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McGill University@mcgill.ca · 2d ago

🫀Pregnancy complications can signal heart disease risk years before traditional screening, study finds: mcgill.ca/x/5B2 🫀 Le statut social perçu serait lié aux risques cardiovasculaires chez les femmes, mais pas chez les hommes : mcgill.ca/x/5Bu

Le statut social perçu serait lié aux risques cardiovasculaires chez les femmes, mais pas chez les hommes

Selon une nouvelle étude menée par des chercheurs des universités McGill et Concordia, les femmes qui se perçoivent comme ayant un statut social inférieur sont plus susceptibles que les autres de prés...

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McGill University@mcgill.ca · last wk.

The University Flag will be lowered today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in honour of Luis Borges, Buildings and Grounds, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services.

A red-and-white McGill's university flag flies at half-mast atop a flagpole mounted on a green copper-domed tower. The historic stone building sits beneath an overcast gray sky, with bare tree branches visible along the right edge of the frame.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · last wk.

Thinking about biking to campus? 🚲 As a silver-certified biking campus recognized by Vélo Québec, McGill offers bike racks, repair stations, and cycling resources at both campuses. Start your cycling journey here: mcgill.ca/x/5BT

Historic grey stone academic building framed by green tree leaves on a sunny day. A grassy lawn and walkway run across the foreground, with two cyclists riding past and a bicycle parked beside a black metal fence. The building features large windows, dormer roofs, and an ornate central entrance beneath a clear blue sky.Dozens of bicycles locked to outdoor bike racks beside a modern glass-fronted building on a sunny day. The paved plaza is densely packed with bikes of different styles and colours, with reflections visible in the building’s large windows.Screenshot of a Google Maps cycling map centered around the McTavish Reservoir area in Montreal. Numerous green bicycle icons indicate nearby bike racks and cycling facilities, while a blue dot marks the user's location near Rue Mansfield. Streets, cycling routes, and bike service locations are displayed across the surrounding downtown area.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · last wk.

🗳️ Supporters of losing political parties express less trust in fellow citizens, study says: mcgill.ca/x/5Bq 🗳️ Une étude révèle que les partisans des partis défaits feraient moins confiance à leurs concitoyens : mcgill.ca/x/5Bc

Supporters of losing political parties express less trust in fellow citizens, study says

Supporters of losing parties express more distrust of their fellow citizens after elections than do supporters of winning parties, a new study has found, with voters who more strongly disliked rival p...

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McGill University@mcgill.ca · last wk.

Macdonald Campus, then and now ⏪ The Main Building in the 1940s. Imagine how many generations of McGillians have crossed this lawn over the years. ❤️ 📷 McGill University Archives

A hand holds a historical photograph of Macdonald College’s Main Building from the 1940s in front of the present-day view on McGill’s Macdonald Campus. The archival image shows the red-brick building with its distinctive central cupola and flag. In the background, a large green lawn stretches toward mature trees and campus buildings under a clear blue sky, creating a then-and-now comparison of the same location. 📷 McGill University Archives.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · 2w ago

🏆 Montreal named #1 student city in Canada and top 20 worldwide We're proud to call one of the continent's top-ranked student cities home. From innovation and culture to exceptional student experiences, Montréal helps make McGill a destination for talent from around the world. mcgill.ca/x/5XA

Four students stand and sit along a stone overlook on Mount Royal, with Montreal’s downtown skyline blurred in the background at sunset. The group is engaged in conversation, wearing casual clothing, including a blue McGill sweatshirt. Trees and city buildings fill the scene, with warm evening light illuminating the skyline.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · 2w ago

Study offers new insights into why ex-smokers remain at elevated risk of lung disease: mcgill.ca/x/5Xg Une étude apporte un nouvel éclairage sur le risque élevé de maladies pulmonaires chez les ex-fumeurs : mcgill.ca/x/5XQ

Study offers new insights into why ex-smokers remain at elevated risk of lung disease

A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette. Their paper, published in Trans...

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McGill University@mcgill.ca · 2w ago

🌱 Green LED light could help keep leafy greens fresher longer, McGill study suggests: mcgill.ca/x/5XN 🌱 Une étude de l’Université McGill indique qu’un éclairage à DEL vert pourrait prolonger la fraîcheur des légumes feuilles : mcgill.ca/x/5Xx

Green LED light could help keep leafy greens fresher longer, McGill study suggests

Low-intensity green lighting in refrigerated storage can slow spoilage in leafy greens, helping maintain their appearance and nutritional value, according to a new study from McGill University. “We fo...

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McGill University@mcgill.ca · 2w ago

🚨 McGill-led study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes and stampedes: mcgill.ca/x/5XT 🚨 Une étude de l’Université McGill s’intéresse à la prévention des bousculades et des mouvements de panique lors d’événements d’envergure: mcgill.ca/x/5Xq

McGill-led study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes and stampedes

McGill researchers have found that dangerous crowd conditions leading to surges and stampedes may not emerge suddenly, but instead develop gradually, as repeated physical contact and pushing may accum...

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McGill University@mcgill.ca · 3w ago

McGill researchers are advancing solutions for a more sustainable future — from wildfire mitigation to cleaner transportation and marine conservation. 👇 (1/5)

A river flows through a dense conifer forest toward a granite mountain in the distance. Tall trees line both sides of the water, illuminated by warm sunlight, while a waterfall cascades down a cliff face on the left. The scene is framed by a clear sky and rugged mountain landscape.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · 4w ago

The University Flag is lowered today, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in honour of Mr. Paul Marchand, BCL’66, LLM’85, President of the Doggone Foundation and initial donor of the McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity.

A red-and-white McGill University flag flies atop a green-domed tower on a historic stone building under a clear blue sky. A faint daytime moon is visible above the flag, surrounded by a large expanse of open sky.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · last mo.

McGill, then and now ⏪ Generations of McGillians have walked this path. More than a century later, the view is still unmistakably McGill. ❤️ 📷 Notman Archives (McCord Museum), Campus before 1907

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McGill University@mcgill.ca · last mo.

How can farming better withstand climate stress? And what happens when we mimic the brain in a tiny device? New McGill research looks at resilience — in soils and in technology. 👇 (1/3)

Close-up of a small green seedling with two leaves emerging from dark soil, with blurred young plants visible in the background.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · last mo.

Sun’s out (between rain showers), so it’s a great time to dig in the dirt. 🌱 McGill has community gardens at both campuses—Macdonald Student‑run Ecological Garden, Thompson House Garden, and Campus Crops. 📷: Macdonald Student-run Ecological Garden & Campus Crops

Close-up, top-down view of a small container filled with bright red and orange cherry tomatoes, some still attached to green stems, showing smooth, glossy skins and natural variation in size and color.Top-down view of a variety of fresh vegetables arranged on a green wooden table, including leafy lettuce, carrots with greens attached, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, radishes in a small container, Swiss chard, kohlrabi, garlic scapes, zucchini, yellow squash, and mixed salad greens in a plastic bag.Close-up of a gloved hand holding three freshly harvested zucchini in a lush garden, with dense green leaves and other vegetable plants filling the background.Close-up of a raspberry bush with clusters of ripening berries in shades of pale red to deep purple, surrounded by green leaves and stems, growing in an outdoor garden.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · 2mo ago

Do we connect more through how we speak or what we say? Why does feeling poorer than others affect our well-being? McGill research explores how conversation and social comparison shape our lives. 👇 (1/3)

Two people sit across from each other at a small round table by a window, engaged in conversation; one person gestures with their hands while speaking, as the other listens.
McGill University@mcgill.ca · 2mo ago

Thank you to our community for making McGill the outstanding university it is. McGill has been named the #1 university in Canada — and ranked 30th in the world — in the QS World University Rankings 2027. And we did it together!