/edu-kpe/taxonomy/term/642/all en /edu-kpe/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at McGill is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.</p> <p>Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.</p> <p>The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:31 +0000 admin 4816 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/deadline-register-without-penalty-358677 <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:57:39 +0000 admin 4809 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/mcgill-fall-semester-exams-begin-358678 <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:58:25 +0000 admin 4813 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/mcgill-fall-semester-classes-end-date-358679 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:59:00 +0000 admin 4814 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/course-or-university-withdrawal-refund-deadline-date-358682 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:00:14 +0000 admin 4810 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/course-or-university-withdrawal-without-refund-deadline-358683 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:00:52 +0000 admin 4811 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/mcgill-winter-reading-break-358676 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>READING BREAK. Classes cancelled for all faculties except Continuing Studies non-credit courses.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:57:06 +0000 admin 4812 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/new-dean-education-man-many-talents-359114 <p>As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the McGill News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:</p> <p> </p> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:43:20 +0000 admin 4797 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/375-million-gift-daniel-and-monica-gold-establish-centre-early-childhool-development-360513 <div> <h5>Helping Children get the Best Start in Life</h5> <div> <p><strong>A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at McGill aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.</strong><br />  </p></div></div> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:19:14 +0000 admin 4793 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/stanley-cup-follows-bed-alum-359115 <p>Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/the-stanley-cup-follows-him-around/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wn_Aug29_ENGLISH&utm_source=whatsnewstaff&utm_term=%241.45M-to-boost-Indigenous-youth-mental-health-services-">Read Jamie's Story in the McGill News</a></div> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:04:06 +0000 admin 4796 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/call-research-participants-exciting-opportunity-lululemon-360645 <p><a href="/cerpl/members">Dr. Camilla Illidi</a> from the <a href="/cerpl">Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL)</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://shop.lululemon.com">Lululemon</a>, 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.</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:07:47 +0000 admin 4792 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/congratulations-olivia-pastore-successfully-defending-her-dissertation-360664 <p>Congratulations to <strong>Dr. Olivia Pastore</strong> on the successful defence of her dissertation on 23 October, 2024!</p> <p>Topic of her dissertation: "<em>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"</em></p> <p>Olivia Pastore is with <a href="/education/shane-sweet">Dr. Shane Sweet</a>'s <a href="/tielab/">TIE Lab</a>.</p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:54:56 +0000 admin 4791 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/jenna-gibbs-kpe-and-claudia-mitchell-dise-awarded-cfi-funding-359664 <p>The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:35:36 +0000 admin 4795 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/dr-benoit-gentil-kpe-advancing-gene-therapy-rare-disease-ataxia-charlevoix-saguenay-358202 <p>The McGill Reporter recently published a story about KPE's Dr. Benoit Gentil and his work in developing gene therapy for a rare genetic disorder known as Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ACS). This condition, which primarily affects individuals in certain regions of Quebec, leads to progressive loss of coordination and balance due to a genetic mutation.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:45:55 +0000 admin 4798 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/changes-mcgill-alert-mobile-device-notifications-359756 <p>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.</p> <p>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 <b>September 18</b>.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:04:43 +0000 admin 4794 at /edu-kpe