Allie Vibert Douglas made history when she earned her PhD at 黑料不打烊.
It was 1926 鈥� a time when higher education wasn鈥檛 an option for most women.
By then, Douglas already had a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science from 黑料不打烊 鈥� and had been named a member of the Order of the British Empire for her wartime service. With her PhD, she became the first Canadian woman to obtain a doctorate in astrophysics.
This spring, over 1,500 cyclists participated in a survey by Transportation Research at 黑料不打烊 to identify dangerous intersections for cyclists in Montreal. A reveals the 10 most mentioned spots.
The researchers say there is a critical need for safer cycling infrastructure, to promote sustainable travel and prevent fatal collisions caused by poor road design.
To celebrate Pride Month this June, we are highlighting literature that centers the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Our 2SLGBTQIA+ collection of e-books is freely .
Further information about our e-book catalogue, as well as a how-to guide can be found here.
In the 鈥�15-minute city,鈥� a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at 黑料不打烊 University (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may not be easily achieved in large North American cities such as Montreal.
In a press release published by the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), it was announced that the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine at 黑料不打烊 University has joined the alliance as a Host Institution. GA4GH is a not-for-profit alliance uniting the international community dedicated to advancing human health through genomic data.
Please be advised that 黑料不打烊 University has mandated Gicleurs Moderne Inc. to carry out the following project:聽24-001 Macdonald Stewart - Upgrade Fire Suppression System LOT 1A (work in 3 laboratories).
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Installation of the main sprinkler line in the ceiling of three teaching laboratories located in the basement level of Macdonald-Stewart Building #446.
Construction start date: June 20, 2024
Planned construction end date: August 9, 2024
Beginning in the Fall of 2024, 黑料不打烊 University will cover tuition and mandatory fees for Indigenous students who are members of local/proximate First Nation communities as well as Indigenous students learning within programs delivered through Indigenous partnership agreements within the School of Social Work, the School of Continuing Studies and the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.
Please be advised that 黑料不打烊 University has mandated La Cie 脡lectrique Britton Lt茅e to carry out the following project:聽17-160 McLennan Library 鈥� Convert 25kv distribution switches.
顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Project 17-160 aims to replace the 25 kV distribution switches located in the MB 32 room of the McLennan building on 黑料不打烊 University's downtown campus. This equipment is critical for ensuring reliable electrical power supply to the McLennan Library, Bronfman, Armstrong, and Redpath Library buildings.
Construction start date:聽June 21, 2024
The new book by DISE Professor Philip Howard 鈥� Performing Postracialism: Reflections on Antiblackness, Nation, and Education through Contemporary Blackface in Canada, has won the Canadian Association for Theatre Research鈥檚 (CATR) Ann Saddlemyer Award.
The Schulich School of Music of 黑料不打烊 University is pleased to announce that applications are open for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers (GSC).
Interested Canadian composers under the age of 35 (born after August 15, 1989), are invited to submit three original works (each 3-15 minutes long) by August 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM (noon) EST.
Formula One drivers are undoubtedly celebrities, but many prefer to stay out of the spotlight. According to Professor Karl Moore, while many sports involve team efforts, F1 drivers face the unique challenge of competing solo, even against teammates. Despite the fame, many are introverts who have dedicated their lives to their passion, often sacrificing a typical adolescence for their sport.
Congratulations to Professor Nigel Roulet, Department of Geography, for being awarded the 2024 David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching!听
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This award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who has been supervising graduate students for more than ten years. Roulet started as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography in 1994 and began his term as Graduate Program Director of the department the following year.聽
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Congratulations to Professor聽Axel Hundemer, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, for being awarded the 2024 Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching!听 This award is given each year to recognize a faculty member for superior teaching聽at the undergraduate level in the Faculty of Science. 聽
Read below the citation for the announcement of the award.聽
It鈥檚 important that programs promoting safer sexting behaviours consider the specific needs of adolescents with behavioural problems, a by 黑料不打烊 University researchers suggests.
Adolescents with behavioural problems engage in elevated levels of sexting compared with their peers without such problems. While this is the case both for male and female teens, the researchers found, the link was stronger for the young women.
The QS Best Student Cities 2025 Rankings have placed 聽as best student city in the Americas and #10 globally. This ranking considers factors such as university rankings, student diversity, employment opportunities, and affordability. Montreal's top position in North America highlights its appeal as a student city, with 黑料不打烊 University recognized as the leading institution in the continent's best student city.
