Undergraduate Students /plant/taxonomy/term/896/all en Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4 /plant/channels/news/convocation-2026-macdonald-campus-big-day-starts-long-june-4-373140 <p>As convocation ceremonies continue across 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, 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.</p> Thu, 28 May 2026 18:23:42 +0000 admin 146527 at /plant 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence /plant/channels/news/mcgills-bravo-gala-shines-spotlight-research-excellence-372950 <p><strong>At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. </strong><br /> <br /> 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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.</p> Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000 admin 140636 at /plant $1.25 million for 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund /plant/channels/news/125-million-mcgill-research-new-frontiers-research-fund-372937 <p><em><strong>Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ.</strong></em></p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:01 +0000 admin 140094 at /plant 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs /plant/channels/news/mcgill-awarded-16-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-372938 <p><strong>From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ researchers advance discovery across disciplines </strong><br /> <br /> 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000 admin 140093 at /plant Student Life and Lemonade /plant/channels/event/student-life-and-lemonade-372920 Wed, 13 May 2026 04:16:13 +0000 admin 139765 at /plant Student Life and Lemonade /plant/channels/event/student-life-and-lemonade-372921 Wed, 13 May 2026 04:16:14 +0000 admin 139766 at /plant 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ opens state-of-the-art greenhouse and research platform /plant/channels/news/mcgill-opens-state-art-greenhouse-and-research-platform-372434 <p>91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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.</p> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:42 +0000 admin 136704 at /plant Macdonald Scholarship Reception /plant/channels/news/macdonald-scholarship-reception-372735 <p>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.</p> Tue, 05 May 2026 14:12:10 +0000 admin 135461 at /plant Macdonald Campus Undergraduate Orientation /plant/channels/event/macdonald-campus-undergraduate-orientation-364287 <p>To help new undergraduates settle into campus life, Macdonald Campus hosts a number of orientation activities in late August.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:52:38 +0000 admin 128854 at /plant NRS M.Sc. Linda Nong Wins 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s English 3MT Competition /plant/channels/news/nrs-msc-linda-nong-wins-mcgills-english-3mt-competition-372433 <p>91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™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.</p> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:36:14 +0000 admin 123938 at /plant Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions /plant/channels/news/food-science-students-selected-finalists-iftsa-student-competitions-372211 <p>91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry is celebrating an outstanding achievement by its students: all three 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ teams entered into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) competitions have been selected as finalists. The teams will represent 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ at the IFT Annual Meeting &amp; Food Expo in Chicago in July 2026—one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the global food science community.</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:23:50 +0000 admin 118247 at /plant Building Canada’s Future Environmental Leaders /plant/channels/news/building-canadas-future-environmental-leaders-371903 <p>A new NSERC CREATE initiative, <strong>MIXCHEM</strong>, is reshaping how Canada prepares researchers to confront the growing challenge of complex chemical mixtures in the environment.<a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/foodscience/bayen-stephane"> Prof. Stéphane Bayen</a>, 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.</p> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:40:22 +0000 admin 112468 at /plant Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2026-edition-365848 <p>The <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a> in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, has put together a lovely <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:37:26 +0000 admin 106254 at /plant