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A team of international astronomers, including Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers, have pinpointed one of the brightest fast radio bursts (FRBs) ever detected to a location in a nearby galaxy. The finding and the location surprised the team and offered new insight into FRBs, which are one of astrophysics’ biggest mysteries.Ìý

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Published on: 21 Aug 2025

August 19, 2025 |ÌýIn an article for Anthesis Group, MPP '22 Zola Mirenge explores how emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are becoming prime opportunities for corporate expansion, with sustainability at the center of growth. She highlights three areas where strong ESG strategies can give companies a competitive edge: access to sustainability-linked finance, meeting rising consumer demand for sustainable products, and navigating increasingly harmonised regulations aligned with global standards.

Classified as: mcgill alumni, ESG, carbon market
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Published on: 21 Aug 2025

The first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was confirmed in Quebec this week. The tick-borne illness, which can be life threatening, is typically found in the United States.

Virginie Millien is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and Curator of Zoology at the Redpath Museum. She can speak to how climate change and shifting habitats are enabling ticks to spread into new regions.

virginie.millien [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Classified as: Virginie Millien, Department of Biology, Redpath Museum, Ticks
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Published on: 21 Aug 2025

Update: Wednesday, August 20 - 11:50am

The VPN service issue affecting staff and students has now been resolved. You should be able to connect as usual.
If you continue to experience any problems, please reach out to the IT Help Desk for assistance.
Thank you for your patience while we worked to restore service.


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Classified as: IT Announcements, staff, students, VPN
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Published on: 20 Aug 2025

How severely a person experiences tinnitus is shaped by their mood, sleep quality and even personality traits, a new study has found.

Tinnitus is a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears that affects roughly 14 per cent of adults worldwide. It is known to be linked to hearing loss and to affect people differently.

In order to gain a better understanding of impacts on individuals, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers, in collaboration with colleagues at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, developed a predictive model.

Classified as: Etienne Vachon-Presseau, faculty of dental medicine and oral health sciences, Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain
Published on: 20 Aug 2025

Tastes and Traditions: A Journey Through Menu History byÌýProfessor Nathalie Cooke
Published by Reaktion Books

Published on: 19 Aug 2025

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Workday has informed us of a phishing campaign that targeted many large organizations, including Workday. This led to unauthorized access to one of their third-party platforms, Workday’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. There is no indication that Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ employees’ personal information and HR related information stored in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Workday system were accessed during this incident.

Nevertheless, we are doing our due diligence to investigate, and we are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard our systems and information.

Classified as: workday, phishing, IT Announcements
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Published on: 14 Aug 2025

A new study by geography graduate students and professors reveals that micromobility infrastructure in Montréal - bike lanes, BIXI docks, etc.- accounts for just ~2% of street space, despite significantly higher demand in key boroughs such as Plateau‑Mont‑Royal and Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie.

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Published on: 19 Aug 2025

Global talks to finalize a UN treaty on plastic pollution ended in Geneva without consensus after 10 days of negotiations, highlighting sharp divisions over issues like production caps, chemicals of concern and financing. Despite the setback, countries pledged to continue negotiations, with the UN Environment Programme stressing the urgency of tackling a problem that affects ecosystems and human health worldwide.Ìý

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Published on: 18 Aug 2025

That's a wrap for the 2025 edition of IMPRESS—the Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students, presented byÌýBranches, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Community Outreach Program at Enrolment Services!

This year's program culminated in the IMPRESS Research Day, where 24 student-interns presented their summer's work to family, friends, faculty and community members. The celebration also featured a communal lunch and a traditional hoop dancing performance.

Published on: 18 Aug 2025

Are you a leader in your program, your community, campus group or association?

Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ next year?

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You can apply now for the 2026 cohort of , Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies. This program brings together students who engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

Published on: 18 Aug 2025

Bike lanes, BIXI stations and other micromobility infrastructure make up just two per cent of Montreal’s street space – even in neighbourhoods where cycling demand would justify more – according to a new study by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers. They think that the measure they developed to arrive at their findings can also help assess the situation in other cities.

Published on: 18 Aug 2025

Welcome to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾! Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Office of Religious and Spiritual Life serves students of all backgrounds and belief systems seeking personal growth, inner wellness, interfaith community and learning, and spiritual support. All of our resources and activities, including ourÌýworkshops, events, publications, lounge and meditation space areÌýfree of charge and open to all Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ students who pay student services fees.Ìý

Published on: 15 Aug 2025

Being an introvert or an extrovert isn’t an either-or proposition. People who fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum are called ambiverts, and ambiversion can be a beneficial trait in business leaders. Prof. Karl Moore estimates that about 20% of business leaders are true ambiverts. But ambiversion is a kind of superpower for a leader—it allows them to adapt with greater ease than people at either extreme of the spectrum.

Classified as: Karl Moore
Published on: 15 Aug 2025

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