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Premier événement francophone du Département de géographie à ɬ﷬!

Venez découvrir des recherches fascinantes présentées en français par nos profs, diplômé.e.s et étudiant.e.s. On aura même des petites sucreries pour terminer avec une belle réception!

Ouvert à toutes et à tous!

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First francophone event of the ɬ﷬ Geography Department!

Join us to learn about fascinating research presented in French by our Profs, alumni and students. We will even have some sweet treats to finish up the event with a nice reception!

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Published on: 28 Jan 2026

Are you a ɬ﷬ student of Black heritage interested in research?
The Geography Undergraduate Research Award (2026) supports 13 weeks of paid summer research with a Geography professor ($6,000).

✔ Open to BA, BA&Sc, and BSc students
✔ Hands-on research experience
✔ Work directly with a ɬ﷬ Geography supervisor

Deadline: February 13, 2026 — coming up fast!

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Published on: 22 Jan 2026

Huge congratulations to ɬ﷬ grad Nicolas Thomas (Geography/Urban Studies) on being elected to Brossard City Council — bringing fresh energy, planning expertise, and community-first leadership to local government. We’re inspired by how our alumni are making an impact beyond campus and shaping the future of their communities. Read more about his journey and achievement here:

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Published on: 12 Dec 2025

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with and the . Held at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal, the event attracted over 100 attendees for an engaging afternoon discussing popular topics in brain health.

Classified as: FMHS, brain research, Healthy brains healthy lives, neuroscience
Published on: 10 Dec 2025

December 8, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh was invited to participate in a panel discussion held by the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, focusing on the topic of “Early Warning – Early Action for Genocide and Atrocity Prevention: Strengthening Global Partnerships.”

Classified as: Jennifer Welsh, genocide, global partnerships, United Nations
Published on: 8 Dec 2025

The study entitled “Microglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes”, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.

The study has been highlighted by:

ɬ﷬ Newsroom:

/newsroom/channels/news/high-salt-diet-inflames-brain-and-raises-blood-pressure-study-finds-366452

CTV News:

Classified as: students, staff, dept. of physiology
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Published on: 5 Dec 2025

December 5, 2025 |Pearl Eliadis recently spoke to CBC’s Radio Noon on the potential implications of the CAQ’s recently tabled Bill 9, seeks to reinforce secularism in the province by restricting public religious expression.

Classified as: Pearl Eliadis, Bill 9, religious freedom
Published on: 5 Dec 2025

Two geographers from our department, Prof. Bernhard Lehner and Prof. Graham MacDonald, were recently named among the 24 most cited ɬ﷬ researchers for 2025, an achievement highlighted in a new ɬ﷬ Research article (/research/article/prizes-awards/24-mcgill-researchers-ranked-among-worlds-most-influential-2025).

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Published on: 3 Dec 2025

Discover how Dr. Reza Sharif- Naeini turned a chance curiosity into a breakthrough that’s transforming beach safety. With venomous stings threatening to derail vacations, pain researcher Reza Sharif-Naeini created Stingmaster – a topical cream that quickly relieves agony from lionfish, jellyfish, fire coral and more. From self-testing venom in the lab to launching a global remedy, this is the story behind a made-in-Montreal solution. Read the

Classified as: students, staff, Department of Physiology
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Published on: 28 Nov 2025

Our staff will curate the Info-Neuro cart offering free resources for the following clinics this month:

December 2 ─ MS Clinic

December 5 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

December 8 ─ALS Clinic

December 10 ─ Brain Tumours Clinic

December 16 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

December 19 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

To learn more about the cart, click here

Classified as: Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (NPRC), Info-Neuro Cart
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Published on: 27 Nov 2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

We would like to mark Diabetes Awareness Month by introducing you to some new resources available at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre.

These two guides on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, developed by Diabetes Quebec, offer practical information on managing the disease, such as diet, physical activity, and self-monitoring of blood sugar, and also include a list of support resources.

Pick up your free copy at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre in Room 354.

For more information on diabetes, visit our webpage:

Classified as: diabetes, Diabetes Awareness Month
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Published on: 14 Nov 2025

The ɬ﷬ Institute of Air and Space Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Pierallini as Adjunct Professor.

Published on: 11 Nov 2025

The ɬ﷬ Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Diane Howard as Adjunct Professor.

Published on: 10 Nov 2025

The ɬ﷬ Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig as Assistant Professor (Professional) at the Faculty of Law, ɬ﷬.
Prof. Wedenig holds a Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from ɬ﷬, as well as a Magister Iuris (Mag.iur.) from Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL).

Published on: 6 Nov 2025

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