Staff

Are international happiness rankings reliable?

anaik.fortier@mcgill.ca — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:53:46 +0000

Global comparisons of wellbeing increasingly rely on survey questions that ask respondents to evaluate their lives, most commonly in the form of “life satisfaction” and “Cantril ladder” items.

CANCELLED - Climate change, extreme heat, and health

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:43:53 +0000

Abstract: Climate change has resulted in an increase in the global mean temperature. In recent decades, Canada has seen a rise in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heat waves.

From Extreme Events to Emerging Threats: Translating Climate and Health Research into Actionable Solutions

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:07:35 +0000

Where: �� Faculty Club or online
3450 Rue McTavish, Montreal Quebec H3A 0E5

The potential of carbon offsets in agriculture: promoting the adoption of technologies and best management practices

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:36:53 +0000

Abstract: Carbon sequestration practices have the dual benefit of replenishing soil organic matter levels while simultaneously mitigating greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and storing carbon in agricultural soils.

Unraveling the biophysical mechanistic links between climate change and infectious disease transmission

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:31:13 +0000

Abstract: There is clear evidence that climate change will alter the timing, intensity, and geographic range of infectious disease outbreaks with important implications for public health.

Suicide Prevention as a Public Health Strategy: Historical Perspectives

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:35:53 +0000

November 21st, 2024: 12h00 to 13h00 EST

Hybrid - Room 1140 2001 �� College, 11th floor or on ZOOM

Speaker:

Making road safety moral – a brief history of arguing about seatbelts, helmets, and drunk-driving in Britain

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:10:42 +0000

October 17th, 2024 12-13h00 PM EST

Hybrid - Room 1140, 11th floor, 2001 �� College or on ZOOM

Speaker Biography:

�� Centre for Climate Change and Health Launch

anaik.fortier@mcgill.ca — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:19:42 +0000

Join us to celebrate, learn about our activities, and meet others at the university working on climate change and health.

The Role and Experience of Youth in Promoting Climate Justice

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:23:07 +0000

Bringing Equity and Justice into Climate Governance and Decision-Making

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:22:13 +0000

Bringing Equity and Justice into Climate Governance and Decision-Making

The Latest in Homelessness Prevention 2024: From Research to Policy

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:39:05 +0000

April 19, 2024 - 10:00-17:00
Online over ZOOM

Consent, Pelvic Exams, and Medical Training: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:45:40 +0000

Medical students often learn to perform pelvic exams on anesthetized patients before gynecological surgeries. In some cases, explicit consent is not sought. Why is this happening? How should we respond?

Housing, Human Rights and Public Health: What’s Law Got to Do With It?

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:11:51 +0000

Housing, Human Rights and Public Health What’s Law Got to Do With It?

Friday, November 3, 2023, from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Hybrid - 2001 �� College Avenue, Room 1201 (12th floor) or Via ZOOM

Now what? Global health between COVIDs

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:16:26 +0000

Friday, September 22, 2023 - from 15h00 to 16h30

Hybrid - 2001 �� College Avenue, Room 1135 (11th floor) or Via ZOOM

Speaker:

Child-Sensitive Budgets to Achieve Children’s Rights and Wellbeing

sonia.bichler@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:25:01 +0000

This webinar is part of the CWKN 2023 Festival of Wellbeing Conversations.

Staff

Are international happiness rankings reliable?

CANCELLED - Climate change, extreme heat, and health

From Extreme Events to Emerging Threats: Translating Climate and Health Research into Actionable Solutions

The potential of carbon offsets in agriculture: promoting the adoption of technologies and best management practices

Unraveling the biophysical mechanistic links between climate change and infectious disease transmission

Suicide Prevention as a Public Health Strategy: Historical Perspectives

Making road safety moral – a brief history of arguing about seatbelts, helmets, and drunk-driving in Britain

�������� Centre for Climate Change and Health Launch

The Role and Experience of Youth in Promoting Climate Justice

Bringing Equity and Justice into Climate Governance and Decision-Making

The Latest in Homelessness Prevention 2024: From Research to Policy

Consent, Pelvic Exams, and Medical Training: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Housing, Human Rights and Public Health: What’s Law Got to Do With It?

Now what? Global health between COVIDs

Child-Sensitive Budgets to Achieve Children’s Rights and Wellbeing

�� Centre for Climate Change and Health Launch