On Oct. 24, approximately two dozen academics gathered in Room W-215 of the Arts Building to hear Deanna Bowen, assistant professor in Concordia’s Department of Studio Arts, speak about her research-creation practice and art exhibits, her family’s history with racism in Canada, and anti-Black sentiment in the art history world.[Read More…]
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The hidden risks of malnutrition in presurgical patients
In hospitals across Canada, medical staff often overlook a critical factor in surgical success: A patient’s nutritional status. While surgical teams meticulously plan for every detail of an operation, something as simple as inadequate nutrient intake can quietly undermine even the most carefully orchestrated procedures. Despite its profound impact on[Read More…]
Ditch the screens. Paper is better for your brain.
Paper notebooks are making a comeback. A glance around one of McGill’s overcrowded lecture halls reveals the sheer number of people writing on one of those studio notebooks from Dollarama. Some might even gravitate towards the beautiful but ostentatious Moleskine journals. One may have even taken a class where the[Read More…]
Byte-sized Care: Is AI the key to cracking the mental health crisis?
Across Canada, 1.6 million children face mental health issues in an ongoing crisis which is exacerbated by a shortage of mental healthcare professionals. Given the potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental illnesses, some people are turning to AI for solutions. But should the future[Read More…]
38th Soup & Science event sees talks on ice, stars, and Panama
The McGill Faculty of Science hosted the 38th edition of Soup & Science in the SSMU Ballroom from Sept. 3 to 6. Here, professors and students across many disciplines, from psychology to astrophysics, presented their scientific passion projects. Monitoring Arctic sea ice To begin the Sept. 5 presentations, Mallik Mahmud,[Read More…]
Empowering women in engineering: Stories for women, by women
In the evolving landscape of science and technology, women in engineering are driving innovation and shaping the future of the field. Despite progress in gender equality in STEM, women continue to face unique challenges, such as overcoming stereotypes about gender roles and underrepresentation in certain fields. To gain insight into[Read More…]
Navigating add/drop period with confidence
Choosing classes at the beginning of a new semester is always challenging. Whether this is your first or last year at McGill, the vast array of course options can easily be overwhelming. Luckily, the add/drop period gives students the opportunity to add and drop classes from their schedule after trying[Read More…]
Thank you, Freddy
I first got to know Fred Vardon in my second year at McGill, after seeing him every night at 8:55 p.m. in the Islamic Studies Library. Right before closing at 9 p.m., Vardon would empty the trash can by my adopted desk on the second floor, and that was my[Read More…]
Solidarity with BDS for the future of our campus
On March 21, the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAÀM) became the first Canadian university to have all of its student unions adopt Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) mandates. This final vote follows more than six years of tireless activism from Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights UQAAM (SDHPP). In comparison,[Read More…]
How AI unlocks the secrets of proteins
Proteins are the workhorses of our cells, responsible for a vast array of functions that keep us alive and healthy. From building muscle to fighting disease, their intricate shapes determine their specific roles. Although the task has so far eluded scientists, they hope to ultimately incorporate lab-designed proteins into personalized[Read More…]
