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Building Canada’s Future Environmental Leaders

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:40:22 +0000

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.

122 91˿��Ƶ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:39 +0000

Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at 91˿��Ƶ, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 91˿��Ƶ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.

$1.25 million for 91˿��Ƶ research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:01 +0000

Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at 91˿��Ƶ.

91˿��Ƶ awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000

From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91˿��Ƶ researchers advance discovery across disciplines

91˿��Ƶ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:23:50 +0000

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.

91˿��Ƶ-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:02:50 +0000

Supported by SSHRC and ECCC, Professors Niladri Basu, Treena Delormier, and PhD student Lynn K. Jacobs will partner with Indigenous organizations in Canada and internationally to address the disproportionate impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous Peoples.

91˿��Ƶ’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

91˿��Ƶ 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.

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

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:36:14 +0000

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.

Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:23:42 +0000

As convocation ceremonies continue across 91˿��Ƶ, preparations are reaching their final stage at the Macdonald Campus, where celebrations will begin on June 4. While graduating students prepare to mark the completion of their studies, teams across the campus are focused on ensuring the environment is ready to welcome them and their families.

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

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:42 +0000

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.

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:43:17 +0000

Since 2017, the Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative has supported the Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.

Graduate Fall Retreat

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:06:22 +0000

Graduate Fall Retreat

MORSL Summer Friday Closures 2026

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:52:41 +0000

Please note that MORSL will be closed on Fridays from July 3-August 14 inclusive. We remain open on campus Monday-Thursday, from10am to 4pm, and our website has tons of resources you can access any time!

Additionally, MORSL and all Student Services units are closed on July 16 for a staff event.

NRS Graduate Seminar - 8

sara.matthews@mcgill.ca — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:57:40 +0000

Get to know the exciting research our graduate students are working on in this seminar series. Talks will be divided into sections (see below). Everyone is welcome to attend.

NRS Graduate Seminars - 7

sara.matthews@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:29:24 +0000

Get to know the exciting research our graduate students are working on in this seminar series. Talks will be divided into sections (see below). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Staff

Building Canada’s Future Environmental Leaders

122 91˿����Ƶ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

$1.25 million for 91˿����Ƶ research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund

91˿����Ƶ awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

91˿����Ƶ-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution

91˿����Ƶ’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

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

Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4

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

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Graduate Fall Retreat

MORSL Summer Friday Closures 2026

NRS Graduate Seminar - 8

NRS Graduate Seminars - 7

122 91˿��Ƶ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

$1.25 million for 91˿��Ƶ research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund

91˿��Ƶ awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

91˿��Ƶ-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution

91˿��Ƶ’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

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

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