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Posting digitally enhanced photos of yourself could have a social cost, researchers find The use of disclaimer labels on digitally enhanced portraits could have unintended social consequences for their subjects, according to a study by a team of McGill researchers. Researchers at the Labo...

Adding beauty filters to selfies might enhance perceived attractiveness - but at a social cost. 🤳 A McGill study shows that digitally enhanced photos may boost perceived beauty, but also harm social perceptions.

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Close-up of assorted colorful pills and capsules in various shapes and colors.

New tool helps seniors reduce unnecessary medications 💊 McGill researchers say their software could become a new standard of care to address overprescribing in Canada.

🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/ing

A gloved hand holds a beaker with clear liquid and a dropper in a lab.

McGill scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more. Their ultra-durable bioadhesive is greener and safer than commonly used alternatives. 🧪

🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/iet

Exterior view of McGill’s Life Sciences Complex, featuring modern glass architecture under a blue sky.

53 McGill research projects received funding through CIHR’s Spring 2025 Project Grant competition, supporting high-impact health research across disciplines — from early discovery to real-world application.

🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/ieF

Did you know? 💭 McGill’s very first yearbook was published in 1898 — and you can flip through its pages today!

These glimpses come straight from that first edition, showing campus over a century ago. 🔗 yearbooks.mcgill.ca

📷: McGill University Archives

McGill campus, then and now ⏪

Can you name these iconic McGill Halls?

📷 McGill University Archives

People standing in front of body of water at the gault nature reserve - Johana Reyes (Founding Member and President of the Board, Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon), Martin Duval (Services and Security Manager, Gault Nature Reserve), Natalie Beenaerts (Professor at UHasselt and project leader of the Field Research Centre), and David Maneli (Associate Director, Gault Nature Reserve).

Photo of a red fox exploring Mont Saint-Hilaire at Gault

2 researchers pointing at body of water

Gault Nature Reserve (@info_gault) grows internationally while staying rooted locally 🌱 Partnering with Peru & Belgium, it leads a biodiversity project using camera traps & AI - supporting research, field courses & students.

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McGill researchers have identified two distinct patterns in how suicidal thoughts emerge in childhood and the early signs that are often missed, suggesting a need for earlier mental health support in schools. 🧠

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Collage of McGill doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who received Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, featuring individual headshots arranged in a grid.

Twenty-three #McGill doctoral & postdoctoral researchers have earned Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, recognizing excellence, leadership & research potential.

🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/ist

Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human. 🧬 A McGill-led study used a new method to trace viral DNA through evolution, revealing hidden sequences that could help regulate our genes.

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Follow McGill's IT Services Communications team as they charge up to a Platinum Sustainable Workplace Certification! ⚡️

The Sustainable Workplace Certification is an award-winning program that helps McGill teams build a greener, more sustainable workplace through everyday actions.

🔗 mcgill.ca/x/isE

On June 18, a signing ceremony took place in Luxembourg with representatives of the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, the Luxembourg Bankers’ Association and McGill University’s Provost Christopher Manfredi (standing, centre), Yolande Chan, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management (seated, 2nd from left) and Professor Patrick Augustin (standing, 2nd from left).

Starting next winter, @mcgilldesautels.bsky.social will offer its Master of Management in Finance program in Luxembourg, part of the University’s efforts to not only bring the world to McGill but McGill to the world. 🌎

Read more in the McGill Reporter: mcgill.ca/x/isg

‘Lean into what feels right’ - McGill Reporter Colleen Chang’s McGill experience opened her mind to new possibilities. Two years after graduation, she holds a leadership position she’s passionate about in an eco-forward AI company she co-founded a...

Trusting her instincts, this McGill grad co-founded Tuuli, an eco-forward AI company, while still a student and now leads it with passion. Colleen’s journey shows the power of leaning into what feels right. ✨

🔗 Learn more in the McGill Reporter: mcgill.ca/x/isc

Professor Morton Mendelson in academic regalia during a McGill Convocation ceremony.

The McGill community is mourning the loss of Professor Morton Mendelson (1949–2025), a visionary leader whose work transformed the student experience at our University. His legacy of compassion, innovation, and inclusion continues to shape the institution today.

🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/ise

The University Flag will be lowered today, Thursday, July 17, 2025, in honour of Professor Morton Mendelson, Department of Psychology,
‪@mcgillscience.bsky.social‬‬.

Throwing it back to ’87 with campus moments from the yearbook archives. ⏪

Which yearbook should we open up next?

📷 McGill University Archives (McGill Libraries) #McGill #McGillU #McGillUniversity #McGillThrowback

Francesco Bellini smiling at a McGill University event, with attendees in the background inside a modern building.

We honour the legacy of pioneering scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Francesco Bellini (1947–2025), whose visionary support transformed biomedical research at McGill and beyond. His legacy continues to drive discovery and innovation. 🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/isT

The University Flag will be lowered today, Monday, July 14, 2025, in honour of Mercy Isaac, IT Senior Programmer and Trainer.

McGill scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to make lithium-ion batteries A team of McGill University researchers, working with colleagues in the United States and South Korea, has developed a new way to make high-performance lithium-ion battery materials that could help ph...

McGill scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to make lithium-ion batteries 🔋 A breakthrough in battery chemistry could eliminate the use of cobalt and nickel.

🔗 mcgill.ca/x/imu

Une étude révèle que les préjugés sexistes freinent les femmes chirurgiennes. 👩‍⚕️ Instruments inadaptés et doutes sur leurs compétences montrent que le milieu chirurgical continue de les marginaliser, selon une étude inédite au Canada.

En savoir plus : mcgill.ca/x/ime

Gender bias holds back female surgeons, McGill study finds.👩‍⚕️From ill-fitting tools to biased assumptions, surgical culture continues to sideline women in Canada’s first study of its kind.

Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/ims

#1 in Canada for research funding and ranked top university city in the Americas — Montréal is a hub for innovation and scientific advancement.

McGill’s Dr. @sashamtl.bsky.social joins fellow scientists in sharing why they chose Montréal — a city that values research, collaboration, and diversity.

Two Order of Canada medals with red and white ribbons and a gold maple leaf.

Nine members of the McGill community have been appointed to the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest civilian honours. 🏅

🔗 Read more: https://mcgill.ca/x/imJ

Perceived social status tied to cardiovascular risks in women but not in men Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely than other people to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by researchers ...

Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by #researchers from McGill and @concordiamtl.bsky.social universities.🫀 mcgill.ca/x/iWx

YouTube video by URBANIA Dans les coulisses de l'Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal

Avec @urbania-ca.bsky.social, plongez dans l’univers fascinant de la recherche avec les mini-cerveaux et des soins cliniques de demain. Une visite exclusive, des témoignages inspirants, et un regard inédit sur un lieu d’exception.

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Des experts en médecine de famille de McGill pilotent la première politique québécoise sur l'Alzheimer 🧠 Dr Howard Bergman et Dre Isabelle Vedel présentent des stratégies pour prévenir la maladie et améliorer l’accès aux soins.

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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. A time to reflect, to honour, and to continue the work of reconciliation.

Explore the 52 Calls to Action guiding efforts across McGill. 🔗mcgill.ca/indigenous

McGill has been named the #1 university in Canada — and ranked 27th in the world — in the QS World University Rankings 2026. And we did it together! 🏆

This achievement belongs to every student, professor, researcher, and staff member who shapes McGill.

🔗 Read more: mcgill.ca/x/iPf

The Hiawatha Wampum Belt Flag will be flown from the McCall MacBain Arts Building from Thursday, June 19, 2025, until Monday, June 23, 2025, to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day. 💜

A McGill-led study shows ketamine combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments offers longer-lasting relief for severe depression. The ‘Montreal Model’ could change how ketamine treatments are delivered in hospitals.

Learn more: https://mcgill.ca/x/idy