Alumni

Provost honours 31 ɬ�﷬ professors for exceptional research achievements

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

ɬ�﷬ announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James ɬ�﷬ Professors, James ɬ�﷬ Professors and William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 ɬ�﷬ professors as Distinguished James ɬ�﷬ Professors, James ɬ�﷬ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:36:29 +0000

ɬ�﷬, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and Université de Sherbrooke, partners in the RNA Network for Therapy Development & Production (Réseau DePTAQ), are pleased to announce the appointment of Panagiotis (Takis) Prinos, PhD, as Director of Réseau DePTAQ.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ɬ�﷬

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:05:59 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

ɬ�﷬ researchers awarded funding from NSERC for quantum science

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:39:07 +0000

On January 21, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced over $74 million in funding to support 107 quantum science projects, including fifteen to ɬ�﷬ researchers.

Fourteen ɬ�﷬ians appointed to the Order of Canada

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000

Governor General recognizes ɬ�﷬ community members for exceptional accomplishments and service

Fourteen members of the ɬ�﷬ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors:

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to ɬ�﷬ researchers providing innovative solutions for industry

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:56:35 +0000

ɬ�﷬-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec

Dominique Bérubé awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:48:01 +0000

ɬ�﷬’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research

ɬ�﷬ Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys

junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000

Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable

Prix Grands Sages honours ɬ�﷬ professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000

Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec 

Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ɬ�﷬

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:42:56 +0000

$13.8 million in federal funding for ɬ�﷬’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs

Two ɬ�﷬ researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:09 +0000

Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics

Two ɬ�﷬ researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science.

Myriam Denov, Professor in ɬ�﷬’s School of Social Work won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

ɬ�﷬ researchers awarded $8.8 M in funding from SSHRC

meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:29:01 +0000

Sixty-eight ɬ�﷬ researchers have received grants through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), for a total federal investment of $8.8 million.

Twelve ɬ�﷬ professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:01:18 +0000

Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence

Ten ɬ�﷬ professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.

Alan Evans named Fellow of the Royal Society

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:27:00 +0000

Alan Evans, PhD, was among the 85 new Fellows of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences, announced May 14, 2024. Candidates were nominated for their substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge.

Read the full story from Naghmeh Shafiei and the Ludmer Centre.

101 ɬ�﷬ research projects awarded $23.5 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:20:06 +0000

Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 ɬ�﷬ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.

The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.