Graduate Students

Pearl Eliadis on the values behind “Canada Strong” | Literary Review of Canada

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:56:49 +0000

May 29, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis associate professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, contributed an essay to the Literary Review of Canada warning that Canada must reinforce its "values infrastructure" as it pursues a "Canada Strong" agenda focused on defence and economic resilience.

Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention

admin — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:12:51 +0000

Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it

A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

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

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

91�� 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.

Vincent Rigby on The Arctic Appetites of Donald Trump | Policy Magazine

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:28:13 +0000

January 29, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Vincent Rigby, writing with Lawrence L. Herman, warns that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland signals a bigger risk to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. They argue that renewed U.S. expansionist rhetoric alongside American rejection of Canada's claim that the Northwest Passage constitutes internal waters raises the prospect of future U.S. military or naval incursions in the region.

RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:57:57 +0000

For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

Woyesa Worana on Ethiopia’s Shrinking Civic Space | Policy Magazine

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:39:31 +0000

January 26, 2026 | MPP student Woyesa Worana wrote for the Policy Magazine on Ethiopia's rapidly shrinking civic space as the country approaches its June elections. He argued that the rollback of press freedom and civil society protections marks a sharp reversal from the optimism of the 2018 reforms. He further added that citizens are increasingly being excluded from decisions actively shaping their lives.

Aftab Ahmed on Mark Carney's Davos Speech | Policy Magazine

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:41:12 +0000

January 23, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about Mark Carney's Davos speech detailing the international system's rules-based order being near its end. He highlighted several key messages from the speech, which detail the weaponization of economic interdependence, the rise of isolationism, the collective bargaining of middle powers, and Canada's strategic position.

MSSI Interdisciplinary Fellowship Showcase

evan.henry@mcgill.ca — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:50:26 +0000

Join Us for the 2024 MSSI Fellows Showcase Event

MSSI Media Training Workshop

phuong.hoang3@mcgill.ca — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:21:55 +0000

The 91�� Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) and the 91�� Innovation Fund (MIF) are hosting a workshop that will explore entrepreneurial pathways for student and postdoctoral researchers.

Media Training - MSSI Scholars Workshop

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:07:53 +0000

Facilitator: Claire Loewen, Media Relations Officer

Media Relations 101

Science Policy in Canada - MSSI Scholars Workshop

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:50:58 +0000

Purpose

An introduction to the policy process in Canada. In collaboration with the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy.

Facilitators

MSSI x XPRIZE: A transdisciplinary symposium on creating societal change

phuong.hoang3@mcgill.ca — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:25:47 +0000

On February 3rd, 2025, 91�� and the XPRIZE will host a symposium at 91�� in Montreal, Canada, celebrating 91�� joining the XPRIZE’s Higher Education Network.

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch screening with Director Jennifer Baichwal

phuong.hoang3@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:08:42 +0000

A cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive reengineering of the planet, ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch is a four years in the making feature documentary film from the multiple-award winning team of Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier a

Research Communication - MSSI Scholars Workshop

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:03 +0000

Facilitator: Dr. Diane Dechief, Office of Science Education

The purpose of this workshop is to equip students/postdocs with tools and techniques to communicate their research in an accessible and engaging manner.