Research Spotlights

Research Spotlights

Research Week 2024 Abstracts

Dr. Art Babayants  “Le Besoin d’être mal-armé”: The Joy of Multilingual Theatre  Despite the growing presence of multilingual theatre in large Canadian multicultural cities, research on stage multilingualism in Canada remains at the nascent stage. Using the Practice as Research methodology, my artistic research looks at stage multilingualism that does not use translation. Specifically, it … Continue reading Research Week 2024 Abstracts

Meet Dr. Juan Francisco Núñez: A Harmonious Symbiosis Between Industry and Academia

Dr. Juan Francisco Núñez was drawn to Bishop’s University (B.U.) because of its range of advantages for aspiring academics. One of just three English-language universities in Quebec, B.U. offers a unique educational setting that attracted him: Dr. Núñez especially highlights the campus’s intimate size, which allows personalized learning experiences through small class sizes and cultivates … Continue reading Meet Dr. Juan Francisco Núñez: A Harmonious Symbiosis Between Industry and Academia

Graduate Student Numa Karolinski: Thermodynamics and scalar-tensor gravity

Numa Karolinski, a graduate student at Bishop’s University, is engaged in a research project under the supervision of Professor Valerio Faraoni of the Physics and Astronomy Department. Numa’s research stems from a lifelong passion for theoretical physics, particularly astrophysics and cosmology. This fascination naturally drew him to the first-order thermodynamics of scalar-tensor gravity, which aims … Continue reading Graduate Student Numa Karolinski: Thermodynamics and scalar-tensor gravity

Signatures of Massive Black Hole Merger Host Galaxies from Cosmological Simulations: Unique Galaxy Morphologies in Imaging

Jaeden Bardati, John J. Ruan, Daryl Haggard, and Michael Tremmel The recent detection of ripples in space-time called gravitational waves from the merger of two small black holes was a breakthrough discovery that led to the award of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics. Over the next decade, gravitational wave experiments are expected to also detect the mergers … Continue reading Signatures of Massive Black Hole Merger Host Galaxies from Cosmological Simulations: Unique Galaxy Morphologies in Imaging

Connection Grant 2023 with Sunny Man Chu Lau and Collaborators

Project: Language-friendly schools: Research-based linguistically and culturally inclusive equitable education practices. Congratulations to Sunny Lau, co-investigator, along with colleagues Emmanuelle Le Pichon-Vorstman from the University of Toronto serving as the Principal Investigator, as well as Rahat Zaidi from the University of Alberta and Margaret Early from University of British Columbia on receiving the 2023 Connection Grant! … Continue reading Connection Grant 2023 with Sunny Man Chu Lau and Collaborators

Tri-Agency – Master’s Scholarships Recipients for 2023-24

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies is thrilled to announce recipients of the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s as well as the Indigenous Scholars Award from the federal agencies for Bishop’s University for the 2023-24 school year. For the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Bishop’s University was allocated a quota of two (2) … Continue reading Tri-Agency – Master’s Scholarships Recipients for 2023-24

FRQ Summer-Internship Scholarship with Elisa Philibert: Creating Resources to Support Parents’ Conversations on Sexuality Education with their Young Children

“My goal is to spread awareness surrounding sexuality.” Elisa Philibert’s research aims to understand and improve sex education in the demographic of young children (aged 3 to 8 years old). Working with Dr. Jessica Prioletta, they first focused on how teachers were currently implementing the sexuality education program in schools. While researching the topic and … Continue reading FRQ Summer-Internship Scholarship with Elisa Philibert: Creating Resources to Support Parents’ Conversations on Sexuality Education with their Young Children

FRQ Summer-Internship Scholarship with Jasmine Piché

Jasmine Piché is a fourth year undergraduate student in the Psychology program. The focus of Jasmine’s summer research internship was centered around art-based intervention programs designed, by Dr. Catherine Malboeuf-Hurtubise, for elementary students. The project investigates a diverse range of mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpting, and engaging practices like meditation and mindfulness, movement and dance … Continue reading FRQ Summer-Internship Scholarship with Jasmine Piché

Individualized Master’s with Rebecca Benyk, Bishop’s Graduate 2023: Impact of Injuries on Undergraduate Athletes’ Socioemotional Well-being, Coping Skills, and Athletic Identity

Recently graduated with distinction from Bishop’s in June 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) & Business, Rebecca will be starting a Master of Science program in the fall of 2023. During her undergraduate studies, Rebecca decided to embark on an Honours project with Dr. Emma Green that focused on the student-athletes’ socioemotional … Continue reading Individualized Master’s with Rebecca Benyk, Bishop’s Graduate 2023: Impact of Injuries on Undergraduate Athletes’ Socioemotional Well-being, Coping Skills, and Athletic Identity

Promoting Summer Classes, Projects, & Research at Bishop’s

Olivier Domingue, Geneviève Levasseur & Marylene Boulet: Multi-Institutional Micro-nursery Project with PRESE. Olivier Domingue, biology professor at Cegep de Sherbrooke, obtained funding with Geneviève Levasseur and Marylene Boulet, Biology and Biochemistry department, at Bishop’s University through PRESE for an educational micro-nursery tree project. The goal is the conservation of the indigenous-declining trees in the Eastern … Continue reading Promoting Summer Classes, Projects, & Research at Bishop’s

Individualized Master’s with Jared D. Sparr: The Snail Project

Conventional agriculture dominates current practices, comprising over 90% of total crop production. But the pesticide mixtures used in agriculture can end up in watersheds and eventually reach natural systems in multiple pulses in the environment. The effects of these chemicals have consequences for the wider community by increasing nitrates levels and having a toxic effect. … Continue reading Individualized Master’s with Jared D. Sparr: The Snail Project

Donovan Faraoni, Undergraduate Student: Recipient of the 2023 CAUS Scholarship

Environmental Science B.Sc. Honours student Donovan Faraoni has been awarded a national scholarship from CAUS, the Canadian Association for Underwater Science. His project involves investigating the impact of invasive aquatic plant colonies on fish habitat in the Eastern Township’s freshwater lakes. Donovan will be conducting scientific diving to collect data, employing technologies such as continuous-transmission … Continue reading Donovan Faraoni, Undergraduate Student: Recipient of the 2023 CAUS Scholarship

Individualized Masters’ Degree with Neil Dempster: Brewing Science

The passion for brewing was sparked during the time Neil reached the legal drinking age, in the early 2010s and the rise of the craft beer industry in Ontario and Quebec. Attending exposition and events that showcased the region’s craft beers allowed him to engage with brewers and develop a keen interest in the field. … Continue reading Individualized Masters’ Degree with Neil Dempster: Brewing Science

George Dufresne, Bishop’s Graduate 2023: Accepted in PhD program in Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College

His inspiration to pursue physics was sparked by a variety of sources. The first glimpse into the world of science came during his childhood visits to museums and planetariums, where he was captivated by the mysteries of the universe. Another catalyst was his deep appreciation for applied mathematics, recognizing its crucial role in the study … Continue reading George Dufresne, Bishop’s Graduate 2023: Accepted in PhD program in Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College

Prison Transparency Project and Centre for Justice Exchange with Dr. Vicki Chartrand

According to Dr. Chartrand: there is a tremendous and dangerous gap between the perceptions and optics of what the public knows about prisons and other carceral institutions and what is really going on inside those walls. Dr. Vicki Chartrand is part of the Prison Transparency Project (PTP) research team that has received 2.5M from the … Continue reading Prison Transparency Project and Centre for Justice Exchange with Dr. Vicki Chartrand

Research Projects with Dr. Suzanne Hood: Changing the teaching methods in U.S. community colleges and publishing a review about sleep disturbance

“Making a difference by changing the way we are teaching the next generation” Dr. Suzanne Hood is currently on the second year of a five years’ project which includes various collaborators including Dr. Kerry Hull about changing the education system in community colleges in the US. The research focuses on one particular class: Anatomy and … Continue reading Research Projects with Dr. Suzanne Hood: Changing the teaching methods in U.S. community colleges and publishing a review about sleep disturbance

Welcoming New Faculty Member Dr. Sarathi Weraduwage: Establishing Plant Biochemistry Research at Bishop’s University.

“We need to optimize metabolic pathways in plants to ensure sustainable production of food and other plant products in the future” Dr. Sarathi Weraduwage joined Bishop’s University in 2022 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry. She is already well-known for her previous work at Michigan State University as a postdoctoral … Continue reading Welcoming New Faculty Member Dr. Sarathi Weraduwage: Establishing Plant Biochemistry Research at Bishop’s University.

Do you have eTick?

  Ticky-Tick, it is the month of coming out for ticks! From April to November, these little arthropods will come for you. From adventurous people to dog walkers, ticks will judge no one for their next meal. In North America, there are dozens of species of ticks most of which are rarely encountered by humans. … Continue reading Do you have eTick?

Jaeden Bardati, Bishop’s Graduate 2023: Accepted in the PhD Physics Program at Caltech

“What could satiate your curiosity more than discovering the most fundamental rules by which our universe is bound to follow?” Jaeden has always been curious and interested in math, but his interest in physics did not flourish fully until he came to Bishop’s University. Through his classes, extra-curricular research, and interactions with the physics & … Continue reading Jaeden Bardati, Bishop’s Graduate 2023: Accepted in the PhD Physics Program at Caltech

Fondation Arbour Scholarship Laureates for 2022-23

The Office of Research and Graduates Studies is happy to share that all three students’ applications that Bishop’s University brought forward to Fondation Arbour have been awarded a Master’s Arbour Scholarship for 2022-23. Congratulations to: – Julien Houle, M.Sc. in Physics under the supervision of Dr. Valerio Faraoni. – Michael Matesic, M.Sc. in Physics under … Continue reading Fondation Arbour Scholarship Laureates for 2022-23

Welcoming new faculty member Dr. Vivian Valencia: Research Chair in Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action.

“How can ‘lighthouses’ enable a transformation towards sustainable food and farming systems?” This is the key question that drives Dr. Valencia Dr. Vivian Valencia joined Bishop’s University as a Research Chair in Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action at the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) program in October 2022. The SAFS program is a new … Continue reading Welcoming new faculty member Dr. Vivian Valencia: Research Chair in Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action.

Welcoming new faculty member Dr. Yasir Malik: Establishing hands-on cybersecurity defense program at Bishop’s

“My first-class assignment I give to my students is to watch Snowden” Dr. Yasir Malik is no stranger to Bishop’s University welcoming environment as he was once a post-doctoral research fellow at Bishop’s University in 2013. Before arriving at Bishops, he was an assistant professor for Concordia University in Edmonton and taught at New York … Continue reading Welcoming new faculty member Dr. Yasir Malik: Establishing hands-on cybersecurity defense program at Bishop’s

Élodie Lescure receives the NSERC scholarship: Unveiling the cosmic origin of the heaviest elements

“Receiving the NSERC showed me that I had potential in research and was a sign that I was supported by my institution” Élodie Lescure started her M.Sc. in Physics in September 2022 in the lab of Dr. John Ruan. She chose Bishops because of its vast expertise in physics research and the amazing mentors who … Continue reading Élodie Lescure receives the NSERC scholarship: Unveiling the cosmic origin of the heaviest elements

Bishop’s hires Dr. Joachim Jean-Jules as new Director of Office of Research and Graduate Studies

Dear members of the Bishop’s community, It is my pleasure to announce the University has hired Dr. Joachim Jean-Jules as Director of its Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS), to support our campus researchers in their quest for academic excellence.  Dr. Jean-Jules is keen to begin a dialogue with Bishop’s University researchers to hear … Continue reading Bishop’s hires Dr. Joachim Jean-Jules as new Director of Office of Research and Graduate Studies

Dr. Jason Rowe appointed as Canada Research Chair in Exoplanet Astrophysics for a second term

Bishop’s University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Rowe, of the Physics and Astronomy Department, has been renewed as the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Exoplanet Astrophysics for an additional five years. This support from the National Canada Research Chairs allows Dr. Rowe and Bishop’s students and researchers involved with Dr. Rowe’s Exoplanet … Continue reading Dr. Jason Rowe appointed as Canada Research Chair in Exoplanet Astrophysics for a second term

New book by Dr. Simplice Ayangma Bonoho – L’OMS en Afrique centrale : Histoire d’un colonialisme sanitaire international (1956-2000)

Dr. Simplice Ayangma Bonoho, Bishop’s first Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, authoured a new book entitled L’OMS en Afrique centrale : Histoire d’un colonialisme sanitaire international (1956-2000). The book retraces the history of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) health policies in central Africa, starting from the genesis of the WHO to the independence of African colonies to … Continue reading New book by Dr. Simplice Ayangma Bonoho – L’OMS en Afrique centrale : Histoire d’un colonialisme sanitaire international (1956-2000)

The Canada Foundation for Innovation funds a Neurophysiological data acquisition platform for Bishop’s University

Dr. Russell Butler, Assistant professor at Bishop’s University’s Department of Computer Science received a Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) award of $72,492 to purchase an Electroencephalography (EEG) system with physiological recording and eye tracking to establish a high throughput neurophysiology platform at Bishop’s University specifically devoted to studying the … Continue reading The Canada Foundation for Innovation funds a Neurophysiological data acquisition platform for Bishop’s University

Dr. Rowe ranked 14 among Canada’s Top Physics Scientists

Dr. Jason Rowe, Canada Research Chair in Exoplanets Astrophysics at Bishop’s University has been ranked #14 among Canada’s Top Physics Scientists by Research.com. This ranking is based on data collected from Microsoft Academic Graph on December 6th, 2021. Dr. Rowe’s position in the ranking is based on his scientist D-index (Discipline H-index) which includes papers … Continue reading Dr. Rowe ranked 14 among Canada’s Top Physics Scientists

New Publication by Valerio Faraoni – Cosmic Analogies: How Natural Systems Emulate the Universe

Dr. Valerio Faraoni of the Department of Physics & Astronomy has authored a new monograph entitled Cosmic Analogies: How Natural Systems Emulate the Universe in August 2022. It is known that we have a century of research in cosmology but far less in earth sciences, and hardly anyone has studied new analogies between natural systems … Continue reading New Publication by Valerio Faraoni – Cosmic Analogies: How Natural Systems Emulate the Universe

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies continues to grow, thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

The Research Support Fund (RSF) of the Government of Canada is a program that provides funds to cover a portion of the costs associated with managing the research funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Research … Continue reading The Office of Research and Graduate Studies continues to grow, thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

Dr. Elisa Gagnon Obtains a FRQSC Research Support for New Academics Grant

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be described as a branch of computer science that examines the processes of human intelligence with the goal of synthetizing intelligence and establishing ideal thinking and behavior. We are routinely interacting with AI-based systems. When you look for information on Google, follow a recommendation for a new show on Netflix or … Continue reading Dr. Elisa Gagnon Obtains a FRQSC Research Support for New Academics Grant

New Publication by Osire Glacier – Freedom for Morocco: A Family Tale

Dr. Osire Glacier of the Department of Religion, Society and Culture has authored a new monograph entitled Freedom for Morocco: A Family Tale. Freedom for Morocco: A Family Tale is a historical and autobiographical book. By weaving together two intertwined narratives, a personal account invites readers into the home of one Moroccan family. A collective … Continue reading New Publication by Osire Glacier – Freedom for Morocco: A Family Tale

Dr. Genner Llanes-Ortiz is Appointed Canada Research Chair in Digital Indigeneities

On June 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m., Bishop’s University will officially announce the appointment of Dr. Genner Llanes-Ortiz, Assistant Professor of the Department of Sociology, as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital Indigeneities. To begin the event, The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau and The Honourable Geneviève Hébert will say a few words. Then, Dr. Llanes-Ortiz … Continue reading Dr. Genner Llanes-Ortiz is Appointed Canada Research Chair in Digital Indigeneities

Sociology Department Team Awarded a SSHRC Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative Grant for the Unearthing Justices Partnership Project

Bishop’s University is proud to announce that Dr. Vicki Chartrand, Dr. Genner Llanes-Ortiz and Dr. Alex Miltsov of the Sociology Department received a Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative grant for the Unearthing Justices Partnership (UJP): Digital Mapping of Indigenous Grassroots Resources and Supports for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ (MMIWG2S+) People project. … Continue reading Sociology Department Team Awarded a SSHRC Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative Grant for the Unearthing Justices Partnership Project

Creative Activities at BU: Dr. Andrew MacDonald releases new album

Dr. Andrew MacDonald, who retired last year after 34 years in the Department of Music at Bishop’s University, is known for his contributions to contemporary Canadian classical, jazz, and electronic music, as an educator, composer, and performer. In December 2021, he was appointed to the Order of Canada for his extraordinary contributions to the Canadian … Continue reading Creative Activities at BU: Dr. Andrew MacDonald releases new album

Research Week 2022: Winners of the Student Competitions

At Bishop’s University, one way to showcase research is through the annual Research Week. Among other activities, from March 28 to April 1, the Office of Research and Graduates studies organized a showcase for our research activities, including a Research Poster and a Research Snapshot competition to highlight our talented student researchers. For both competitions, … Continue reading Research Week 2022: Winners of the Student Competitions

Mobilizing Bishop’s University Knowledge in Partnership with The Conversation Thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

The Research Support Fund (RSF) of the Government of Canada is a program that provides funds to cover a portion of the costs associated with managing the research funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Research … Continue reading Mobilizing Bishop’s University Knowledge in Partnership with The Conversation Thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

Undergraduate Student Accepted in Prestigious International Summer Training Program

Jaeden Bardati is a Physics Honours student with double minors in Mathematics and Computer Science, and is the co-founder and co-lead of Bishop’s Astronomy, Mathematics, & Physics Society (AMPS). For the summer 2022, Jaeden has been accepted into the very selective PSI START program at the prestigious Perimeter Institute. The Perimeter Institute is a leading … Continue reading Undergraduate Student Accepted in Prestigious International Summer Training Program

Dr. Sunny Lau is Appointed Canada Research Chair in Integrated Plurilingual Teaching and Learning

On Saturday, February 19, 10:30 a.m., Bishop’s University officially announced the appointment of Dr. Sunny Lau, Associate Professor at the School of Education, as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Plurilingual Teaching and Learning. To begin the event, The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau et The Honourable Geneviève Hébert said a few words. Then, Dr. Lau … Continue reading Dr. Sunny Lau is Appointed Canada Research Chair in Integrated Plurilingual Teaching and Learning

Fannie Gaudette: First Solo Album

Bishop’s contract faculty also widely contributes to incredible creative activities. Classically-trained pianist, Fannie Gaudette has been teaching courses in the Department of Music since 2004, and took over the direction of the Bishop’s University Singers in 2014. She worked as co-musical director for numerous Bishop’s Musical productions and directs the music program at Champlain Regional … Continue reading Fannie Gaudette: First Solo Album

Graduate Research at Bishop’s: Fondation Arbour Master’s Scholarship Awardee

Established in 2005 by the late Pierre Arbour, La Fondation Arbour supports Master’s and Doctoral students in the academic disciplines of Engineering, Computer Science, and Business Administration, which the Foundation considers fundamental to the health and vibrancy of the economy of Quebec. La Fondation Arbour is partnered with nine universities in Quebec, including Bishop’s. To … Continue reading Graduate Research at Bishop’s: Fondation Arbour Master’s Scholarship Awardee

Improving Research Data Management at Bishop’s, thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

The Research Support Fund (RSF) of the Government of Canada is a program that provides funds to cover a portion of the costs associated with managing the research funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Research … Continue reading Improving Research Data Management at Bishop’s, thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

Yaffle: Discover Bishop’s New Knowledge Brokering Tool

In Spring 2021, thanks to Research Impact Canada, Bishop’s University was selected to become the first expansion of Yaffle, a powerful knowledge mobilization platform. Developed at Memorial University and launched in 2009, Yaffle is a cloud-based online public engagement tool that serves as a searchable repository of expertise and research projects. It is also a … Continue reading Yaffle: Discover Bishop’s New Knowledge Brokering Tool

CIHR: Bishop’s Researchers Studying the Impacts of COVID-19 on Children

To address the health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) launched, among other competitions, the Operating Grant: Understanding and mitigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, youth and families in Canada funding opportunity. This program focuses on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the restrictions related … Continue reading CIHR: Bishop’s Researchers Studying the Impacts of COVID-19 on Children

New Publication by Courtney Plante – CAPE: A Multidimensional Model of Fan Interest

Dr. Courtney Plante of the Department of Psychology has co-authored a new monograph entitled CAPE: A Multidimensional Model of Fan Interest in October 2021. Researchers across disciplines have been studying the psychology of fans for decades. Seeking to better understand fan behavior and the various factors motivating fans, researchers have studied dozens of variables in … Continue reading New Publication by Courtney Plante – CAPE: A Multidimensional Model of Fan Interest

Bishop’s University Research Awards 2021

The Senate Research Committee at Bishop’s University has awarded the 2019-2020 Research and Creative Activity Award and the 2020-2021 Emerging Scholar Award to two outstanding researchers in their respective fields: Dr. Jade Savage, of the Department of Biological Sciences, and Dr. Dawn Wiseman, of the School of Education.

Bishop’s researchers will contribute in the creation of the Réseau québécois de recherche en agriculture durable

On October 8, 2021, the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT), along with its partner the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ) announced the creation of the Réseau québécois de recherche en agriculture durable (RQRAD), a flagship measure of the Plan d’agriculture durable 2020-2030 (PAD). Coordinated by four … Continue reading Bishop’s researchers will contribute in the creation of the Réseau québécois de recherche en agriculture durable

Creative Activities at BU: Dr. Mathieu Désy Performs on Belle et Bum

On October 2nd, Dr. Mathieu Désy of the Department of Music was invited on the Belle et Bum variety show on the Télé-Québec channel to perform on the polyphonic double bass. This is far from his first appearance on our screens, and Dr. Désy can be credited with several stage, television and radio productions. It … Continue reading Creative Activities at BU: Dr. Mathieu Désy Performs on Belle et Bum

Graduate Research at Bishop’s: Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Awardees

The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS M) program helps develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. This program supports up to 3,000 students annually in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s … Continue reading Graduate Research at Bishop’s: Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Awardees

New Graduate Certificate at Bishop’s: Teaching and Learning in Uncertain Times

Starting this Fall 2021, the School of Education will be offering a new 15-credit graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning in Uncertain Times. This certificate is both timely and unique in Canada, focused specifically on preparing educators for this era of uncertainty, complexity, and multiple crises (the climate emergency, crises of social inequality, civic engagement, … Continue reading New Graduate Certificate at Bishop’s: Teaching and Learning in Uncertain Times

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies at Bishop’s continues to grow, thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

The Research Support Fund (RSF) of the Government of Canada is a program that provides funds to cover a portion of the costs associated with managing the research funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Research … Continue reading The Office of Research and Graduate Studies at Bishop’s continues to grow, thanks to the RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND

Dr. John Ruan is Appointed Canada Research Chair in Multi-Messenger Astrophysics

On Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, 10:00 a.m., Bishop’s University will officially announce the appointment of Dr. John Ruan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. This event, which will be attended by The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will be broadcast live and will be … Continue reading Dr. John Ruan is Appointed Canada Research Chair in Multi-Messenger Astrophysics

Bishop’s University to Host First Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship: Dr. Simplice Ayangma Bonoho

Bishop’s University is delighted to be welcoming its first recipient of the prestigious Banting postdoctoral Fellowship. The announcement was made yesterday on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry by Ali Ehsassi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with Canada’s federal granting agencies, the Canadian … Continue reading Bishop’s University to Host First Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship: Dr. Simplice Ayangma Bonoho

New Publication by Courtney Plante: Transported to Another World

Dr. Courtney Plante of the Department of Psychology has co-authored a new monograph entitled Transported to Another World: The Psychology of Anime Fans in April 2021. Anime/manga (Japanese animation and comics) have been increasing in popularity worldwide for decades. But despite being a global phenomenon, there’s been surprisingly little psychological research formally studying its devoted … Continue reading New Publication by Courtney Plante: Transported to Another World

Results of the NSERC Discovery Grants Program 2021

NSERC Discovery Grants program (NSERC-DG) supports ongoing programs of research in natural sciences and engineering disciplines with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. On June 15, 2021, the results of the 2021 competition … Continue reading Results of the NSERC Discovery Grants Program 2021

Bishop’s University hosted the Atlantic General Relativity Meeting 2021

As part of an effort to strengthen collaborations with researchers in the Atlantic Provinces, Bishop’s University virtually hosted the Atlantic General Relativity Meeting during May 25-29. The Atlantic General Relativity series of meetings has been an annual feature of the Atlantic general relativity community for nearly three decades and, relatively recently, it has developed to … Continue reading Bishop’s University hosted the Atlantic General Relativity Meeting 2021

New Publication by Linda Morra: On the Other Side(s) of 150

Dr. Linda Morra of the Department of English has co-edited a new monograph entitled On the Other Side(s) of 150: Untold Stories and Critical Approaches to History, Literature, and Identity in Canada, published by Wilfrid Laurier Press in April 2021. This book was developed following the Canada 150 conference Untold Stories of the Past 150 … Continue reading New Publication by Linda Morra: On the Other Side(s) of 150

FRQ 2021 Applications: Bishop’s Highest Success Rate!

The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) support and promote excellence in research, and the training of the next generation of researchers. At the beginning of May, the results of their 2021-2022 competitions were made available to the research community. Bishop’s researchers had an incredibly high success rate. Out of eleven applications, our researchers had … Continue reading FRQ 2021 Applications: Bishop’s Highest Success Rate!

Research Week 2021: Winners of the Research Communication Competition

At Bishop’s University, one way to showcase research is through the annual Research Week. Traditionally, this week has allowed our students to present their accomplishments and brought our community together for a celebration. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we were forced to cancel our activities last year. In 2021, we decided to find an innovative … Continue reading Research Week 2021: Winners of the Research Communication Competition

Undergraduate Students Publish Their Research

Three Bishop’s students of the Department of Politics and the Department of Economics published their research in the Undergraduate Journal of Politics, Policy and Society (UJPPS), in an issue themed around Politics in the Pandemic. UJPPS publishes peer-reviewed work of undergraduate students in social sciences and humanities, and provides a platform for aspiring academics to … Continue reading Undergraduate Students Publish Their Research