/newsroom/taxonomy/term/9859/all en /newsroom/channels/news/historical-fiction-guarantee-critical-success-or-trap-348315 <p>For 21st century authors, the odds of writing a critical hit are much higher if the novel takes place in the past, not the present or future. Between 2000 and 2020, about three quarters of the novels shortlisted for the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the National Book Critics Circle Award took place in the historical past.</p> Fri, 12 May 2023 18:28:17 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 299933 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/sex-education-online-misinformation-347434 <p>����ֱ�� is pleased to announce the winners and runners-up of the 2023 <a href="/newsroom/faculty-and-staff/principals-prize">Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media</a>. The Prize was created to recognize outstanding achievement among those who share their knowledge on a vast range of subjects with the public and the media. This year, there were applicants from 10 of the 11 faculties, a sign that sharing knowledge and a love of learning is becoming increasingly embedded in the ����ֱ�� DNA.</p> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:15:36 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 297888 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/us-police-violence-stems-long-history-fighting-internal-enemies-346107 <p>Many of the details surrounding the recent fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn., are still unknown or disputed. Yet in many ways, all you need to know is how the encounter started: With Nichols expressing confusion as to why he had been stopped, and one officer replying that he would attack Nichols.</p> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:58:37 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 291375 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/cindy-blackstock-awarded-sshrcs-highest-honour-343906 <p>Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the five winners of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) 2022 Impact Awards.</p> <p>����ֱ��’s Cindy Blackstock, one of Canada’s most important social work scholars and an indefatigable advocate for Indigenous children’s rights and welfare, has won the SSHRC Gold Medal, the federal agency’s highest honour. The Gold Medal is awarded to an individual whose sustained leadership, dedication, and originality of thought have inspired students and colleagues alike.</p> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:51:03 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 288541 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/leading-mcgill-scholars-celebrated-sharing-their-work-media-339157 <p>Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier has announced the 2022 winners of the <a href="/newsroom/principals-prize">Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media</a>. The prize was created to recognize exceptional scholars who share their knowledge with the media and the public, whether about sustainability, politics, music, science and engineering or COVID-19.</p> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:55:30 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 288093 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/2-million-gift-montreal-philanthropist-stephen-jarislowsky-explore-impact-new-technology-society-323418 <p>As society grapples with myriad technology-related issues, including biases in facial recognition software, algorithms to identify hate speech and misinformation, as well as growing concerns over privacy and data protection, a new Chair in ����ֱ��’s Department of Philosophy seeks to bridge the gap between technology and pressing ethical, social and political questions. The Chair will be supported by a $2-million gift from The Jarislowsky Foundation to undertake ground-breaking research and study about technology and its impact on individuals and societies.</p> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:43:14 +0000 amelia.souffrant@mail.mcgill.ca 230812 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-brexit-300584 <p>The deadline for Brexit is October 31 and the uncertainty persists. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended parliament until October 14 and now a Scottish court ruled that Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament was illegal. (<a href="https://beta.washingtonpost.com/world/scottish-court-rules-johnsons-suspension-of-britains-parliament-was-illegal/2019/09/11/84265a36-d40a-11e9-8924-1db7dac797fb_story.html">Washington Post</a>)</p> <p> </p> Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:48:13 +0000 mona.noonoo@mail.mcgill.ca 187971 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-theresa-may-quits-297403 <p>"Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister." (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48395905">BBC</a>)</p> <p>Here's a ����ֱ�� professor who's available to comment in the media on what it means for the United Kingdom:</p> Fri, 24 May 2019 13:50:27 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 164700 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-narendra-modi-elected-historic-mandate-india-297395 <p>"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked the people of India for giving him a "historic mandate" of five more years in office, after a landslide victory in the general election." (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48389130">BBC</a>)</p> Thu, 23 May 2019 20:15:39 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 164495 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-2019-european-parliament-election-297291 <p>Between 23 and 26 May 2019, the EU’s citizens will elect a new European Parliament. Polls are showing a rise of euroskeptic but also green parties in most countries, while the party groups that are traditionally best represented in the European Parliament seem to be on the losing end.</p> <p>To discuss the election, a public forum will be held with four EU experts who will discuss the current key issues of EU integration and engage in an open debate with the event’s participants.</p> <p>For interviews:</p> Thu, 16 May 2019 18:50:18 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 163110 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-us-midterm-elections-2018-291034 <p>Here are ����ֱ�� professors and researchers that are available to comment on the upcoming 2018 US midterm elections on November 6, 2018:</p> Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:32:48 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 93959 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-quebec-election-campaign-289004 <h3><a href="/misc/article/misc-welcomes-graham-fraser">Graham Fraser</a>, Visiting Professor, ����ֱ�� Institute for the Study of Canada </h3> <p>Distinguished author and journalist Graham Fraser joined the ����ֱ�� Institute for the Study of Canada as a visiting professor. Fraser served as the sixth Commissioner of Official Languages from 2006 to 2016, becoming the longest-serving Commissioner in this post. With an extensive knowledge of language issues and cultural policy in Québec and Canada, he's available to provide comments on the current Quebec elections.</p> Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:31:07 +0000 mona.noonoo@mail.mcgill.ca 76754 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-saudi-arabia-expels-canadian-envoy-over-criticism-288504 <p>"Saudi Arabia expelled the Canadian ambassador on Monday and froze "all new business" with Ottawa over its criticism of the ultraconservative kingdom's arrest of women's rights -- yet another warning to the West reflecting Riyadh's new assertive foreign policy." (<a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/saudi-arabia-expels-canadian-envoy-over-criticism-1.4042100">CTV News</a>)</p> Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:39:20 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 68599 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-consumer-price-inflation-and-us-monetary-policy-feb-14-2018-284656 <p>“Analysts forecast U.S. consumer price inflation, to be released on Wednesday, to have slowed to 1.9 percent in January from a year earlier, while the core measure is seen ticking down to 1.7 percent… An above-forecast figure could well spark a fresh selloff in stocks and bonds. Central bankers have not exhibited much concern over the equity rout, indicating they intend to push on with plans to tighten monetary policy this year.” (<a href="https://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCAKBN1FW00K-OCATP">Reuters</a>)</p> Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:32:49 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 32951 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/10-million-donation-establishes-new-school-public-policy-mcgill-university-282458 <p><span>In a world of political polarization, environmental threats, a changing labour market and growing gaps between rich and poor, there has never been a greater need to engage in a thoughtful examination of public policy and train a new generation of policy leaders.</span></p> <p>Against this backdrop, ����ֱ�� is pleased to announce that it has received a $10-million donation from Max Bell Foundation to establish a new school of public policy at ����ֱ��. The School will reside in ����ֱ��’s Faculty of Arts.</p> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:23:20 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 32643 at /newsroom