McGill conducting review after law student concerns about classmate

McGill University is reportedly conducting a review of its admissions processes after law students expressed concerns about a classmate who was convicted of murder in the 1980s. The student was granted day parole in 2025 and began attending classes in McGill’s Faculty of Law in August 2026. McGill Provost Angela Campbell stated that the university […]

Maclean’s has released several more 2027 Canadian university rankings, focusing on a variety of metrics. By retention rate, the top large universities were McGill University (#1), Queen’s University (#2), and the University of Waterloo and Western University (tied for #3); the top mid-sized universities were the University of Guelph (#1), Carleton University (#2), and Brock […]

Maclean’s recently published articles spotlighting Canada’s top large, mid-sized, and small universities. The top three large universities—defined as having more than 30,000 students—were McGill University (#1), the University of Toronto (#2), and the University of British Columbia (#3). The top mid-sized universities (10,000–30,000 students) were Simon Fraser University (#1), the University of Victoria (#2), and […]

McGill University has launched AgPrécision, an agricultural research network which will connect agricultural experiments on farms across Québec. The network will support research on soil nutrients, cover crops, new agricultural products, and other elements of cropping systems to create a local scientific database for each agro-climatic region of QC. “The AgPrécision platform has been tailored […]

The National Post reports that rallies and protests will be occurring on several campuses in Canada today, which it notes is the third anniversary of the Hamas October 7 attack on Israel. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs released a statement calling on university administrators to “safeguard their students and staff by preventing any […]

Times Higher Education has released its 2027 World University Rankings, which assess 2,297 institutions from around the globe in the areas of teaching, research, industry, and international outlook. The University of Toronto was Canada’s top university (#22 globally), followed by McGill University (#43) and the University of British Columbia (#44). Relative to 2026, these rankings […]

McGill University researchers Chanhong Cao and Justin Puma were among a team awarded this year’s Ig Nobel Technology Prize for their work with mosquito-based 3D printing. Dubbed “3D necroprinting,” the process involves using proboscides (mouthpieces) from deceased mosquitos as nozzles to print highly precise structures. Researchers noted that while traditionally manufactured micro-nozzles can cost upwards […]

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has released the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index. The Université de Sherbrooke was the top performing institution for Canada. In several of the 13 impact areas, Canadian postsecondary institutions secured or tied for first place. These included campus engagement (USherbrooke), coordination and planning (tie involving McGill […]

McGill University has officially reopened Pollack Concert Hall after significant accessibility and inclusivity improvements. The 600-seat venue has been undergoing renovations for two years to introduce new accessibility and inclusivity features, such as adding a backstage elevator, introducing gender-inclusive dressing rooms and washrooms, and adding seating space for patrons with reduced mobility. “Building on Pollack […]

Several scholars who have come to Canada under the federal government’s global research programs have shared their stories on why they have opted to move north. Philip Zamore, who is headed to McGill University, was one of several US-based scholars to express frustration with the anti-science climate in the US and its impact on research […]