External /macdonald/taxonomy/term/4/all en Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ /macdonald/channels/news/eleven-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-364279 <p>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 <a href="https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canada Research Chairs</a> at 38 research institutions.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000 admin 62922 at /macdonald Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium /macdonald/channels/news/climate-science-community-wellness-and-career-inspiration-2025-john-abbott-sustainability-through-365322 <p>On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ's Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.</p> Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000 admin 62915 at /macdonald Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops /macdonald/channels/news/scientists-edit-oat-dna-first-time-paving-way-healthier-more-climate-resilient-crops-365655 <p>For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.</p> <p>Oats, a key crop both for human consumption and animal feed, are a major agricultural product in Canada, contributing to a global market work $8 billion. The Canadian oat crop is estimated to be worth approximately $900 million. But a short growing season and unpredictable late-season frost mean Canadian oat farmers face significant challenges.</p> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:10:29 +0000 admin 62917 at /macdonald Provost honours 31 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ professors for exceptional research achievements /macdonald/channels/news/provost-honours-31-mcgill-professors-exceptional-research-achievements-365241 <em><strong>9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Professors, James 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Professors and William Dawson Scholars </strong></em> <br /> Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ professors as Distinguished James 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Professors, James 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000 admin 62920 at /macdonald 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries' Strategic Priorities Call for Feedback /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-libraries-strategic-priorities-call-feedback-364134 <p>The 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries have developed draft strategic priorities for 2025–2030 in consultation with key stakeholders and are now inviting current 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ students, faculty members, and staff to help guide the final version. </p> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:08:51 +0000 admin 62862 at /macdonald Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards /macdonald/channels/news/submit-your-work-chance-win-1000-friends-libraries-student-library-awards-363554 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ's library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?</p> <p>Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries!</p> <p><b>Awards categories:</b></p> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:22:10 +0000 admin 62863 at /macdonald April 18 — 21 | Easter weekend service & opening hours /macdonald/channels/news/april-18-21-easter-weekend-service-opening-hours-364728 <strong>Easter weekend opening &amp; service hours </strong>  Location Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday) Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) <a href="/library/branches/birks">Birks Reading Room</a> Closed Closed Closed Closed Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:05:22 +0000 admin 62860 at /macdonald 2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced /macdonald/channels/news/2025-osler-library-grant-recipients-announced-365550 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Please join the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Osler Library Grants and Awards.</p> <b><u>2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant</u></b> <p>Congratulations to<b> Dr. Michael Robinson</b>,<b> </b>the 2025 recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant. </p> Thu, 29 May 2025 12:49:04 +0000 admin 62857 at /macdonald Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025 /macdonald/channels/news/exam-period-access-nahum-gelber-law-library-winter-2025-364565 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>As of Monday April 7, 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ students are able to access the <a href="/library/branches/law">Nahum Gelber Law Library </a>24 hours a day, seven days a week. <b>As agreed between the Students' Society of 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.</b></p> <p>Details are as follows:</p> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000 admin 62861 at /macdonald Celebrating the 2025 Friends of the Libraries Student Award winners /macdonald/channels/news/celebrating-2025-friends-libraries-student-award-winners-365262 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>On Monday, April 28, students, library staff, and <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/library-friends">Friends of the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries</a> members gathered together in celebration of the inaugural <a href="/library/about/awards/friends-libraries-student-library-awards">Friends of the Libraries Student Library Award</a> winners.</p> Fri, 02 May 2025 15:27:08 +0000 admin 62858 at /macdonald 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30. /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-libraries-closed-june-24-july-1-three-locations-open-june-23-june-30-365733 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>Please note that all <a href="/library/branches">9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries locations</a> and service points, including online <a href="/library/contact/askus">reference service</a> will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).</p> <p>On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, ONLY the Humanities &amp; Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.</p> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:34:00 +0000 admin 62855 at /macdonald July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library /macdonald/channels/news/july-9-planned-electrical-shutdown-macdonald-campus-library-365847 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>Facilities Management and Ancillary Services will be performing a major electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library on <strong>Wednesday, July 9, from 6 h to 12 h</strong>. The Macdonald Campus Library in the Barton Building will be inaccessible at this time. This shutdown is necessary for maintenance on the Hydro-Québec substation and four transformers servicing the south side of campus.</p> <p>For all opening hours, please see the <u><a href="/library/services/hours">Libraries hours page</a></u>.</p> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:10:30 +0000 admin 62849 at /macdonald 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries 2023–2024 Annual Report now available /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-university-libraries-2023-2024-annual-report-now-available-363572 <p>9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.</p> <p>Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Collections Centre.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:50:31 +0000 admin 62864 at /macdonald June 9–11 | Temporary Early Closure of Humanities & Social Sciences Library Info Desk /macdonald/channels/news/june-9-11-temporary-early-closure-humanities-social-sciences-library-info-desk-365643 <p>Please note that due to the STM strike, the <strong>Information Desk at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library</strong> (McLennan Library Building, lobby) <strong>will close early at 5:30 p.m.</strong> from <strong>Monday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 11</strong>. The Humanities &amp; Social Sciences Library remains <strong>open for study until 9 p.m.</strong> on these days.</p> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:39:47 +0000 admin 62856 at /macdonald April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex /macdonald/channels/news/april-15-17-ventilation-shutdown-mclennan-redpath-library-complex-364971 <p>Please be advised there will be a ventilation shutdown at the McLennan Library Building and at the Redpath Library Building on Tuesday April 15 until Thursday April 17 which will run each day from 7h00 until 15h00 and will affect both buildings. This shutdown is necessary to repair the ventilation pipes in the building. Fresh air will flow in both buildings. Please note that it may be a little cooler during day while work is being done. The heating will be back online in late afternoon.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:35:08 +0000 admin 62859 at /macdonald