Undergraduate Students

AES Researcher Daiva Nielsen Receives ASN's Mead Johnson Award

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:24:10 +0000

Daiva Nielsen, Associate Professor in the School of Human Nutrition and Scientific Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU), has been selected to receive the Mead Johnson Award from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation.

A Well-Deserved Retirement for Four Mac Staff Members

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:23:07 +0000

The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is proud to celebrate four members of the Macdonald Campus community who are preparing to embark on a well-deserved retirement: Luis Agellon (Professor in Human Nutrition), Shelly Johnston (Research Finance Services Supervisor), Roger Cue (Associate Professor in Animal Science) and Yvan Gariepy (Academic Associate in Bioresource Engineering.)

We sat down with Roger and Yvan to reflect on their journeys at 91˿��Ƶ- the paths that brought them here, some of the work that defined their careers and what lies ahead.

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.

2025-2026 Career Fairs

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:22:49 +0000

Career fairs at 91˿��Ƶ are organized by a variety of groups across campus, including the Career Planning Service (CaPS), faculty-specific career offices, academic departments, and student associations.

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.

$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.

Student Life and Lemonade

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:16:14 +0000

Student Life and Lemonade

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:16:13 +0000

Macdonald Scholarship Reception

admin — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:12:10 +0000

The most recent Macdonald Scholarship Reception was held with a shared sense of honour and pride on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The occasion brought together members of the Macdonald community to celebrate both the excellence of its student awardees and the generosity of its donors, whose commitment continues to shape meaningful academic pathways.

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admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:16:55 +0000

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Macdonald Campus Undergraduate Orientation

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:52:38 +0000

To help new undergraduates settle into campus life, Macdonald Campus hosts a number of orientation activities in late August.

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.

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.

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.

Undergraduate Students

AES Researcher Daiva Nielsen Receives ASN's Mead Johnson Award

A Well-Deserved Retirement for Four Mac Staff Members

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

2025-2026 Career Fairs

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

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

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

Student Life and Lemonade

Student Life and Lemonade

Macdonald Scholarship Reception

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Macdonald Campus Undergraduate Orientation

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

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

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

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

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

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

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

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