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Zoey Li, McGill Nutrition alumna, named to Forbes 30 under 30

Congratulations to Mac alumna Zoey Li BSc(NutrSc)’17, who has been named to Forbes 2024 30 under 30 list in the food and drink category. This list honours the industry's brightest young entrepreneurs who are redefining the way we eat, drink and think about consumption.

Published: 6 Dec 2023

‘Business as usual is not going to cut it’: Niki Ashton on feds’ economic update and wildfires

As the ash settles on Canada’s record wildfire season, “business as usual from the federal government is not going to cut it,” NDP MP Niki Ashton told Canada’s National Observer.

Published: 30 Nov 2023

From coursework to conservation: how students brought the pollination meadow project to life

It's not every day that a university assignment transforms into a real-world conservation initiative. Yet, that's precisely what happened with the Macdonald Campus Pollination Meadow project. What began as coursework evolved into an ecological marvel, all thanks to the hard work and vision of a group of Macdonald students led by Alex Kuijper Dickson BEng’23 (Bioresource) and Heather Brown BSc(AgEnvSc)’24.

Published: 29 Nov 2023

Ărramăt Project: harnessing Indigenous wisdom for biodiversity conservation and community well-being

Imagine living in a world where the wisdom of Indigenous communities guides our actions towards biodiversity and human health. This isn't just a vision; it's becoming a reality through the groundbreaking initiative known as Ărramăt.

Published: 29 Nov 2023

Bridging worlds: the Northern Research Knowledges Lab's collaborative approach to conservation in Canada's North

As the Arctic wind whistles through Canada's northern wilderness, a unique collaboration is unfolding between scientists and Indigenous communities. Graduate and Postdoctoral students in the Northern Research Knowledges Lab, under the leadership of Dr. Murray Humphries, are redefining how scientific research is conducted.

Published: 29 Nov 2023

The hidden value of nature: enhancing our well-being

In our busy everyday lives, it's easy to overlook our deep-rooted connection with nature. The connection is not just about the nourishment we derive or the air we breathe; nature subtly but significantly enhances our well-being. This intriguing intersection is where McGill Department of Natural Resource Sciences PhD candidate Jackie Hamilton directs her research.

Published: 29 Nov 2023

Teaching biodiversity at Macdonald Campus

Dr. Murray Humphries (PhD’01), a passionate wildlife biology professor at the Macdonald Campus, spends his days immersed in the fascinating world of biodiversity—the colorful, complex tapestry of life on Earth. At the Macdonald Campus, we don't just study this diversity, we celebrate it.

Published: 29 Nov 2023

Expert report imagines possible futures for this ecologically rich slice of Nova Scotia

The tidal wetlands and dykelands of the inner Bay of Fundy are critical ecosystems in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, providing essential benefits to human and non-human communities.

These ecosystems offer biodiverse habitats, protection from coastal flooding, and cultural value for Indigenous, Acadian, and other communities. However, they are increasingly threatened by climate change, making their management more complex and their future uncertain.

Published: 28 Nov 2023

How the Spike in Farmland Prices is Affecting Canadian Farmers

The spike in farmland prices has boosted the equity of farmers all across Canada. Are farmers leveraging this new-found equity to generate new business opportunities or farm wealth?

Published: 28 Nov 2023

The ROI on DNA: Gene Editing a Game Changer for Farmers

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently approved gene editing for use in breeding new crop varieties, meaning plant breeders can now apply the technology to their work. Gene editing has the potential to quickly develop new varieties with greater accuracy in targeting traits such as drought and disease resistance, with promising agronomic and trade implications for farmers.

Published: 28 Nov 2023

McGill-led Research Team Awarded $400K from Génome Québec to Counter AMR Threat

McGill team funded as part of a $4.5 million national investment dedicated to identifying genomic solutions to counter antimicrobial resistance and prepare for future pandemics

Published: 21 Nov 2023

McGill Researchers Win Acfas Awards at 2023 Gala

The Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau was awarded to Alain Brunet, full professor in the Department of Psychiatry. "La Preuve par l'Image" Jury Prize, sponsored by NSERC, was awarded to Anja Geitmann, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Published: 21 Nov 2023

AI for data analysis in agriculture

In the not-so-far-off future, artificial intelligence could help farmers analyze data to make decisions and improve their outputs.

Published: 20 Nov 2023

Raw pet food, cattle linked to drug-resistant salmonella outbreak affecting mainly kids

An outbreak of extensively drug-resistant salmonella has been linked to raw pet food and contact with cattle, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Published: 15 Nov 2023

Co-imagining futures of Canada’s landscapes in the Anthropocene

We live in the Anthropocene era. Human actions have become the major driving force behind unprecedented environmental challenges, creating delicate complexities and uncertainties about the future of the planet and humanity. Canada’s critical landscapes are not spared from these challenges, threatening the well-being of human and non-human communities that depend on them for various natural benefits.

Published: 15 Nov 2023

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