and researchers presented a series of “lightning” talks with Ted Hewitt, President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research CoMcGill ranks among the best Medical/Doctoral Universities of the Year
In an announcement made Wednesday, Canada’s leading research ranking organization, RE$EARCH Infosource, scored McGill second among an A-list of three in the Medical/Doctoral Research University of the Year (RUY) tier. McGill was ranked third on RE$EARCH Infosource’s list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities in 2022, a position the University has maintained for four years.
Nominate someone for appointment to the Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is one of the country's highest civilian honors, recognizing outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. More than 7,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order since its inception in 1967. McGill has over 80 recipients of the Order of Canada. Their appointments have helped to define the national and international reputation of McGill.
Daryl Haggard and Charles Gale honoured by the Canadian Association of Physicists
Two highly accomplished researchers in McGill’s Department of Physics have received prestigious distinctions for their researchMcGill’s Department of Physics Professors Charles Gale and Daryl Haggard received medals from the Canadian Association of Physics (CAP) today.
One-year extension for the Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation)
McGill’s Board of Governors has extended the current appointment of Professor Martha Crago as Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) for a one-year period, from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
The extension will ensure stable leadership of the Research and Innovation portfolio during the upcoming Principal and Vice-Chancellor transition and allow the new Principal to actively participate in selecting Professor Crago’s successor.
McGill now accepting nomination submissions for 2023 Earthshot Prize
The final deadline to submit proposals to McGill is Tuesday, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Cecile Baccanale joins McGill as University Veterinarian and Associate Vice-Principal, Animal Care
It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Cecile Baccanale has accepted the position of McGill University Veterinarian and Associate Vice-Principal, Animal Care. Dr. Baccanale is also appointed Full Professor (Professional) in the Department of Medicine (Division of Experimental Medicine) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her appointment will commence on October 17, 2022.
Frontiers Planet Prize
Recently launched by the Frontiers Research Foundation, the inaugural Frontiers Prize has as its goal, the acceleration of scientific solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet. The 2022 edition of the Prize, the Frontiers Planet Prize, in the area of sustainability science, seeks applications from researchers who have made scientific breakthroughs with the potential to stabilize our planet’s ecosystem.
Niky Kamran appointed Deputy Research Integrity Officer
Professor Niky Kamran has been appointed Deputy Research Integrity Officer at McGill for a three-year term. As Deputy RIO, Professor Kamran promotes integrity in the conduct of research and carries out the assessment of research misconduct allegations.
Professor Jeanne Paquette appointed as McGill Deputy Research Integrity Officer
Professor Jeanne Paquette has been appointed as a McGill Deputy Research Integrity Officer. She began the three-year, part-time appointment on June 15, 2022. As Deputy RIO, Professor Paquette promotes integrity in the conduct of research and carries out the assessment of research misconduct allegations.