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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 91ɬ 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

91ɬ 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 91ɬs 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 91ɬ professors?have been recognized?for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James 91ɬ Professor, James 91ɬ Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.

These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens 91ɬs 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 91ɬ Professor, William Dawson Scholar awards
Published on: 20 May 2026

A digital literacy program for elementary school students designed by researchers at 91ɬ 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 ?tats gnraux du syndicalisme (EGS, Estates-General of Qubec 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 91ɬ 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 91ɬ 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: 91ɬ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, 91ɬ 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 91ɬ 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, 91ɬ Max Bell Lectures
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Published on: 15 May 2026

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

Fran?ois?Bouffard?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 91ɬ 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

The Institute for the Study of International Development congratulates Wendy Lin, recipient of this years Best Undergraduate Paper in International Development Studies Prize. Wendy is a Joint Honours International Development Studies and Cultural Studies graduate with a minor in East Asian Language and Literatures. She received the award for her honours thesis, ȥȥ C Coming and Going: A Qualitative Study on First- and 1.5-Generation Taiwanese Return Migration.

Published on: 14 May 2026

91ɬs Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS) will carry out Project 23-035 near the Centennial Centre on the Macdonald Campus. The project involves the decommissioning and removal of the temporary classrooms located near the building.

Work will also include the removal of associated underground services, dismantling of the existing gravel pad, and full restoration of the site, including seeding to return the area to its original use as a soccer field.

Classified as: Centennial Centre, Macdonald Campus, Building renovations, Infrastructure upgrades
Published on: 14 May 2026

This message should be directed to All Undergraduate?Convocation Award Processors


Dear Award Processors:

As part of your preparation for processing Spring Convocation awards beginning the month of May, please be advised of the processing deadline being imposed. It is very important that you make every effort to meet the deadline date as prescribed.

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Published on: 14 May 2026

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