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A new study suggests investing in herbaria and uploading records is an effective way to generate the biodiversity data needed to inform policy and action. 🌱

Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change. ➡️

Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by McGill University researchers has found. Digitally cataloguing, or digitizing, a herbarium specimen involves r...

The new Fellows, elected by their peers, are being honoured for outstanding achievement and impact, including contributions to public life. 🏅

McGill professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows.
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Douze professeurs de l’Université McGill honorés par la Société royale du Canada

Les nouveaux membres de la SRC ont été choisis par leurs pairs pour leurs réalisations exceptionnelles et leurs contributions, notamment à la vie publique.➡️ https://mcgill.ca/x/wWd

Twelve McGill professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - McGill Reporter Twelve McGill professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

Feeding Quebecers - McGill Reporter Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol, founded by five McGill graduates, supplies fresh, organic produce to about 700 families, and, with its seed business and planning tools, is giving a boost to fellow farmers and gardeners

IT Services will be on campus at various locations throughout the Fall semester. Drop by and discover everything McGill IT Services has to offer to our community.

Games, swag, prizes, and everything you need to know about IT services. For more information, check out the calendar:

IT Services Roadshow and orientation events - Fall 2024 IT Services is on the move - catch us on the IT Services Roadshow! We'll be on campus at various locations throughout the Fall semester. Drop by and find out about everything McGill IT Services has to offer you, as well as some tips for staying cybersafe year round! Join the fun with games, prizes, ...

New dean of education a man of many talents In his academic pursuits, Vivek Venkatesh is just as comfortable on stage with a guitar as he is at the head of a classroom. He uses many methods – some of them unconventional – to explore the roots of violent extremism while promoting pluralistic dialogue.

Our researchers are constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge, uncovering insights that drive innovation and advance our understanding of complex challenges. 🔬 Here’s a glimpse into some of the latest studies:

➡️ Understanding the relationship between the Antarctic Ice Sheet and the earth beneath is key to predicting future climate change impacts, finds McGill-led study

➡️ A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant.

➡️ A new study on songbirds sheds light on the power of social interaction to facilitate learning, insights that potentially apply to human development.

➡️ A new technique developed by McGill researchers for mechanically manipulating stem cells could lead to new stem cell treatments, which have yet to fulfill their therapeutic potential.

Explore more of our research through the link in our bio - Newsroom
https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/

Developing a smart insecticide, assessing protective coatings in marine environments and measuring space allocated to active transport are among the projects undertaken by the inaugural cohort of McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) Fellows.

The new award provides support for the next generation of sustainability researchers and promotes interdisciplinary approaches. 🌱

First cohort of McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative Fellows to tackle an ‘inspiring’ range of problems - McGill Reporter First cohort of McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative Fellows to tackle an ‘inspiring’ range of problems

Campus is buzzing with excitement as new students move in and orientation events unfold. 🎒✨

We're just one week away from welcoming everyone back to classes. See you all soon!

Attention all incoming students! Did you know that each faculty hosts its own Orientation activities? Mark your calendars for events starting Aug 19th or 20th, depending on your faculty.

🔗 Click here to see details on your faculty’s Orientation .https://www.mcgill.ca/getready/orientation/undergraduate-orientation. You should also receive further details by email.

See you soon!

Opinion | McGill President, Deep Saini: As McGill's president, I have a duty to all students, no matter their views.

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Opinion | McGill President, Deep Saini: Ce que signifie pour moi être à l’écoute des étudiants de McGill.

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Deep Saini: As McGill's president, I have a duty to all students, no matter their views - McGill Reporter Editorial by McGill President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini

Opinion | McGill President, Deep Saini: As McGill's president, I have a duty to all students, no matter their views.

https://mcgill.ca/x/wQj

Opinion | McGill President, Deep Saini : Ce que signifie pour moi être à l’écoute des étudiants de McGill

https://mcgill.ca/x/wQ9

Deep Saini: As McGill's president, I have a duty to all students, no matter their views Tensions on campus raise challenges, but I remain hopeful. Listening is key. That means resisting polarized rhetoric and fostering dialogue.

Opinion | McGill President, Deep Saini: As McGill's president, I have a duty to all students, no matter their views
https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-as-mcgills-president-i-have-a-duty-to-all-students-no-matter-their-beliefs

Opinion | McGill President, Deep Saini: Ce que signifie pour moi être à l’écoute des étudiants de
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Ce que signifie pour moi être à l’écoute des étudiants de McGill Pendant la collation des grades, un cri provenant du fond de la salle vient interrompre mon allocution : « Tu devrais avoir honte, Saini ! Écoute tes étudiants ! »

McGill researchers have pinpointed the melatonin MT1 receptor as a key regulator of REM sleep, which could pave the way for new treatments for sleep disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions like Parkinson’s. 🧠🌙

Dream discovery: Melatonin's key role in REM sleep revealed A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial regulator of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. REM sleep is crucial for dream...

Félicitations / Congratulations to Desautels Faculty of Management alumnus Clement Secchi!

Unreal. We are so proud of you ❤️🤍

In the heart of Lanaudière, Quebec, a 233-hectare tract of wilderness stands as a living testament to the resilience of nature and the generous stewardship of McGill chemistry professor Linda Reven.

From Windy City to wilderness champion - McGill Reporter McGill chemistry prof donates huge tract of land to conservation agency in Lanaudière

“The study, by British company Immerse Education, used LinkedIn data to find the proportions of alums who became CEOs after graduating from various universities worldwide. McGill topped all Canadian institutions with a rate of 4.26 per cent.”

McGill produces CEOs at the highest rate in Canada: study Montreal's McGill University produces future CEOs more than any other university in Canada, according to a new study.

How do mussels secure themselves to the slippery seashore?

Matthew Harrington at McGill University spent decades studying the surprisingly complex materials that mollusks produce.

Find out how they do it, here: https://ow.ly/ZWSA50SLfZf

Six athletes are among a 21-member entourage of grads serving in an official capacity at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris
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Young adults with a brain tumour diagnosis face unimaginable challenges and embody unique strengths. We are here to provide support, information, education, and help make connections for young adults and their loved ones. In collaboration with a group of students from the Ingram School of Nursing at McGill University, we developed a resource for young adults affected by a brain tumour.
➡️ Learn More: https://ow.ly/bSjR50Px0YQ

The McGill Fellows will depart this summer for destinations like Costa Rica, India, Japan, Taiwan and more, spending their year abroad in language learning, academic studies, and internships.

The selection process for the McCall MacBain International Fellowships emphasizes community service, leadership, and character, ensuring these Fellows are well-prepared for their global experiences.

Learn more about the fellowship and the selected fellows ⬇️

Eight McGill students named McCall MacBain International Fellows - McGill Reporter Eight McGill students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

🧠The BigBrain is more than a map of the brain. It includes remote data processing tools, open project meetings, workshops and online services. “Since its publication, over 25,000 researchers worldwide have downloaded the BigBrain dataset for use in their own research."

The BigBrain: Mapping the future of neuroscience - McGill Reporter Researchers are working to improve on BigBrain, the acclaimed 3D digital atlas of the brain they introduced a decade ago

Myrna Lashley and Dan Poenaru, professors in the McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, have been appointed to the Order of Canada. 🎖️ Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition for their impactful work in advancing racial justice and children’s health.

Myrna Lashley and Dan Poenaru appointed to the Order of Canada - McGill Reporter Myrna Lashley and Dan Poenaru appointed to the Order of Canada

-led research team working in collaboration with CNRS, Inserm and Sorbonne, believes it has identified both the neurological mechanism underlying anorexia nervosa as well as a possible cure.
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Une équipe de recherche de McGill pourrait avoir découvert le mécanisme neurobiologique sous-jacent à l’anorexie
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McGill-led research team may have discovered neurological mechanism underlying common eating disorder A McGill University-led research team working in collaboration with a French team (CNRS, INSERM and Sorbonne university) believes it has identified both the neurological mechanism underlying anorexia nervosa as well as a possible cure. The international team’s findings, published this week in Natu...

The Neuro's esteemed neuropsychologist Brenda Milner will celebrate her 106th birthday on July 15. She is a world-renowned scientist and was even recently the subject of an answer on the popular TV trivia show Jeopardy!

Do you know the name of the lobes in question❓ ⏳

Montreal named best student city in North America! 🌟 QS Best Student Cities report highlights Montreal’s cultural scene, diversity, and friendliness.

Montreal named best student city in North America - McGill Reporter QS Best Student Cities report highlights Montreal’s cultural scene, diversity and friendliness

Generative AI in the classroom - McGill Reporter At a recent symposium hosted by McGill, more than 100 higher-education and industry leaders gathered to discuss artificial intelligence’s impact and applications