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The Government of Canada invests $51 million in 9I�� research

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:04:34 +0000

253 9I�� projects received major funding from the Government of Canada to help build a more innovative, inclusive, and resilient future in Canada

School of Information Studies Professors Awarded $5.6M Grant to Propel Canada to the Forefront of Cybersecurity Data Analytics Research

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:00:52 +0000

Professor Benjamin Fung, Canada Research Chair in Data Mining for Cybersecurity, and Professor Steven Ding, both of the School of Information Studies in the Faculty of Arts, are part of a team that has recently been awarded a $5.6 million grant, funded under the NSERC Alliance Grants-CSE. The project, the only one to receive funding from NSERC Alliance Grants-CSE, will provide a multimodal, comprehensive solution for exploratory analysis of unstructured data, with a strong focus on cybersecurity applications.

Nine 9I��ians appointed to the Order of Canada

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:10:47 +0000

Neuroscientist Alan Evans and music performance scholar Michael McMahon among 9I�� community members recognized for exceptional accomplishments and service

Nine members of the 9I�� community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honorees are two 9I�� faculty members, Professors Alan Evans (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Michael McMahon (Schulich School of Music).

Human genetics professor receives Banting Discovery Award

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:46 +0000

9I��’s President honours outstanding early-career researchers

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:48:45 +0000

Professors Guojun Chen, Mahsa Dadar and Phoebe Friesen – all members of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – win President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

Three 9I�� scholars were recognized with the 2025 President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers at the Health Sciences Convocation Ceremony on May 27. The award honours exceptional early-career researchers whose work is expanding the frontiers of knowledge in their fields.

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 9I�� researchers

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 21 May 2025 21:04:42 +0000

Seven 9I�� researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:59:15 +0000

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 9I��

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:05:59 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

9I�� researchers awarded funding from NSERC for quantum science

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:39:07 +0000

On January 21, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced over $74 million in funding to support 107 quantum science projects, including fifteen to 9I�� researchers.

Fourteen 9I��ians appointed to the Order of Canada

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000

Governor General recognizes 9I�� community members for exceptional accomplishments and service

Fourteen members of the 9I�� community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors:

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to 9I�� researchers providing innovative solutions for industry

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:56:35 +0000

9I��-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec

Dominique Bérubé awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:48:01 +0000

9I��’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research

Dominique Bérubé appointed next Vice-President (Research and Innovation)

meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:54:00 +0000

Professor Dominique Bérubé has been appointed the next Vice-President (Research and Innovation). Professor Bérubé’s five-year renewable term will begin on July 1, 2024.

The Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) conducted an extensive search within Canada and internationally, which benefitted from regular input from the 9I�� community. The Board of Governors accepted the Committee’s recommendation at its meeting on December 14, 2023.

9I�� Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys

junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000

Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable

Prix Grands Sages honours 9I�� professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000

Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec 

Students

The Government of Canada invests $51 million in 9I��������� research

School of Information Studies Professors Awarded $5.6M Grant to Propel Canada to the Forefront of Cybersecurity Data Analytics Research

Nine 9I���������ians appointed to the Order of Canada

Human genetics professor receives Banting Discovery Award

9I���������’s President honours outstanding early-career researchers

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 9I��������� researchers

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 9I���������

9I��������� researchers awarded funding from NSERC for quantum science

Fourteen 9I���������ians appointed to the Order of Canada

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to 9I��������� researchers providing innovative solutions for industry