Staff

Vincent Rigby on the Case for a Real National Defence Strategy | RAUSI

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:53:56 +0000

October 31, 2025 | Vincent Rigby spoke at Canada's Missing Playbook, a RAUSI webinar series from the Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence. He discussed the absence of a coherent national framework guiding Canada's defence and called for stronger leadership and coordination across the government. Rigby argued that effective national security depends on a clear purpose and the political will to turn commitments into action

EDI Workshop: Understanding Microagressions through Real-Case Studies

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:40:22 +0000

We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Workshop on Microaggressions. This collaborative event, co-hosted with the 51�Թ��Equity Office, will offer real case studies and provide an engaging, interactive s

ACCEPTER le vélo : Findings and perspectives from two years of research

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:25:01 +0000

The ACCEPTER le vélo conference brought together researchers and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of cycling in Montreal and beyond. The first panel highlighted major progress in cycling infrastructure between 2018 and 2023, showing strong links between high-comfort networks and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Presenters also emphasized that infrastructure alone is not enough—understanding behavioural stages and psychological motivators is essential to encourage more residents to cycle.

Patrick Cortbaoui Appointed UNAI Vice Chair

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:23:23 +0000

Patrick Cortbaoui, Senior Managing Director of McGill’s Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security, has been appointed Vice Chair for Outreach and Partnership for the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG 2 Hub for the 2025–2027 term. This appointment recognizes Patrick’s ongoing leadership in advancing SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through global academic collaboration.

Ryan Kellog’s lecture on clean energy subsidies, clean technology policies, and the green transition

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:19:56 +0000

What policies can truly accelerate the global shift to clean energy? In a compelling lecture hosted by McGill’s Sustainable Growth Initiative and CIREQ, Professor Ryan Kellogg of the University of Chicago explored this question through the lens of economics, equity, and climate urgency. Speaking to a diverse audience at McGill’s Faculty Club, Kellogg reframed the energy transition as a global justice issue, emphasizing the need for reliable, affordable, and clean energy—especially in rapidly developing regions like India and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Transaction Services' Holiday Deadlines / Échéances pour les Services des transactions

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:33:28 +0000

(La version française suit)

This message is sent on behalf of Tonia Sciannamblo, Associate Director, Transaction Services

Please take note of the following Transaction Services’ deadlines prior to December 24th:

Expense Payment Services:

Travel (advances and expense reports)

51�Թ��Desautels MBA team wins Retail Innovation Challenge

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:15:39 +0000

A team of 51�Թ��Desautels MBA students has won the 2025 Retail Innovation Challenge, earning the $10,000 grand prize for their innovative business solution for Mandy’s Gourmet Salads.

The MBA team, Clara Homsi, Rosemarie Cianci, Sam Eddy, Eric Del Balso, and Maria Jose Albornoz, stood out among more than 40 teams from universities across Canada.

ACB Seminar Series: Maria Vera, PhD "The role of biomolecular condensates in guiding cell and tissue recovery from heat stress"

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:09:39 +0000

Organizational Behavior Area Research Seminar Series: Santiago Campero

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:11:29 +0000

Santiago Campero University of Toronto

Crime Waves and the Labor Market: Evidence from Mexico

Medical Grand Rounds replaced

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:08:28 +0000

The Department of Medicine Grand Rounds replaced by the DOM Symposium

CMV, the Silent Pandemic: Updates on Pathogenesis and Management

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:47:33 +0000

CMV, the Silent Pandemic: Updates on Pathogenesis and Management

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Understand Best Practices and Current Quality of Care

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:38:29 +0000

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Understand Best Practices and Current Quality of Care

Speaker: Dr. Dallas Seitz

Chief, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry,

Music for Pain (virtual)

webfull — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:42:57 +0000

Offered by the Health and Well-Being Program

For Indigenous entrepreneurs, business can be a vessel for culture

webfull — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:37:18 +0000

When Brittanny Janvier enrolled in the Master of Management program at 51�Թ��in 2022, she was the only Indigenous student in her class. Now, Janvier is McGill’s Director of Indigenous Initiatives, and is creating space for Indigenous entrepreneurs on campus. A recent event focused on how Indigenous-led businesses can serve as a powerful vessel for cultural narrative.

Embracing AI tools can help forge path to leadership positions

webfull — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:31:05 +0000

Fewer than one in three professionals are seeking a management position, according to recent research by Robert Half, a human resources consulting firm. “The findings speak to an ongoing issue with the talent pool of potential leaders,” says Eric Saine, Executive Director of the 51�Թ��Executive Institute. “There is a growing trend of workers not seeking leadership.” For those who want to buck the trend and pursue a leadership role, Saine recommends learning to use AI tools.