McDonald Institute

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Francis Halzen and the IceCube Neutrino Observatory for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics! IceCube brings together collaborators from 14 countries to measure the properties of neutrinos, cosmic rays, and even dark matter!
Check out Dr. Halzen's 2019 Ewan Memorial Lecture at Queen's University here: https://www.youtube.com/live/hS-fY1okGJk?si=OAMHggz6RaiPIs9w

IceCube Principal Investigator and University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics!! 🎉🏅

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Francis Halzen "for decisive contributions to the National Science Foundation (NSF) IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”

09/30/2026

Tomorrow at 3:30 PM ET, we will live-stream this month's HQP Seminar with recent PhD graduate Dr. James Page! Tune in and hear about Page's work on antineutrino oscillations with the SNO+ experiment at SNOLAB! https://www.youtube.com//streams

09/25/2026

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09/22/2026

09/17/2026

The Canadian Journal of Physics invites the submission of research articles, notes, reviews, and tutorials, seeking contributions that reflect the breadth and depth of former CAP President Prof. Mann's research legacy. We welcome papers on topics including but not limited to:
black hole physics
cosmology
particle astrophysics and gravitation
quantum gravity and quantum information

Gravity, Particles, and Information - Celebrating Robert B. Mann's Contributions to Physics / Gravité, particules et information – Hommage aux contributions de Robert B. Mann à la physique

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The Canadian Journal of Physics invites the submission of research articles, notes, reviews, and tutorials, seeking contributions that reflect the breadth and depth of former CAP President Prof. Mann's research legacy. We welcome papers on topics including but not limited to:

black hole physics
cosmology
particle astrophysics and gravitation
quantum gravity and quantum information

Both original research contributions and short reviews that advance our understanding in these interconnected fields are welcomed. Submissions may address theoretical developments, observational aspects, or explore novel connections between gravity, quantum mechanics, and information theory—themes that have been central to Prof. Mann's influential body of work spanning over four decades.

Extended submission deadline: January 31, 2027

More information: https://cdnsciencepub.com/topic/mann-gravity-particles-info

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Le Canadian Journal of Physics invite les auteurs à soumettre des articles de recherche, des notes, des revues de littérature et des tutoriels, à la recherche de contributions qui reflètent l’étendue et la profondeur de l’héritage scientifique du professeur Mann, ancien président de l'ACP. Nous encourageons les soumissions portant notamment sur les thèmes suivants (sans s'y limiter) :

La physique des trous noirs
La cosmologie
L’astrophysique des particules et la gravitation
La gravité quantique et l’information quantique

Les travaux de recherche originaux ainsi que les courtes synthèses contribuant à approfondir notre compréhension de ces domaines interconnectés sont les bienvenus. Les soumissions peuvent porter sur des développements théoriques, des aspects observationnels ou explorer des liens novateurs entre la gravitation, la mécanique quantique et la théorie de l’information — des thèmes qui ont été au cœur des travaux marquants du professeur Mann, menés sur plus de quatre décennies.

Date limite de soumission prolongée : 31 janvier 2027

Plus d’informations : https://cdnsciencepub.com/topic/mann-gravity-particles-info

09/16/2026

Quick post to share that tonight's public lecture will feature live ASL translation and is wheelchair accessible! If you have any other accessibility needs, please let us know.
Only a few regular tickets remain before we open the waitlist! Head over to https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/invisible-universe-higgs-dark-matter-and-gravity-waves to reserve a spot or join the waitlist!

09/15/2026

Mathematician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Sherry Shannon-Vanstone has spent her career breaking barriers in cryptography and business — and today she’s channeling that same spirit into opening doors for the next generation of women in science. September 9, 2026 When Sherry Shannon-Vanstone...

09/15/2026

"2026 Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference / Conférence canadienne des étudiants en physique 2026

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Registration now open! The 2026 CUPC will be held October 15-18 at McMaster University in Hamilton ON. For further information: https://cupc.cap.ca/

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Les inscriptions sont désormais ouvertes ! Le CCEP se tiendra du 15 au 18 octobre à l'université McMaster, à Hamilton (Ontario). Pour plus d'informations : https://cupc.cap.ca/
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