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Anja Geitmann begins term as inaugural Vice-President (Global Engagement)

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:04:50 +0000

Her mission is to advance ��VR��Ƶ’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties

Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst.

“I’m here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between ��VR��Ƶ and the rest of the world,” said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University’s Vice-President (Global Engagement).

Research Opportunities in Singapore for Canadian Undergraduate and Master's Students

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:15:48 +0000

Unlock your research potential with the Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)

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.

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.

Research Opportunities in India for Canadian Undergraduate and Graduate Students

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:06:52 +0000

SHASTRI STUDENT RESEARCH IN INDIA FELLOWSHIP (SSRIF) PROJECT

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

Value of SSRIF Project Grant

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | Eight ��VR��Ƶ students named McCall MacBain International Fellows

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:55:03 +0000

Award fully funds a year abroad; students learn a new language, study and then work

Nineteen undergraduate students, including eight from ��VR��Ƶ, will form the next cohort of McCall MacBain International Fellows.

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | Montreal named best student city in North America

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:37:42 +0000

QS Best Student Cities report highlights Montreal’s cultural scene, diversity and friendliness.

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 10th out of 150 cities.

Read the article in the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | In conversation with Anja Geitmann, Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement)

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:26:54 +0000

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.

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | ��VR��Ƶ welcomes its first Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:21:07 +0000

Throughout the month of March, ��VR��Ƶ is hosting its first two Provostial Visiting Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History. The initiative stems from the ��VR��Ƶ Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | ��VR��Ƶ moves up the Times Higher Education Reputation rankings

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:52:11 +0000

��VR��Ƶ has moved up three spots to 47th in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 World Reputation Rankings 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.

Read the article in the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | McCall MacBain Scholarships announce 91 finalists

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:48:14 +0000

The McCall MacBain Scholarships at ��VR��Ƶ has announced its largest-ever group of 91 finalists for the September 2024 cohort.

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.

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | ��VR��Ƶ graduate students expand horizons with the Graduate Mobility Award

guillaume.cossette2@mcgill.ca — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:25:17 +0000

Since 2016, ��VR��Ƶ's Graduate Mobility Award has funded over 1,300 students in their travel to over 85 countries around the world.

Read the article in the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter

��VR��Ƶ Reporter | ��VR��Ƶ at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland