The McGill Senate convened on March 18 for its third meeting of the Winter 2026 semester. The meeting began with a memorial for the late Professor David Harpp in the Department of Chemistry. McGill’s President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini shared his Feb. 25 speech for the Montreal Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
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McGill drops legal battle over out-of-province tuition hikes
As of Feb. 27, both McGill and Concordia University have dropped their legal battles against the Quebec government’s out-of-province tuition hikes. The decision was made in light of a January 2026 decision by the Quebec government that maintained tuition hikes for new out-of-province students studying at English universities by 33[Read More…]
Students at Macdonald Campus object to McGill’s consideration of inter-campus shuttle stoppage
In 2020, the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) began construction on a new station in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, the Anse‑à‑l’Orme terminal station on the West Island. The REM delayed the branch opening until spring of 2026 and is still on schedule to open during this period. In response to this new station, McGill[Read More…]
Cut varsity teams shut out of McGill24 fundraising despite promise of continued support
Less than two weeks before McGill24—the university’s annual day of giving each March 11—McGill’s Field Hockey team received an email that changed everything. After submitting their McGill Crowdfunding proposal, they learned the team could no longer participate because they were not managed by a McGill unit. The notice came from[Read More…]
A look inside POWE: A McGill club empowering women in engineering
Content warning: Mention of femicide New students often find it daunting to find a community that shares their values and aspirations. At McGill, engineering students can join Promoting Opportunities for Women in Engineering (POWE), an organization that creates a sense of belonging through mentorship, professional development, and outreach. POWE was[Read More…]
McGill’s partnership with Planet Labs undermines its claim to neutrality
Satellite imaging company Planet Labs recently restricted public access to satellite imagery over Iran and surrounding regions. Now, images will be subject to a mandatory 14-day delay before being made available, with the intention of preventing ‘adversarial actors’ from conducting Battle Damage Assessments (BDAs) of Israeli and American attacks—a military[Read More…]
McGill launches Athletics Strategic Planning Task Force following varsity program cuts
On Feb. 27, McGill University announced the launch of the Athletics and Recreation Strategic Planning Task Force to oversee the next five years of McGill’s Athletics and Recreation with a focus on uniting students, faculty, and alumni from across campus. The Task Force will be co-chaired by Chancellor Pierre Boivin,[Read More…]
GameDev McGill: From inspiration to invention
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a video game? The Game Development Student Society (GameDev) at McGill sets out to answer this question. Whether you dream of designing the next Super Mario, or you are simply interested in what actually happens in the digital universe, GameDev turns[Read More…]
McGill researcher Danielle Berbrier investigates new therapeutic for women with PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disease characterized by excess hormone production from the ovaries, resulting in irregular menstrual cycles and fertility issues. PCOS affects around one in ten women, making it one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. Beyond its relationship to menstruation and[Read More…]
Four years of full-scale war in Ukraine: McGill braces for more uncertainty
Tuesday, Feb. 24, was like any other day on McGill’s campus. Students crammed in final revisions before tackling their midterms and counted down the days until the long-awaited reading week break. But for Ukrainians, this date was of supreme importance. It marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion[Read More…]