Sylvan Adams wins UCI Cycling World Championships in 65-69 Age Group
Congratulations to philanthropist Sylvan Adams, the namesake of 91˿Ƶ's Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute, who finished first in the Masters 65-69 age group of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland on Friday. This event, open to all athletes, had more than 1,800 riders from 68 countries competing for one of 20 gold medals and rainbow jerseys.
New Graduate Course Available – Advanced Seminar in Learning Sciences: Machine Learning - Theory and Applications
Advanced Seminar in Learning Sciences:Invitation for Incoming Education Undergrads
EduBuddies is an initiative organized by the Education Undergraduate Society (EdUS), which aims to facilitate the transition to 91˿Ƶ and higher education for the Faculty of Education's incoming first-year students. This program is a wonderful opportunity for upper-year students (rising U2-U4+) to engage in leadership within the faculty and to make a meaningful impact on new students within their program.
91˿Ƶ Provost Announces Victoria Talwar as Education's Interim Dean
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Dear members of the 91˿Ƶ community,
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Professor Victoria Talwar as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Education. Professor Talwar's term of office will begin on August 12, 2023 and will continue until the appointment of a new Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Get to Know your Class of 2023 Valedictorian
"One of the biggest things that I have learned through my time at 91˿Ƶ is to always carry hope and kindness with me. I genuinely believe that by being hopeful about positive change and bringing kindness into whatever we choose to do, we will be able to make a positive change in the world. We will be able to find solutions for some of these challenges as long as we all work together and strive to make a difference."
Students Who Attended Supplementary School are Invited to Participate in a Research Project
For a qualitative research project investigating students' experience with supplementary schooling, a joint effort project by 91˿Ƶ and the University of Antwerp in Belgium are looking for participants.The goal is to investigate the educational pathways of students who attended supplementary schooling in the past. Students who attended a form of supplementary schooling (Chinese school, Greek school, other heritage language schools, Mosque school, Black weekendschool, e
KPE's Bradley Crocker a Top 25 SSHRC Storyteller
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced this year's finalists for the Storytellers Challenge. Kinesiology Studies PhD candidate, Bradley Crocker is one of two 91˿Ƶ finalists. His research story focuses on eHealth Literacy. Watch Bradley's research story on navigating health (mis)information.
Lindsay Duncan, Charlotte Usselman, and Will Huckins, of KPE, Featured in 91˿Ƶ Tribune Article
The Department Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. Lindsay Duncan, associate professor, Dr. Charlotte Usselman, assistant professor, and Will Huckins, master’s student, were featured recently in the 91˿Ƶ Tribune article on the bans on transgender women in sports.
Participate in the Endothelial Function In Post-Menopausal Women Research Study
The Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Regulation Laboratory in the department of Kinesiology and Physical Education is looking to recruit participants for an exciting study!
DOES FOLIC ACID IMPROVE ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION IN POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN?WHAT: To investigate the efficacy of using folic acid supplementation to restore the vascular benefits of physical activity in postmenopausal women and age-matched men.
KPE's Shane Sweet and Jacques Comeau Deliver Keynote Presentation at ECSEPS 2023
Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Shane Sweet, and 91˿Ƶ Research Assistant, Jacques Comeau, delivered a keynote presentation at the Eastern Canada Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium (ECSEPS) on March 25th, 2023.
The presentation focused on lessons learned in working in partnership from the perspectives of a researcher (Shane) and a research user (Jacques).
Quantifying the Blood Flow Response to Exercise in Individuals with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to compare leg blood flow responses to an acute bout of exercise between individuals with PCOS and control participants without PCOS. Young individuals with and without PCOS, aged 18-40. Observational Research Study:
Two Human Resources positions available within 91˿Ƶ Education!
91˿Ƶ Faculty of Education is expanding its Human Resources team and is looking to fill the positions of Staffing Advisor and Human Resources Administrator, working directly under the Human Resources Advisor and as part of the Dean’s Office unit.
Media Spotlight: Gordon Bloom on Reducing Mental Health Stigma in Junior Hockey
For professional athletes, the pressures of competition and stigma surrounding mental health issues can be debilitating to the point where some are leaving the arena for good. Young hockey players are no exception. Fear of negative career repercussions can mean athletes avoid disclosing their mental health concerns.
Bell Let's Talk Day: Mental Health Advice from Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy (Educational and Counselling Psychology)is a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair known for her longitudinal research on youth suicide and for testing mental health promotion intervention. For Bell Let's Talk Day (January 25) we asked Dr.
Job Post: GPS Academic Projects Officer
91˿Ƶ's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is seeking an Academic Projects Officer. This administrator provides advising, planning, policy and project support on a range of dossiers and initiatives led by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This includes providing support in the preparation of planning documents, project reports, briefing notes, data analysis and presentations. They play an essential role in the advancement of the priorities of the unit.