Renowned neurologist and author Oliver Sacks attracted an overflow crowd to his Beatty lecture on the mysteries of the brain. With simultaneous translation provided for members of the deaf community, he discussed how the brain compensates for so-called disabilities and whether it embodies the human soul. See Ellyn Kerr's story
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Tackling student debt
ERIC SMITH

Student debt loads are rising dramatically in Canada. A billion-dollar federal loan scheme and recommendations contained in a provincial report may help ease the burden.
Bookstore debate continues
DANIEL McCABE

McGill Vice-Principal (Administration and Finance) Phyllis Heaphy is pushing hard to outsource management of the University's bookstore  some say too hard. Dr. James Archibald, head of the Senate Bookstore Committee is asking "If it ain't broke, why fix it?"
Rethink research, Bélanger urges
DANIEL McCABE

We may be risking our ability to do world-class research says Vice-Principal (Research) and Dean of Graduate Studies Pierre Bélanger. McGill has to think more carefully about allocating funds to cover infrastructure costs, overheads and service contracts for equipment.
Getting sick in space
DANIEL McCABE

Floating weightless in space may sound exciting, but it can make a high-flyer feel very ill. Physiology professor Doug Watt may have a cure for what ails the astronauts.
McGill helping Russia to reform civil code
DANIEL McCABE

Professors from the Faculty of Law are working with the Centre for Private Law in Moscow as Russia redraws its legal system.
Mapping the future of our cities
SYLVAIN COMEAU

The School of Urban Planning celebrates a couple of birthdays and director Jeanne Wolfe tracks the new trends in the field..
Bookstore deal debated in Senate
KARL JAROSIEWICZ

Senators complain they are poorly briefed on the possible outsourcing of McGill Bookstore management to Chapters. Some even question whether the issue is appropriate Senate business.
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