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Education Community Garden: Fairy House Workshop

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:54:40 +0000

On Wednesday, July 29, the Education Garden Team will be making fairy houses!

Education Community Garden: Writing Together - Connecting with Nature

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:58:49 +0000

On Tuesday, August 4th, the Education Garden has paired with Kook Hu from the Writers Collective of Canada to bring you a workshop on creative writing!

91˿��Ƶ researchers receive $14 million in SSHRC funding for 62 projects focusing on societal challenges

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:01:18 +0000

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has awarded $14 million to 62 91˿��Ƶ-led projects, including one Partnership Grant, four Partnership Development Grants, and 57 Insight Grants. Among the recipients of new Partnership Development grants is the Faculty of Education's Associate Dean, Strategy and Transformation and Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies, Prof. Joseph Levitan.

Chu Xu: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:25:09 +0000

Prof. Adam Dubé, from The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, is proud to announce that Chu Xu, a doctoral candidate in Educational and Counselling Psychology, will be defending their dissertation on August 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM o

Two NSERC Discovery Grants for 91˿��Ƶ Education Researchers

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:58:46 +0000

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 91˿��Ƶ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million. The Discovery Grants program is NSERC's largest and longest-standing program. Discovery Grants support ongoing projects with long-term goals, providing researchers with the flexibility to explore the most promising avenues of research as they emerge.

Two 91˿��Ƶ Faculty of Education researchers were among the Discovery Grant recipients:

91˿��Ƶ remains Canada’s top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:03:17 +0000

University places 30th globally and breaks into global top 10 for sustainability

91˿��Ƶ is once again Canada’s top university, according to the 2027 QS World University Rankings released June 17. Rated 30th in the world among more than 1,500 institutions, 91˿��Ƶ remains the highest-ranked university in Canada and the only Canadian institution to hold a place in the QS’ global top 30 for four consecutive years.

B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts Highlighted in Maclean's

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:51:33 +0000

91˿��Ƶ Faculty of Education’s B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts has been selected as a “stand out program” in Maclean’s 2026 Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.

Designed for students interested in the intersections of education, leadership, policy, and social change, the program combines interdisciplinary study with practical experience through a semester-long internship.

Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:31:12 +0000

The Minister of Education has reappointed Tino Bordonaro, a Course Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education (ABEE) at the Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ). The Board’s mandate is to advise the Minister on matters related to English education. Tino Bordonaro is grateful for the Minister’s continued confidence and looks forward to continuing the Board’s important work.

A day at the museum: How to follow kids’ leads to support curiosity across generations

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:19:59 +0000

The following is an excerpt of an Op-Ed piece by Prof. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer (Dept. Integrated Studies in Education) and Associate Director of the Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development. The piece was published in The Conversation Canada.

Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for 91˿��Ƶ Sustainability Park

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:13 +0000

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 & Learning) and Robert Nason as Associate Academic Director (Entrepreneurship & Engagement).

Sports Psychologist Prof. Gordon Bloom Comments about Habs and Leafs in the Media

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:52:53 +0000

With the NHL playoff season in full swing, Prof. Gordon Bloom, 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:

91˿��Ƶ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:09 +0000

“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 Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”

Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

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.

New CRC, Rachel Langevin, Receives President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:38 +0000

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.

Scenes From Convocation 2026

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:10:51 +0000

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!

Watch Education's Spring 2026 Ceremony Read Education's Convocation Program