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Nouvelles du campus: Un nouveau processus financier simplifié permet un gain de temps considérable

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:36:09 -0400

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

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:53 -0400

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 a new study 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.

Published: 20 May 2026

News: Desautels’ Samer Faraj earns renewal of Canada Research Chair

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:31:43 -0400

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 91ɬ��’s commitment to world-class research and long-term innovation with real-world impact.

Published: 20 May 2026

News: Robert Nason recognized in 91ɬ��’s 2026 Research Honours

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:27:26 -0400

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 91ɬ��’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: Les multiples bienfaits des sports intra-muros

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:47:49 -0400

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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News: Teaching children to be better, more critical internet users

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:40:21 -0400

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.

Published: 20 May 2026

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

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:31:09 -0400

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

News: Expert: Ebola outbreak

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:18:45 -0400

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:

Published: 19 May 2026

News: Bargaining Update – AGSEM

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:36:18 -0400

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: Sept diplômés en droit obtiennent un stage à la Cour suprême du Canada

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:28:35 -0400

Le programme bilingue B.C.L./J.D. de 91ɬ�� contribue à expliquer l’obtention de ces postes très convoités

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