Black Women’s Entrepreneurship event discusses the road to an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem

On Feb. 4, McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management organized a panel discussion titled Black Women’s Entrepreneurship: Research vs. Reality. The event’s discussion tackled a striking statistic: Only two per cent of Canadian businesses are Black-owned, and fewer than 30 per cent of these are led by women.  Bringing together prominent[Read More…]

McGill research explores how an arthrogryposis diagnosis affects families

In Canada, over 30,000 children with disabilities are being cared for at home. Caregiving for children with disabilities requires providing support in various activities of daily life, such as bathing, dressing, managing finances, shopping, and providing transportation.  While care can be rewarding, caregivers are at higher risk of experiencing negative[Read More…]

Telemedicine: A path to modernize healthcare for seniors

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the economy, society, and healthcare system. While this crisis has presented the healthcare delivery system with unprecedented challenges, it has catalyzed the rapid adoption of telemedicine—remote clinical services.  Telemedicine allows patients to chat with healthcare professionals about their physical and mental health or receive a[Read More…]

McGill’s Undergraduate Poster Showcase celebrates star students’ scientific research

On March 19, McGill’s Office of Science Education hosted its fifth annual Undergraduate Poster Showcase in the University Centre Ballroom, providing students with an opportunity to share their research, passion projects, and in-class work. This year, the event featured 150 colourful posters rich with information, images, and creative interpretations of[Read More…]

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