/global-engagement/taxonomy/term/12/all en /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-canadas-first-ever-national-oral-health-survey-359269 <p>Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Residents of Quebec were the least likely to have dental insurance, while Albertans were the most likely. The COHS is Canada’s <u> </u>first-ever national oral health survey. (<a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240827/dq240827b-eng.htm?utm_source=mstatcan&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-mstatcan" target="_blank">Statistics Canada</a>)</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:13:35 +0000 admin 1004 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-potential-strike-air-canada-pilots-359068 <p>“Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has been made in its negotiations and it hopes to reach a deal, but it still faces the <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-air-canada-pilots-overwhelmingly-vote-to-approve-strike-mandate/?cmpid=rss" target="_blank">possibility of a strike </a>by its 5,400 pilots as early as Sept.</p> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:49 +0000 admin 1002 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/microbes-orbit-understanding-spaceflights-impact-gut-health-359028 <p>Scientists have uncovered how space travel profoundly alters the gut microbiome, yielding insights that could shape future space missions. </p> <p>The groundbreaking study, led by a Æ»¹ûÒùÔº researcher in collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD), NASA’s GeneLab and an international consortium, offers the most detailed profile to date of how space travel affects gut microbes. </p> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:45:37 +0000 admin 999 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-st-henri-triplex-collapse-358982 <p>The exterior wall of a triplex in St-Henri collapsed onto an adjacent construction site Monday afternoon, exposing the inside of the apartments much like a dollhouse. (<a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/exterior-wall-of-st-henri-triplex-collapses-leaving-gaping-hole-in-side">Montreal Gazette</a>)</p> <p>Here is an expert from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº who can comment on this topic.  </p> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:48:09 +0000 admin 998 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/brains-balancing-system-358549 <p>A finding by a Æ»¹ûÒùÔº-led team of neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:09:31 +0000 admin 996 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/event/eals-mcgill-masterclass-international-space-law-and-policy-358858 <p><span><span>Outer Space activities are an indispensable in the development and operations of nations today. As space law and regulations rapidly evolve, legal professionals must stay ahead of the curve.</span></span></p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:19:54 +0000 admin 994 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/event/mcgill-rwandair-executive-course-aviation-law-358857 <p><span><span>Are you looking to enhance your aviation law expertise?<br /> <br /></span></span></p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:45:06 +0000 admin 993 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-canadas-two-major-railways-resume-service-railroaders-return-work-358819 <p>Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada’s two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes. Amid a bitter labour dispute, the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Saturday ordered Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. to resume operations and 9,300 workers to return to their posts at 12:01 a.m. ahead of binding arbitration set to begin this week. The union has vowed to fight the labour board’s decision in court, framing the outcome as a win for big business.</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:00:28 +0000 admin 991 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/study-yields-new-insights-link-between-global-warming-and-rising-sea-levels-358210 <p>A Æ»¹ûÒùÔº-led study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions continue on the current trajectory, Antarctic ice loss could lead to more future sea level rise than previously thought.</p> <p>The finding is significant because the Antarctic Ice Sheet is the largest ice mass on Earth, and the biggest uncertainty in predicting future sea levels is how this ice will respond to climate change.</p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:16:49 +0000 admin 990 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-how-does-public-opinion-impact-montreals-major-transit-projects-358793 <p>A recent <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencedirect.com%2Fscience%2Farticle%2Fpii%2FS0967070X24002294%3Fvia%253Dihub&data=05%7C02%7Cclaire.loewen%40mcgill.ca%7C6f44cca34b3d45c7416708dcc38ef364%7Ccd31967152e74a68afa9fcf8f89f09ea%7C0%7C0%7C638600265931901906%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bv5hKziV4PIJICZccuovynz0Rg23ipVBdnnzzfDREB8%3D&reserved=0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">study</a> of 3884 people reveals differing public opinions on Montr</p> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:05:04 +0000 admin 987 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/eating-way-we-do-hurts-us-and-planet-study-finds-357234 <p>In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago? According to <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211912423000664">a recent paper</a> by researchers at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canada’s food supply for their dietary needs not only face deficiencies in healthier alternatives, but they also contribute to the disproportionate levels of environmental degradation caused by Canadian agricultural and food distribution policies.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 14:48:42 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 972 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/huit-universites-montrealaises-sunissent-pour-accelerer-laction-climatique-et-renforcer-la-357251 <p><strong>Montréal, 7 mai 2024 —</strong> Aujourd’hui, dans le cadre du Sommet Climat Montréal, huit institutions universitaires montréalaises — l’École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), HEC Montréal, l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Polytechnique Montréal, l’Université Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, l’Université Concordia, l'Université de Montréal (UdeM) et l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) — s’engagent à collaborer pour accélérer l’action climatique de la collectivité montréalaise en partageant leurs savoirs et leurs pratiques, tout en faisant preuve d’exemplarité dans la réduction d</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:30 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 970 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-national-hospice-palliative-care-week-may-5-11-357266 <p>National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada is a time to celebrate and highlight the incredible work to provide quality palliative care across the country. (<a href="https://www.chpca.ca/campaigns/national-hospice-palliative-care-week/" title="Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.">Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº who can comment on this topic:</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 18:12:34 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 968 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/study-underscores-new-strategies-fight-drug-resistant-bacteria-357267 <p>Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 18:42:00 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 966 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-universitys-faculty-dental-medicine-and-oral-health-sciences-and-welcome-hall-mission-357268 <p>Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s <a href="/dentistry/">Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences</a> and the Welcome Hall Mission celebrated the completion of the Jim Lund Dental Clinic expansion project, which started in October 2023.</p> <p>Established in 2011 in partnership with the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, the Jim Lund Dental Clinic at Welcome Hall Mission has long been recognized for its commitment to helping Montrealers in need with free dental care.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 19:42:18 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 964 at /global-engagement