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Alumni /research/taxonomy/term/541/all en Fourteen ƽ��岻��ians appointed to the Order of Canada /research/channels/news/fourteen-mcgillians-appointed-order-canada-362232 <div>Governor General recognizes ƽ��岻�� community members for exceptional accomplishments and service </div> <div> Fourteen members of the ƽ��岻�� 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: </div> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10254 at /research Quebec government awards $1.6 million to ƽ��岻�� researchers providing innovative solutions for industry /research/channels/news/quebec-government-awards-16-million-mcgill-researchers-providing-innovative-solutions-industry-362124 <div> ƽ��岻��-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec </div> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:56:35 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10234 at /research Dominique Bérubé awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal /research/channels/news/dominique-berube-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-362136 ƽ��岻��’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:48:01 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10240 at /research ƽ��岻�� Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys /research/channels/news/mcgill-spinoff-fex-energy-receives-major-grant-axelys-358220 Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 9382 at /research Prix Grands Sages honours ƽ��岻�� professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates /research/channels/news/prix-grands-sages-honours-mcgill-professor-emeritus-dr-phil-gold-and-two-phd-candidates-361165 <div> Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec  </div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10131 at /research Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ƽ��岻�� /research/channels/news/fifteen-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-361164 <div> <div> $13.8 million in federal funding for ƽ��岻��’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs </div></div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:42:56 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10129 at /research Two ƽ��岻�� researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours /research/channels/news/two-mcgill-researchers-win-2024-prix-du-quebec-honours-360619 Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics Two ƽ��岻�� researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science. <a href="/socialwork/about/people/faculty/denov">Myriam Denov</a>, Professor in ƽ��岻��’s School of Social Work won the <a href="https://prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/">Prix du Québec</a>’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:09 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 9796 at /research ƽ��岻�� researchers awarded $8.8 M in funding from SSHRC /research/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-88-m-funding-sshrc-359643 Sixty-eight ƽ��岻�� researchers have received grants through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), for a total federal investment of $8.8 million. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:29:01 +0000 meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca 9675 at /research Twelve ƽ��岻�� professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada /research/channels/news/twelve-mcgill-professors-honoured-royal-society-canada Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence Ten ƽ��岻�� 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. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:01:18 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 9642 at /research Alan Evans named Fellow of the Royal Society /research/channels/news/alan-evans-named-fellow-royal-society-358885 Alan Evans, PhD, was among the 85 new Fellows of the <a href="https://royalsociety.org/">Royal Society</a>, 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 <a href="/ludmercentre/article/alan-evans-named-fellow-royal-society">full story from Naghmeh Shafiei and the Ludmer Centre</a>. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:27:00 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 9627 at /research 101 ƽ��岻�� research projects awarded $23.5 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding /research/channels/news/101-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-235-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-358031 Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 ƽ��岻�� 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. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:20:06 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 8333 at /research Provost awards 28 ƽ��岻�� professors with distinguished awards /research/channels/news/provost-awards-28-mcgill-professors-distinguished-awards-357871 ƽ��岻�� honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James ƽ��岻�� Professor, James ƽ��岻�� Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:59:09 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 5565 at /research 17 ƽ��岻�� researchers honoured with prestigious Canada Research Chairs /research/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 ƽ��岻�� awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:31:16 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 5450 at /research Government of Canada invests $6M in climate change adaptation and interdisciplinary research at ƽ��岻�� /research/channels/news/government-canada-invests-6m-climate-change-adaptation-research-mcgill Two ƽ��岻��-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund’s (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition. Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:37:48 +0000 meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca 5413 at /research SSHRC Partnership Grant funds research project to empower youth worldwide in transforming gender norms /research/channels/news/sshrc-partnership-grant-funds-research-project-empower-youth-worldwide-transforming-gender-norms-357558 Education Professor Claudia Mitchell receives $2.5 million in funding for ambitious visual arts-based initiative Gender disparities persist glaringly around the globe with gender-based violence standing out as one of the most widespread human rights violations. Alarmingly, only 52 per cent of women who are married or in a union freely make their own decisions about sexual relations, contraceptive use, and health care. The United Nations has identified transforming harmful gender norms as a critical goal among its 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:59:15 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 5418 at /research