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Summer Reading List

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:53:08 +0000

Here are our 6 book recommendations to add to your summer reading list!

Six great reads for the season, whether you’re looking for strategies to tackle stress, how to improve your sleeping habits, nutrition and wellness tips, and more.

Beyond Birth Rates: Advancing a Pro-Alignment Approach to Low Fertility in North America

amanda.manocchio@mcgill.ca — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:16:41 +0000

Worried about low and declining birth rates? Is there really a fertility “crisis”?

Here are the new titles in our collection, large print edition!

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:42:35 +0000

The bigger, the better!

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for July is now available!

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:49:31 +0000

The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for July is as follows:

Stroke Awareness Month

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:01:32 +0000

June is a reminder of the importance of recognizing the signs of a stroke and understanding how to reduce the risks. Stroke continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada.

At the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, we offer a variety of books and resources to help you better understand what a stroke is and the recovery process following a stroke.

Here are a few titles:

National Indigenous Peoples Day

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:01:23 +0000

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

We encourage you to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as our collective past. The best way to do this is through their own voices. We’ve selected books by Indigenous authors from our book collection on Indigenous health.

Stop by in person at Room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) to borrow our physical books.

Pride Month Reading List

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:01:36 +0000

Celebrate Pride Month with MUHC Libraries and Patient Resource Centers!

In honour of Pride Month, MUHC libraries and patient resource centers are highlighting their resources on 2SLGBTQI+ health and wellness.

If you would like to explore topics such as identity, family life, relationships and mental health, you are sure to find something of interest!

June is ALS Awareness Month

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:33:43 +0000

“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.

June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:59:29 +0000

To mark Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month, we are pleased to present a new educational brochure on myasthenia gravis for newly diagnosed individuals and their loved ones.

The idea for this resource arose from a discussion between a patient with myasthenia gravis and Maxime Grenier, a master’s student in physical therapy at ɬ�﷬, during which Maxime noted a lack of resources and support for people living with this condition.

Prof. Bendixen Receives President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:21:43 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Mette Bendixen, recipient of ɬ�﷬'s President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers! This prestigious award recognizes early-career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in scholarship, international leadership, and public engagement. We are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved honour for Professor Bendixen.

Prof. Knox Receives CGU Early Career Scientist Award

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:21:32 +0000

Congratulations to Prof. Knox on receiving the Canadian Geophysical Union's Early Career Scientist Award! This competitive honour recognizes outstanding research contributions by an early career CGU member. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. The award will be presented at the CGU Annual Meeting in Halifax.

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for June is now available!

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:57:37 +0000

Here are the new titles in our collection, now available at the NPRC!

admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:51:26 +0000

En français:

Prof. Shelley Clark Honoured with Arts Research Distinction

claire.ward@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:08:07 +0000

This award recognises Prof' Clark exceptionally rigorous and innovative quantitative research, spanning multiple regions and decades.

Read the full article on the Faculty of Arts website.

Prof. Eidlin on the future for Québec’s Labour Movement

claire.ward@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:31:08 +0000

Sociologist and labour expert Professor Barry Eidlin was recently invited to address the delegates of the États généraux du syndicalisme (EGS, Estates-General of Québec Labour).

Read the full article with his reflections from attending the two-day symposium in April 2026 on the Faculty of Arts news website.