In 2023, McGill launched 28 research-based startup companies—all headquartered in Quebec. This is the highest number among universities in North America, according to AUTM, a Washington, DC-based non-profit focused on technology transfer. McGill’s research-based startups cover a wide range of academic expertise but are particularly concentrated in medical technologies and the life sciences. At McGill Desautels, the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship (which awards the Dobson Cup), acts as a hub of entrepreneurial activity.
Job seekers put their resumes out there to be judged by potential employers, but the evaluation goes both ways, says Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at McGill Desautels. “Candidates talk to other candidates,” Cohen tells The Globe and Mail.
Beef prices have risen in recent years, and could continue to do so in the coming year,
This year's high prices are partly explained by the price of grain used to feed the cattle, according to agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault, Director of McGill's Farm Management and Technology Program.
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AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.
On November 5th, Quebec's Fonds de Recherche announced the composition of its three scientific advisory committees; one for each major research sector. Each committee is comprised of 10-15 members active in research, appointed by the FRQ, the majority of whom come from public research or higher education institutions, with at least one member from a college and one student representative. Committee members are appointed for a non-renewable term of one to three years.
The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Rosalie Jukier was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. She was presented with the award by the Hon. Marc Gold, PC, Government Representative in the Senate, at a ceremony held on 27 October.
Created to mark the coronation of King Charles III, this medal recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada, a province or community, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
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Police investigating educators at Montreal youth centre after sexual misconduct allegations.
Quebec is holding a consultation on the time change. Is it time to stop changing the clocks?
Dr. Patrícia Silveira has been elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership. The mission of the is to cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. Congratulations Dr. Silveira!
Congratulations go to Professor Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur, who has been awarded the recognition of Photonics100 of 2025.
On October 18, we welcomed participants to the second annual in person meeting for the Treat Canada Project. Our project - Tailoring treatments for people with esophageal cancer, aims to understand what causes treatment resistance in esophageal cancer and identify new methods and treatment options for overcoming this resistance, ultimately improving outcomes and saving lives. The meeting was filled with discussion, presentations and strategic planning sessions focused on the project’s ongoing initiatives and future goals.
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Dear McGill Community Member,
Due to sustainability efforts to go paperless, the use of the Drop Box (at 680 Sherbrooke outside of room 724) has significantly decreased in the past few years, and effective November 5, 2024 will be removed.
We encourage you to use internal Mailing Services when directing cheques to Financial Services as they provide a safe and secure option, but you may give advance notice to the Fund Administrator if you wish.