/about/taxonomy/term/99/all en /about/history <p><big>From its founding in 1821, Â鶹ԼÅÄ has been home to momentous firsts thanks to brilliant and curious minds. </big></p> <p>Our university grounds were the birthplace of basketball and hockey. This is where Archie, the world’s first internet search engine, was created, and where Canada’s first female professor taught.</p> <p>Recently, Â鶹ԼÅÄ’s researchers have been making significant breakthroughs in RNA research that will shape the future of medicine. In all fields, Â鶹ԼÅÄians continue to push boundaries and make an impact.</p> Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:23:25 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 913 at /about