August Research Presentations by CRC First Nations, Inuit and Métis Researchers
The Faculty of Education is hosting three research presentations by Canada Research Chair candidates as part of a special open call for First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. See the schedule below and consider participating in these enlightening opportunities for learning and connecting:
Shubhangi Bhardwaj Awarded International Development Education Award and International Peace Scholarship
PhD student in Human Development (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology), Shubhangi Bhardwaj, was announced as a recent recipient of Dr. Gauri Shankar Guha Award for International Development Education! Bhardwaj was also awarded the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) International Peace Scholarship for Women for the year 2025.
Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus
The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.
Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research
On July 30, McGill University and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr.
Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear
The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.Montreal, July 30, 2025 – Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) and McGill University points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.
Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as McGill's Ombudsperson for Students
As the Ombudsperson for Students, Dr. Limin Jao (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern.
Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research
The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at McGill University has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.
Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science
A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance(VERSION FRANÇAIS SUIT) It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.
Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation
Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025. The title of their Thesis: "Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome" Abstract:
Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist
(The following is an excerpt from the McGill Reporter. Article by Katherine Gombay.)
Kiana Kishiyama remembers feeling scared when, at the start of her first undergraduate class in beginner’s Mandarin, her teacher looked at her and said, “You need to speak to me after class.”
“And I’m like, what, I’m in trouble already?”
DISE's Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
We are proud to announce that Nanre Nafziger, DISE, is a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research topic is Contestations for Nigerian History Education in Primary and Secondary Schools: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism.
Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement
The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pengfei Zhao, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.
KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series
Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.
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