Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

The Gibbs Lab at McGill is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

Dean Venkatesh Named to the FRQ Scientific Committee

On November 5th, Quebec's Fonds de Recherche announced the composition of its three scientific advisory committees; one for each major research sector. Each committee is comprised of 10-15 members active in research, appointed by the FRQ, the majority of whom come from public research or higher education institutions, with at least one member from a college and one student representative. Committee members are appointed for a non-renewable term of one to three years.

Congratulations to Olivia Pastore for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation!

Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Pastore on the successful defence of her dissertation on 23 October, 2024!

Topic of her dissertation: "Understanding and reducing compassion fatigue using the compassion fatigue resilience model and self-compassion in peer mentors of Canadian spinal cord injury community service organizations"

From the Court to the Classroom: An Interview with Alumna Hélène Bibeau

From the Court to the Classroom: An interview with alumna Hélène Bibeau (B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary Ed ‘13, M.Ed Educational Psychology ‘15). Originally from Saint-Bruno,  Hélène's journey has taken her from dominating the basketball courts in Montreal to inspiring young minds in classrooms at Stamford American School in Hong Kong and across the world.

Call for Research Participants: Exciting Opportunity with Lululemon

Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with Lululemon, is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.

DISE PhD Students, Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, Win Prestigious International Doctoral Dissertation Grant

Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, DISE PhD Candidates in Educational Studies at McGill, are winners of the prestigious 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) awarded by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).

ECP's Tina Montreuil, Micah Tilley, and Jasmyn Skinner Publish Article in International Journal of School & Educational Psychology

Dr. Tina Montreuil and two of her doctoral students, Dr. Micah Tilley, a recent graduate of the ECP department and current PhD student, Ms. Jasmyn Skinner, have published a very recent article in the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology entitled "Healthy minds, healthy schools: a school-based prevention program targeting child anxiety and emotion regulation".

$3.75 Million Gift from Daniel and Monica Gold to Establish Centre for Early Childhood Development

A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at McGill aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.  

Marie-Hélène Pennestri Named Prix du Quebec Finalist

The provincial government announced the winners of the Prix du Quebec today. Among them was McGill Education's Marie-Hélène Pennestri, a finalist for the Prix Hubert-Reeves - Relève scientifique, typically awarded to up-and-coming researchers who have distinguished themselves by the excellence of their work and have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain constructive and lasting links with the research community.

DISE Student Julia Minardi Featured in McGill en français: New Faces McGill – Why I Chose McGill

Whether in education, law, literature, or medicine, many French and Francophones of all walks of life have chosen McGill to surpass themselves.

Julia Minardi, a B.Ed. PIF student from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, was recently featured in the McGill en français: New Faces McGill – Why I Chose McGill article.

Publication of Special Issue of LEARNing Landscapes “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times”

The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE's Lynn Butler-Kisber and Bronwen Low, and ECP's Jessica Ruglis, “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times”, highlights

Sheryl Smith-Gilman Speaks to Parents on Handling the Back-to-School Rush

Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), will be presenting an online workshop for McGill faculty and staff, offering practical advice to help parents support their children's smooth transition into the school year on September 24 at 12 p.m.

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

McGill’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.

In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.

Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to McGill University researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.

ECP's Adam Dubé and Emma Liptrot New Article in The Conversation about Finding the Best Child-Friendly Educational Apps

A new The Conversation article that highlights insights from ECP's Adam Dubé and Emma Liptrot, on evaluating educational apps for children. They advise that parents and educators should focus on apps with high-quality, age-appropriate content and engaging, interactive features.