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As a long-ignored problem, ageism would rarely ever come up in conversations about workplace equity. But the tide is turning. Since the 2021 publication of the UN’s Global Report on Ageism, age-related discrimination is increasingly being recognized as a major barrier to inclusion.

Science and technology have always been double-edged swords, bringing both remarkable advancements and new risks. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear energy, for example, hold immense potential but also demand careful oversight.

The University of Ottawa is strengthening ties between academia and government. With support from its Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO), the University aims to promote the expertise of our research community and to increase the impact of their research in improving Canadian public policy.

The 2023 Annual Conference of the Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI) Network was held last September 7-9 at the Pedro Aruppe Human Rights Institute of the University of Deusto in Bilbao, under the theme "Human Rights Defenders Under Siege". The conference brought together some 200 academics, international lawyers and human rights defenders (HRDs) from around the world.

Alex Trebek Postdoctoral Fellow, Ghuna Bdiwi, presented at 3rd Annual Conference for Syrian Researchers in Social Sciences.

CIPS Director Rita Abrahamsen & Alex Trebek Postdoctoral Fellow Barbra Chimhandamba have released a new Policy Report that looks at Canada - Africa relations as Canada looks to develop its first Africa engagement strategy.