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Ï㽶ÊÓƵ launched 28 research-based startup companies last year, more than any other university in North America, according to a new national survey.

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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

"A leading advocate for children’sÌýrights, Myriam Denov won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

DenovÌýconductedÌýgroundbreaking research on war-affected children and familiesÌýforÌýmore than two decades and on three continents.ÌýHer researchÌýexplored the unique realities and complex challenges of child soldiers, girls in armed conflict and children born of wartime rape, as well as that of post-conflict reconciliation and war-induced migration and resettlement.ÌýÌý

Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Pastore on the successful defence of her dissertation on 23 October, 2024!

Topic of her dissertation: "Understanding and reducing compassion fatigue using the compassion fatigue resilience model and self-compassion in peer mentors of Canadian spinal cord injury community service organizations"

Olivia Pastore is with Dr. Shane Sweet's TIE Lab.

Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony, which took place at the Faculty Club, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ on October 23, 2024.

Published on: 24 Oct 2024

The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).

These experts from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ are available to share their insights:

Classified as: Immigration policy canada, Thomas Soehl, Morton Weinfeld, Department of Sociology
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

In a recent piece published in Eos, three former Geography graduate students and one Emeritus professor discuss how landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon.Ìý .

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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID before they lose the capacity to consent.

These experts from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ are available to share their insights on this topic:

Classified as: McGill experts, Catherine Ferrier, Jose Morais, medical assistance in dying, Palliative Care
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

From the Court to the Classroom:ÌýAn interview with alumna Hélène Bibeau (B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary Ed ‘13, M.Ed Educational Psychology ‘15). Originally from Saint-Bruno,Ìý Hélène's journey has taken her from dominating the basketball courts in Montreal to inspiring young minds in classrooms atÌýStamford American School in Hong Kong and across the world. From her early beginnings in basketball to representing Hong Kong in netball, Hélène’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of dreams.

Published on: 24 Oct 2024

On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.

Classified as: Reut Gruber, McGill experts, sleep
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with , is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.

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Published on: 23 Oct 2024

While climate change may not dictate the arrival of Fall colors, it does affect this phenomenon... and its eventual disappearance.

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Published on: 23 Oct 2024

In April 2024, four Ï㽶ÊÓƵ students from the Macdonald Campus' Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program participated in the 2024 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC). Beatrice Neveu, Connor Velthuis, David Kolton Crack, Jason McOuat and their coach, McGill Faculty Lecturer Mathieu Leduc, traveled to California for this three-day event to sharpen their dairy and business skills while networking with teams from across North America.

Classified as: Mathieu Leduc
Published on: 23 Oct 2024

The Undergraduate Medical Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Office will provide reduced service from November 11 to 15, 2024, during our file verification period. During this time, emails and voicemails will be checked each morning and afternoon and we will prioritize responding to inquiries from individuals applying in the CURRENT admissions cycle for the MDCM & MDCM PhD programs. Please note that the office will be closed to visitors during this week.

Published on: 23 Oct 2024

$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders

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Gene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Classified as: Carl Ernst, rare diseases, ataxia, ACAR News
Published on: 23 Oct 2024

In response to growing concerns about climate change, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ researchers are exploring how even a routine dental visit can become a more sustainable practice

The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is calculating the carbon footprint of its entire operation, including several clinics that serve the public. The goal is to become among the first fully sustainable dental faculties in the world.

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Published on: 23 Oct 2024

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