/education/taxonomy/term/4/all en /education/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded McGill 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million. The McGill awards were part of $182 million in funding for the <a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a> the government announced, to support 224 new and renewed chair holders at post-secondary institutions across the country. </p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:44:15 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4712 at /education /education/channels/event/university-montreals-dr-amelie-lemieux-deliver-talk-sshrc-funded-instapoetry-project-361107 <p>Mosaïque Research Network hosts <strong>Dr.</strong></p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:57:53 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4708 at /education /education/channels/event/human-development-med-program-qa-sessions-hosted-ecp-dr-konishi-and-current-students-361118 <h5><strong>MEd Program:</strong></h5> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:54:11 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4711 at /education /education/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 20:02:18 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4709 at /education /education/channels/event/bsckinesiology-virtual-information-session-prospective-students-360998 <p>Join us for a comprehensive information session where you’ll get to know more about McGill’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program. </p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:30:30 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4707 at /education /education/channels/event/bachelor-education-bed-virtual-information-session-prospective-students-360997 <p>Through this info session, you’ll get to know more about McGill’s Bachelors of Education programs. </p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:28:10 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4706 at /education /education/channels/event/baeducation-virtual-information-session-prospective-students-360996 <p>Educators are tomorrow’s changemakers. Through this info session you’ll get to know more about McGill’s B.A.(Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts and hear from some key people behind this unique undergrad program.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:25:08 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4705 at /education /education/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 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4665 at /education /education/channels/news/dean-venkatesh-named-frq-scientific-committee-360957 <p>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.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:53:47 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4704 at /education /education/channels/news/provost-awards-28-mcgill-professors-distinguished-awards-357871 <p><em>McGill honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James McGill Professor, James McGill Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards.</em></p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:27:04 +0000 admin 4701 at /education /education/channels/news/sshrc-partnership-grant-funds-research-project-empower-youth-worldwide-transforming-gender-norms-357558 <p><em>Education Professor Claudia Mitchell receives $2.5 million in funding for ambitious visual arts-based initiative</em><br /> <br /> Gender disparities persist glaringly around the globe with gender-based violence standing out as one of the most widespread human rights violations. Alarmingly, only 52 per cent of women who are married or in a union freely make their own decisions about sexual relations, contraceptive use, and health care. The United Nations has identified transforming harmful gender norms as a critical goal among its 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:59:16 +0000 admin 4703 at /education /education/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-receive-190000-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities-357893 <p>Seven Ï㽶ÊÓƵ researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. </p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000 admin 4699 at /education /education/channels/event/10th-annual-celebration-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-360615 <p>Over the past eleven years, the McGill Engine Centre has been supporting entrepreneurially-minded McGill technological innovators. Our annual <a href="/engine/events/celebration-innovation-and-entrepreneurship" rel="noopener n</body></html>"></a></p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:50:04 +0000 admin 4696 at /education /education/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 <p style="text-align:center"><em>McGill awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:28 +0000 admin 4702 at /education /education/channels/event/beyond-classroom-career-journeys-education-360865 <p>The professional journeys of B.Ed. graduates who leveraged their transferable skills in Education to fascinating and impactful careers, inside and outside of scholastic environments.</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:13:28 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4684 at /education