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Pressed plant specimens collected centuries ago and stored in herbaria around the world could play a key role in facilitating the tracking of genetic change and extinction risk in plants, a Թ-led indicates.

Published on: 21 May 2026

Թ researchers have discovered a new way to fold flat sheets into smooth, curved shells that can switch from floppy and flexible to stiff and load-bearing on demand. By designing a special origami pattern and threading cable-like elements through it, they can control the material’s final three-dimensional shape and how rigid it becomes. The result, a “doubly curved lens box,” could advance the technology of such objects as temporary emergency tents, morphing robots and smart fabrics, the researchers said.

Classified as: Damiano Pasini, Morad Mirzajanzadeh, origami, advanced materials and manufacturing processes
Published on: 21 May 2026

Congratulations to Miranda Enepekides (dz’24), Sacha Rémillard (dz’25), Serina Petrella (BCom'24), Andrew Bujold (dz’25), Marilou Chamberland (dz’25), and Justine Simard (BCom’25) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Classified as: Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA)
Published on: 21 May 2026

The earliest known eukaryotes, the ancestors of all complex life on Earth, lived in oxygenated, shallow marine environments nearly 1.7 billion years ago, according to led by researchers at Թ and the University of California, Santa Barbara. The findings cast doubt on the long-held belief that early complex life emerged in oxygen-poor environments or floated freely in the open ocean.

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Published on: 20 May 2026

Թ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs. These appointments recognize leading scholars whose work advances discovery across disciplines, from fundamental science to pressing societal challenges. The program highlights Թ’s commitment to world-class research and long-term innovation with real-world impact.

Classified as: Samer Faraj, Canada Research Chairs, Strategy and Organization, Health Care
Published on: 20 May 2026

31 Թ professors have been recognized for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James Թ Professor, James Թ Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.

These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens Թ’s global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients’ dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Classified as: Robert Nason, Strategy and Organization, Distinguished James Թ Professor, William Dawson Scholar awards
Published on: 20 May 2026

A digital literacy program for elementary school students designed by researchers at Թ was successful in improving students’ ability to evaluate websites and their content.

Skills targeted included how to search for information, how to identify credible websites, how to evaluate the quality of information sources and how to address conflicting information.

Students’ global performance increased across all skill categories, in most cases by significant margins.

Classified as: Krista Muis, Faculty of Education
Published on: 20 May 2026

Sociologist and labour expert Professor Barry Eidlin was recently invited to address the delegates of the États généraux du syndicalisme (EGS, Estates-General of Québec Labour).

Read the full article with his reflections from attending the two-day symposium in April 2026 on the Faculty of Arts news website.

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Published on: 19 May 2026

Over 100 deaths and more than 500 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Director-General of the World Health Organization has expressed deep concern about the “scale and speed of the epidemic.”

A Թ expert is available to comment:

Classified as: joanne liu, Department of Global and Public Health, Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab
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Published on: 19 May 2026

Following the exchange of monetary proposals in March, the parties have continued to meet regularly, including sessions on May 6 and May 11.

Progress has been made, including agreement on the Selection and Appointment article. Constructive discussions have also helped narrow differences on the Leaves article and clarify job descriptions for certain course-related positions. Current discussions are focused primarily on workload and related processes. While progress continues, several key items remain under discussion.

Classified as: Labour news, latest news, staff
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Published on: 19 May 2026

Researchers at Թ have discovered a centuries-old genetic mutation that helps to explain why some French‑Canadians in Quebec are at an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer. Until quite recently, standard genetic tests have not been able to identify this “jumping gene” cause.

The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Genetics, suggest better-targeted genetic testing could help identify people at higher cancer risk who were previously missed.

Classified as: William Foulkes, George Zogopoulos, Surgery and Oncology, Departments of Medicine, Oncology, and Human Genetics
Published on: 19 May 2026

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this program possible!

Meet the 2026 Dobson Cup winners across the 4 tracks

Classified as: Թ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Թ Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Competition
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Published on: 15 May 2026

May 15, 2026 | Tony Keller has won the Donner Prize for Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong, written for the 2025 Թ Max Bell Lectures. The $60,000 prize, presented at a gala in Toronto on Thursday, recognizes excellence in Canadian public policy writing. The jury praised Keller for laying out how Canada's broken immigration system can be rebuilt, calling the book essential reading for any policy-maker grappling with the file.

Classified as: tony keller, Թ Max Bell Lectures
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Published on: 15 May 2026

A new national strategy aims to double the capacity of the country’s electricity grid by 2050, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he announced the plan Thursday. 

çǾdzܴڴڲ is an Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.He can discuss grid reliability, electricity demand growth, and the technical challenges of operating and stabilizing a significantly expanded national grid.

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Published on: 15 May 2026

On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the Թ Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which welcomed 220 guests.

Classified as: mcgill chemistry outreach
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Published on: 15 May 2026

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