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Historic plant collections offer a window into genetic change

News - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:10

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: 21 May 2026

Novel origami pattern turns flat sheets into load-bearing 3D technology

News - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 09:58

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.

Published: 21 May 2026

Announcing the 2026 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

News - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 08:09

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.

Published: 21 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:36

La création automatisée de fonds permettra d’éviter des milliers d’heures de travail chaque année, tout en accélérant la prestation de services aux facultés et aux unités

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Campus news - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:34

Automated fund creation will save thousands of hours annually, getting Faculties and units the resources they need faster than ever 

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Study finds early complex life lived in oxygenated seas, challenging long‑held views of evolution

News - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:00

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.

Published: 20 May 2026

Desautels’ Samer Faraj earns renewal of Canada Research Chair

News - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:31

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.

Published: 20 May 2026

Robert Nason recognized in Թ’s 2026 Research Honours

News - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:27

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.

Published: 20 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:47

Le ballon-chasseur occupe une place importante dans le parcours mcgillois d’Emma Davidson : plus qu’une simple activité physique, ce sport lui a permis de trouver une communauté

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Teaching children to be better, more critical internet users

News - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:40

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.

Published: 20 May 2026

Campus news - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:38

Dodgeball has been an important part of Emma Davidson’s experience at Թ, offering not only fun and exercise, but a supportive community 

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Prof. Eidlin on the future for Québec’s Labour Movement

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 16:31

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.

Published: 19 May 2026

Expert: Ebola outbreak

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 15:18

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:

Published: 19 May 2026

Bargaining Update – AGSEM

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:36

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.

Published: 19 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:28

Le programme bilingue B.C.L./J.D. de Թ contribue à expliquer l’obtention de ces postes très convoités

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Campus news - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:18

Bilingual BCL/JD program helps explain Թ graduates’ success in obtaining the highly competitive positions

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‘Jumping gene’ helps explain elevated pancreatic cancer risk in French-Canadians

News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:13

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.

Published: 19 May 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:10

Installé sous le carrefour en Y réaménagé de l’Université Թ, le bassin prévient la surcharge du réseau d’égouts de Montréal et réduit les risques d’inondation

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Campus news - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:00

Built beneath Թ’s redesigned Y-intersection, the new basin is designed to help prevent the overloading of Montreal’s drainage system and reduce the impact of floods

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