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As President Trump’s latest tariffs send markets into turmoil, McGill Desautels faculty member Vivek Astvansh provides insight into the potential long-term impact on trade and investments. Amid uncertainty, experts suggest diversification as the key to stability. Read more on how Canadian markets and investors can navigate this shifting landscape.Published: 21 March 2025

In a thought-provoking analysis, Henry Mintzberg underscores the critical importance of developing first-line leaders rather than focusing disproportionately on C-suite executives. Despite the overwhelming investment in executive development, Mintzberg argues that frontline managers – those closest to employees and customers – are the true force multipliers in any organization. He highlights that a well-trained first-line leader can dramatically improve employee engagement, productivity, and organizational...

In a special interview marking the 50th anniversary of his iconic article "The Manager's Job: Folklore and Fact," Henry Mintzberg revisits his groundbreaking work, offering fresh perspectives on organizational structure, management, and leadership. Mintzberg discusses the evolution of management over the last five decades, emphasizing the importance of understanding organizational types, the value of emergent strategies, and the need for grounded management in today’s...

At the McGill Desautels we believe in empowering students to tackle real-world challenges through innovation and collaboration. Last week, the McGill Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), anchored at our Faculty, wrapped up its 2nd edition of the Annual Grand Challenge (AGC), a competition designed to drive meaningful solutions for a more sustainable future.Published: 21 March 2025

As of March 26, 2025, you will no longer be able to reset your McGill username password in Minerva. Password resets will be managed through a single, secure platform using Microsoft’s Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature to enhance security and better protect your data.  Note: Password resets for Banner/Imaging/Data Warehouse will remain available in Minerva.  Published: 19 March 2025

Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis (BCom'20, MMF’25) has been named the 2024 Peter Christoffersen MMF Award recipient, recognizing his academic excellence and contributions to the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program. A Montreal native with a background in finance and data science, Xanthoudakis honed his skills in market analysis and risk management as a strategist for Desautels Capital Management (DCM)’s SRI Fund. He credits...

Simon Caron-Huot, Professor and Canada Research Chair in High-Energy Physics, has been awarded a 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship. The prestigious Dorothy Killam Fellowship is part of Canada’s National Killam Program, which also includes the Killam Prize. Eight Fellowships were awarded across the country.   The Dorothy Killam Fellowship provides researchers with up to two years of relief from teaching and administrative duties to focus on transformative...

The presence and concentration of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in fertilizing residual materials will be monitored under new standards in Quebec through a management code, according to Quebec's Environment Ministry. Quebec's code on the management of fertilizing residual materials such as sewage sludge, also known as biosolids—which come from treating municipal or industrial wastewater—will take effect Nov. 1. The code takes into account a total of 13 types of substances and...

In a recent article, CBC News spoke to several experts who say U.S. tariffs on Canadian dairy products would have little effect on Canada's protectionist system. The director of McGill University's Farm Management and Technology Program agrees that these tariffs would have a "somewhat limited" impact on industry.Published: 19 March 2025

In the Hill Times, Saji George, Associate Professor in McGill University's Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, argues that with the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.  Published: 19 March 2025

Canadian grocery giant Loblaw is preparing to add labels to U.S. products affected by tariffs, allowing consumers to distinguish them from other products on shelves and understand why they cost more. McGill University agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault told Radio-Canada that this measure will support consumers in their choices.Published: 19 March 2025

La version française suit. As part of our annual planning activities, Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering has conducted a full review of its stacks. Library staff have carefully assessed the collection, identifying materials with low circulation. Over the next few weeks, select items will be relocated to the McGill University Collections Centre (MUCC). All relocated books remain available for borrowing.Published:...

Honoring our incredible team members for their years of service and dedication! 💙👏 Your hard work and passion make all the difference. Here's to many more milestones ahead! ✨ #StaffAppreciation #MilestoneMoments #TeamExcellence   Published: 19 March 2025

We're excited to announce that the annual BBMESS Symposium is coming up soon! This two-day event will take place in the SSMU Ballroom (3480 Rue McTavish) on May 5-6, 2025. For full details, including the schedule, registration fees, and keynote speakers, please click here. Published: 19 March 2025

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On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.Published: 17 March 2025

Research Talk Thursday April 3, 2025, 4:30 to 6:00 pm 2001 McGill College Ave. Room 606Published: 17 March 2025

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 places McGill’s Anatomy & Physiology 5th in the world. More info can be found here: QS World University Rankings for Anatomy and Physiology 2025 | Top Universities. Published: 17 March 2025

Hudson’s Bay Company was seeking court approval Monday to liquidate its business. Meanwhile, Forever 21’s U.S. operations have filed for bankruptcy (this does not affect Forever 21 stores in Canada). This McGill professor can share his expertise on the subject: Charles de Brabant, Executive Director, Bensadoun School of Retail Management charles.debrabant [at] mcgill.ca (English, French) Published: 17 March 2025

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Sébastien Jodoin and Professor Aaron Mills were reappointed as Canada Research Chairs for a new five-year term.Published: 17 March 2025

$400,000 will fuel public-private collaboration to discover new disease biomarkers   A new project co-led by Thomas Durcan, PhD, Director of The Neuro's Early Drug Discovery Unit, and overseen by Mathilde Chaineau, PhD, the EDDU’s program manager, will receive $400,000 in support from Génome Québec. In partnership with Nardin Nakhla and Armstrong Murira from the Montreal-based company Simmunome, Durcan and Chaineau will develop a computational...

Congratulations to Sabrina Romanelli, who received a prestigious Graduate Student Award from Parkinson Canada (205-2027 cycle). This competitive 2-yr $40,000 award was given to 11 exceptional doctoral trainees across Canada working on Parkinson’s disease. Sabrina’s project aims to elucidate the mechanism of PINK1 activation on damaged mitochondria via interactions with the translocation machinery. Her work will help us understand how Parkinson-associated genetic variants impair...