Nominate someone for appointment to the Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is one of the country's highest civilian honors, recognizing outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. More than 7,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order since its inception in 1967. McGill has over 80 recipients of the Order of Canada. Their appointments have helped to define the national and international reputation of McGill.
Daryl Haggard and Charles Gale honoured by the Canadian Association of Physicists
Two highly accomplished researchers in McGill鈥檚 Department of Physics have received prestigious distinctions for their researchMcGill鈥檚 Department of Physics Professors Charles Gale and Daryl Haggard received medals from the Canadian Association of Physics (CAP) today.
One-year extension for the Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation)
McGill鈥檚 Board of Governors has extended the current appointment of Professor聽Martha聽Crago as Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) for a one-year period, from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2024.聽
The extension will ensure stable leadership of the Research and Innovation portfolio during the upcoming Principal and Vice-Chancellor transition and allow the new Principal to actively participate in selecting Professor Crago鈥檚 successor.
McGill now accepting nomination submissions for 2023 Earthshot Prize
The final deadline to submit proposals to McGill is Tuesday, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Cecile Baccanale joins McGill as University Veterinarian and Associate Vice-Principal, Animal Care
It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Cecile Baccanale has accepted the position of 香蕉视频 Veterinarian and Associate Vice-Principal, Animal Care. Dr. Baccanale is also appointed Full Professor (Professional) in the Department of Medicine (Division of Experimental Medicine) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her appointment will commence on October 17, 2022.
Frontiers Planet Prize
Recently launched by the Frontiers Research Foundation, the inaugural Frontiers Prize has as its goal, the acceleration of scientific solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet. The 2022 edition of the Prize, the Frontiers Planet Prize, in the area of sustainability science, seeks applications from researchers who have made scientific breakthroughs with the potential to stabilize our planet鈥檚 ecosystem.
Niky Kamran appointed Deputy Research Integrity Officer
Professor Niky Kamran has been appointed Deputy Research Integrity Officer at McGill for a three-year term. As Deputy RIO, Professor Kamran promotes integrity in the conduct of research and carries out the assessment of research misconduct allegations.
Professor Jeanne Paquette appointed as McGill Deputy Research Integrity Officer
Professor Jeanne Paquette has been appointed as a McGill Deputy Research Integrity Officer. She began the three-year, part-time appointment on June 15, 2022. As Deputy RIO, Professor Paquette promotes integrity in the conduct of research and carries out the assessment of research misconduct allegations.
$12.7 Million for McGill Research from the Fonds de recherche du Qu茅bec
Tackling climate change and preserving biodiversity a key priority for McGill and QuebecThe Fonds de recherche du Qu茅bec announced its latest rounds of funding earlier this month in support of research, training, and initiatives to tackle major societal challenges鈥攊ncluding climate change and biodiversity loss.
Researchers tackle youth loneliness and technology dependence
McGill professors receive grant to explore the correlation between technology dependence, youth loneliness and the risk for exploitation.
International lab dedicated to artificial intelligence kicks-off in Montreal
Montreal-based centre unites strengths of 香蕉视频, 脡TS, Mila, CNRS, Universit茅 Paris-Saclay, and CentraleSup茅lec
$3.1 M for Eight McGill Research Projects
Eight projects funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) and the Government of Quebec acquire new tools and infrastructure to generate new knowledge, from improving breast cancer treatments to understanding the lives of parasitoid insects.
McGill CRCs awarded in the 2020-2022 Cycle and NFRF-Transformation Results
On January 12, the Federal Government announced more than $295 million for science, research, and engineering in Canada through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) 2020-2 cycle, the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Transformation results, and the Tri-agency Scholarships and Fellowships.
Read the full story on the McGill Newsroom or the McGill Reporter.
Below is a list of all CRCs awarded in the 2020-2022 Cycle and聽McGill Co-PIs and Collaborators NFRF-T 2021-2027:
Roman Szumski appointed as Special Advisor to the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (VP-RI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Roman Szumski to the role of Special Advisor to the VP-RI in Public and Life Science Policy and Business Development. His appointment will commence on January 17, 2022 for a two-year term.
$1.3 million to understand and alleviate impacts of the pandemic on children, youth, and families
Seven CIHR funded projects at McGill and the Research Institute of the 香蕉视频 Health Centre to investigate impacts of vaccine hesitancy, health-care shortages, work-life imbalance for children, youth, and families in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.