/macdonald/taxonomy/term/10/all en /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-opens-state-art-greenhouse-and-research-platform-372434 <p>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ has officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus, marking a major investment in climate-focused agricultural education and research. Designed for hands-on undergraduate and graduate training, the sustainable greenhouse features controlled growing bays, teaching labs, tissue culture facilities and classrooms, giving students direct experience with modern, climate-smart production systems.</p> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:41 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 150436 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/explosions-colour-changes-and-hands-science-mcgill-chemistry-outreach-groups-24-hours-science-event-372964 <p>On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which welcomed 220 guests. </p> Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:06 +0000 admin 173455 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgills-bravo-gala-shines-spotlight-research-excellence-372950 <p><strong>At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. </strong><br /> <br /> ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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.</p> Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000 admin 172864 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/provost-honours-31-mcgill-professors-exceptional-research-achievements-372939 <p><strong>The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors, James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.</strong></p> <p>Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ professors as Distinguished James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors, James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000 admin 172218 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-awarded-16-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-372938 <p><strong>From fundamental physics to child well-being, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ researchers advance discovery across disciplines </strong><br /> <br /> ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000 admin 172200 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-awarded-16-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-372935 From fundamental physics to child well-being, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ researchers advance discovery across disciplines  <p>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> <p>The University’s newly appointed CRCs will drive forward cutting-edge research in fields that include subatomic physics, food science and agricultural chemistry, and counselling psychology. Renewed Chairs will continue vital work in such areas as Parkinson’s disease, bioengineering, data ethics and intergenerational childhood trauma.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:31 +0000 admin 172182 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/six-faculty-science-professors-celebrated-outstanding-research-achievements-372936 <p><i>Clockwise from top left: Parisa Ariya (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Bruce Arndtsen (Chemistry), Nikolaos Provatas (Physics), Hanadi Sleiman (Chemistry), Irene Gregory-Eaves (Biology), and Fiona Soper (Biology)</i></p> <p>This year, six professors from the Faculty of Science have been recognized among the recipients of the 2026 cohort of Distinguished James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors, James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors and William Dawson Scholars.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:16 +0000 admin 172181 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/special-seminar-aes-honorary-degree-recipient-spring-2026-convocation-multifaceted-roles-oxidative-372871 Special Seminar — AES Honorary Degree Recipient, Spring 2026 Convocation <p><em>Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ</em></p> Thu, 07 May 2026 18:21:35 +0000 alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca 167689 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/aes-welcomes-2026-mccall-macbain-scholar-372903 <p>The Faculty is pleased to welcome<a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/bio/mark-virgil-jamer/"> Mark Virgil Jamer </a>from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (BSc ’25) as a recipient of the prestigious <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill_mccall_macbain_scholars_2026/">McCall MacBain Scholarship</a>.</p> Tue, 12 May 2026 13:52:54 +0000 alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca 171301 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/macdonald-scholarship-reception-372735 <p>The most recent Macdonald Scholarship Reception was held with a shared sense of honour and pride on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The occasion brought together members of the Macdonald community to celebrate both the excellence of its student awardees and the generosity of its donors, whose commitment continues to shape meaningful academic pathways.</p> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:39:25 +0000 alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca 160672 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/when-theory-meets-real-world-mcgill-students-shine-iftsa-competition-372736 <p>Imagining, designing, and developing a food product just as it would be done in industry within the framework of a prestigious international competition, was the challenge taken on by Cole, Jackie, and Deniz, students in ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.</p> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:33 +0000 alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca 160673 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/appointment-alanna-watt-dean-faculty-science-372707 <p><em>Dear members of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ community,</em></p> <p><em>I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.</em></p> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000 admin 158455 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/disruptive-innovation-energy-transition-and-canada-372660 Date: May 21, 2026 | Time: 5:30PM | Location: ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Faculty Club | Followed by a Cocktail Reception | Free Event Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:35:59 +0000 admin 156389 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/science-changed-how-we-study-pain-372651 <p>Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact in the world of pain research.</p> <p>Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, and his CIHR-supported work uncovered two big blind spots: the research had focused almost entirely on male pain and mostly measured one type of pain—and not the type that makes the biggest difference for patients.</p> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000 admin 156270 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/2026-fessenden-professorship-awards-and-tomlinson-science-awards-winners-announced-372487 <p>The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.</p> <p>Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the<a href="/science/research/rgo/fessenden"> Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award</a> supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000 admin 151845 at /macdonald