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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.

Four exceptional Macdonald Campus student leaders selected for Gold Key Awards

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:48:17 +0000

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 winners of the Macdonald Campus Gold Key Awards, selected for their outstanding contributions, passion, and commitment to enriching student life on our campus. Read their stories below.

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 ��ñ�� Feeding ��ñ��

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

For 15 years, ��ñ�� 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 ��ñ�� Feeding ��ñ�� initiative.

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

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

As ��ñ��’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.

Natural Resource Sciences grad students reduce lab plastic waste by nearly 50%

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:24:58 +0000

Single-use plastics are everywhere—but two ��ñ�� researchers are redefining the norm and championing sustainability.

"Although plastic pollution wasn’t the main focus of our research, safeguarding water bodies is essential to our work, and we knew we had to address the disconnect between our values and laboratory practices."

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 ��ñ��. 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.

Biodiversity Festival

admin — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:26:20 +0000

Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of ��ñ��’s first Biodiversity Plan on Tuesday, Sep

BioConnect Conference 2025 - Precision Biotechnology: Tailoring Solutions for Healthcare and Beyond

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:02:28 +0000

After a pause due to COVID-19, the ��ñ�� Biotechnology Graduate Students are excited to announce the 9th Annual BioConnect Conference taking place on September 9, 2025.

Margaret A. Gilliam Lecture Series in Food Security

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:35:23 +0000

Safeguarding the Food Chain: Advances in Mycotoxin Monitoring, Risk Assessment, and Mitigation Strategies

Pascal Thériault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:54:28 +0000

Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" — a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves or vague labels like “Designed in Canada.” This misleading practice gives consumers the impression that products are Canadian when they are not.

��ñ�� has become a leader in cannabis science

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:46:54 +0000

The 4th Cannabis Scientific Symposium: From Plants to People, to be held May 5–6 at the RI-MUHC, brings together top researchers as well as investigators, policymakers and industrial stakeholders from across Canada and around the globe. Among the speakers are Allyn Howlett and Bruce Bugbee, two of the most influential scientists in cannabinoid and cannabis research.

Loblaw to identify U.S. products affected by tariffs in its grocery stores—Pascal Thériault comments

admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:59:42 +0000

Canadian grocery giant Loblaw is preparing to add labels to U.S. products affected by tariffs, allowing consumers to distinguish them from other products on shelves and understand why they cost more.

��ñ�� agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault told Radio-Canada that this measure will support consumers in their choices.

Evolution of Canadian agriculture and need for sustainable solutions

admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:27:32 +0000

In the Hill Times, Saji George, Associate Professor in ��ñ��'s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, argues that with the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.

Dietetics students help MUHC mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special meal

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:11:30 +0000

Earlier this month, the ��ñ�� Health Centre (MUHC) marked National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) with a special Indigenous-inspired cafeteria meal, featuring baked salmon, wild rice salad, and blueberry bannock.