/ihdw/taxonomy/term/3/all en /ihdw/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at Ă山ǿĽé 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 6183 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/event/university-montreals-dr-amelie-lemieux-deliver-talk-sshrc-funded-instapoetry-project-361107 <p>MosaĂŻque Research Network hosts <strong>Dr.</strong></p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:57:53 +0000 admin 6182 at /ihdw /ihdw/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 15:53:48 +0000 admin 6178 at /ihdw /ihdw/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 20:18:18 +0000 admin 6176 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/event/book-launch-reading-insanity-lies-goodbye-sixties-scoop-360866 <p>Two-Spirit Cree author Robbie Madsen premieres his new book, starting the narrative at an age when he left home and walked away from his Sixties Scoop influence and colonization to return to his First Nations community.</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:05:23 +0000 admin 6177 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/victoria-talwar-ecp-and-interim-dean-interviewed-adultchildren-screen-time-ctv-news-357443 <p><a href="/education/victoria-talwar">Dr. Victoria Talwar</a>, Canada Research Chair in ECP and the Faculty of Education's Interim Dean, was interviewed on CTV News on the screen times of both adults and children, and the effects it can have on kids.</p> <p>The research on children's screen time has shown that less is more, however when it comes to a child’s development, parents should spend less time worrying about their kids’ screen time and focus more on reducing their own.</p> Mon, 27 May 2024 14:44:53 +0000 admin 6172 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/education-professor-claudia-mitchell-receives-25-million-funding-visual-arts-based-initiative-357611 <p>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> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:40:32 +0000 admin 6164 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/publication-special-issue-learning-landscapes-towards-new-futures-youth-development-critical-and-359951 <p>The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE's <a href="/education/lynn-butler-kisber">Lynn Butler-Kisber</a> and <a href="/education/bronwen-low">Bronwen Low</a>, and ECP's <a href="/education/jessica-ruglis">Jessica Ruglis</a>, <em>“Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times</em>”, highlights the evolving landscape of educational and developmental research and practice, where traditional models</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:38:54 +0000 admin 6162 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/jacob-burack-named-royal-society-canada-fellow-359277 <p>Ten Ă山ǿĽé professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024. The Faculty of Education celebrates Professor <a href="/education/jacob-burack">Jacob Burack</a>, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology as a new Fellow for 2024. Dr.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:52:30 +0000 admin 6169 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/educations-award-winning-academics-convocation-season-357431 <h2>Education’s inspiring mentors are being honoured for teaching and research this Convocation Season, with awards given by the Faculty of Education and Ă山ǿĽé: </h2> <p> </p> <h5>Faculty of Education’s 2024 Award for Distinguished Teaching</h5> <p><strong>Dr. Janine Metallic (Assistant Professor, DISE) </strong></p> Thu, 30 May 2024 14:08:25 +0000 admin 6165 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/ecps-tina-montreuil-micah-tilley-and-jasmyn-skinner-publish-article-international-journal-school-360538 <p><a href="/education/tina-montreuil">Dr. Tina Montreuil</a> and two of her doctoral students, Dr. Micah Tilley, a recent graduate of the ECP department and current PhD student, Ms. Jasmyn Skinner, have published a very recent article in the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology entitled "<em>Healthy minds, healthy schools: a school-based prevention program targeting child anxiety and emotion regulation</em>".</p> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:35:10 +0000 admin 6167 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/margaret-mackenzie-samantha-nepton-and-taylor-richardson-winners-mccall-macbain-scholarships-357982 <p>Margaret Mackenzie (BEd’23), Samantha Nepton (BEd’23), and Taylor Richardson (BFA'23<span> Towson University),</span> are winners of McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.</p> <p>Each finalist was chosen based on their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity:</p> <h5><strong>Margaret Mackenzie</strong></h5> <p>2024 McCall MacBain Scholar<br /> Ă山ǿĽé Faculty of Education, MA, Educational Leadership</p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:35:25 +0000 admin 6163 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/faculty-educations-kevin-ah-sen-and-r-nanre-nafziger-presented-equity-and-community-building-awards-357434 <p>On May 15, 2024, Thomson House Ballroom hosted the annual Equity and Community Building Awards Ceremony. The awards highlight the work of students, faculty, and staff committed to advancing equity, diversity and community building at Ă山ǿĽé.</p> Thu, 23 May 2024 20:56:33 +0000 admin 6166 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/marie-helene-pennestri-named-prix-du-quebec-finalist-360472 <p>The provincial government announced the winners of the Prix du Quebec today. Among them was Ă山ǿĽé Education's Marie-HĂ©lène Pennestri, a finalist for the Prix Hubert-Reeves - Relève scientifique, typically awarded to up-and-coming researchers who have distinguished themselves by the excellence of their work and have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain constructive and lasting links with the research community.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:33:01 +0000 admin 6168 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/dr-hadas-dahary-ecp-receives-governor-generals-gold-medal-and-mcgill-alumni-association-graduate-357603 <h4>Dr. Hadas Dahary earned her Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology</h4> <p>Dr. Hadas Dahary earned her Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology at Ă山ǿĽé under the supervision of Dr. Eve-Marie Quintin. Her doctoral research was supported by the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Doctoral Scholarship and competitive national autism research training initiatives, including the Quebec Autism Research Training (ART) Program, offered by the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) and the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC) in Montreal.</p> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:33:06 +0000 admin 6171 at /ihdw