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Geography Undergraduate Research Award (2026) for students of Black heritage

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:04:15 +0000

Are you a 91˿��Ƶ student of Black heritage interested in research?
The Geography Undergraduate Research Award (2026) supports 13 weeks of paid summer research with a Geography professor ($6,000).

✔ Open to BA, BA&Sc, and BSc students
✔ Hands-on research experience
✔ Work directly with a 91˿��Ƶ Geography supervisor

⏰ Deadline: February 13, 2026 — coming up fast!

Published: 22 January 2026

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for January is now available!

webfull — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:04:18 +0000

Published: 9 January 2026

Geography graduate elected to Brossard City Council

webfull — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:55:17 +0000

Huge congratulations to 91˿��Ƶ grad Nicolas Thomas (Geography/Urban Studies) on being elected to Brossard City Council — bringing fresh energy, planning expertise, and community-first leadership to local government. We’re inspired by how our alumni are making an impact beyond campus and shaping the future of their communities. Read more about his journey and achievement here: https://reporter.mcgill.ca/a-new-generation-steps-up-in-brossard/

Published: 12 December 2025

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections

webfull — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:41:49 +0000

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome. Held at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal, the event attracted over 100 attendees for an engaging afternoon discussing popular topics in brain health.

Published: 10 December 2025

Jennifer Welsh on Preventing Genocide Atrocities | United Nations

webfull — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:28:02 +0000

December 8, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh was invited to participate in a panel discussion held by the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, focusing on the topic of “Early Warning – Early Action for Genocide and Atrocity Prevention: Strengthening Global Partnerships.”

Published: 8 December 2025

Prager-Khoutorsky lab publishes in Neuron.

webfull — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:49:59 +0000

The study entitled “Microglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes”, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.

The study has been highlighted by:

91˿��Ƶ Newsroom:

/newsroom/channels/news/high-salt-diet-inflames-brain-and-raises-blood-pressure-study-finds-366452

CTV News:

Published: 5 December 2025

Pearl Eliadis on the Impacts of the CAQ's Bill 9 on Religious Freedom | CBC

webfull — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:54:22 +0000

December 5, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis recently spoke to CBC’s Radio Noon on the potential implications of the CAQ’s recently tabled Bill 9, seeks to reinforce secularism in the province by restricting public religious expression.

Published: 5 December 2025

Two 91˿��Ƶ Geographers Ranked Among the World’s Most Influential Researchers

webfull — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:41:37 +0000

Two geographers from our department, Prof. Bernhard Lehner and Prof. Graham MacDonald, were recently named among the 24 most cited 91˿��Ƶ researchers for 2025, an achievement highlighted in a new 91˿��Ƶ Research article (/research/article/prizes-awards/24-mcgill-researchers-ranked-among-worlds-most-influential-2025).

Published: 3 December 2025

Reza Sharif- Naeini: a made in Montreal global remedy for venomous stings

webfull — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:55:57 +0000

Discover how Dr. Reza Sharif- Naeini turned a chance curiosity into a breakthrough that’s transforming beach safety. With venomous stings threatening to derail vacations, pain researcher Reza Sharif-Naeini created Stingmaster – a topical cream that quickly relieves agony from lionfish, jellyfish, fire coral and more. From self-testing venom in the lab to launching a global remedy, this is the story behind a made-in-Montreal solution. Read the Reporter story here

Published: 28 November 2025

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for December is now available!

webfull — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:58:31 +0000

Our staff will curate the Info-Neuro cart offering free resources for the following clinics this month:

December 2 ─ MS Clinic

December 5 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

December 8 ─ ALS Clinic

December 10 ─ Brain Tumours Clinic

December 16 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

December 19 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

To learn more about the cart, click here

Published: 27 November 2025

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