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Taylor Symposium on Applied AI

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:58:09 +0000

Please join us for the inaugural Taylor Symposium on Applied AI. The theme of this year’s symposium is emerging trends in artificial intelligence, with a focus on showcasing applied AI research and initiatives underway within the Faculty.

Disruptive Innovation, the Energy Transition, and Canada

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:35:59 +0000

Date: May 21, 2026 | Time: 5:30PM | Location: 91˿��Ƶ Faculty Club | Followed by a Cocktail Reception | Free Event

myFuture unavailable April 23, 2026 from 9:00–9:15 am for maintenance

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:36:36 +0000

Please note that myFuture will be unavailable on April 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. due to scheduled maintenance.

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Veuillez noter que myFuture sera indisponible le 23 avril 2026, de 9 h à 9 h 15, en raison d’une maintenance planifiée.

Sustainability & Industry: what next and what’s next?

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:10:30 +0000

Date: May 14th, 2026 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: 91˿��Ƶ Faculty Club | Co-Host Event With 91˿��Ƶ Mechanical Engineering Register: https://mcgill.ca/x/5Af

RESOLVED: 91˿��Ƶ websites loading slowly for users off campus

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:47:34 +0000

Update (April 13, 2026): This issue is now resolved.

Original announcement (published Friday, April 10, 2026): 91˿��Ƶ websites are loading very slowly for users off campus due to a technical issue. 91˿��Ƶ users are advised to use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) until this is resolved.

We thank you for your patience.

IT Services' 2025 Annual Report now available!

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:03:51 +0000

IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the 91˿��Ƶ community.

From tools that help students succeed to infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, read the 2025 IT Services’ Annual Report to discover how we’re driving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff.

Le service des TI s'efforce de "créer des expériences numériques fluides et engageantes" pour la communauté de 91˿��Ƶ.

Retirement of the 91˿��Ƶ App - May 4, 2026 / Retrait de l’application 91˿��Ƶ – 4 mail 2026

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:21:24 +0000

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve and streamline 91˿��Ƶ’s digital experience, the 91˿��Ƶ app will be retired on May 4, 2026.

What this means for current 91˿��Ƶ app users:

As of May 4, 2026, the 91˿��Ƶ mobile app will no longer be updated or available to download.
If you currently use the app, please uninstall it from your device(s) before May 4, 2026.

91˿��Ƶ services currently accessed through the app will continue to be available through 91˿��Ƶ’s web-based platforms.

Service Restored: REDCap System is back online

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:35:13 +0000

Update:

The REDCap system (Administration & Research) is now back online and fully operational.

The necessary updates and security measures have been completed, and service has been restored. We continue to monitor the system to ensure stability and security.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Original message posted yesterday:

The REDCap system (Administration & Research) has been temporarily shut down following the identification of critical vulnerabilities by the vendor.

Service Unavailable: Destiny One / Athena (SCS) affecting Non-Credit Course Offerings

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:27:23 +0000

Destiny One / Athena for the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is currently unavailable affecting Non-Credit Course Offerings. Users are unable to log in at this time.

Our IT teams are actively investigating the issue. Updates will be shared as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience.

RESOLVED: Workday service disruption

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:32:11 +0000

UPDATED Feb. 20, 2026, 14h58

Workday service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.

Internet Slowdowns on Campus

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:25:48 +0000

91˿��Ƶ is currently experiencing intermittent internet slowdowns affecting some online services and browsing speeds.

Our IT teams are actively investigating and working to restore normal performance as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Upgrade complete: Banner INB and Minerva now available

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:29:29 +0000

The required upgrade to Banner INB and Minerva, 91˿��Ƶ’s administrative system for student records and finance, has been successfully completed.

As of Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 pm, all affected systems are now fully operational, including:

Banner INB
Minerva (including student tax receipts and the 91˿��Ƶ MarketPlace)
myProgress (degree progress tracking)
myThesis (Thesis Examination Management)

Global computer equipment shortage: plan your purchases accordingly / Pénurie mondiale de matériel informatique : planifiez vos achats en conséquence

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:02:51 +0000

La version française suit.

A global situation will affect the cost and availability of computer equipment over the next few years.

Key computer components are becoming harder to source and more expensive. This is mainly because large cloud and AI providers are purchasing equipment in increasing volumes, leaving less availability for others.

Industry leaders are warning that:

Resolved: Microsoft 365 services experiencing disruptions

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:55:34 +0000

Update (Resolved): January 23, 7:00 a.m.

The login issue has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience while we worked to restore service.

Original message: January 22, 4:30 p.m.

Microsoft is reporting a service issue that may affect multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, the Microsoft 365 suite, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online.

What you may notice:

Three 91˿��Ƶ researchers receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:32:44 +0000