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NASA should build a biocontainment facility on the moon to protect Earth, researchers advise

dzܲԾé - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:29

A biocontainment facility designed to protect Earth from potentially hazardous biotic contaminants from space should be part of a planned NASA base on the moon, a policy paper maintains.

“Humanity is entering a new era of space exploration, but our planetary protection strategies have not kept pace with the risks associated with returning extraterrestrial samples to Earth,” said paper co-author Frederick I. Moxley, Director of Strategic Threat Analysis and Research Laboratories, an Idaho-based consultancy.

Pride Month Reading List

News - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:01

Celebrate Pride Month with MUHC Libraries and Patient Resource Centers!

In honour of Pride Month, MUHC libraries and patient resource centers are highlighting their resources on 2SLGBTQI+ health and wellness.

If you would like to explore topics such as identity, family life, relationships and mental health, you are sure to find something of interest!

Our new titles are:

Published: 17 June 2026

Study yields new insights on what makes conversation engaging

dzܲԾé - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:40

What makes a speaker engaging? Both what is said and how it is said matter, but in different, complementary ways, a new study conducted at the 91 School of Communication Sciences and Disorders has found.

When people try to sound “engaging,” they tend to speak more loudly and in a higher pitch, and this can lead listeners to evaluate them more positively, the researchers said. However, the study also reveals that the listener’s desire to extend a conversation depends mainly on interest in what the speaker has to say.

A ‘bridge’ to bolstering research and clinical expertise

dzܲԾé - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:24

91’s Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences is well known for its impact in Quebec, where its award-winning Service to the Community Program provides dental care to underserved groups throughout the Greater Montreal Area.

Though lesser known, the Faculty’s global impact is no less impressive, with a long history of training oral and maxillofacial surgical residents from the Middle East. Now, the Faculty is expanding its global footprint through a new research and clinical collaboration with Kuwaiti partners.

Experts: One in four Quebecers now unpaid caregivers

News - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:15

New data offer a snapshot of the scale of informal caregiving across Quebec and the people most likely to shoulder that responsibility.

More than one in four Quebecers aged 15 and over identify as informal caregivers, most supporting someone aged 65 or older. The findings show that women and adults aged 45 to 54 are more likely to take on these roles. They also highlight the reality that caregiving is often balanced with paid work, with most caregivers remaining employed.

Published: 17 June 2026

Digitization of centuries of Canadian weather records promises to improve climate understanding

dzܲԾé - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:10

Researchers have uncovered and digitized nearly two million 18th and 19th century weather observations from across Canada that offer new insights into how the country’s climate has changed over time.

The international project draws on handwritten records dating from 1768 to 1884. The data include temperature, precipitation, wind and detailed descriptions of such events as storms and floods.

Bargaining Update – SEU (Powerhouse Downtown and MacDonald Campus)

News - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:36

The parties met on June 16, 2026, and exchanged their respective counterproposals on monetary issues.

They are scheduled to meet again on July 14, 2026.

Published: 17 June 2026

Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant

News - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:30

CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve

Published: 17 June 2026

Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

News - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 16:02

Silar Gardy successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 15th, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"The influence of dietary protein on bone health in endurance runners"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Jenna Gibbs (Supervisor), Dr. Dennis Jensen, Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau, Dr. Andrea Josse, Dr. Rowan Barrett, Dr. Panagiota Klentrou

Silar Gardy is withDr. Jenna Gibbs'sGibbs lab.

Published: 16 June 2026

B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts Highlighted in Maclean's

News - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 15:51

91 Faculty of Education’s B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts has been selected as a “stand out program” in Maclean’s 2026 Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.

Designed for students interested in the intersections of education, leadership, policy, and social change, the program combines interdisciplinary study with practical experience through a semester-long internship.

Published: 16 June 2026

Nouvelles du campus - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 15:35

L’Initiative pour la promotion du savoir et de l’apprentissage autochtones a pour objectif la création d’activités éducatives en dehors des salles de classe pour les étudiants autochtones et d’occasions d’apprentissage pour la communauté de 91.

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Categories: Nouvelles du campus

Campus news - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 15:30

The Advancing Indigenous Knowledge and Education Initiative aims to support educational experiences for Indigenous students beyond the classroom and expand learning opportunities for the entire 91 community.

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Human leadership remains essential as AI agents reshape work

News - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 14:41

As companies experiment with agentic AI, some are using technology not just to support employees, but to stand in for managers. While AI agents may streamline workflows, organizations risk weakening the human connections that build loyalty and trust, according to Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at91 Desautels Faculty of Management.

Published: 16 June 2026

Why HR needs to reframe AI as a tool, not a threat

News - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 14:37

As AI adoption accelerates across Canadian workplaces, employee anxiety is becoming a growing concern, with many workers worried automation could reshape or replace their roles. According to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at91’s Desautels Faculty of Management, HR leaders need to acknowledge those fears rather than dismiss them.

Published: 16 June 2026

Dunkin’ set to re-enter Canada with 100-Restaurant Plan

News - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 14:33

Dunkin’ is set to make its Canadian comeback, with Montreal-basedFoodtasticannouncing plans for at least 100 restaurants over the next two years, beginning in Quebec and Ontario. However, nostalgia alone may not be enough to guarantee a successful return, according to Carl Boutet, a lecturer at 91’sBensadounSchool of Retail Management.

Published: 16 June 2026

Congratulations to Kerrigan Sunday for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

News - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 16:02

Kerrigan Sunday successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 8th, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"Sex-specific biomechanics of fatigue and foot numbness in cycling"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Prof. Julie Côté, Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne, Prof. Rosaire Mongrain, Dr. Guillaume Durandau, Dr. Katherine Boyer

Kerrigan Sundaywas withDr. Julie Côté'sBiomechanics of Occupation and Sport (BOS) lab.

Published: 15 June 2026

Experts: A tentative deal to end the war between U.S. and Iran

News - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 14:49

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These 91 Experts can provide comment:

Rex Brynen, Professor, Department of Political Science, is an expert in Middle East politics and security.
rex.brynen [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on Enforcing the Safe Social Media Act | CBC News

News - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 14:28

Taylor Owenjoined CBC News to break down Canada's newly tabled Safe Social Media Act, calling it "one of the first trials in the world" of using access restrictions as a lever to force compliance from large platforms. Owen pushes back on the idea that the bill is unenforceable on US-based tech giants, pointing to penalties of up to 3% of global revenue and to similar rules already in effect in the UK and EU as evidence that "the idea that this can't be done is a far more difficult argument" today than it once was.

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on the Safe Social Media Act and AI Chatbots | CBC Radio

News - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:57

June 11, 2026 |Taylor Owenjoined CBC's Front Burner to walk through Bill C-34, the newly tabled Safe Social Media Act.

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on Canada's Conditional Approach to Online Safety | The Globe and Mail

News - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:45

June 11, 2026 | Taylor Owen examines Canada's newly tabled Bill C-34, arguing that the legislation goes beyond Australia's blanket under-16 social media ban by offering platforms a pathway to earn young users back if they can prove their products are safe for children.

Published: 15 June 2026

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