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At the McGill Sustainability Park, the ReACT Hubs will confront real-world sustainability challenges by convening researchers from across McGill to work alongside societal partners.
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📷 Mockup showing potential wet labs at the Sustainability Park.
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📷 Mockup showing potential wet labs at the Sustainability Park.
January 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
At the McGill Sustainability Park, the ReACT Hubs will confront real-world sustainability challenges by convening researchers from across McGill to work alongside societal partners.
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📷 Mockup showing potential wet labs at the Sustainability Park.
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📷 Mockup showing potential wet labs at the Sustainability Park.
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The deadline to apply for a McCall MacBain International Fellowship is Tues. January 13!
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
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These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
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McCall MacBain International Fellowships - McCall MacBain Foundation
The McCall MacBain International Fellowships enable globally minded Canadian undergraduate students to develop strong intercultural competencies and ties to different regions of the world through a ye...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The deadline to apply for a McCall MacBain International Fellowship is Tues. January 13!
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
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Four McGill studies made @quebecscience.bsky.social's Top 10 Discoveries of the Year 🔬🌍 Their topics range from prehistoric fossils to female fertility, highlighting the range of expertise at McGill.
Congratulations to the researchers behind this achievement!
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Congratulations to the researchers behind this achievement!
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January 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Four McGill studies made @quebecscience.bsky.social's Top 10 Discoveries of the Year 🔬🌍 Their topics range from prehistoric fossils to female fertility, highlighting the range of expertise at McGill.
Congratulations to the researchers behind this achievement!
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Congratulations to the researchers behind this achievement!
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The deadline to apply for a McCall MacBain International Fellowship is Tues. January 13!
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
McCall MacBain International Fellowships - McCall MacBain Foundation
The McCall MacBain International Fellowships enable globally minded Canadian undergraduate students to develop strong intercultural competencies and ties to different regions of the world through a ye...
mcgill.ca
January 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The deadline to apply for a McCall MacBain International Fellowship is Tues. January 13!
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
These fellowships are open to undergraduate students and offer the opportunity to spend a full year abroad in a country where you are not already fluent in one of the major languages.
➡️https://mcgill.ca/x/5or
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We're kicking off 2026 with a stellar workshop lineup!
📊Intro to R
🤖 Programming with GenAI
📂 Understanding file systems
📈 Statistical simulation studies
...and more!
Learn more and register here: mcgill.ca/x/i2X
📊Intro to R
🤖 Programming with GenAI
📂 Understanding file systems
📈 Statistical simulation studies
...and more!
Learn more and register here: mcgill.ca/x/i2X
January 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
We're kicking off 2026 with a stellar workshop lineup!
📊Intro to R
🤖 Programming with GenAI
📂 Understanding file systems
📈 Statistical simulation studies
...and more!
Learn more and register here: mcgill.ca/x/i2X
📊Intro to R
🤖 Programming with GenAI
📂 Understanding file systems
📈 Statistical simulation studies
...and more!
Learn more and register here: mcgill.ca/x/i2X
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@cjep.bsky.social paper on gender equity in cognitive science @nserc-resnet.bsky.social funding, highlighting progress in past 6 years.
Led by @mcgillscience.bsky.social psych trainee Michelle Yang; co-authored w/ @pennypexman.bsky.social. A @wicscanada.bsky.social effort.
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Led by @mcgillscience.bsky.social psych trainee Michelle Yang; co-authored w/ @pennypexman.bsky.social. A @wicscanada.bsky.social effort.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
@cjep.bsky.social paper on gender equity in cognitive science @nserc-resnet.bsky.social funding, highlighting progress in past 6 years.
Led by @mcgillscience.bsky.social psych trainee Michelle Yang; co-authored w/ @pennypexman.bsky.social. A @wicscanada.bsky.social effort.
doi.org/10.1037/cep0...
Led by @mcgillscience.bsky.social psych trainee Michelle Yang; co-authored w/ @pennypexman.bsky.social. A @wicscanada.bsky.social effort.
doi.org/10.1037/cep0...
Congratulations to Prof. Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!
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December 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!
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Single people who date without a clear understanding of what they are looking for in a relationship experience more loneliness and decreased life satisfaction, McGill researchers have found.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Single people who date without a clear understanding of what they are looking for in a relationship experience more loneliness and decreased life satisfaction, McGill researchers have found.
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The University flag will be lowered today, Dec. 3, in honour of Prof. Emeritus Balfour Mount (Palliative Care, Medicine and Health Sciences) The Hon. Prof. Kelvin K. Ogilvie (Chemistry, Science), and Prof. Ante L. Padjen (Pharmacology, Medicine and Health Sciences).
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The University flag will be lowered today, Dec. 3, in honour of Prof. Emeritus Balfour Mount (Palliative Care, Medicine and Health Sciences) The Hon. Prof. Kelvin K. Ogilvie (Chemistry, Science), and Prof. Ante L. Padjen (Pharmacology, Medicine and Health Sciences).
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a McGill-led research team has observed a giant helium cloud escaping from the distant exoplanet WASP-107b, offering new insights into the evolution of planetary atmospheres.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a McGill-led research team has observed a giant helium cloud escaping from the distant exoplanet WASP-107b, offering new insights into the evolution of planetary atmospheres.
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Awesome to see such a big turn out for our 80th celebrations as a Dept! 💚💙💚💙💚💙
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Awesome to see such a big turn out for our 80th celebrations as a Dept! 💚💙💚💙💚💙
Last night, our colleagues in Geography celebrated the department’s 80th anniversary! Over 100 students, faculty members, staff, and alumni gathered for an evening of wine, cheese, and conversation.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Last night, our colleagues in Geography celebrated the department’s 80th anniversary! Over 100 students, faculty members, staff, and alumni gathered for an evening of wine, cheese, and conversation.
Read our story about the department's history ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/wFT
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On Thursday, November 13, over 150 students, alumni, staff and faculty members gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of McGill's Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) program.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
On Thursday, November 13, over 150 students, alumni, staff and faculty members gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of McGill's Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) program.
Read more about the event and this unique program ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/iyP
📸 by Alex Tran
@mcgillarts.bsky.social
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📸 by Alex Tran
@mcgillarts.bsky.social
This past September, St. James Parish in Barbados celebrated We Gatherin’, a year-long festival of Barbadian heritage, culture and community. As part of the festivities, McGill’s Bellairs Research Institute hosted a day-long Science Adventure for local schoolchildren.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This past September, St. James Parish in Barbados celebrated We Gatherin’, a year-long festival of Barbadian heritage, culture and community. As part of the festivities, McGill’s Bellairs Research Institute hosted a day-long Science Adventure for local schoolchildren.
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🎉 Congratulations to @mcgill.ca Prof. Christian Genest (Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics) for receiving the 2025 @acfas.ca Urgel-Archambault Prize! His work has transformed mathematical knowledge into operational tools for preventing and managing risks.
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Christian Genest receives the 2025 Acfas Urgel-Archambault Prize - McGill Reporter
McGill statistics professor is honoured for accomplishments that include refining climate forecasting models and improving risk management
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November 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🎉 Congratulations to @mcgill.ca Prof. Christian Genest (Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics) for receiving the 2025 @acfas.ca Urgel-Archambault Prize! His work has transformed mathematical knowledge into operational tools for preventing and managing risks.
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The musician who decoded the mind’s melody 🧠🎶
From platinum record rock-and-roll producer to award-winning #McGill neuroscientist, Daniel Levitin has spent his life uncovering how the songs we love may be the brain’s most powerful medicine 🎼
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From platinum record rock-and-roll producer to award-winning #McGill neuroscientist, Daniel Levitin has spent his life uncovering how the songs we love may be the brain’s most powerful medicine 🎼
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The musician who decoded the mind’s melody 🧠🎶
From platinum record rock-and-roll producer to award-winning #McGill neuroscientist, Daniel Levitin has spent his life uncovering how the songs we love may be the brain’s most powerful medicine 🎼
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From platinum record rock-and-roll producer to award-winning #McGill neuroscientist, Daniel Levitin has spent his life uncovering how the songs we love may be the brain’s most powerful medicine 🎼
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McGill breaks into the global Top 10 for sustainability! 🌱 Ranked #9 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, this recognition reflects our community’s commitment to research, innovation and collective action for a more sustainable world.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
McGill breaks into the global Top 10 for sustainability! 🌱 Ranked #9 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, this recognition reflects our community’s commitment to research, innovation and collective action for a more sustainable world.
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Congratulations to #McGill Professors Jackie Chi Kit Cheung and Lijun Sun, who were awarded funding for #AI research through a Canada-France collaboration 👏🎉
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Two McGill professors awarded funding for AI research through Canada-France collaboration
McGill Professors Jackie Chi Kit Cheung and Lijun Sun have received funding for their research projects on reasoning and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) from the Canadian Institutes of Health...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Congratulations to #McGill Professors Jackie Chi Kit Cheung and Lijun Sun, who were awarded funding for #AI research through a Canada-France collaboration 👏🎉
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Learn about this funding: mcgill.ca/x/iCg
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Meet Maya — a McGill undergrad whose summer project became a published paper. ✨ Alongside a team of McGill researchers, she mapped coastal buildings at risk from long-term sea-level rise.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Meet Maya — a McGill undergrad whose summer project became a published paper. ✨ Alongside a team of McGill researchers, she mapped coastal buildings at risk from long-term sea-level rise.
🔗 Learn more about her inspiring journey at mcgill.ca
🔗 Learn more about her inspiring journey at mcgill.ca
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Congratulations to the 2025 BMO Responsible AI Scholars, presented by the #McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS). The awards support undergrad and grad students in all McGill faculties pursuing research in responsible #AI. Read more in the McGill Reporter: mcgill.ca/x/iju
McGill students recognized for advancing responsible AI - McGill Reporter
This year’s McGill recipients of the BMO Responsible AI Awards are reimagining how AI impacts health care, education, climate resilience and beyond
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November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 BMO Responsible AI Scholars, presented by the #McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS). The awards support undergrad and grad students in all McGill faculties pursuing research in responsible #AI. Read more in the McGill Reporter: mcgill.ca/x/iju
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How can digital tools transform mental health research? Can brain anatomy show us how parents and children share attention? 🧠
Find out at the next Neurogenesis Faculty Lecture on Nov. 26 at @theneuro.bsky.social w/ Delphine Raucher-Chéné & @tasmiahai.bsky.social!
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Find out at the next Neurogenesis Faculty Lecture on Nov. 26 at @theneuro.bsky.social w/ Delphine Raucher-Chéné & @tasmiahai.bsky.social!
👉 Register here: mcgill.ca/x/iHe
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
How can digital tools transform mental health research? Can brain anatomy show us how parents and children share attention? 🧠
Find out at the next Neurogenesis Faculty Lecture on Nov. 26 at @theneuro.bsky.social w/ Delphine Raucher-Chéné & @tasmiahai.bsky.social!
👉 Register here: mcgill.ca/x/iHe
Find out at the next Neurogenesis Faculty Lecture on Nov. 26 at @theneuro.bsky.social w/ Delphine Raucher-Chéné & @tasmiahai.bsky.social!
👉 Register here: mcgill.ca/x/iHe
Researchers at @mcgill.ca and collaborating institutions have mapped the atmospheric features of a planetary-mass brown dwarf, offering potential insights into planet and star formation.
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McGill-led team maps ‘weather’ on a nearby brown dwarf in unprecedented detail
Researchers at McGill University and collaborating institutions have mapped the atmospheric features of a planetary-mass brown dwarf, a type of space object that is neither a star nor a planet, existi...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Researchers at @mcgill.ca and collaborating institutions have mapped the atmospheric features of a planetary-mass brown dwarf, offering potential insights into planet and star formation.
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A worn-down mammoth tooth discovered nearly 150 years ago on an island in Nunavut offers new insights into where and how the Ice Age giants lived and died, indicating that they once roamed much farther east than previously believed.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A worn-down mammoth tooth discovered nearly 150 years ago on an island in Nunavut offers new insights into where and how the Ice Age giants lived and died, indicating that they once roamed much farther east than previously believed.
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A team at McGill University studying ferroptosis, a form of cell death, have discovered that the process begins deep inside the cell, a finding that could lead to new treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A team at McGill University studying ferroptosis, a form of cell death, have discovered that the process begins deep inside the cell, a finding that could lead to new treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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What does a 14th-century painting have to do with artificial intelligence and neuroscience? For McGill University PhD candidate Hannah Derue, the answer is it has a role to play in addressing chronic pain and the need to better understand and express it.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
What does a 14th-century painting have to do with artificial intelligence and neuroscience? For McGill University PhD candidate Hannah Derue, the answer is it has a role to play in addressing chronic pain and the need to better understand and express it.
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