/newsroom/taxonomy/term/4/all en /newsroom/channels/event/traditional-incentives-ai-innovation-rethinking-professional-development-363910 <p>Join us to learn about Dr. Elacqua's innovative work at the Inter-American Development Bank. He will be discussing workforce development challenges and AI-powered solutions in the education sector.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:54:12 +0000 admin 315111 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/preparing-children-racially-unequal-society-families-colour-can-benefit-more-support-study-finds-363906 <p>A 黑料不打烊-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their children aimed at teaching them the skills they need to survive and thrive in a racially unequal society.</p> <p>A key finding of the recent paper in <i>Developmental Psychology</i> is that parents are especially in need of information, support and guidance when it comes to preparing their children to face discrimination and bias.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:49:44 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 315109 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-liberal-leadership-race-363904 <p>This week, contenders for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada participated in debates in English and French. The new leader will be announced March 9. Starting today, party supporters will be able to cast ballots for their preferred candidate.</p> <p>This 黑料不打烊 expert is available to share his insights:</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:38:05 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 315107 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/prescribing-anti-swelling-drug-reduces-immune-response-weeks-after-last-dose-363884 <h2><b>Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone鈥檚 impact on brain cancer immunotherapy</b></h2> <p>聽</p> <p>Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body鈥檚 ability to fight the cancer.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:58 +0000 admin 315104 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/event/zen-losers-perfect-days-monastery-363883 <p>Please join us for this special talk</p> <p>by 黑料不打烊 University School of Religious Studies alumnus</p> <p>Jiun (Varant Arslanian).</p> <p><b><i>Zen is for Losers: Perfect Days in a Monastery</i></b></p> <p>About the Speaker:</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:37:28 +0000 admin 315102 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/event/birks-annual-lecture-series-363844 <p><strong>Birks Annual Lecture Series</strong></p> <p>Guest Speaker: Prof Jacob Olupona</p> <p>More details TBA</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:41:28 +0000 admin 315100 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/event/birks-annual-lecture-series-363845 <p><strong>Birks Annual Lecture Series</strong></p> <p>Guest Peaker: Prof Jacob Olupona</p> <p>Details to follow</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:44:33 +0000 admin 315101 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/construction-start-wong-mezzanine-renovation-359556 <p>Please be advised that 黑料不打烊 University has mandated Corenov Constructeurs to carry out the following project:聽<b>22-028 Wong 鈥� Mezzanine renovation</b></p> <p><b>Description:</b>聽Renovations to 3M055 and office 3M030 to create one new lab space.</p> <p><b>Construction start date:</b>聽September 2024</p> <p><b>Planned construction end date</b>: February 2025</p> <p><b>Work schedule</b>: Monday聽to Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Work outside of building hours will be coordinated in advance.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:42:00 +0000 admin 315095 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/construction-start-mni-neuro-cfi-jelf-room-254-renovation-359540 <p>Please be advised that 黑料不打烊 University has mandated ISI Construction Inc. to carry out the following project:聽<b>23-117 MNI (Neuro) - CFI JELF room 254 renovation</b></p> <p><b>Description:</b>聽Renovation of room 254 (incl. new interior finishes, upgrade of electromechanical services) to accommodate research needs.</p> <p><b>Construction start date: </b>September 11, 2024</p> <p><b>Planned construction end date: </b>November 15, 2024</p> <p><b>Work schedule: </b>Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:13:04 +0000 admin 315097 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-elections-germany-363806 <p>A federal election will be held in Germany on Feb. 23, 2025 to elect the members of the 21st Bundestag.</p> <p>This 黑料不打烊 expert is available to share her insights:</p> <p><strong><a href="/newsroom/dietlind-stolle">Dietlind Stolle</a>, James 黑料不打烊 Professor, Department of Political Science </strong>and Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship has expertise in European politics and comparative government and politics.</p> <p><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">dietlind.stolle</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span> (English)</p> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:48:34 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 315078 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/chris-ragan-carneys-budget-approach-toronto-star-363785 <p>February 20, 2025 | Mark Carney, an economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada plans to balance Canada鈥檚 budget by separating capital and operating expenses has drawn support from some experts, including <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/chris-ragan">Christopher Ragan</a>.</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:44:27 +0000 admin 315077 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/proactively-exposing-ecosystems-mild-environmental-stressors-appears-offer-protection-study-finds-363762 <p>Mild, proactive exposure to environmental stress can help biological communities resist severe disturbances and maintain genetic diversity, a <a href="https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)00067-3">recent study</a> from 黑料不打烊 University has found.</p> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:29 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 315072 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/event/road-freedom-economics-and-good-society-363763 <p>Join us for an exclusive evening with Nobel Prize-winning economist<b>聽Joesph Stiglitz</b>聽as he discusses his latest book,聽<b>The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society</b>.</p> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:47 +0000 admin 315074 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-canadas-response-us-tariffs-362720 <p>The Canadian government is planning to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States if Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports once he is sworn in as U.S. president.</p> <p>These experts from 黑料不打烊 University are available to share their insights:</p> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:08:47 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 314970 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/scientific-insights-how-humans-access-deep-spiritual-states-363723 <p>Two seemingly opposite spiritual practices 鈥� Buddhist jh膩na meditation and the Christian practice of speaking in tongues 鈥� have more in common than previously thought, a new study suggests.</p> <p>While one is quiet and deeply focused, and the other emotionally charged and expressive, both appear to harness the same cognitive feedback loop to create profound states of joy and surrender.</p> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:59:14 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 315067 at /newsroom