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Closure for the Holiday Season

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:29:10 +0000

The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre will be closed for the holidays from December 21st to January 5th. We'll be back on January 6th. Happy Holidays!

Published: 11 December 2024

IPCC Scholars and McGill Geography Students Advance Wetland Research for a Healthier Planet

webfull — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:36:53 +0000

Earlier this month, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation held its 17th Annual Awards Ceremony for Planetary Health at the Monte-Carlo Opera House, attended by Sovereign Prince Albert II. PhD candidates Arunabha Dey and Wendy Ampuero Reyes, supervised by Dr. Gail Chmura, were honoured with the IPCC scholarship, which supports PhD students from developing countries in climate change research and strategy development. Both Wendy and Arunabha are studying how wetland management can impact climate.

Published: 3 December 2024

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for Nov/Dec is now available!

webfull — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:25:12 +0000

Published: 27 November 2024

Céline Aguer appointed Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, Campus Outaouais

webfull — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:29:55 +0000

In her new role, Prof.

Published: 14 November 2024

In Memoriam: Prof. Jack Ives

webfull — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:30:42 +0000

The department is saddened to hear about the passing of Professor Jack Ives. Jack was a former PhD student and faculty member of the Department who went on to become a world renowned mountain specialist. Jack's obituary can be read here.

Published: 31 October 2024

Doctoral student, Morgan Sleeth, awarded second place in PhD oral presentations at CAG

webfull — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:20:05 +0000

Congratulations to doctoral student Morgan Sleeth who won second place for best PhD oral presentation at this year's Canadian Association of Geographers in St. John's. Details here.

Published: 30 October 2024

Down in the Slumps: Tracing Erosion Cycles in Arctic Permafrost

webfull — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:15:06 +0000

In a recent piece published in Eos, three former Geography graduate students and one Emeritus professor discuss how landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon. The full article is here.

Published: 24 October 2024

Increased scholarships for Canadian applicants beginning in 2025

webfull — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:45:41 +0000

In continuing our commitment to providing a high-quality and intensive Master of Public Policy program and in recognition of an ever-increasing cost of living, the Max Bell School will be increasing our entrance scholarships to $15,000 each for eligible Canadian applicants (citizens and permanent residents) beginning in fall 2025. These scholarships are based on merit, and all applicants will be considered automatically unless otherwise specified. The funding will be awarded to accepted students during their year attending the MPP program.

Published: 1 October 2024

Claire Brown: Latest News From Our Imaging Community

webfull — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:44:45 +0000

click to open links here: Latin America Light Microscopy Fundamentals Train-the-Trainer

Published: 1 October 2024

Fall shoulder season

webfull — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:11:51 +0000

We are entering a 6-week period referred to as the "fall shoulder season", which runs from end of September to early November. It is during this period that we switch from cooling our buildings to heating them. This transition does not affect the ventilation levels in the spaces, only the temperature.

Although the University is transitioning toward more flexible and adaptable systems, it remains difficult to maintain stable temperatures in some of our buildings at this time of the year, given the outdoor temperature fluctuations.

Published: 25 September 2024