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91˿Ƶ opens state-of-the-art greenhouse and research platform

91˿Ƶ 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.

Published: 13 Apr 2026

NRS M.Sc. Linda Nong Wins 91˿Ƶ’s English 3MT Competition

91˿Ƶ’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180) competitions showcased the diversity of graduate research, with finalists presenting complex topics in just three minutes to a general audience. Held on April 1 at the Faculty Club, the event highlighted research ranging from neuroscience and mental health to musicology and ecology.

Published: 13 Apr 2026

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

91˿Ƶ’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry is celebrating an outstanding achievement by its students: all three 91˿Ƶ teams entered into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) competitions have been selected as finalists. The teams will represent 91˿Ƶ at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago in July 2026—one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the global food science community.

Published: 31 Mar 2026

Building Canada’s Future Environmental Leaders

A new NSERC CREATE initiative, MIXCHEM, is reshaping how Canada prepares researchers to confront the growing challenge of complex chemical mixtures in the environment. Prof. Stéphane Bayen, a leading voice in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, is helping drive this interdisciplinary program, which blends cutting‑edge analytical training with hands‑on experience across industry, government, and academia.

Published: 12 Mar 2026

91˿Ƶ professor awarded one of the eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, based at Macdonald Campus, will work to advance food sustainability in Africa   

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, Assistant Professor in the Bioresource Engineering Department, has been awarded one of eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ).

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Published: 16 Dec 2025

Remembrance ceremony brings generations together to honour Canadian veterans

On November 6, the John Abbott–Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony united students, veterans, and community members in tribute to Canada’s armed forces. Held on the John Abbott College football field, the event featured moving speeches and a solemn wreath-laying at Macdonald Campus’s War Memorial.

Published: 10 Nov 2025

Patrick Cortbaoui Appointed UNAI Vice Chair

Patrick Cortbaoui, Senior Managing Director of 91˿Ƶ’s Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security, has been appointed Vice Chair for Outreach and Partnership for the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG 2 Hub for the 2025–2027 term. This appointment recognizes Patrick’s ongoing leadership in advancing SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through global academic collaboration.

Published: 5 Nov 2025

WELL-E: Rethinking Cow Care with AI

In Canada, researchers from 91˿Ƶ’s WELL-E Chair are using artificial intelligence to improve the welfare of dairy cows. At a farm in Montreal, high-definition cameras track cows’ movements, ear positions, and walking patterns to gather behavioral data. These subtle signals help assess the animals’ physical and mental health.

Published: 22 Oct 2025

AES administrative appointments

Dean Salwa Karboune is please to announce the following appointments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:

Published: 1 Oct 2025

Canada wins bid to host the International Congress of Nutrition

The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) has proudly won the bid to host the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) 2029 in Vancouver, Canada, marking a major milestone for Canada’s nutrition community.

Published: 26 Sep 2025

Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers like moisture and humidity, combined with genetic factors such as low seed dormancy. This premature sprouting degrades starch, reducing grain quality and leading to significant economic losses—estimated at $1 billion globally, and $100 million annually in Canada.

Published: 24 Sep 2025

Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership

As we welcome the Fall semester, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce the following appointments:

Published: 3 Sep 2025

Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers

Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This significant price hike is expected to affect not only other cocoa-producing countries but also global chocolate manufacturers and consumers.

Published: 12 Aug 2025

Pascal Thériault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels

Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" — a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves or vague labels like “Designed in Canada.” This misleading practice gives consumers the impression that products are Canadian when they are not.

Published: 11 Aug 2025

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

Dear Macdonald Campus Community,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at 91˿Ƶ. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.

Published: 7 Aug 2025

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