/newsroom/taxonomy/term/1573/all en /newsroom/channels/news/cfi-invests-39-m-mcgill-research-332318 <p>±«ÓãÖ±²¥â€™s researchers will soon acquire the highly specialized tools they need to innovate in their fields thanks to funding from the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the announcement today of $77 million across 50 institutions in Canada through the program. In total, twenty-one ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ research projects have received a combined $3.9 million in federal grants through three rounds of JELF.</p> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:47:26 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 272087 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-university-provides-job-opportunities-students-amid-pandemic-325349 <p>As many students struggle to find work amid the pandemic, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ launches new Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students to develop important digital skills for the future, with the support of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program and TECHNATION, Canada’s leading national technology association.</p> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:52:14 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 243362 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-trudeaus-throne-speech-324802 <p>As Canada's parliament returns and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeks to put an ethics scandal behind him, his government will unveil its plans this week for the country's pandemic response and recovery. The Liberal government is expected to announce plans to tackle both the immediate crisis – a new surge in COVID-19 cases as the country enters the colder months - and to a roadmap for a longer-term recovery. (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54239060">BBC News</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:00:58 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 240455 at /newsroom