Graduate Students

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000

Dear members of the ɬ�﷬ community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be ɬ�﷬’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The ɬ�﷬ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.

Killam Seminar Series: The neural basis of flexible, lifelong learning

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:11 +0000

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and ɬ�﷬.

Killam Seminar Series: The role of BDNF in hormonal regulation of seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:24:50 +0000

Intro to R & Python with RLadies and Montreal

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:29:05 +0000

RLadies+ Montreal is hosting a free workshop on running Python in R on Thursday April 30 from 5-7pm.

The science that changed how we study pain

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000

Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact in the world of pain research.

Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at ɬ�﷬, and his CIHR-supported work uncovered two big blind spots: the research had focused almost entirely on male pain and mostly measured one type of pain—and not the type that makes the biggest difference for patients.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Charting cortical axes of plasticity and environmental sensitivity: From animal critical periods to human development

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:22:02 +0000

The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.

Conference on Classical Analysis in Memory of Paul Koosis

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:43:24 +0000

Paul Koosis was an internationally recognized expert in harmonic analysis and function theory, as well as a truly unique and inspiring human being.

Killam Seminar Series: Towfique Raj

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:21:43 +0000

Killam Seminar Series: Helen Scharfman

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:46:24 +0000

2026 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000

The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.

Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.

Making space for in-class connections

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:22 +0000

This panel will explore how flipped classroom and blended learning approaches can foster in-class connection opportunities that enhance the student learning experience.

Teaching for Learning Month

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:12 +0000

Every day in May 2026

Exploring student perspectives on relationship-rich education

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:42:09 +0000

Join us for this unique, interactive event developed in collaboration with undergraduate student leaders where you will hear directly from students about what relationship-rich education looks and feels like.

Discussion on the Freshman Research Initiative with Dr. Gwendolyn Stovall, The University of Texas at Austin

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:09:47 +0000

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Cultivating connections for student learning: Relationships that spark understanding

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:31:34 +0000

A conversation with Dr. Mays Imad (Facilitated by Dr. Armin Yazdani, OSE)