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Prof. Bendixen Receives President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:21:43 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Mette Bendixen, recipient of 91��'s President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers! This prestigious award recognizes early-career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in scholarship, international leadership, and public engagement. We are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved honour for Professor Bendixen.

Prof. Knox Receives CGU Early Career Scientist Award

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:21:32 +0000

Congratulations to Prof. Knox on receiving the Canadian Geophysical Union's Early Career Scientist Award! This competitive honour recognizes outstanding research contributions by an early career CGU member. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. The award will be presented at the CGU Annual Meeting in Halifax.

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for June is now available!

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:57:37 +0000

Here are the new titles in our collection, now available at the NPRC!

admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:51:26 +0000

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Prof. Shelley Clark Honoured with Arts Research Distinction

claire.ward@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:08:07 +0000

This award recognises Prof' Clark exceptionally rigorous and innovative quantitative research, spanning multiple regions and decades.

Read the full article on the Faculty of Arts website.

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

claire.ward@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:31:08 +0000

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.

Director Jennifer Welsh appointed Distinguished James 91�� Professor

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:01:03 +0000

Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy, Jennifer Welsh, has been newly appointed as a Distinguished James 91�� Professor. This award is 91��’s highest honor. It recognizes sustained scholarly and research achievements of accomplished professors, and is reserved only for those who are recognized as international leaders in their fields.

Prof. Mahmud Among MEOPAR’s First Cohort of Early-Career Ocean Researchers

admin — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:57 +0000

Shout out to Prof Mallik Mahmud who is among the first cohort of early-career ocean researchers funded by the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction & Response network's Early Career Researcher Award!

Canada–U.S. Relations Enter “Second Century” as New Commission Launches Amid Converging Economic and Security Pressures

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:51:43 +0000

(WASHINGTON – April 30, 2026) — As economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics reshape North America, a new binational commission has been launched to explore the future of Canada–U.S. relations.

Co-chaired by former Canadian cabinet minister, Lisa Raitt, and former U.S. congresswoman, Jane Harman, the Commission for the Second Century of Canada-U.S. Relations will bring together senior leaders and policy experts from both countries to develop a new strategic agenda for long-term, bilateral cooperation.

In Memoriam: Dr. Mortimer Levy

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:49:32 +0000

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the recent passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Mortimer Levy on Monday, April 6, 2026. Below is a link to his obituary.

https://www.paperman.com/funerals/Dr-Mortimer-Levy-D9437478

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

claire.ward@mcgill.ca — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:51:52 +0000

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 91�� Reporter website.

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:47 +0000

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.

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

claire.ward@mcgill.ca — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:11:37 +0000

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

Read the article on The Atlantic website.

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for April is now available!

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:51:18 +0000

Prof. Kalacska to speak at the Canadian Museum of Aviation

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:41:18 +0000

Next week on Thursday March 26, Prof Margaret Kalacska is giving a public lecture at the Canadian Museum of Aviation (one of 3 speakers). The event will be streamed on Zoom. More details available here: https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/events/2026-kenneth-m-molson-lecture/