/newsroom/taxonomy/term/260/all en /newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-launches-sylvan-adams-sports-science-institute-advance-world-leading-research-sports-science-341123 <p>A $29-million gift from Quebec-born entrepreneur Sylvan Adams will launch an exciting venture for McGill’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in the Faculty of Education, ushering in a new era of world-leading research and discovery in sports science, with the long-term goal of improving elite human performance, and promoting healthier living across the human lifespan.</p> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:53:04 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 288339 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-redbirds-new-name-new-era-wear-and-cheer-pride-326286 <p>McGill University has chosen a new name that will take its men’s varsity teams into the University’s third century. The name — chosen with the aim of paying homage to Athletics and Recreation’s tradition and history while simultaneously uniting our community — is <b>the McGill Redbirds</b>.</p> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:53:16 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 248957 at /newsroom