He received this prestigious honour for his doctoral thesis entitled “The ‘New Gate of Paris.’ Planning, Topography, and Queer Affect in the 18e Arrondissement”. His research offers a compelling and original contribution to the study of urban space, historical geography, and queer affect, demonstrating exceptional scholarly depth and innovation.
The Governor General’s Gold Medal is one of Canada’s highest academic distinctions. It is awarded following a Faculty recommendation and a rigorous selection process conducted by a university-wide selection committee, recognizing the most outstanding doctoral research across disciplines.
At the Faculty of Social Sciences, we are committed to attracting and training leaders in social justice, sustainability, inclusion and open governance. Our students and researchers come from around the world, enriching our community through diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to understanding society. Khalil Habrih’s achievement reflects this commitment to advancing knowledge, exploring the complexities of the world around us and inspiring meaningful solutions to today’s social challenges.
The Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies extend their sincere congratulations to Khalil Habrih on this remarkable achievement, which reflects both his academic excellence and the strength of research at the University of Ottawa.