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Rise of AI deepfakes fuels urgent call for stronger protections

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:21:21 +0000

Canada is moving to criminalize non-consensual sexual deepfakes after recent court rulings exposed gaps in existing law, allowing perpetrators to avoid conviction despite clear harm to victims.

Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at ��VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:32:05 +0000

The ��VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.

Oliver Abrams BCom’26 named Management Valedictorian

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:56:48 +0000

This year, we are proud to celebrate Oliver Abrams BCom'26, as Management valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Reflecting on his time at Desautels, Oliver found that the people around him played a defining role in his experience.

For Abrams, ��VR��Ƶ was more than academics; it was a community that broadened his perspective and grounded him throughout his studies. “My peers have shown me what’s possible, my professors have shown me new ways of thinking, and my family has kept me grounded,” he said. In moments of uncertainty, their support remained constant.

Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé receives ��VR��Ƶ’s highest academic honour

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:27 +0000

Desautels Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé has been awarded the ��VR��Ƶ Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement, the University's highest academic honour, in recognition of a career spent bridging science, policy and real-world impact.

Retail Gen AI Hackathon 2026

julie.lapalme@affiliate.mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:31:24 +0000

Want to work collaboratively in a fun yet competitive environment to develop innovative generative AI solutions for the ALDO Group?

Retail Innovation Challenge 2026

julie.lapalme@affiliate.mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:02:13 +0000

Save the date for the 7th edition of the ��VR��Ƶ-BSRM Retail Innovation Challenge Theme will be announced at the launch on October 6th.

PhD Thesis Defense Presentation: Fares Belkhiria

admin — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:35:18 +0000

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:33:51 +0000

Join our ��VR��Ƶ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.

Announcing the 2026 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:09:43 +0000

Congratulations to Miranda Enepekides (BCom’24), Sacha Rémillard (BCom’25), Serina Petrella (BCom'24), Andrew Bujold (BCom’25), Marilou Chamberland (BCom’25), and Justine Simard (BCom’25) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Desautels’ Samer Faraj earns renewal of Canada Research Chair

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:31:43 +0000

��VR��Ƶ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs. These appointments recognize leading scholars whose work advances discovery across disciplines, from fundamental science to pressing societal challenges. The program highlights ��VR��Ƶ’s commitment to world-class research and long-term innovation with real-world impact.

Robert Nason recognized in ��VR��Ƶ’s 2026 Research Honours

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:26 +0000

31 ��VR��Ƶ professors have been recognized for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James ��VR��Ƶ Professor, James ��VR��Ƶ Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.

These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens ��VR��Ƶ’s global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients’ dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.

��VR��Ƶ’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

��VR��Ƶ celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

��VR��Ƶ awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000

From fundamental physics to child well-being, ��VR��Ƶ researchers advance discovery across disciplines

��VR��Ƶ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.

Canadian boycotts tied to tariffs fuel decline in U.S. tourism

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:10:51 +0000

Canadian travel to major U.S. cities has fallen sharply, with a new University of Toronto report finding a 42% decline in visits and drops of up to 65% in some destinations. The downturn follows new U.S. tariffs and escalating rhetoric toward Canada, which sparked widespread boycotts by Canadian travelers and consumers.

Reimagining Canadian healthcare: ��VR��Ƶ launches initiative to transform how care is delivered

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:46 +0000

��VR��Ƶ’s Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) is rethinking how Canada delivers care by putting organization, management, and coordination at the forefront of reform.