Alumni

�� opens state-of-the-art greenhouse and research platform

valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:41 +0000

�� 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.

NRS Graduate Seminar - 8

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:57:41 +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.

Exploring student perspectives on relationship-rich education

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:42:09 +0000

Join us for this unique, interactive event developed in collaboration with undergraduate student leaders where you will hear directly from students about what relationship-rich education looks and feels like.

Making space for in-class connections

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:22 +0000

This panel will explore how flipped classroom and blended learning approaches can foster in-class connection opportunities that enhance the student learning experience.

Teaching for Learning Month

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:12 +0000

Every day in May 2026

Discussion on the Freshman Research Initiative with Dr. Gwendolyn Stovall, The University of Texas at Austin

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:09:47 +0000

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Cultivating connections for student learning: Relationships that spark understanding

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:31:34 +0000

A conversation with Dr. Mays Imad (Facilitated by Dr. Armin Yazdani, OSE)

From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:40:08 +0000

On May 2, as part of 24 hrs de science, �� Physics Outreach and TSI Outreach are hosting “From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair”!

Science showcase celebrates the curiosity driving undergraduate research

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:02 +0000

More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event

From labs to field sites, �� students brought their discoveries to life at the 7th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25. The event offers students an encouraging, non-competitive space where they can proudly share their research, passion projects, and in-class work, all while strengthening their confidence and science communication skills.

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:23:50 +0000

��’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry is celebrating an outstanding achievement by its students: all three �� teams entered into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) competitions have been selected as finalists. The teams will represent �� 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.

NRS Graduate Seminars - 7

admin — 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.

Ten �� research projects receive $42 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:29:02 +0000

The Government of Quebec and partner organizations provide additional funding, bringing the total research investment to $106 million.

�� was awarded $42 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund to support 10 research infrastructure projects led by researchers at the University.

Building Canada’s Future Environmental Leaders

valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca — 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.

Call for nominations: Macdonald Gold Key Awards 2026

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:02:44 +0000

Do you know a student with great Mac spirit?

�� researchers build the best light-powered, room-temperature computer yet

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:07:36 +0000

�� and Queen’s University researchers have built an improved version of a computer that uses light to solve extremely hard problems more quickly and at larger scale than existing systems, without the need for cryogenic cooling.