/macdonald/taxonomy/term/10/all en /macdonald/channels/news/king-charles-iii-coronation-medals-awarded-19-members-mcgill-community-362289 <p>Nineteen members of the McGill community have been awarded the <a href="https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal">King Charles III Coronation Medal</a>. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.</p> <p>The recipients include Professor R. Bruce Lennox, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Tomlinson Professor of Chemistry.</p> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:39 +0000 admin 9797 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/d2r-announces-new-round-funding-investing-15-million-advance-research-rna-therapeutics-and-support-362236 <p><strong>Montreal – December 19, 2024</strong> – The D2R (DNA to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ) Initiative is proud to announce the recipients of its latest round of funding, awarding a total of $1.5 million to four principal investigators and five Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centres and Institutes. These awards are designed at advancing research in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ therapeutics by facilitating industry collaboration and supporting the next generation of scientific leaders as well as research Centres and Institutes.</p> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:21:58 +0000 admin 9436 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/fourteen-mcgillians-appointed-order-canada-362232 <div><em><strong>Governor General recognizes McGill community members for exceptional accomplishments and service </strong></em></div> <div> <p><span>Fourteen members of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. <span> </span></span></p> <p><span>Among the honourees are <span>the University’s Chancellor and three professors<span>:<span> </span></span></span></span></p></div> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000 admin 9385 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/fr-scott-lecture-honourable-michelle-obonsawin-362217 <p>The <a href="/library-friends/">Friends of the McGill Libraries</a> are honoured to invite you to the <a href="/library-friends/events/scott">2025 F.R.</a></p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:08:08 +0000 admin 9365 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/passion-food-interview-marie-line-beauchamp-coo-mty-canada-362209 <p>McGill alumna Marie-Line Beauchamp, BSc(FSc)’82, has worked her entire life in the food industry, where she has held various management positions, including as Executive Vice President of Sodexo Canada and President of Rôtisseries St-Hubert. Since 2018, she has been the Chief Operating Officer of MTY Canada, where she oversees, among other things, the 1,106 restaurants that the group operates in Quebec.</p> <p><em>La Presse</em> interviewed Beauchamp about her current role at MTY, her illustrious career, and the CHUM Foundation, where she serves as President.</p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:31:14 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 9346 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/open-solution-improving-research-reproducibility-362210 <h2><b>Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies</b></h2> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:12:19 +0000 admin 9353 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/tsi-outreach-program-administrator-carolina-cruz-vinaccia-wins-presidents-award-362139 <p>Congratulations to Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, the Outreach Program Administrator at the <a href="https://tsi.mcgill.ca/">Trottier Space Institute</a> and Physics Department for being awarded the <a href="/hr/awards/president-awards">President's Award for Administrative and Support Staff</a>! Winners of this award are honoured for the quality of their work, service to the community, innovation and initiative.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:16:26 +0000 admin 9268 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-libraries-closed-december-25-january-2-inclusive-362156 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>Please take note of McGill Libraries' holiday closures and hours:</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:56:34 +0000 admin 9245 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/celebrating-legacy-professor-roger-prichard-362155 <p><img alt="A cake decorated with custom icing in honour of Prof. Prichard" src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/image00029.jpeg" style="height:200px; float:right; width:300px; margin-left:15px; margin-right:0px" />On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Institute of Parasitology gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and retirement of Professor <a href="/parasitology/faculty/prichard">Roger Prichard</a> at Tadja Hall.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:55:12 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 9242 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-awarded-dean-guylaine-beaudry-and-anne-marie-fournier-supervisor-362152 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>The McGill Libraries are delighted to announce that two colleagues, Dean Guylaine Beaudry and staff member Anne-Marie Fournier, were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in December 2024. The honour highlights the exceptional contributions of Canadians, many of whom work behind the scenes, making a significant impact on their community, their province, and sometimes even at the national and international levels.</p> <hr /> <p><b>Anne-Marie Fournier</b></p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:24:04 +0000 admin 9237 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/dominique-berube-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-362136 <p><em><strong><span><span><span><span>McGill’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research</span></span></span></span></strong></em></p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:37:56 +0000 admin 9179 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/dec-18-water-shutdown-mclennan-library-building-730-1030-am-362143 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>To execute repairs, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a water shutdown on Wednesday, December 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., which will affect the McLennan Library Building only, including all its water fountains and washrooms.</p> <p>Please use the water fountains, sinks, and washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building during this period.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:24:57 +0000 admin 9175 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/quebec-government-awards-16-million-mcgill-researchers-providing-innovative-solutions-industry-362124 <div> <p><em><strong><span><span><span>McGill-led projects in genomics, imaging,<span> and manufacturing<span> <span>serve<span> businesses across Quebec<span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></p></div> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:55:57 +0000 admin 9147 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/bellairs-brings-science-programming-barbadian-students-362121 <p>Last week, hundreds of students in Barbados saw science come to life in a whole new way.</p> <p>As part of the celebrations marking its <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/bellairs-research-institute-going-strong-at-70/">70th anniversary</a>, McGill’s Bellairs Research Institute opened its doors to the community Dec. 5. Three hundred students from five local schools were treated to free science kits, lunch and a day of hands-on activities.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:53:58 +0000 admin 9139 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/bellairs-research-institute-going-strong-70-362122 <p>To mark its 70th anniversary, McGill’s <a href="/bellairs/">Bellairs Research Institute</a> in Barbados hosted events Dec. 5-6 that brought together researchers, students, elected officials and community partners to celebrate its history and build momentum for the future.  </p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:56:14 +0000 admin 9138 at /macdonald