Research and Innovation

ɬ�﷬-led international collaboration brings underrepresented musical traditions into the research spotlight

Robin Koning — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:13:29 +0000

New $2.5M SSHRC Partnership Grant launches global Timbre and Orchestration Network (TONE)

ɬ�﷬ researchers receive $14 million in SSHRC funding for 62 projects focusing on societal challenges

Robin Koning — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:31:25 +0000

Topics include youth agency through video games and entrepreneurship education in India

ɬ�﷬-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution

Robin Koning — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:07:19 +0000

Supported by SSHRC and ECCC, Professors Niladri Basu, Treena Delormier and PhD student Lynn K. Jacobs will partner with Indigenous organizations in Canada and internationally to address the disproportionate impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous Peoples.

122 ɬ�﷬ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

Robin Koning — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:31:06 +0000

Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at ɬ�﷬, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.

Professor Mathieu Brochu appointed Associate Vice-President, Strategic Technology Partnerships

meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:52:25 +0000

Mathieu Brochu, Associate Professor in Mining and Materials Engineering and Associate Director of the ɬ�﷬ Institute for Aerospace Engineering, is appointed Associate Vice-President, Strategic Technology Partnerships, for a five-year term, beginning September 1, 2026.

Andrew Gonzalez receives 2026 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist and Scholar Award

Robin Koning — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:52:50 +0000

$2.7M award will support Liber Ero Chair’s research on the ecological networks underpinning biosphere resilience

Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant

Giuliana Grabina — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:35:30 +0000

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

Three scholars receive President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

Giuliana Grabina — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:08:04 +0000

Professors Mette Bendixen, Rachel Langevin and Kai Wang recognized for research excellence and impact.

Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research

Robin Koning — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:47:38 +0000

Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will open new avenues to preventing and treating pneumonia.

Adrian Liu awarded 2026 CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Physics Award

Robin Koning — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:27:25 +0000

National honour from the Canadian Association of Physics (CAP) recognizes ɬ�﷬ physicist’s excellence in teaching, mentorship, and inclusive leadership.