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Congratulations to Michèle Diotte, Recipient of the Fernand Boulan Prize

The Fernand Boulan Prize, awarded by the Association internationale des criminologues de langue française (AICLF), recognizes the excellence and originality of a young researcher's work on a topic of interest to French-speaking criminologists.
The Fernand Boulan Prize, awarded by the Association internationale des criminologues de langue française (AICLF), recognizes the excellence and originality of a young researcher's work on a topic of interest to French-speaking criminologists.

October 2, 2024
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FSS Challenge, a learning experience like no other!

The FSS Challenge is an innovation competition that uses collective intelligence to imagine, create, and develop solutions to social challenges. The most recent edition was held from September 27 to 29. During the three-day competition, over 120 students pooled their knowledge and expertise to develop, in teams, a briefing book for a new federal government minister following their appointment to C...
The FSS Challenge is an innovation competition that uses collective intelligence to imagine, create, and develop solutions to social challenges. The most recent edition was held from September 27 to 29. During the three-day competition, over 120 students pooled their knowledge and expertise to devel...

October 1, 2024
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Indigenous rights
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Decolonizing Higher Education: How " Wìdòkodàdodà " Project Advances Reconciliation at uOttawa

Thanks to the support of Professor Vanthuyne, the Wìdòkodàdodà (Building Together) research project, led and directed by Mike Diabo and Mona Tolley, was able to secure a Community-based Research Grant (CBR). The project aims to engage with the Anishinaabeg Nation to explore how uOttawa can contribute to decolonization and Indigenization processes.
Thanks to the support of Professor Vanthuyne, the Wìdòkodàdodà (Building Together) research project, led and directed by Mike Diabo and Mona Tolley, was able to secure a Community-based Research Grant (CBR). The project aims to engage with the Anishinaabeg Nation to explore how uOttawa can contribut...

September 30, 2024
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A groundbreaking partnership to improve access to higher education and research for forced migrants

Today marks the launch of UnborderED Knowledge, a unique initiative led by Professor Clark-Kazak from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Ottawa. This bilingual, interdisciplinary, and pan-Canadian partnership is designed to enhance access to higher education, research, and professional training for students and researchers who have experienced forc...
Today marks the launch of UnborderED Knowledge, a unique initiative led by Professor Clark-Kazak from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Ottawa. This bilingual, interdisciplinary, and pan-Canadian partnership is designed to enhance access to higher e...

September 25, 2024
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Franco-Ontarian celebrations
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Statement for Franco-Ontarian Day

In celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day, which takes place on September 25, our faculty is proud to highlight the Francophonie, which lies at the heart of our identity. As the most francophone faculty at the university, FSS is fully committed to promoting the French language and supporting the Francophone community, fostering diversity and culture in the nation’s capital.
In celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day, which takes place on September 25, our faculty is proud to highlight the Francophonie, which lies at the heart of our identity. As the most francophone faculty at the university, FSS is fully committed to promoting the French language and supporting the Francop...

September 23, 2024
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Towards a more inclusive world: Open puts neuro-inclusion into action

Open - Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility is a social enterprise whose mission is to build a world where people of all cognitive abilities can meet their full potential. It’s the brainchild of Virginie Cobigo, an associate professor of psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Open - Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility is a social enterprise whose mission is to build a world where people of all cognitive abilities can meet their full potential. It’s the brainchild of Virginie Cobigo, an associate professor of psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

September 20, 2024
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Awards and recognition

2024 Faculty of Social Sciences Awards

Every year, the Faculty of Social Sciences proudly recognizes the excellence of its professors and administrative staff by granting Faculty awards. Here is the list of the 2024 award recipients. Congratulations to all! Please note that all testimonies are provided in the recipients' language of choice.
Every year, the Faculty of Social Sciences proudly recognizes the excellence of its professors and administrative staff by granting Faculty awards. Here is the list of the 2024 award recipients. Congratulations to all! Please note that all testimonies are provided in the recipients' language...

September 16, 2024
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Social Sciences at uOttawa | Professor Virginie Cobigo’s Award-Winning Research

The Faculty of Social Sciences is honoured to announce that Professor Virginie Cobigo has been awarded the Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the discipline of psychology in the domains of social inclusion and cognitive accessibility.
The Faculty of Social Sciences is honoured to announce that Professor Virginie Cobigo has been awarded the Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the discipline of psychology in the domains of social inclusion and cognitive accessibility.

September 10, 2024