McGill Journal of Education Awarded SSHRC Funding
Teresa Strong-Wilson (Professor, Department of Integrated Studies in Education) has received $155,478 in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for the McGill Journal of Education. The competition, which runs every three to four yea
Five scholarly journals at McGill receive SSHRC funding
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) awards $598,278 to five McGill journals spanning disciplines from law to religion
Congratulations to Tayah Liska for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation
Tayah Liska successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on April 21st, 2026.
The title of her thesis: "Identifying the conceptual attributes of physical activity maintenance among adults with physical disability"
Seeking Candidates for Tenure-Track Appointment in Human Development
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in Human Development (HD) Program at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Internalization of homophobia and transphobia may undermine mental health benefits of religiosity or spirituality for LGBTQIA+ people, study finds
Non-affirming religious doctrine may engender internalized homophobia or transphobia among LGBTQIA+ people of faith, undermining the positive mental health outcomes otherwise associated with religiosity and spirituality, a McGill study has found.
Eastern Door Features Second Kahnawà:ke B.Ed. Cohort through OFNIE
The following is an excerpt of an article by Olivier Cadotte of the Eastern Door publication.
Second cohort coming for McGill partnership
This fall will mark the return of the four-year, 120-credit bachelor of education program, with classes being given right here in Kahnawake.
New Appointment for ECP's Prof. Marie-Hélène Pennestri
On March 20, 2026, it was announced that Professor Marie-Hélène Pennestri will be appointed as McGill's new Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Provost (Graduate Education). The McGill University Board of Governors approved both appointments at its meeting on March 19, 2026 and her five-year term will begin on July 1, 2026.
Hiring: Tenure-Track Appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP)
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients
Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.
Sports Science International Partnership Between McGill and Stanford Universities
McGill Faculty of Education is proud to announce a new international partnership between the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) at McGill University and the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Stanford University. SASSI has now been formally integrated into this leading global network dedicated to advancing human performance research.
Cognitive biases of talent scouts can undermine sports teams’ success
Sports talent scouts’ decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology has suggested.
New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth
Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.
In Memoriam: Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink
McGill lowers its flag to half-mast in memory of Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink on February 11, 2026.
Young Athletes are Not Above the Law
Professor Gordon Bloom, Director of McGill's Sport Psychology Laboratory, was interviewed by CHCH-TV about the felony assault charges against Gavin McKenna who was seen as Canada's rising hockey star and top NHL 2026 draft prospect. "What we have to remind young people is that they're not invincible and they're not above the law," said Bloom.
Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development Award-Winners
The Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development provides funding for graduate students and researchers in the Faculty of Education to support their research in Early Childhood Development (e.g. social-emotional, cognitive or physical development, neurodiverse learning, clinical assessment, innovative educational approaches).
