New and renewed McGill CIFAR AI chairs turn focus on neglected research topics
Professor David Ifeoluwa Adelani (School of Computer Science) is McGill’s newest Chair, as Professors Joelle Pineau and Reihaneh Rabbany have their appointments renewed
$190,000 awarded to broaden impact of McGill’s social sciences and humanities research
Five McGill University researchers have been awarded more than $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $2.5 million in federal funding invested in 85 projects nationwide.
Lara Khoury appointed as McGill’s new Associate Vice-President, Research
Research + Innovation (R+I) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lara Khoury of the Faculty of Law as Associate Vice-President, Research (AVPR). Professor Khoury’s three-year term began on January 1, 2024. She succeeds Professor Debra Titone, Full Professor in the Department of Psychology and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Language & Multilingualism, who has served in the role of AVPR since 2021.
Dominique Bérubé appointed next Vice-President (Research and Innovation)
Professor Dominique Bérubé has been appointed the next Vice-President (Research and Innovation). Professor Bérubé’s five-year renewable term will begin on July 1, 2024.
Right-leaning Canadians are losing trust in Canada’s electoral process, study finds
Right-leaning Canadians’ trust in the bodies that manage Canadian elections has declined significantly since 2019, a McGill-led research team has found.
App helps families find inclusive activities
An app developed by McGill researchers is helping families find inclusive activities for children with disabilities.
The Jooay app, created by Prof. Keiko Shikako and Prof. Annette Majnemer, is a free platform that connects users with information on inclusive sports, arts programs, camps and other recreational opportunities in their community.
New book club aims to advance civic dialogue in Quebec
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At a time of polarization, disinformation and growing distrust of institutions, a new French-language book club open to the public aims to create spaces for civic discussion across Quebec.
Scientists discover immune cells have a ‘sense of touch’
A McGill University-led study has uncovered a previously unknown ability of T cells that could change our understanding of how long-term immunity develops.
Scientists have long believed that tissue resident memory T cells – which remain in tissues after an infection has cleared and respond rapidly if the threat returns – are shaped primarily by biochemical signals.
Online conflict may strengthen, not weaken, social movements, McGill researchers find
Online conflict tends to advance social movements rather than undermine them, according to new research from McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management.
McGill study demonstrates that restricting short-term rentals improves housing affordability
Municipal regulation of short-term rentals “is low-hanging fruit” that helps improve housing affordability, a new study by McGill researchers suggests.
The study found that rents were relatively lower in Canadian municipalities that imposed restrictions on when and how principal residences can be offered as short-term rentals.
The benefits also extended to neighbouring municipalities that did not adopt restrictions.
Electric buses in cold climates: Optimizing operations is key, researchers say
A McGill University study recommends cold-climate cities increase their electric bus fleets and expand charging capacity so vehicles can be charged slowly, a process that draws less power from the grid than fast charging.
Efficient energy use is particularly important in cold weather, when electric batteries drain more quickly and use more energy than in milder conditions, they noted.
Youth mental health program saves nearly $10 for every dollar invested
An innovative youth mental health service model can improve care and ease pressure on Canada's health-care system, a new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Research Centre demonstrates.
Bringing Cancer Vaccines Closer to Patients: D2R Launches New Strategic Funding Initiative
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.
Posture can influence your mood and behaviour, McGill study suggests
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.
Pregnancy complications can signal heart disease risk years before traditional screening, study finds
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.