ɬ�﷬ News - Faculty of Education

ɬ�﷬ researchers receive $14 million in SSHRC funding for 62 projects focusing on societal challenges

webfull — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:01:18 +0000

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has awarded $14 million to 62 ɬ�﷬-led projects, including one Partnership Grant, four Partnership Development Grants, and 57 Insight Grants. Among the recipients of new Partnership Development grants is the Faculty of Education's Associate Dean, Strategy and Transformation and Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies, Prof. Joseph Levitan.

Published: 23 July 2026

ɬ�﷬ researchers receive $14 million in SSHRC funding for 62 projects focusing on societal challenges

webfull — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:08:07 +0000

Topics include youth agency through video games and entrepreneurship education in India.

Published: 21 July 2026

Two NSERC Discovery Grants for ɬ�﷬ Education Researchers

webfull — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:58:46 +0000

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 ɬ�﷬ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million. 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.

Two ɬ�﷬ Faculty of Education researchers were among the Discovery Grant recipients:

Published: 8 July 2026

122 ɬ�﷬ research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding

webfull — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:39 +0000

Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at ɬ�﷬, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 ɬ�﷬ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.

Published: 7 July 2026

ɬ�﷬ remains Canada’s top university in 2027 QS World University Rankings

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

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

ɬ�﷬ 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, ɬ�﷬ 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.

Published: 25 June 2026

Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

webfull — 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.

Published: 16 June 2026

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

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

ɬ�﷬ 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.

Published: 16 June 2026

Congratulations to Kerrigan Sunday for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

webfull — 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.

Published: 15 June 2026

Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education

webfull — 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.

Published: 15 June 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 15 June 2026