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New award provides support for the next generation of sustainability researchers, promotes interdisciplinary approaches

Developing a smart insecticide, assessing protective coatings in marine environments and measuring space allocated to active transport are among the projects undertaken by the inaugural cohort ofMcGill Sustainability Systems Initiative(MSSI) Fellows.

Classified as: McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI)
Published on: 4 Sep 2024

Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable

Classified as: energy, Sustainability
Published on: 5 Aug 2024

Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?

ByDaphne Chalmers (McGill, Education),Julia Freeman (McGill, Bieler School of Environment),Diane Dechief (McGill, Office of Science Education),Natalya Gomez (McGill, Earth and Planetary Sciences),Blane Harvey (McGill, Education),Amy Janzwood (McGill, Bieler School of Environment/Political Science)andNik Luka (McGill, Architecture and Urban Planning)

Classified as: climate change, Sustainability, teaching and learning services
Published on: 8 Jul 2024

Pictured above:Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.

By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES

Ah, spring: that time of year when farmers and gardeners can’t wait to plant. Even apartment dwellers want to see some green, but with most of the world’s population now living in urban areas, space to grow may be limited.

Classified as: david wees
Published on: 2 May 2024

Pictured (from left to right): McGill/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer

By Kathy MacLean

In the dynamic landscape of scientific inquiry, effective communication is not merely an option; it's a necessity. Bridging the gap between complex research and broader audiences fosters understanding, sparks curiosity, and drives positive change.

Classified as: Elsa Vasseur, Jaswinder Singh, Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS), John Abbott College, Jessica Head
Published on: 2 May 2024

Team chosen as part of a cohort of 10 projects identified by Axelys, a Quebec-based non-profit organization helping to accelerate innovation stemming from public research, for their high potential after a thorough 6-month review by an independent board

Classified as: Innovation and Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Research
Published on: 18 Apr 2024

Date: April 10, 2024 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: The McGill Faculty Club: 3450 McTavish Street |Free Event

Join the Trottier Family Foundation and TISED for an upcoming panel discussion where we explore the role and potential of green hydrogen in Canada's decarbonization strategy. With perspectives from public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders we help to identify the sectors to prioritize, the main roadblocks ahead, and the resources and actions needed to effectively implement this technology.

Classified as: Sustainability, renewable energy, circular economy, TISED, sustainable engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Published on: 21 Mar 2024

It's not every day that a university assignment transforms into a real-world conservation initiative. Yet, that's precisely what happened with the Macdonald Campus Pollination Meadow project. What began as coursework evolved into an ecological marvel, all thanks to the hard work and vision of a group of Macdonald students led by Alex Kuijper Dickson BEng’23 (Bioresource) and Heather Brown BSc(AgEnvSc)’24.

Classified as: biodiversity
Published on: 29 Nov 2023

New company FeX Energy aims to leverage metal fuel technology to provide cheap, safe and infinitely renewable energy for industrial clients

Classified as: Research and Innovation, news
Published on: 8 Nov 2023

DATE: October 17th 2023 |TIME: 2:00pm (EST) |Location: Macdonald Engineering Building RM: 497

Present byProfessor Søren Husted

Free Hybrid Seminar- Available on zoom

Classified as: Nanotechnology, Sustainability, agriculture, campus crops, microplastics
Published on: 26 Sep 2023

Date: October 11 2023 |Time: 5:30 pm |Location: McGill Engine

Calling all graduate students in McGill's Faculty of Engineering!

Join our engaging info sessions to learn more about the enriching SEDTalks! Presentation Skills Training program, designed to elevate your education and skills.

Refreshments will be provided!

Learn more:

Classified as: Sustainability, Grad Students, engineering
Published on: 20 Sep 2023

On May 31, 2023,㽶Ƶ’s Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) and SOCODEVI, in collaboration with the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), held an event showcasing concrete actions to strengthen sustainable agriculture, improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers and increase the resilience of agri-food systems. This event also launched a new collaboration between IFAD and McGill IGFS, including an internship program and IFAD student group.

Classified as: School of Human Nutrition, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security, Patrick Cortbaoui
Published on: 25 Jul 2023

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