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Expert: Health effects of energy drinks 

News - mer, 06/10/2026 - 10:24

 to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 16 could be adopted in Quebec by Friday. The push follows the death of a 15-year-old who drank a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication. 

A ɬ﷬ expert is available to comment: 

Published: 10 June 2026

Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for ɬ﷬ Sustainability Park

News - mer, 06/10/2026 - 10:00

The ɬ﷬ Sustainability Park has added three new leadership roles to its staff roster: Elena Bennett will serve as Associate Academic Director (Research), Blane Harvey as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) and Robert Nason as Associate Academic Director (Entrepreneurship & Engagement).

Published: 10 June 2026

Resolved: Minerva currently unavailable

News - mer, 06/10/2026 - 09:37

Minerva is currently unavailable. Users attempting to access the site may encounter a "Site Unavailable" message. There is currently no workaround available. Our team is investigating the issue and working to restore service as quickly as possible.

Published: 10 June 2026

A Well-Deserved Retirement for Four Mac Staff Members

News - mar, 06/09/2026 - 14:23

The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is proud to celebrate four members of the Macdonald Campus community who are preparing to embark on a well-deserved retirement: Luis Agellon (Professor in Human Nutrition), Shelly Johnston (Research Finance Services Supervisor), Roger Cue (Associate Professor in Animal Science) and Yvan Gariepy (Academic Associate in Bioresource Engineering.)

We sat down with Roger and Yvan to reflect on their journeys at ɬ﷬- the paths that brought them here, some of the work that defined their careers and what lies ahead.

Published: 9 June 2026

Expert : Rabies prevention

News - mar, 06/09/2026 - 12:09

To help prevent the spread of rabies among raccoons, a “capture‑vaccinate‑release” operation is underway in Montérégie this month to curb cases in the region and prevent their spread toward Montreal.

Michael Libman, MD, is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and a member of the Centre for Tropical Diseases at ɬ﷬. He can speak to the risk of rabies transmission to humans, what to do in case of bites or contact with wildlife and the importance of such vaccination campaigns in reducing public health risks.

Published: 9 June 2026

Minerva experiencing intermittent access issues

News - mar, 06/09/2026 - 12:08

Minerva is currently experiencing some intermittent access issues. We are actively investigating the outage.  Thank you for your patience.

Published: 9 June 2026

IT Digital Transformation: People, not microchips

News - mar, 06/09/2026 - 11:14

Digital transformation is about more than bits, bytes, and microchips. Discover how ɬ﷬ is building better digital experiences for its community.

Published: 9 June 2026

"ɬ﷬ Financial Statements" - Month of May 2026 / États financiers de ɬ﷬ » – Mois de mai 2026

News - lun, 06/08/2026 - 10:51

To all Finance users,

The month of May 2026 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via

This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option.

For questions or assistance, you may contact the Finance Service Desk at 514-398-3463 or submit a ticket via the .

Published: 8 June 2026

June is ALS Awareness Month

News - lun, 06/08/2026 - 10:33

“Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope” is a new book that brings together inspiring and touching stories from people living with ALS, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and researchers, including members of The Neuro community.

You can pick up a free copy of the book in person at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre, located on the 3rd floor, Room 354.

Published: 8 June 2026

EDI Internship Opportunity – Fall 2026

News - lun, 06/08/2026 - 10:03
D2R and the Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy at ɬ﷬ launch a call for applications for an EDI Internship Opportunity Published: 8 June 2026

Derek G. Gray (1941-2026)

News - lun, 06/08/2026 - 08:39

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that our dear colleague and friend Dr. Derek G. Gray, Professor Emeritus, passed away on Saturday May 30th

Published: 8 June 2026

A leap of faith: how Astrid found her path

News - lun, 06/08/2026 - 07:34

Four years ago, Astrid Parrot moved from Senegal to Montreal to study, leaving her home and family for the first time to begin her B.Sc. Honours Chemistry degree at ɬ﷬. Without a clear picture of what her future would look like, she took what she describes as “a leap of faith."

She immersed herself into university life, living in residence her first year and meeting new people. She had found her place at ɬ﷬, but uncertainty lingered throughout her degree as she quietly wondered whether chemistry was truly the right path for her.

Published: 8 June 2026

Sports Psychologist Prof. Gordon Bloom Comments about Habs and Leafs in the Media

News - ven, 06/05/2026 - 12:52

With the NHL playoff season in full swing, Prof. Gordon Bloom, Director of the ɬ﷬ Sport Psychology Laboratory and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been very much in demand in the media. Recent coverage featured Prof. Bloom commenting on two of our Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens ("Habs") and the Toronto Maple Leafs. See the recent coverage below:

Published: 5 June 2026

ɬ﷬ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony

News - ven, 06/05/2026 - 12:09

“While we’ve always taken care to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous graduates, for the past few years, we did it from a distance,” said Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”

Published: 5 June 2026

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Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars

News - jeu, 06/04/2026 - 16:02

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 ɬ﷬ professors as Distinguished James ɬ﷬ Professors, James ɬ﷬ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Published: 4 June 2026

Canada’s sovereign fund hinges on returns and costs

News - jeu, 06/04/2026 - 14:19

Canada’s proposed sovereign fund is drawing scrutiny over its cost and potential returns, but Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at ɬ﷬ Desautels, sees conditional upside. He argues the roughly $750 million annual interest burden is manageable if the fund is well structured and generates returns above borrowing costs.

Published: 4 June 2026

Airlines reassure travelers as jet fuel concerns ease

News - jeu, 06/04/2026 - 14:17

Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and Karl Moore, Associate Professor at ɬ﷬ Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.

Published: 4 June 2026

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

News - jeu, 06/04/2026 - 13:14
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.

Published: 4 June 2026

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