Students /global-engagement/taxonomy/term/13/all en Anja Geitmann begins term as inaugural Vice-President (Global Engagement) /global-engagement/channels/news/anja-geitmann-begins-term-inaugural-vice-president-global-engagement-361132 <h3><em>Her mission is to advance ƬƵ’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties</em></h3> <p>Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst. </p> <p>“I’m here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between ƬƵ and the rest of the world,” said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University’s Vice-President (Global Engagement). </p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:04:50 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 1099 at /global-engagement Research Opportunities in Singapore for Canadian Undergraduate and Master's Students /global-engagement/channels/news/research-opportunities-singapore-canadian-undergraduate-and-masters-students-359765 <p><b>Unlock your research potential with the Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)</b></p> <p>The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment and work with world-renowned researchers at A*STAR’s research institutes.</p> <p>Students who are pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree in computing and information science, biomedical science, physical science or engineering and technology can apply for attachments of two to six months in duration.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:15:48 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 1021 at /global-engagement Research Opportunities in India for Canadian Undergraduate and Graduate Students /global-engagement/channels/news/research-opportunities-india-canadian-undergraduate-and-graduate-students-359761 <p><b>SHASTRI STUDENT RESEARCH IN INDIA FELLOWSHIP (SSRIF) PROJECT</b></p> <p>The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) is offering undergraduate and graduate students an exciting research mobility experience in India. The SSRIF Project is accepting a 6-8 week research project in India under the supervision of Indian faculty members in their host Indian institutions in subject areas that they desire/require research experience</p> <p><b>Value of SSRIF Project Grant</b></p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:06:52 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 1018 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | Eight ƬƵ students named McCall MacBain International Fellows /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-eight-mcgill-students-named-mccall-macbain-international-fellows-357977 <h4><em>Award fully funds a year abroad; students learn a new language, study and then work</em></h4> <p>Nineteen undergraduate students, including eight from ƬƵ, will form the next cohort of McCall MacBain International Fellows.  </p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:55:03 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 783 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | Montreal named best student city in North America /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-montreal-named-best-student-city-north-america-357946 <p>QS Best Student Cities report highlights Montreal’s cultural scene, diversity and friendliness.</p> <p>Montreal jumped three places from last year, surpassing both Toronto as the highest-ranking Canadian city and Boston as the highest-ranking North American city. Internationally, Montreal ranked 10<sup>th</sup> out of 150 cities.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/montreal-named-best-student-city-in-north-america/">Read the article in the ƬƵ Reporter</a></div> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:37:42 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 782 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | In conversation with Anja Geitmann, Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement) /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-conversation-anja-geitmann-interim-vice-president-global-engagement-356530 <p>On December 15, 2023, President Deep Saini announced that Professor Anja Geitmann had been appointed Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement). Her one-year assignment began on January 1, 2024.</p> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:26:54 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 770 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | ƬƵ welcomes its first Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-mcgill-welcomes-its-first-fellows-residence-black-life-and-history-355953 <p>Throughout the month of March, ƬƵ is hosting its first two Provostial Visiting Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History. The initiative stems from the <a href="/provost/files/provost/action_plan_to_address_anti-black_racism.pdf">ƬƵ Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.</a></p> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:21:07 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 768 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | ƬƵ moves up the Times Higher Education Reputation rankings /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-mcgill-moves-times-higher-education-reputation-rankings-355485 <p>ƬƵ has moved up three spots to 47th in the Times Higher Education (THE) <a href="https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/reputation-ranking">2023 World Reputation Rankings</a> released on February 13. This ranking is based on the results of the academic reputation survey that was carried out by THE and distributed between October 2022 and January 2023.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/the-reputation-rankings-2023/">Read the article in the ƬƵ Reporter</a></div> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:52:11 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 767 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | McCall MacBain Scholarships announce 91 finalists /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-mccall-macbain-scholarships-announce-91-finalists-355484 <p>The McCall MacBain Scholarships at ƬƵ has announced its largest-ever group of 91 finalists for the September 2024 cohort.</p> <p>In March, the top 91 candidates will arrive in Montreal for the final round of scholarship interviews. The 37 international finalists hail from 24 countries. Countries represented for the first time include Brazil, Ecuador, Kenya, Mongolia, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tunisia.</p> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:48:14 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 766 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | ƬƵ graduate students expand horizons with the Graduate Mobility Award /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-mcgill-graduate-students-expand-horizons-graduate-mobility-award-355471 <p>Since 2016, ƬƵ's Graduate Mobility Award has funded over 1,300 students in their travel to over 85 countries around the world.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-graduate-students-expand-horizons-with-the-graduate-mobility-award/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wn_feb15_ENGLISH&utm_source=whatsnewstaff&utm_term=Protecting%20the%20Quebec%20web%20from%20online%20bots">Read the article in the ƬƵ Reporter</a></div> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:25:17 +0000 guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca 765 at /global-engagement Fulbright Canada Post-COVID Challenge /global-engagement/channels/news/fulbright-canada-post-covid-challenge-325602 <p>Fulbright Canada is proud to announce the launch of the Fulbright Canada Post-COVD Challenge, a program aimed at championing unique voices of young leaders. The current global health crisis is likely to be the defining moment for this generation. The Fulbright Canada Post-COVID Challenge empowers youth, especially youth from underserved and underrepresented communities. It provides an opportunity for them to engage in shaping and enriching our collective future.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:37:06 +0000 admin 728 at /global-engagement Forbes | ƬƵ parmi "Les 10 Meilleures Universités Pour Les Étudiants Internationaux" /global-engagement/channels/news/forbes-mcgill-parmi-les-10-meilleures-universites-pour-les-etudiants-internationaux-294747 <p>Les universités les plus populaires pour les étudiants des écoles internationales ont été révélées dans une nouvelle étude.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:37:06 +0000 admin 723 at /global-engagement Shastri Institute Golden Jubilee Conference and Lecture Series Grant /global-engagement/channels/news/shastri-institute-golden-jubilee-conference-and-lecture-series-grant-326686 <p>Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) is pleased to invite proposals for online <strong>conferences and lecture series</strong> in the priority areas of Government of India from its <a href="https://www.shastriinstitute.org/member-council">117 Indian member institutions and 39 Canadian member institutions</a>. Started in 2018, these grants are a part of SICI’s golden jubilee programme series which aims to encourage its members to build-up bi-national component in collaboration with other institutions.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:37:06 +0000 admin 729 at /global-engagement ƬƵ Reporter | ƬƵ24 raises nearly $2.3 million in 24 hours /global-engagement/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-mcgill24-raises-nearly-23-million-24-hours-295429 <p>By Tara Simonetta Mann, Communications Officer, Content & Publications, University Advancement</p> <p><em>Record-breaking, 24-hour day of giving raises nearly $2.3 million from 5,244 donors for causes across the University.</em></p> <p>ƬƵ24, ƬƵ’s fourth annual day of giving held on Wednesday, March 13, raised nearly $2.3 million from 5,244 donors for causes across the University.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:37:06 +0000 admin 724 at /global-engagement Queen Elizabeth Scholars - Canadian, West African researchers get support to tackle national and global challenges /global-engagement/channels/news/queen-elizabeth-scholars-canadian-west-african-researchers-get-support-tackle-national-and-global-327108 <p><i>December 15, 2020</i></p> <p>OTTAWA – Two hundred Canadian and West African researchers and advanced scholars will be receiving funding from the new QES Advanced Scholars West Africa program to work together to find solutions to the world’s increasingly complex challenges.</p> <p>The funding supports research-focused exchanges for doctoral researchers, post-doctoral fellows and early career researchers in universities in Canada and West and Central African countries.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:37:06 +0000 admin 730 at /global-engagement