The Faculty of Education and itsMcGill International Institute of Education(MIIE) have been making an impact on society in Asia and Africa.Read More.
With over 20,000 active alumni in the region, Asia has always held a special position in 㽶Ƶ’s international reach. Dean Dilson Rassier of the Faculty of Education visited Indonesia and Hong Kong in October, together with Alvin Chung, Head of McGill Asia Office and Caroline Sia, Education Projects Manager of McGill International Institute of Education (MIIE) – Asia.
On 2 October, 2019 the McGill International Institute of Education (MIIE) hosted a group of 20 primary and secondary teachers of English as a Foreign Language from the Hangzhou region of People’s Republic of China. The day was organized in cooperation with Maplesway International Education Association (Éducation de Voie d'Érable Inc) as part of a study tour to Canada.
by Jeff Labine
Post-secondary advocacy groups are figuring out how to develop a program that will put to use millions of dollars in federal funding to allow for more students to study abroad.
Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr arrived in Edmonton on Thursday at the University of Alberta to re-announce the federal government’s nearly $148-million over five years spending commitment on an international education strategy. The cash will be rolled out starting in 2019-20 at $8-million per year.
is the international Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The Fourth Industrial Revolution – the current period of rapid, simultaneous and systemic transformations driven by advances in science and technology – is reshaping industries, blurring geographical boundaries, challenging existing regulatory frameworks, and even redefining what it means to be human.
Par Andy Blatchford,Presse canadienne, Ottawa
Le Canada prévoit attirer plus d'étudiants internationaux en renforçant sa présence à l'étranger afin de promouvoir la diversité des salles de classe et d'accroître les retombées économiques qui atteignent déjà des milliards de dollars par année.
Selon une analyse fédérale, les retombées économiques des étudiants étrangers ont presque doublé de 2010 à 2016, atteignant un total de 15,5 milliards. Cela va des frais de scolarité au loyer et à la facture d'épicerie.
By Tara Simonetta Mann, Communications Officer, Content & Publications, University Advancement
Record-breaking, 24-hour day of giving raises nearly $2.3 million from 5,244 donors for causes across the University.
McGill24, McGill’s fourth annual day of giving held on Wednesday, March 13, raised nearly $2.3 million from 5,244 donors for causes across the University.
Les universités les plus populaires pour les étudiants des écoles internationales ont été révélées dans une nouvelle étude.
By Neale McDevitt, Editor, McGill Reporter
McGill is only Canadian member of the Global University Leaders Forum
Principal Suzanne Fortier and Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, are in Davos, Switzerland to take part in the , running from January 22–25.
by Brenda Branswell
For the first time in McGill’s history, students from China make up the largest contingent of international students.
American students have always held that distinction at McGill, but this year China jumped into the top spot.
Final fall enrolment numbers show 2864 students from China at McGill, followed by 2412 from the U.S. France rounds out the top three with 1886 students, while India is fourth with 736.
Dr Vicky Tagalakis was interviewed by CTV News!
Dr Tagalakis co-hosted the Thrombosis Canada Annual Education Conference 2018 in Montreal on 27 October 2018.
See her interview
The Conference was also featured in La Press online.
Dr James Martin, Chair, Department of Medicine, 㽶Ƶ and Dr Vicky Tagalakis, Director, Division of General Internal Medicine, 㽶Ƶ are pleased to announce the appointment ofDr Kaberi Dasguptaas Director, Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the MUHC effective 1 September 2018.
Dr Emily McDonald washonored by the YWCA of Montreal, as one of three Montrealwomen of distinction for their 2018 awards.
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, UoS, received on Sunday, a delegation from 㽶Ƶ, Canada, at his office at the university.
During the meeting, the His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, welcomed the delegation and exchanged views on a number of scientific and intellectual issues. The parties also discussed ways of enhancing cooperation for the benefit of both countries.
Joining the ranks of the Faculty of Education’s many global partnerships is the International Alliance, a network that connects McGill with four world-leading universities in education: Monash University, Stanford University, Oxford University, and University of Hong Kong.