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Caitlin Mazurek's Successful Doctoral Defense in KPE

On Friday, February 23, Caitlin Mazurek successfully defended her multidisciplinary PhD thesis titled "Knowledge creation and translation in sports biomechanics: applications in ice hockey."

Her research includes work on hockey skating coordination, academic and industry research partnerships in sports science, and implementing biomechanical analyses with a remote First Nation hockey team.

Published: 6 Mar 2024

Dr. Samaila Suleiman, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria, Provotial Visiting Fellow-in-Residence on Black Life and History

In February and March, ۲ݮƵ will be hosting Dr. Samaila Suleiman, Associate Professor, of History, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. In addition to conducting research and co-teaching with Nanre, Dr. Sulieman will be holding a special workshop on archiving and a keynote lecture.

Published: 4 Mar 2024

Matthew Slopecki Presents Innovative Wearable Technology Research to Aid Team Canada Paralympic Swimmers

Matthew Slopecki, Ph.D. candidate in the Biomechanics of Occupation and Sports Lab, recently presented his research on an innovative wearable technology approach to quantify performance and fatigue related changes in the movement patterns of Paralympic Swimmers.

He presented at both the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports "Mid-Year Symposium" and Institut National du Sports du Québec's conference series "The Ingenuity Behind the Performance".

Published: 1 Mar 2024

OFNIE Receives Major Gift from Rideau Hall Foundation

The Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) at۲ݮƵreceives investment fromRideau Hall Foundation / Fondation Rideau Hallas part of a $13.2M investment in seven Indigenous-led and teacher education programs.

Published: 29 Feb 2024

B.Ed. Alum Finalists for McCall MacBain Scholarships

Margaret Mackenzie and Samantha Nepton, both 2023 graduates of the Bachelor of Education program, are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.

Each finalist was chosen based on their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.

Published: 8 Feb 2024

BOS Lab's Luke Spagnuolo Receives Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award

Luke Spagnuolo has received The Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award at the 2023 Sport Innovation Conference.

Luke received this award for his thesis project examining muscle fatigue in USports rowers which he presented at the conference in Halifax.

Published: 7 Feb 2024

Education in the Longhouse

Members of ۲ݮƵ's leadership including the Faculty of Education’s Associate Dean of Academics, Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, were hosted by the Mohawk community of Kahnawà:ke on November 22, 2023 for a day of learning and collaboration.

Published: 5 Feb 2024

Silar Gardy of KPE Receives RSBO Fellowship Award

Silar Gardy, PhD candidate in the the DKPE's Musculoskeletal Health & Physical Activity (MPAct) Laboratory (Supervisor: Dr. Jenna Gibbs), has received a research fellowship from the RSBO Network (Réseau de recherche en Santé Buccodentaire et Osseuse).

Silar's research aims to understand the role of nutrition and exercise in preventing bone fragility in endurance-trained individuals and athletes.

Published: 2 Feb 2024

ECP's Nancy Heath Honoured for Graduate Student Mentorship

Dr. Suning Wang Award celebrates academic staff who exemplify the highest standards in teaching, training, and mentoring.

Published: 1 Feb 2024

Indigenous Hockey Summit – October 2023 in Tiohntià:ke

In October 2023, a team of Indigenous hockey players, advocates, researchers, and change makers gathered here at ۲ݮƵ University in Tiohntià:ke/Montréal for a three-day Summit on Indigenous hockey.

Published: 29 Jan 2024

Welcome New Education Academics

The Faculty of Education would like to extend a warm welcome to three new members of our academic team who joined us in January 2024. We look forward to collaborating with them and hearing more about their unique areas of expertise.

Published: 25 Jan 2024

Statement on the International Day of Education

The International Day of Education (January 24) is celebrated annually as a day dedicated to highlighting the crucial role educators play in inspiring new ۲ݮƵ and in healing our world. Education is of utmost importance for the development of both individuals and societies. It is an integral part of shaping one’s character and strengths, fostering respect for the rights of others, and instilling a desire for knowledge and excellence.

Published: 24 Jan 2024

New Book on Reading by Karen Gazith PhD, ECP

Karen Gazith PhD, faculty member in the department of Education and Counselling Psychology has written a new book titled The Power of Effective Reading Instruction: How neuroscience informs instruction across all grades and disciplines.

Published: 22 Jan 2024

Launch of An Intersectional Feminist Housing Agenda for Canada

On December 7, the Women’s National Housing & Homelessness Network, the Pan-Canadian Voice on Women’s Housing, the National Indigenous Housing Network, and an intersectional, nation-wide coalition of feminist advocates joined together to deliver a clear call to action to the Government of Canada.

Published: 19 Jan 2024

Prospective Undergraduates Eligible for up to $12,000 with ۲ݮƵ Canada Award

On December 19, 2023, ۲ݮƵ University announced it is launching a $3,000Canada Awardto offset tuition increases for Canadian undergraduate students from outside Quebec in certain disciplines. Approximately 80% of new Canadian students from outside Quebec coming to ۲ݮƵ will be eligible for the new award.

Published: 18 Jan 2024

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