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��VR��Ƶ remains Canada’s top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:03:17 +0000

University places 30th globally and breaks into global top 10 for sustainability

��VR��Ƶ is once again Canada’s top university, according to the 2027 QS World University Rankings released June 17. Rated 30th in the world among more than 1,500 institutions, ��VR��Ƶ remains the highest-ranked university in Canada and the only Canadian institution to hold a place in the QS’ global top 30 for four consecutive years.

Samantha Kenny: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:16:19 +0000

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Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:02:49 +0000

Silar Gardy successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 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

Silar Gardy is with Dr. Jenna Gibbs's Gibbs lab.

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

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:51:33 +0000

��VR��Ƶ Faculty of Education’s B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts has been selected as a “stand out program” in Maclean’s 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

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:02:04 +0000

Kerrigan Sunday successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 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 Côté, Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne, Prof. Rosaire Mongrain, Dr. Guillaume Durandau, Dr. Katherine Boyer

Kerrigan Sunday was with Dr. Julie Côté's Biomechanics of Occupation and Sport (BOS) lab.

Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:31:12 +0000

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 Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ). The Board’s mandate is to advise the Minister on matters related to English education. Tino Bordonaro is grateful for the Minister’s continued confidence and looks forward to continuing the Board’s important work.

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

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:19:59 +0000

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 Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development. The piece was published in The Conversation Canada.

Congratulations to Cinthuja Pathmanathan for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:46 +0000

Cinthuja Pathmanathan successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 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 Côté, Dr. Jordan Koch, Dr. Caroline Paquette, Dr. Philippe Dixon, Dr. Laurent Bouyer, Dr. Jorge Armony

Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for ��VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:13 +0000

The ��VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park has added three new leadership roles to its staff roster: 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).

Samantha Scholes: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:38:15 +0000

Prof. Armando Bertone from The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, is proud to announce that Samantha Scholes, a doctoral candidate in School & Applied Child Psychology, will be defending the

Heather Pearson: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:26 +0000

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Sara Scardera: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:27:04 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:52:53 +0000

With the NHL playoff season in full swing, Prof. Gordon Bloom, Director of the ��VR��Ƶ 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:

��VR��Ƶ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:09 +0000

“While we’ve always taken care to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous graduates, for the past few years, we did it from a distance,” said Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”

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

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

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

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����VR��Ƶ remains Canada’s top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings

Samantha Kenny: Oral Defence ECP

Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

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

Congratulations to Kerrigan Sunday for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education

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

Congratulations to Cinthuja Pathmanathan for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for ����VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park

Samantha Scholes: Oral Defence ECP

Heather Pearson: Oral Defence ECP

Sara Scardera: Oral Defence ECP

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

����VR��Ƶ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony

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

��VR��Ƶ remains Canada’s top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings

Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for ��VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park

��VR��Ƶ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony