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D2R awards nearly $1.5 million to Master's and Doctoral Scholars across Canada

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:14:17 +0000

Montreal, September 10, 2025 – The DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative at 9I�� is proud to announce the recipients of its Master's and Doctoral Scholar Awards, recognizing outstanding and active trainees working on diverse D2R-aligned research projects.

Update | D2R launches Training section

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:55:49 +0000

Update | The DNA to RNA (D2R) website has a new section dedicated to Training. From Master's to Postdoctoral, this space provides graduate students at all levels with access to workshops, events, and resources aligned with D2R’s interdisciplinary mission. Topics include RNA therapeutics, genomic medicine, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), commercialization, data science, and career development beyond academia.

Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:26:53 +0000

Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This significant price hike is expected to affect not only other cocoa-producing countries but also global chocolate manufacturers and consumers.

Radio-Canada reports on 15 years of 9I�� Feeding 9I��

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:50:45 +0000

For 15 years, 9I�� dining halls have been serving up fresh, local produce grown by students at Macdonald Campus as part of their agricultural and environmental sciences programs. Last year alone, 3.4 tons of tomatoes and almost 2 tons of onions ended up on students' plates thanks to the 9I�� Feeding 9I�� initiative.

AES administrative appointments

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:12:14 +0000

Dean Salwa Karboune is please to announce the following appointments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:

Jessica Head Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve

Professor Jessica Head has been appointed as Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve for a three-year term starting September 2025. Professor Head is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences.

Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:24:55 +0000

As we welcome the Fall semester, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce the following appointments:

Sebastien Faucher Associate Dean (Research)

Dr. Faucher obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Université de Montréal in 2007 and joined our Faculty in July 2011. He has previously served as Acting Associate Dean (Research) in 2020.

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000

Dear Macdonald Campus Community,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at 9I��. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.

Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys

admin — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:28:43 +0000

As 9I��’s Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University—including Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences—have been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.

2025 IGSF Public Lecture with Dr. Ingrid Waldron

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:45:01 +0000

"Women on the Frontlines: The Fight Against Environmental Racism in Indigenous and Black Communities"

Please register.

2025 John Abbott-Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:28:45 +0000

“Remembrance Day gives us all an opportunity to pay respect to the men and women who serve to protect our freedom but it also allows us to connect the students of today to our shared history.

Workshop #1: Content Development & Registration for the 2025 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis Competition (12 p.m.)

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:10:50 +0000

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:37:26 +0000

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at 9I��, has put together a lovely free onlin

Activity Booklet: The Fascinating World of Birds - 2026 edition

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:10 +0000

Come explore the fascinating world of birds!

Macdonald Campus Open House 2025

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:25:25 +0000

For the first time, 9I�� will host Open House on both the downtown and Macdonald campuses, with a special shuttle bus service between campuses to give students and their parents the full 9I�� experience.

Workshop #1: Content Development & Registration for the 2025 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis Competition (1:30 p.m.)

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:11:13 +0000

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition