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Staff /research/taxonomy/term/2/all en Fourteen ��Ƭ��Ƶians appointed to the Order of Canada /research/channels/news/fourteen-mcgillians-appointed-order-canada-362232 <div>Governor General recognizes ��Ƭ��Ƶ community members for exceptional accomplishments and service </div> <div> Fourteen members of the ��Ƭ��Ƶ University 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ researchers providing innovative solutions for industry /research/channels/news/quebec-government-awards-16-million-mcgill-researchers-providing-innovative-solutions-industry-362124 <div> ��Ƭ��Ƶ-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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ’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 Dominique Bérubé appointed next Vice-President (Research and Innovation) /research/channels/news/dominique-berube-appointed-next-vice-president-research-and-innovation-353635 Professor Dominique Bérubé has been appointed the next Vice-President (Research and Innovation). Professor Bérubé’s five-year renewable term will begin on July 1, 2024. The Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) conducted an extensive search within Canada and internationally, which benefitted from regular input from the ��Ƭ��Ƶ community. The Board of Governors accepted the Committee’s recommendation at its meeting on December 14, 2023. Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:54:00 +0000 meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca 2354 at /research ��Ƭ��Ƶ 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ /research/channels/news/fifteen-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-361164 <div> <div> $13.8 million in federal funding for ��Ƭ��Ƶ’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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ’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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ-led projects awarded $360,000 for occupational health and safety research in Quebec /research/channels/news/mcgill-led-projects-awarded-360000-occupational-health-and-safety-research-quebec-360237 <div> Improving air quality and developing advanced health monitoring devices are the aims of research projects funded by the Robert Sauvé Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST) </div> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:53:21 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 9742 at /research ��Ƭ��Ƶ researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding /research/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359622 <div>Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at ��Ƭ��Ƶ </div> <div> Twenty ��Ƭ��Ƶ researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million. </div> <div> These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value. </div> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:35:17 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 9672 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ 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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities /research/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities Seven ��Ƭ��Ƶ University researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:03 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 5657 at /research Provost awards 28 ��Ƭ��Ƶ professors with distinguished awards /research/channels/news/provost-awards-28-mcgill-professors-distinguished-awards-357871 ��Ƭ��Ƶ honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James ��Ƭ��Ƶ Professor, James ��Ƭ��Ƶ Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:59:09 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 5565 at /research ��Ƭ��Ƶ researchers awarded SSHRC grants to foster collaboration with community partners /research/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-sshrc-grants-foster-collaboration-community-partners-357802 Two ��Ƭ��Ƶ faculty members and their collaborators received Partnership Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of its latest Partnership Development Grants competition, including $400,000 awarded to two ��Ƭ��Ƶ researchers. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:16:05 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 5464 at /research