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More than 130,000 residents of the Los Angeles area are under evacuation orders or warnings  as fires, driven by high winds, continue to spread rapidly. At least five people have been killed, and thousands of homes have been destroyed.  McGill University experts are available to comment on this topic:  Published: 9 January 2025

A groundbreaking discovery by McGill University researchers is among the top scientific advances of 2024, according to Québec Science magazine. The scientists developed a novel method to transform two greenhouse gases—methane and carbon dioxide—into valuable chemicals using sunlight. This innovation could help reduce emissions and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.Published: 9 January 2025

This week, Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole announced the appointment of Jade Proulx, BSc(FSc)’12, as Director of Agri-Food Innovation and Project Manager for the Saint-Hyacinthe Agri-Food Innovation Zone. Congratulations to Proulx, who has over ten years of experience in agri-food innovation—and got her start on McGill's Macdonald Campus.Published: 8 January 2025

Wetlands, often overlooked, play a crucial role in combating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide and mitigating flooding. Despite their importance, these ecosystems face threats from human activities and development. Protecting and restoring wetlands is essential for environmental health and climate resilience.  Read more about the work that Professor Sara Knox and colleagues are doing in this area: https://www.ledevoir.com/environnement/826589/force-cachee-marecages Published: 6 January 2025

The Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies and the Burney Society of North America have partnered to establish a new fellowship named after Distinguished James McGill Professor Emeritus, Burney editor, long-time member, and past President of CSECS, Peter Sabor.Published: 6 January 2025

In partnership with McGill’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) and Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program, Quebec bakery Mamie Clafoutis transformed its St. Denis location into a cutting-edge bakery.Published: 6 January 2025

It is with deep sadness that we remember Emil Skamene, a pioneer in genetic research at McGill University.  His groundbreaking work on host genetic susceptibility to infections has shaped the field for over three decades. Skamene’s legacy continues to inspire scientists, including D2R’s Chief Scientific Officer, Philippe Gros, who, alongside Professor Erwin Schurr, honors him in a heartfelt eulogy published in Nature Genetics. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-024-02028-7 Published:...

Justin Trudeau announced today that he will be stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party and as prime minister of Canada after his party selects its next leader in a competitive process. In the meantime, Parliament has been prorogued until March 24. The announcement follows weeks of speculation. Growing numbers of Liberal MPs have called for his resignation. Here is an expert from...

McGill IGEM team proudly secured a gold medal along with three nominations for Best Diagnostics, Best Software, and Best Parts Collection at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Grand Jamboree in October 2024. Composed of students from the Bioengineering program and various disciplines within the Faculty of Science, McGill iGEM team is supervised by Prof. Codruta Ignea and Prof. Lisa Munter. Each year, they...

An international team of scientists led by McGill University researchers has provided the clearest evidence yet that some fast radio bursts (FRBs) — enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio waves from space — originate from neutron stars, the ultra-dense remnants of massive stars that have exploded in a supernova. This finding, based on an analysis of the radio signal of a single FRB, advances our...

Please be advised that McGill University has mandated XO Construction Inc. to carry out the following project: 21-002 Raymond (Macdonald Campus) – JELF Dastmalchi (Lot 2) Description: Renovation of room R1-038. Construction start date: January 2025 Planned construction end date: July 2025 Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Project Manager: mark.ouimet [at] mcgill.ca (Mark Ouimet)Published: 23 December 2024

Nineteen members of the McGill community have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. 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. The recipients include Professor R. Bruce Lennox, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Tomlinson...

John Mac Master, esteemed Canadian tenor and Associate Professor of Voice at the Schulich School of Music, is a 2024 recipient of the Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by The Voice Foundation to honour distinguished individuals for their leadership, commitment to education and mentorship, and modeling of voice use and its advancement. Previous opera recipients include Nathan...

As we approach the close of another remarkable year at the Schulich School of Music, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, their dedication, creativity, and passion have brought music to life in ways that have inspired our community. From breathtaking performances to groundbreaking research, from personal milestones to collective successes,...

The Office of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) created a new University-wide prize for outstanding emerging researchers in 2013 to encourage and celebrate our most outstanding early-career researchers. Published: 20 December 2024

Governor General recognizes McGill community members for exceptional accomplishments and service Fourteen members of the McGill University community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.   Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors: Published: 18 December 2024

Canadian pension funds have a mandate to deliver steady pension payments to millions of plan members, writes Professor Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada. But that’s easier said than done, and the most cost-efficient way to deliver is by investing in a globally diversified portfolio tilted toward strategic assets. This type of asset, however, isn’t available in Canada, so pension funds look for them elsewhere.Published:...

In 2023, the Quebec electric vehicle maker Autobus Lion opened a $150 million truck manufacturing facility in Illinois, but its expansion into the United States has not gone according to plan. Much of its 900,000 square foot facility sits empty, and the company is sub-leasing the space. Now, the company is on the brink of bankruptcy and working with investors to determine if it...

In 2022, Quebec’s so-called ‘welcome tax’ generated more than $1.4 billion for municipalities, with Montreal alone pulling in more than $410 million. Though it sounds like a penalty for new arrivals, its name is actually derived from former Quebec cabinet member Jean Bienvenue, who tabled the bill proposing the tax; Bienvenue’s surname translates into English as ‘welcome’. These municipal-level real estate transfer taxes can...

The McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) 2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year’s focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing...

Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies Published: 18 December 2024

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. La Presse interviewed...

A number of recent food recalls across Canada have raised concerns for some about food safety and health risks. Global News interviewed Professor Jennifer Ronholm, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology at McGill, to explain what consumers need to know and how they can stay safe.  Watch the video on Global News Published: 18 December 2024