/channels/news_feeds/all/term/educ_fac/rss en /channels/channels/news/congratulations-cinthuja-pathmanathan-successfully-defending-her-dissertation-373305 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Cinthuja Pathmanathan successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304  on June 2nd, 2026.</p> <p><strong>The title of her thesis</strong><em><strong>:</strong></em><br /> "Sex-specific effects of running-induced fatigue on lower-limb interlimb symmetry patterns and muscle synergies in endurance runners"</p> <p><strong>Oral Defence Comittee:</strong><br /> Prof. Julie Côté, Dr. Jordan Koch, Dr. Caroline Paquette, Dr. Philippe Dixon, Dr. Laurent Bouyer, Dr. Jorge Armony</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/cinthuja_dissert.jpeg?itok=vuXPdTqh" width="160" height="87" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">11 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:46 +0000 webfull 218608 at /channels /channels/channels/news/blane-harvey-appointed-associate-academic-director-teaching-learning-mcgill-sustainability-park-373295 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The 91˿����Ƶ Sustainability Park has added three new leadership roles to its staff roster: Elena Bennett will serve as Associate Academic Director (Research), Blane Harvey as Associate Academic Director (Teaching &amp; Learning) and Robert Nason as Associate Academic Director (Entrepreneurship &amp; Engagement).</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/blane_harvey.jpg?itok=s8izeXAY" width="160" height="161" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">10 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:13 +0000 webfull 218587 at /channels /channels/channels/news/sports-psychologist-prof-gordon-bloom-comments-about-habs-and-leafs-media-373271 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>With the NHL playoff season in full swing, <strong><a href="/education/gordon-bloom">Prof. Gordon Bloom</a></strong>, Director of the 91˿����Ƶ Sport Psychology Laboratory and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been very much in demand in the media. Recent coverage featured Prof. Bloom commenting on two of our Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens ("Habs") and the Toronto Maple Leafs. See the recent coverage below:</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/gordon_bloom_web.jpg?itok=P2dwhbU6" width="160" height="160" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">5 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:52:53 +0000 webfull 218548 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-honours-88-indigenous-grads-2026-scarf-ceremony-373270 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>“While we’ve always taken care to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous graduates, for the past few years, we did it from a distance,” said <a href="/provost/who-we-are/celeste-pedri-spade">Celeste Pedri-Spade</a>, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/scarf_ceremony_screenshot_2026.png?itok=JWVWiXVp" width="160" height="93" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">5 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:09 +0000 webfull 218547 at /channels /channels/channels/news/kristy-robinson-and-bassam-khoury-appointed-new-and-renewed-william-dawson-scholars-373266 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91˿����Ƶ professors as Distinguished James 91˿����Ƶ Professors, James 91˿����Ƶ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/robinson_and_khoury_william_dawson_scholars_1.jpg?itok=oLpODB0l" width="160" height="160" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">4 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000 webfull 218542 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-crc-rachel-langevin-receives-presidents-prize-outstanding-emerging-researchers-373209 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Three exceptional scholars at 91˿����Ƶ were awarded the 2026 President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers at convocation ceremonies held on May 28, May 29 and June 1. The annual prize recognizes early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional contributions to research. Faculty of Education's Prof. Rachel Langevin, was among the three winners.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/convocation_2026_rachelle_langevin.jpg?itok=HUJcrIJQ" width="160" height="240" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">2 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:38 +0000 webfull 218477 at /channels /channels/channels/news/scenes-convocation-2026-373208 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Did you miss the June 1st Convocation? You can watch the whole ceremony on 91˿����Ƶ's YouTube channel and also download the program booklet!</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctS_a5Zuzkc">Watch Education's Spring 2026 Ceremony</a></div> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://mcgill.ca/graduation/files/graduation/9._spring_2026_education.pdf">Read Education's Convocation Program</a></div> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/convocation_collage_for_web_2026.jpg?itok=Hn3M0OhF" width="160" height="160" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">1 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:10:51 +0000 webfull 218471 at /channels /channels/channels/news/announcing-educations-2026-teaching-awards-recipients-373195 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Faculty of Education is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual Teaching Awards, to recognize excellence and commitment within Education’s academic staff:</p> <p>The <b>Award for Distinguished Teaching</b> recipient is<b> Dr. Emmanuel Tabi</b>, who was presented a certificate at this morning’s Spring Convocation Ceremony. The<b> Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching</b> is being given to<b> Dr. Emma Harden-Wolfson</b>.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/teaching_awards_2026.jpg?itok=G3_QHA5L" width="160" height="160" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">1 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:19:22 +0000 webfull 218458 at /channels /channels/channels/news/three-scholars-receive-presidents-prize-outstanding-emerging-researchers-373194 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><em><strong><span><span><span><span>Professors Mette Bendixen, Rachel Langevin and Kai Wang <span>recognized<span> for <span>research excellence and impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/2026_presidents_prize_outstanding_emerging_researchers.png?itok=d2dVpmLe" width="160" height="107" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">1 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:59:07 +0000 webfull 218456 at /channels /channels/channels/news/claudio-bussandri-will-inspire-educations-2026-honourary-doctorate-373136 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Claudio Bussandri  will be conferred with a Doctor of Laws, <i>honoris causa</i> (LL.D.)  at the Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony on June 1st. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/claudio_bussandri.jpg?itok=Xn3Bm-F-" width="160" height="160" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">29 </span><span class="month">May </span><span class="year">2026</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 29 May 2026 12:31:22 +0000 webfull 218404 at /channels