Universities experiment with their own MOOCs
Some three years after the first U.S. MOOC was launched to great fanfare, massive open online courses are becoming part of the higher-ed mainstream. Some of the largest Canadian universities are expanding their course offerings and applying the lessons they learn to the benefit of paying, on-campus students.
Guy Hachey Named to Hexcel Corporation's Board of Directors
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)(BOURSE:HXL) today announced that Mr. Guy Hachey will be joining its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hachey will serve on Hexcel's Compensation Committee.
Talking Management with Professor Karl Moore: Why it’s harder today to build trust on teams
This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today, I am delighted to speak to Mark Mortensen, a former colleague at McGill, who is now at [international business school] Insead.
How are teams different today than five or 10 years ago? How have they evolved?
Dr Devi Singh, Ex-Dir IIML designated new Vice Chancellor JKLU
JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur has announced the joining of Dr Devi Singh, Ex director IIM Lucknow as the new Vice Chancellor of JKLU. Welcoming Dr Singh as their new Vice Chancellor JKLU says “A strong proponent and practitioner of the Industry-academia interface, Dr.
Honduras government, ASJ and Transparency International sign agreement for transparency
Transparency International (TI), its national chapter in Honduras, Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa (ASJ), and the Government of the Republic of Honduras signed a collaboration agreement today aimed at promoting and encouraging transparency and accountability, combatting corruption in the country and strengthening the institutions that make up the national integrity system.
Millennials Work For Purpose, Not Paycheck
Article by Karl Moore and Sienna Zampino
The evolution of the Quartier de l’innovation’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
In light of the 2008 financial crisis, fostering entrepreneurship has increasingly moved toward the forefront of economic development and city planning. Beyond acting as an important driver of innovation, employment, and productivity growth, entrepreneurship has also been hailed by some as filling the void between wages and living standards.
Everything you Need to Know About Eating Insects
With a growing world population and diminishing resources, we explore the sustainable option of edible insects. What do you think about entomphagy? Tell us about it!
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Évoluer pour affronter la concurrence
Il y a quelques décennies, apposer les trois lettres MBA (Master of Business Administration) à son nom faisait le plus grand effet auprès des employeurs. Maintenant, les programmes se sont multipliés, les diplômés MBA sont nombreux et il faut creuser davantage pour connaître la valeur réelle du diplôme.
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Premier Paul Davis Unveils New Cabinet, Innovative Approach
Heralding significant positive change, the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, introduced his first Cabinet at Government House today.
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Talking Management with Professor Karl Moore: Becoming captain of the gluten-free category
This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today, I am delighted to speak to Steven Singer, who is founder and [former] CEO of Glutino, which is one of the first companies to [move into] the gluten-free marketplace. [Mr. Singer has recently gone on to found startup Live.Love.Snack].
Personnalité de la Semaine: Olivier Babin
À 19 ans, Olivier Babin possède déjà une impressionnante feuille de route, où foisonnent prix, mentions, bourses et honneurs. Retour sur le parcours fulgurant d’une jeune étoile de la finance.
World-renowned green chemist joining McGill
The decision to come to McGill as the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals means Robin Rogers will have to make a number of significant changes to his life. Among other things, it involves coming to a new university, a new city and a new country. One thing that Rogers won’t need to overhaul, however, is his wardrobe.
Earning a Degree While Earning Gold Medals: Freestyle Skier Jennifer Heil
Freestyle skier and Olympian, Jennifer Heil, has had twenty-five victories at the World Championships, and earned Canada’s first Olympic gold in women's moguls, but her most recent accomplishment is graduating from the Commerce program at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. You will come across a McGill alum who holds a Ph.D.