Staff /sapp/taxonomy/term/2/all en Թ remains Canada’s top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings /sapp/channels/news/mcgill-remains-canadas-top-university-2027-qs-world-university-rankings-373402 University places 30th globally and breaks into global top 10 for sustainability <p>Թ is once again Canada’s top university, according to the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings">2027 QS World University Rankings</a> released June 17. Rated 30th in the world among more than 1,500 institutions, Թ 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.</p> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:03:17 +0000 admin 4061 at /sapp Samantha Kenny: Oral Defence ECP /sapp/channels/event/samantha-kenny-oral-defence-ecp-373390 <p>Prof.</p> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:16:19 +0000 admin 4059 at /sapp B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts Highlighted in Maclean's /sapp/channels/news/ba-education-major-education-global-contexts-highlighted-macleans-373341 <p>Թ Faculty of Education’s <strong>B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts</strong> has been selected as a <strong>“stand out program”</strong> in Maclean’s 2026 Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.</p> <p>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.</p> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:51:33 +0000 admin 4056 at /sapp Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education /sapp/channels/news/tino-bordonaro-chairperson-advisory-board-english-education-373319 <p>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 <i>Ministère de l’Éducation</i> (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.</p> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:31:12 +0000 admin 4055 at /sapp A day at the museum: How to follow kids’ leads to support curiosity across generations /sapp/channels/news/day-museum-how-follow-kids-leads-support-curiosity-across-generations-373317 <p>The following is an excerpt of an Op-Ed piece by<a href="/education/sheryl-smith-gilman"> Prof. Sheryl Smith-Gilman</a>, Faculty Lecturer (Dept. Integrated Studies in Education) and Associate Director of the <a href="/dmgoldcentre/" rel="home" title="Home">Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development</a>. The piece was published in <a href="https://theconversation.com/a-day-at-the-museum-how-to-follow-kids-leads-to-support-curiosity-across-generations-279190">The Conversation Canada</a>.</p> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:19:59 +0000 admin 4054 at /sapp Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for Թ Sustainability Park /sapp/channels/news/blane-harvey-appointed-associate-academic-director-teaching-learning-mcgill-sustainability-park-373295 <p>The Թ 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 &amp; Learning) and Robert Nason as Associate Academic Director (Entrepreneurship &amp; Engagement).</p> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:13 +0000 admin 4053 at /sapp Samantha Scholes: Oral Defence ECP /sapp/channels/event/samantha-scholes-oral-defence-ecp-373284 <p>Prof. <strong>Armando Bertone </strong>from The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, is proud to announce that <strong>Samantha Scholes</strong>, a doctoral candidate in School &amp; Applied Child Psychology, will be defending the</p> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:38:15 +0000 admin 4052 at /sapp Heather Pearson: Oral Defence ECP /sapp/channels/event/heather-pearson-oral-defence-ecp-373280 <p>Prof.</p> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:26 +0000 admin 4050 at /sapp Sara Scardera: Oral Defence ECP /sapp/channels/event/sara-scardera-oral-defence-ecp-373281 <p>Prof.</p> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:27:04 +0000 admin 4049 at /sapp Sports Psychologist Prof. Gordon Bloom Comments about Habs and Leafs in the Media /sapp/channels/news/sports-psychologist-prof-gordon-bloom-comments-about-habs-and-leafs-media-373271 <p>With the NHL playoff season in full swing, <strong><a href="/education/gordon-bloom">Prof. Gordon Bloom</a></strong>, Director of the Թ 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:</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:52:53 +0000 admin 4047 at /sapp Թ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony /sapp/channels/news/mcgill-honours-88-indigenous-grads-2026-scarf-ceremony-373270 <p>“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 <a href="/provost/who-we-are/celeste-pedri-spade">Celeste Pedri-Spade</a>, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:09 +0000 admin 4046 at /sapp Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars /sapp/channels/news/kristy-robinson-and-bassam-khoury-appointed-new-and-renewed-william-dawson-scholars-373266 <p>Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 Թ professors as Distinguished James Թ Professors, James Թ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000 admin 4045 at /sapp New CRC, Rachel Langevin, Receives President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers /sapp/channels/news/new-crc-rachel-langevin-receives-presidents-prize-outstanding-emerging-researchers-373209 <p>Three exceptional scholars at Թ were awarded the 2026 President’s 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.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:38 +0000 admin 4044 at /sapp Scenes From Convocation 2026 /sapp/channels/news/scenes-convocation-2026-373208 <p>Did you miss the June 1st Convocation? You can watch the whole ceremony on Թ's YouTube channel and also download the program booklet!</p> <a class="button--outline" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctS_a5Zuzkc">Watch Education's Spring 2026 Ceremony</a> <a class="button--outline" href="https://mcgill.ca/graduation/files/graduation/9._spring_2026_education.pdf">Read Education's Convocation Program</a> <p> </p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:10:51 +0000 admin 4043 at /sapp Announcing Education's 2026 Teaching Awards Recipients /sapp/channels/news/announcing-educations-2026-teaching-awards-recipients-373195 <p>The Faculty of Education is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual Teaching Awards, to recognize excellence and commitment within Education’s academic staff:</p> <p>The <b>Award for Distinguished Teaching</b> recipient is<b> Dr. Emmanuel Tabi</b>, who was presented a certificate at this morning’s Spring Convocation Ceremony. The<b> Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching</b> is being given to<b> Dr. Emma Harden-Wolfson</b>.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:19:22 +0000 admin 4042 at /sapp