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Two NSERC Discovery Grants for 91黑料网 Education Researchers

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 91黑料网 research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.听听The Discovery Grants program is NSERC's largest and longest-standing program. Discovery Grants support ongoing projects with long-term goals, providing researchers with the flexibility to explore the most promising avenues of research as they emerge.听

91黑料网 remains Canada鈥檚 top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings

91黑料网 is once again Canada鈥檚 top university, according to the听2027 QS World University Rankings听released June 17.

Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

Silar Gardy successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304听 on June 15th, 2026.

The title of her thesis: "The influence of dietary protein on bone health in endurance runners"

Oral Defence Comittee: Dr. Jenna Gibbs (Supervisor), Dr. Dennis Jensen, Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau, Dr. Andrea Josse, Dr. Rowan Barrett, Dr. Panagiota Klentrou

B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts Highlighted in Maclean's

91黑料网 Faculty of Education鈥檚 B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts has been selected as a 鈥渟tand out program鈥� in Maclean鈥檚 2026 Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.

Designed for students interested in the intersections of education, leadership, policy, and social change, the program combines interdisciplinary study with practical experience through a semester-long internship.

Congratulations to Kerrigan Sunday for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

Kerrigan Sunday successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304听 on June 8th, 2026.

The title of her thesis: "Sex-specific biomechanics of fatigue and foot numbness in cycling"

Oral Defence Comittee: Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Prof. Julie C么t茅, Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne, Prof. Rosaire Mongrain, Dr. Guillaume Durandau, Dr. Katherine Boyer

Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education

The Minister of Education has reappointed Tino Bordonaro, a Course Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education (ABEE) at the Minist猫re de l鈥櫭塪ucation (MEQ). The Board鈥檚 mandate is to advise the Minister on matters related to English education. Tino Bordonaro is grateful for the Minister鈥檚 continued confidence and looks forward to continuing the Board鈥檚 important work.

A day at the museum: How to follow kids鈥� leads to support curiosity across generations

The following is an excerpt of an Op-Ed piece by Prof. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer (Dept. Integrated Studies in Education) and Associate Director of the听Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development.

Congratulations to Cinthuja Pathmanathan for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

Cinthuja Pathmanathan successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304听 on June 2nd, 2026.

The title of her thesis: "Sex-specific effects of running-induced fatigue on lower-limb interlimb symmetry patterns and muscle synergies in endurance runners"

Oral Defence Comittee: Prof. Julie C么t茅,听Dr. Jordan Koch, Dr. Caroline Paquette, Dr. Philippe Dixon, Dr. Laurent Bouyer, Dr.听Jorge Armony

Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for 91黑料网 Sustainability Park

The 91黑料网 Sustainability Park has added three new leadership roles to its staff roster:听Elena Bennett will serve as Associate Academic Director (Research), Blane Harvey as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) and Robert Nason as Associate Academic Director (Entrepreneurship & Engagement).

Sports Psychologist Prof. Gordon Bloom Comments about Habs and Leafs in the Media

With the NHL playoff season in full swing, Prof. Gordon Bloom, Director of the 91黑料网 Sport Psychology Laboratory and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been very much in demand in the media. Recent coverage featured Prof. Bloom commenting on two of our Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens ("Habs") and the Toronto Maple Leafs. See the recent coverage below:

91黑料网 honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony

鈥淲hile we鈥檝e always taken care to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous graduates, for the past few years, we did it from a distance,鈥� said听Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. 鈥淏eing together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.鈥�

Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91黑料网 professors as Distinguished James 91黑料网 Professors, James 91黑料网 Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

91黑料网 News Magazine Features Education Alumni

In the Spring 2026 edition of 91黑料网 News, seven Faculty of Education alumni were featured as social changemakers or award winners. Get to know these alumni through the excerpt below, or read the complete article on the 91黑料网 News site.

New CRC, Rachel Langevin, Receives President鈥檚 Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

Three exceptional scholars at 91黑料网 were awarded the 2026 President鈥檚 Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers at convocation ceremonies held on May 28, May 29 and June 1. The annual prize recognizes early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional contributions to research. Faculty of Education's Prof. Rachel Langevin, was among the three winners.

Scenes From Convocation 2026

Did you miss the June 1st Convocation? You can watch the whole ceremony on 91黑料网's YouTube channel and also download the program booklet!

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