In the ever-evolving landscape of education, hackathons have become instrumental in fostering innovation and collaboration, and the rapid development of solutions to complex problems. The recent Faculty of Social Sciences’ Learning by Experiencing Challenge, held over an intense weekend in January, brought together students to tackle the following question: how can we reimagine programs of study t...
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, hackathons have become instrumental in fostering innovation and collaboration, and the rapid development of solutions to complex problems. The recent Faculty of Social Sciences’ Learning by Experiencing Challenge, held over an intense weekend in January, ...
January 31, 2024
Awards and recognition
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs is delighted to announce that Olive Folsetter, an undergraduate in the Faculty of Social Science’s Conflict and Human Rights (ECH) program, has been selected as the 2023-24 winner of the David Petrasek Human Rights Prize and Mentorship. They plan to use the prize to continue working on human rights issues such as LGBTQ+ inclusion, disability ...
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs is delighted to announce that Olive Folsetter, an undergraduate in the Faculty of Social Science’s Conflict and Human Rights (ECH) program, has been selected as the 2023-24 winner of the David Petrasek Human Rights Prize and Mentorship. They pl...
Xumeng, 4th year. International Development and GlobalizationHost country: GhanaCanadian NGO: AFS Interculture CanadaLocal NGO: Center for Sustainable Transformation (CeST)Since the moment I chose to study international relationships and globalization, I always knew that there would be a chance for me to see the world in a larger scope and take part in...
Xumeng, 4th year. International Development and GlobalizationHost country: GhanaCanadian NGO: AFS Interculture CanadaLocal NGO: Center for Sustainable Transformation (CeST)Since the moment I chose to study international relationships and globalization, I...
This SSHRC funded collaborative research, led by Lilian Negura, Professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Ottawa and Annamaria de Rosa from the University Sapienza of Rome, examines the intricate immigration discourse in Canada and Italy.
This SSHRC funded collaborative research, led by Lilian Negura, Professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Ottawa and Annamaria de Rosa from the University Sapienza of Rome, examines the intricate immigration discourse in Canada and Italy.
We are pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the renewal of Victoria Barham's mandate as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her new mandate will be for a period of five (5) years, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.
We are pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the renewal of Victoria Barham's mandate as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her new mandate will be for a period of five (5) years, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.
The University of Ottawa has recently honored one of our faculty students, Karine Coen-Sanchez, by awarding her the prestigious 2023 President's Award in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion category. This award recognizes not only her leadership skills but also her deep commitment to raising awareness within the university community about crucial issues of inclusion and mutual understanding.
The University of Ottawa has recently honored one of our faculty students, Karine Coen-Sanchez, by awarding her the prestigious 2023 President's Award in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion category. This award recognizes not only her leadership skills but also her deep commitment to raising a...
Daniel Stockemer, Full Professor in the School of Political Studies and Konrad Adenauer Research Chair in Empirical Democracy Studies won the First-Time Voter Award at the 19th Annual International Electoral Awards Symposium and Ceremony at Lisbon, Portugal.
Daniel Stockemer, Full Professor in the School of Political Studies and Konrad Adenauer Research Chair in Empirical Democracy Studies won the First-Time Voter Award at the 19th Annual International Electoral Awards Symposium and Ceremony at Lisbon, Portugal.
Congratulations to Professor Christopher Fennell on his appointment as the Associate Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (Interim) at the University of Ottawa. This six-month initial role signifies a significant milestone in Professor Fennell's academic career.
Congratulations to Professor Christopher Fennell on his appointment as the Associate Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (Interim) at the University of Ottawa. This six-month initial role signifies a significant milestone in Professor Fennell's academic career.
Khalil Habrih, PhD candidate in Anthropology, wins the prize "William A. Douglass Prize in Europeanist Anthropology" granted by the Society for the Anthropology of Europe for the publication of his book ''Trace of Violence''.
Khalil Habrih, PhD candidate in Anthropology, wins the prize "William A. Douglass Prize in Europeanist Anthropology" granted by the Society for the Anthropology of Europe for the publication of his book ''Trace of Violence''.