/macdonald/taxonomy/term/4/all en /macdonald/channels/news/call-papers-deadline-extended-international-symposium-governance-and-innovation-cybersecurity-and-370361 <p>The 8th edition of the <em>International Conference on Governance and Innovation: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence</em> will take place <strong>June 17–19, 2026</strong>, at the <strong>Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)</strong> in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.</p> <p>This international conference explores the accelerating convergence of governance, innovation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in a rapidly changing digital world. Thematic areas of the conference include:</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:22:02 +0000 admin 117514 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/weston-family-foundation-awards-two-mcgill-researchers-combatting-neurodegenerative-diseases-aging-370529 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:38:29 +0000 admin 117485 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/two-funding-opportunities-available-students-participating-field-study-semester-370528 <p>The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a <a href="/science/undergraduate/internships-field/field">Field Study Semester (FSS)</a> in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:35 +0000 admin 117476 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/expert-rebuilding-trust-health-science-370510 <p>A new report calls for action to rebuild Canadians’ trust in health science, warning declining confidence is undermining public health and could weaken the country’s ability to respond to future crises.</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:45:30 +0000 admin 117463 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/winter-2026-examination-period-361647 <p>Examination period for Winter term and multi-term courses given by Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts (including Social Work &amp; Religious Studies), Continuing Studies, Education, Engineering (including Architecture), Graduate Studies</p> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:29:09 +0000 admin 117409 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/experts-intimate-partner-violence-370512 <p>The number of reports of conjugal violence received by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) each year has tripled in the last decade, according to news reports. Representatives from the SQ have suggested this increase indicates people feel more comfortable reporting it, rather than an increase in violence.</p> <p>91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ experts are available to comment:</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:51:33 +0000 admin 117352 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/lithium-study-yields-insights-fight-against-hiv-370504 <p>Lithium, a widely used treatment for bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, has shown early promise in suppressing HIV, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers report.</p> <p>A new study published in <i>iScience</i> found lithium can prevent infected cells from reactivating, and that it does so through an unexpected biological mechanism.</p> <p>The findings point toward future treatments designed to mimic lithium’s beneficial effects while avoiding its broader impacts on the body.</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:07:00 +0000 admin 117297 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-study-identifies-most-effective-methods-early-detection-tench-invasive-freshwater-fish-370494 <p>As tench continue to spread through the St. Lawrence River, a study from 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ provides fisheries managers with guidance on how to detect the invasive species, an essential first step in preventing it from reaching new waters. The findings can inform efforts to contain and manage existing populations, helping agencies determine how and where to carry out removal or control activities.</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:34:16 +0000 admin 117287 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/tentative-date-winter-2026-last-day-lectures-bsw-students-363204 <p>(Tentative Date) Last day of lectures for B.S.W. students for Winter term.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:33:18 +0000 admin 117208 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/winter-2026-last-day-students-request-fee-exemptions-and-submit-legal-documents-369381 <p>Last day for students to request fee exemptions and to submit legal documents for proof of Canadian citizenship and proof of Quebec residency to Service Point for the Winter 2026 term.</p> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:35:06 +0000 admin 117212 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/application-period-intra-or-inter-faculty-transfers-faculty-engineering-including-architecture-fall-363206 <p>Application period on Minerva for intra- or inter-faculty transfers for the Faculty of Engineering (including Architecture) for the Fall 2026 term.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:33:19 +0000 admin 117214 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/last-day-field-practice-msca-cft-students-369382 <p>Last day of Field Practice for M.Sc.A CFT students.</p> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:35:07 +0000 admin 117213 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/tentative-application-period-intra-faculty-transfers-non-performance-programs-fall-2026-363207 <p>(Tentative) Application period for intra-faculty transfers to non-performance programs for Fall 2026.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:33:20 +0000 admin 117215 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/summer-2026-continuing-studies-courses-open-369383 <p>Summer courses offered by Continuing Studies open for registration to students in other faculties (excludes students in Dentistry, Law, Management day programs, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy).</p> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:35:07 +0000 admin 117217 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/winter-2026-deferred-examination-application-opens-minerva-369378 <p>Deferred examination application opens on Minerva for Winter term and multi-term courses ending in the Winter 2026 term in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts (including Social Work &amp; Religious Studies), Continuing Studies, Education</p> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:35:05 +0000 admin 117209 at /macdonald