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President’s Perspective: A forum for open, respectful dialogue

Principal Deep Saini on why it is so vital for McGill to hold “two truths at once” – that it is essential for universities to protect free expression, while also providing safe environments where intimidation and harassment are never tolerated.

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Reimagining how to train engineers 

The new Global Engineering Program is a unique partnership between McGill and one of France’s top engineering schools. It takes elements from both the European and North American approaches to training engineers, and its graduates will be equipped to flourish in a variety of environments.

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New dean of education a man of many talents 

In his academic pursuits, Vivek Venkatesh is just as comfortable on stage with a guitar as he is at the head of a classroom. He uses many methods – some of them unconventional – to explore the roots of violent extremism while promoting pluralism.

Joe Schwarcz and Catherine Wang On Campus

Combatting quackery 

Dedicated to promoting science literacy and to pushing back against misinformation, McGill’s Office for Science and Society (OSS) regularly reaches large audiences through a variety of means (podcasts, newspaper columns, YouTube, online courses) to further its mission of “separating sense from nonsense.”

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Remembering Derek Drummond

One of a kind. Genuine and fun. A very special human. A steady and kind presence. A glance at the tributes flooding Derek Drummond’s Facebook page in the wake of his passing on November 17 tells you just how beloved he was in the McGill community and beyond. If you didn’t know him, you wish you […]

Lesley Fellows and Viviane Yargeau On Campus

Trailblazing deans

Two Faculties recently made McGill history with the appointments of their first female deans. Vivianne Yargeau (Engineering) and Lesley Fellows, BSc’90, MDCM’96, MedResident’01 (Medicine and Health Sciences) talk about their careers and the work they hope to do in their new roles.

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President’s Perspective: A serious threat to our special culture

On October 13, the Quebec government announced plans to change the tuition model for students from outside the province studying at Quebec’s universities. The changes, which wouldn’t affect students who are already studying at McGill, are expected to take effect in the fall of 2024.

Pearl Eliadis (right) is the coach for a team of students from the Max Bell School of Public Policy taking part in its Policy Lab (Photo: Christinne Muschi) On Campus

The assignment? Solving a real-world problem

When the students at the Max Bell School of Public Policy take part in its Policy Lab, they know they’ll be tackling a challenge with real-life stakes.

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A new principal for McGill’s third century

Deep Saini, McGill's new principal, discusses his approach to decision-making, why he came to McGill, and what it’s like to return to Montreal, the city where his children grew up.

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