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Jonathan Victor (BCom’99) has been appointed COO of Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents. He undertakes this new role with extensive experience at Insurity, where he has previously held roles such as CIO and EVP of Customer Success. In his expanded capacity, Victor will oversee cloud operations, customer success, enterprise security, system integrator operations,...

The first presidency of Donald Trump was nothing if not unpredictable, and as Canada prepares for a second go-around, it needs to expect the unexpected. The U.S. president-elect regularly uses exaggerated rhetoric about the country’s trading relationships, writes Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation. But the first Trump presidency taught us that the most effective way for foreign leaders to respond to Trump’s political theatre...

While 2020 was tough on just about everyone, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) really took it on the chin. Alberta’s public pension fund manager lost billions of dollars in a volatility-based trading strategy during a topsy-turvy year in markets. The losses undermined public confidence in AIMCo, and the province’s Finance Minister Nate Horner recently dismissed AIMCo’s entire board, appointing a veteran public servant...

The Hult Prize is a globally renowned social entrepreneurship competition that empowers young people to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges through innovative business solutions. At its core is the $1 million grand prize, awarded to a standout team to bring their transformative idea to life. The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be the local and national host of...

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), hosted a keynote address by Travis Seymour. As part of McGill’s Indigenous Awareness Weeks, now in its eighth year, this event underscored the urgent need to incorporate reconciliation principles within management and corporate frameworks.Published: 21...

On October 2, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.Published: 21 November 2024

Congratulations to Kizziah Burton, the winner of the Montreal International Poetry Prize 2024. Her poem, “Portrait of Me Incensing the Mushrooms Channelling Demeter,” has been awarded the $20,000 prize. Read the poem here.Published: 21 November 2024

The archetypal CEO leads with charisma and gregariousness, but not all effective executives share the same personality traits—and there can even be advantages to introversion.Published: 21 November 2024

La version française suit. McGill University Libraries are delighted to welcome Chris Burns as the new Director of Rare Books and Special Collections.Published: 21 November 2024

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss. In the first-of-its-kind study, McGill University researchers detected a marked decrease in synaptic density—the connections between neurons that enable brain communication—in individuals at risk of psychosis, compared...

The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to congratulate pianist Alexey Shafirov on winning the 2024–2025 Classical Concerto Competition! For over a decade, the competition has showcased outstanding musical talent and given the first prize winner the distinguished opportunity to perform with the McGill Symphony Orchestra. Alexey will perform with the McGill Symphony Orchestra on April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Salle Pierre-Mercure. Published:...

We have resolved the intermittent issue with the publishing of Lecture Recordings in your courses.  Published: 20 November 2024

Almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, rice milk, macadamia milk... there have never been so many options to replace cow's milk on grocery shelves. But which one has the smallest environmental footprint?Published: 20 November 2024

Students at the Université de Sherbrooke have developed a tool that enables market gardeners to rid their fields of weeds more quickly and without resorting to herbicides, using AI-controlled robotics. Published: 20 November 2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing seasons, particularly during fall and winter when daylight hours decrease. The reduced sunlight and lower vitamin D levels can lead to changes in mood, energy and sleep patterns. As well, the recent change back to standard time from daylight savings can disrupt circadian rhythms, with similar results.  Published: 20 November 2024

The Quebec government recently announced its plan to prohibit heating homes with fossil-fuel natural gas by 2040 as part of its broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.  An expert from McGill University is available to comment on this topic:  Published: 19 November 2024

Assistant Professor Camille Owens spoke about her latest book Like Children: Black Prodigy and the Measure of the Human in America for the Faculty of Arts' Faculty Publication Spotlight!Published: 19 November 2024

After receiving U.S. permission to do so, Ukraine is firing long-range missiles supplied by the United States into Russia for the first time, senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials have said. Maria Popova, Associate Professor, Jean Monnet Chair, Department of Political Science at McGill University is available to share her insights. Maria.popova [at] mcgill.ca (English, Russian, Spanish) Published: 19 November 2024

Thinking of donating your brain to science? This is what they might do with it. Listen here Published: 18 November 2024

The Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis (CCEIP) is a national and bilingual organization of clinicians and researchers who are associated with early psychosis programs. Its mission is to enhance optimum care for Canadians in the early phase of psychosis through improved service models, the generation and translation of knowledge, and engagement and partnership with stakeholders. Congratulations Dr. Margolese! Published: 18 November 2024

Dr. Anila Asghar and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science. This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science. The study involves completing questionnaires and engaging in an online game about science...

Researchers at McGill University have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the syrup's nutritional value and allows for on-site quality testing without the need for costly lab assessments.Published: 18 November 2024

The Parti Québécois' recent 97-page immigration plan suggests replacing workers with automation in sectors facing labour shortages. However, Assistant Professor of Operations Management Rob Glew argues this approach is flawed. He points out that sectors of Quebec’s economy with the most acute labour shortages don’t lend themselves well to automation, like health care and early childhood education. “To just lump it in that robots...

Join MI4 for the 6th Annual Scientific Symposium on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the McGill Faculty Club. This year’s theme, "Microbiome: Decoding the Invisible World," promises an engaging lineup, including a keynote by Prof. Yasmine Belkaid, President of Institut Pasteur. Don’t miss this chance to hear groundbreaking insights from leading experts in the MI4 community.Published: 15 November...

For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump’s planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard. “We are extremely dependent on the United States, and that dependence is not mutual,”...

Susan Margles (BA’88, MBA’91) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa’s suffered during the pandemic, but it’s bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city’s light rail transit system. Margles joins the Airport Authority after nearly two decades at Canada Post, where she—amongst other roles—served as chief...

D2R partner, Tahatikonhsontóntie' Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, is organizing a webinar "Practical examples of research in Indigenous context" on November 20 from 12-1:30pm.  Guest speakers include: Published: 15 November 2024

A team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal’s Observatoire pour l’éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observatory on children’s health and eduation), led by Sylvana Côté, spending two hours a week of class time in a natural environment can reduce emotional distress among 10- to 12-year-olds who had the most significant mental health problems before the program began.Published: 15 November...

Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses – which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually – would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at McGill University. Published: 15 November 2024

Temporary sound installations can be a low-cost way of dealing with noise pollution in areas of high urban density, McGill University researchers have found. Dubbed the “new second hand smoke,” noise pollution can have consequences ranging from simple annoyance to such serious health problems as hearing loss and high blood pressure and can exacerbate various mental health conditions.Published: 14 November 2024

Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.Published: 14 November 2024

Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects! Make your presentations dynamic, collaborative and impactful! With MS Forms, it’s easy to bring...

McGill University Libraries are pleased to welcome Natalie Waters as the new Associate Dean, Research & Scholarship, on a five-year term, ending November 2029.Published: 12 November 2024

The next generation of butchers is in short supply. According to the Canadian Meat Council, there are nearly 10,000 butchering positions available in supermarkets across the country.Published: 12 November 2024

Images captured by cameras scrutinizing the slightest movements of cows. This is the basis of a major study currently being carried out by the Innovation Research Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (WELL-E), jointly created by McGill University and UQAM. A new article in La Terre dives into the project and interviews the McGill team members at the helm.Published: 12 November 2024

The 24h PAUSE is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.Published: 12 November 2024

Her mission is to advance McGill’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst.  “I’m here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between McGill and the rest of the world,” said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University’s Vice-President (Global Engagement). Published: 12 November 2024

YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in research An innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM. YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.Published: 12 November 2024

Photo by Neale McDevitt: On the left, 99-year-old WWII vet Joe Maxwell shakes hands with Colonel Andrew Lussier, 35 years service including tours in Kosovo and Afghanistan. In the middle is Lt. Commander Alex Csank (20 years Canadian Navy). Hundreds of community members take part, including students from local elementary schools, Macdonald High School, John Abbott and Macdonald Campus By Neale McDevitt Editor, McGill ReporterPublished:...

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for the Best Incubator-Accelerator title at the Prix Galien USA. Hosted by the prestigious Galien Foundation, the award ceremony was held on November 7th in New York City. The Prix Galien celebrates groundbreaking achievements in life sciences that advance human health and elevate the human condition.Published: 10 November...

$1M grant from The Weston Family Foundation will pave the way for earlier intervention in REM sleep behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s disease REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is an often debilitating condition that causes people to act out in their sleep, sometimes violently. What’s worse, people with the disorder often go on to develop Parkinson’s disease.Published: 8 November 2024

To all Finance users,   The month of October 2024 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via https://horizon.mcgill.ca/minerva This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option.Published: 8 November 2024

(La version française suit)   This message is sent on behalf of Tonia Sciannamblo, Associate Director, Transaction Services   Please take note of the following Transaction Services’ deadlines prior to December 24th:   Expense Payment Services: Travel (advances and expense reports)Published: 8 November 2024

In August 2024, the Redpath Museum was certified as an accredited museum institution by the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. The accreditation is a seal of quality confirming that the museum meets internationally recognized requirements and standards for governance, museological practices, and heritage presentation. With this recognition, the Redpath joined a network of 180 other accredited museums across the province.Published:...

Congratulations to two alumni of McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ann Louise Carson, B.Sc.(Agr.)’81, and Odette Menard, B.Sc.(Agr.Eng.)’83, M.Sc.’91, who were inducted to Quebec's Agricultural Hall of Fame at the organization's gala on October 26th.  This year, the annual event made history as it marked the first time the Quebec Agricultural Hall of Fame has welcomed two women in the same induction year.Published: 6...

Professors Natalya Gomez (Earth and Planetary Sciences) and Daryl Haggard (Physics) have been awarded 2024 Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). These awards recognize early-career academic researchers, providing them with a $250,000 research grant over two years.Published: 6 November 2024

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures can enhance a company’s public image and contribute to increased sales. However, these benefits may come at a cost. In a study analyzing CSR disclosures from companies in China, where such reporting is mandatory, Associate Professor Vivek Astvansh found that while these disclosures attract customers, they may also discourage new suppliers.Published: 6 November 2024