Department of Geography, McGill University

Check out a new piece by Prof Sarah Turner and colleagues about “Aspirational urbanism and the symbolic influence of Singapore in Vietnam” – and why Singapore’s model doesn’t necessarily work elsewhere in the region…in Urban Studies and open access!

https://doi.org/10.1177/00420980261463919

Congrats to Geography Master's student Kayleigh Christensen for being among the four McGill Computational and Data Systems Institute 2026 BMO Responsible AI Senior Scholars! 👏👏👏

Christensen’s research examines the characterization of Responsible AI by the Canadian and Québécois governments as they attempt to leverage public participation to foster democratic legitimacy through a more equitable approach to AI.

We're pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 BMO Responsible AI Fellowships: congratulations to Congratulations to Kayleigh Christensen, Kian Godhwani, Yiran (Jessica) Lin, and Xiaoning (Pepper) Wang (clockwise from top-left), the newest cohort of BMO Responsible AI Senior Scholars!

Powered by BMO Financial Group and stewarded by the McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS), the fellowships support outstanding Master's and PhD students whose research advances the ethical and socially responsible development and application of artificial intelligence. Read the full announcement: https://mcgill.ca/x/5Bd

Check out this neat research from Prof Chmura’s students and lab! 👇👇👇

Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate picture is more complicated.

In a study of human-made marshes along the Bay of Fundy, researchers found that parts of these restored wetlands are releasing methane, a greenhouse gas 27 times more potent than carbon dioxide. The findings highlight the importance of addressing nuances and closely evaluating one-size-fits-all climate solutions.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/restored-wetlands-arent-clear-cut-wins-against-climate-change-mcgill-study-suggests-373637

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La restauration des milieux humides est souvent présentée comme un moyen efficace d’assurer la survie des espèces sauvages, d’améliorer la qualité de l’eau et de favoriser le stockage du carbone. Toutefois, une nouvelle étude menée à l’Université McGill montre que la réalité est plus nuancée.

En étudiant des marais aménagés le long de la baie de Fundy, l’équipe de recherche a constaté que certains secteurs de ces milieux humides émettaient du méthane, un gaz à effet de serre dont le pouvoir de réchauffement est 27 fois supérieur à celui du dioxyde de carbone. Ces résultats mettent en évidence l’importance de tenir compte des nuances et d’évaluer rigoureusement les solutions climatiques universelles.

Pour en savoir plus ➡️ https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/fr/channels/news/une-etude-de-luniversite-mcgill-nuance-les-bienfaits-climatiques-des-milieux-humides-restaures-373637

💫Shout out to Bella-Mai McNulty, U3 BA&Sc SSS & Health Geography student, for being among this year's cohort of Undergraduate Global Health Scholars McGill Global Health Programs 🤩

Learn more about the diverse projects of the 2026 Award winners on the McGill Global Health Programs website at https://mcgill.ca/x/5XD

Congrats to Prof Mallik Mahmud for his recent NSERC grant! 🥳

36 Faculty of Science professors receive NSERC Discovery Grants funding Thirty-six Faculty of Science professors have been awarded funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant program. The Discovery Grants program is NSERC's largest and longest-standing program. Discovery Grants support ongoing projects with lon...

Happy International Day of the Tropics! 🌴

More info here 👇

International Day of the Tropics | United Nations The tropics, as a region, account for 40 per cent of the world’s total surface area and are host to approximately 80 per cent of the world’s biodiversity.

Scope out this op-ed co-authored by Prof Renée Sieber (Geography & BSE) and Emmanuelle Vaast (Desautels) exploring how AI raises profound moral questions for humanity 👇👇👇

🔗mcgill.ca/x/5h8

Scope out this co-authored piece by Prof Renée Sieber (Geography) and Emmanuelle Vaast (Desautels) exploring how AI raises profound moral questions for humanity 👇👇👇👇👇

Artificial intelligence raises profound moral questions — for all of humanity to answer Ordinary people, not just technical experts, need to set the moral standards for regulation of AI.

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Passionate about graphic design AND sustainability? Do you want to get paid to create graphics and design creative content that inspires students to learn about sustainability and get involved on campus?

We're looking for an intern to help us with graphic and web design. Open to current and incoming students from any faculty.

Learn more and apply before June 29, 2026 https://mcgill.ca/x/5hQ