/nutrition/taxonomy/term/3/all en /nutrition/channels/event/townsend-keynote-public-lecture-studying-our-milky-way-neighbours-359831 <p>The 2024 RASC Montreal Townsend Lecture features Dr. Jonathan Gagné from the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, UdeM & iREx.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:11:22 +0000 admin 12988 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359755 <p>Twenty UUֱ�� 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.  </p> <p>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.  </p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:55:28 +0000 admin 12986 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/saturday-night-sushi-comes-grocery-store-pascal-theriault-comments-359714 <p>As consumers increasingly opt for ready-to-eat meals rather than going to restaurants, restaurants like Au pied de cochon are responding by expanding their grocery offerings.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:44:16 +0000 admin 12973 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/hidden-climate-cost-food-loss-waste-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-359713 <p>Professor Gordon Price from Dalhousie University and <a href="/bioeng/faculty-and-staff/academic-staff/grant-clark">Professor Grant Clark</a> from UUֱ��'s Department of Bioresource Engineering study the hidden climate change costs of food loss and waste in Canada. In a <a href="https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/article/the-hidden-climate-cost-food-loss-waste-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions/182311/">new article for Open Access Government</a>, they highlight the need for greater cooperation and data sharing.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:20:36 +0000 admin 12971 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/master-public-policy-information-session-359667 <p>Learn more about our intensive Master of Public Policy program and studying at the Max Bell School where we challenge students to take on complex policy issues through practical and theoretical methods.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:35:47 +0000 admin 12966 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/autumn-nature-scavenger-hunt-359657 <p>The Office of Student Academic Services has created a new nature scavenger about the <a href="/morganarboretum/">Morgan Arboretum</a>!</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:43:41 +0000 admin 12964 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/how-mcgills-sustainability-projects-fund-improved-campus-life-over-past-15-years-359517 <p>Have you ever used one of UUֱ��’s water-bottle <a href="/sustainability/ban-bottle-sp0179">refill stations</a>?</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:14 +0000 admin 12962 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/little-known-and-threatened-orcas-north-atlantic-359516 <p>Anaïs Remili, PhD(AgEnvSc)'23, an ecotoxicologist and postdoctoral researcher, tracks contaminants that threaten the health of North Atlantic orcas. While Pacific orca populations are well studied, little is known about those that swim off the Canadian and European east coasts, and they are less protected.</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:01:15 +0000 admin 12961 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/prof-christopher-buddle-mosquitos-thriving-quebec-thanks-summer-rainfall-359472 <p>Professor <a href="/nrs/academic-0/buddle">Christopher Buddle</a>, an entomologist in UUֱ��’s Department of Natural Resource Sciences whose research focuses on the biodiversity of insects and spiders, <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/mosquitos-are-thriving-in-quebec-thanks-to-this-summers-heavy-rainfall-and-heat">told the Montreal Gazette</a> that the rain this summer has been particularly “good” for mosquitos.</p> <p>Mosquito larvae are aquatic, relying on standing water to thrive.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:09:16 +0000 admin 12960 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/trying-protect-agriculture-and-preserve-antibiotics-interview-prof-jennifer-ronholm-359473 <p>A major issue associated with antimicrobial resistance is the overuse and potential misuse of antibiotics in agriculture.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:26:47 +0000 admin 12959 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/biodiversity-festival-358812 <p>Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of UUֱ��’s first <a href="/sustainability/commitments/biodiversity-plan" title="/sustainability/commitments/biodiversity-plan">Biodiversity Plan</a> on Tuesday, Sep</p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:26:20 +0000 admin 12956 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/foster-equitable-and-inclusive-learning-environments-change-one-thing-359308 <p>Want to make your classroom a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, but unsure where to start?</p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:32:37 +0000 admin 12955 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/first-cohort-mcgill-sustainability-systems-initiative-fellows-includes-mac-campus-smart-insecticide-359296 <h2>New award provides support for the next generation of sustainability researchers, promotes interdisciplinary approaches </h2> <p>Developing a smart insecticide, assessing protective coatings in marine environments and measuring space allocated to active transport are among the projects undertaken by the inaugural cohort of <a href="/mssi/">UUֱ�� Sustainability Systems Initiative</a> (MSSI) Fellows. </p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:45:22 +0000 admin 12954 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-mysteries-halloween-2024-edition-334375 <h2>Join us in celebrating National Pumpkin Day!</h2> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:29:09 +0000 admin 12950 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-delights-winter-season-2024-edition-335449 <h2>Join us in celebrating the holiday season!</h2> Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:46:50 +0000 admin 12952 at /nutrition