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Data held by US-based tech giants could make Canadians vulnerable to US government overreach

News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:56

Tech giants play an increasinglyimportant rolein the economy and in our everyday lives, but companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Apple are all based in the United States.Inan age of heightened geopolitical tensions, some are calling for greater domestic control over the digital infrastructurewe’veall come to rely on.

Published: 7 April 2026

“Gut feelings” don’t lead to good hiring

News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:54

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recentlyadvised business leaders tolook beyond the resume of job seekers, and trust in their interaction with candidates. But trusting your gutisn’ta good wayto build the best team, according to Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor at 91ɬ Desautels.

Published: 7 April 2026

Air Canada CEO was nearing retirement, but language gaffe forced his hand

News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:52

After two Air Canada pilots were killed in an accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, the company’s CEO Michael Rousseau put out condolence message,but the message was only in English.

The omission of French by the unilingual Rousseau touched off a firestorm, with thousands of complaints made to Canada’s Official Languages Commissioner.

Published: 7 April 2026

From analytics to finance: a closer look at Desautels' master's programmes

News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:50

Study International takes a closer look at the master's programmes at 91ɬ's Desautels Faculty of Management, from the MBA and Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) to the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and Master of Management in Retailing (ѲѸ).

Published: 7 April 2026

IT Services' 2025 Annual Report now available!

News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:03

IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the 91ɬ community.

From tools that help students succeedto infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, readtheto discover howwe’redriving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff.

Le service des TI s'efforce de "créer des expériences numériques fluides et engageantes" pour la communauté de 91ɬ.

Published: 7 April 2026

Largest-ever study of psychedelics could help advance their use in treating mental health disorders

News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:39

Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that several psychedelic drugs – including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca – produce a common pattern of brain activity despite their distinct chemistries.

An international consortium led by a 91ɬ researcher pooled brain imaging data from labs across five countries, creating the largest study of its kind to date.

The findings, published in Nature Medicine, could help guide the design of future treatments for mental health disorders.

Published: 7 April 2026

91ɬ Symphony Orchestra and 91ɬ Choirs reunite at Maison symphonique

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 17:14

Image: 91ɬ Symphony Orchestra and 91ɬ Choirs at Maison symphonique | Photographer: Tam Photography

Published: 2 April 2026

SIS MISt student Lucie Markus awarded SSHRC CGSM award

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:26

The School of Information Studies is pleased to announce that MISt student Lucie Markus has been awarded a prestigious SSHRC CGSM award for the 2026-2027 year. Congratulations Lucie!

Published: 2 April 2026

2025-2026 Schulich Competition Round-Up

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:23

Image | Top row: Tsubasa Muramatsu (violin), Nathan Emans (viola), Sieun Layla Park (violin)
Middle Row: Amos Friesen (cello), Joey Machin (violin), Meagan Foster (percussion)
Bottom Row: Zoe McCormick (soprano), Joseph Tsao (violin), François Lamontagne (cello)

Published: 2 April 2026

Air Travel Carbon Offsetting Program / Programme de compensation carbone pour les voyages en avion

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:02

La version française suit.

This message is sent on behalf of François Miller, Executive Director, Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

In May 2026 (FY27), 91ɬ will launch its Air Travel Carbon Offsetting Program in support of the University’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

Published: 2 April 2026

Thomas Soehl awarded FRQ funding to study French-language integration among newcomers

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 14:51

The project will study the challenges allophone newcomers to Quebec face in building the francophone social networks necessary for integrating French into daily life.

Read the full article on the .

Published: 2 April 2026

Thomas Soehl awarded FRQ funding to study French-language integration among newcomers

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 14:13

91ɬ ProfessorThomas Soehlhas received funding to study the challenges allophone newcomers to Quebec face in building the francophone social networks necessary for integrating French into daily life and participating meaningfully in a predominantly French-speaking society.

Published: 2 April 2026

Campus news - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:58

Annual competition challenges participants to make complex ideas accessible to broad audiences

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Professor Henri Darmon recipient of the Jeffery‑Williams Prize (2026)

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:30

Congratulations to Professor Henri Darmon, Distinguished James 91ɬ Professor at 91ɬ and CRM member, on receiving the 2026 Jڴڱ‑W P from the Canadian Mathematical Society. Darmon is an internationally recognized leader in number theory, known for his groundbreaking work on elliptic curves, L‑functions, and automorphic forms, including the introduction of Stark‑Heegner points and real quadratic analogues of singular moduli.

Published: 2 April 2026

Peter Edwin Caines (Professor) was awarded a Doctor of Mathematics degree, honoris causa, by the University of Waterloo in 2026.

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:58

We extend our warm congratulations on this distinguished honor. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to mean field game theory and systems on complex networks, Prof. Peter Edwin Caines was awarded a Doctor of Mathematics degree, honoris causa, by the University of Waterloo in 2026.

Published: 2 April 2026

Campus news - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:15

Program covers tuition for eligible students while strengthening partnerships with Indigenous communities 

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April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

News - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:00

To mark this day, the team at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is sharing one of its favorite books with you:

Often, when autistic people and non-autistic people talk about autism, they’re talking about two different things. "L'Autisme expliqué aux non-autistes" attempts to bridge the gap between these perspectives.

Published: 2 April 2026

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Prof. Skyler Wang's work on AI companionship featured in The Atlantic

News - Wed, 04/01/2026 - 16:11

Prof. Skyler Wang's recently published Social Media + Society article on "on-demand" intimacy was featured in The Atlantic.

Read the article on .

Published: 1 April 2026

Wi-Fi network: Action required to renew certificates for Windows, iOS and MacOS devices

News - Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:17

On the morning of Thursday, April 2nd, IT Services will renew the security certificate that secures authentication to 91ɬ's wpa.mcgill.ca, eduroam, cusm-muhc.mcgill.ca, and wpa.bus.mcgill.ca Wi-Fi networks.

This certificate allows you to sign on to the Wi-Fi network securely.

Some Android and Windows devices, as well as all iOS/MacOS devices will display a message prompting users to accept the new certificate.

If you receive that message, please follow the instructions below:

Windows :

Published: 1 April 2026

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