News + Notices Archive 2024
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SSHRC awards $1M in funding to aid in searches for lost Indigenous children
The five-year initiative is one of six recipient partnership grants and aims to advance technology and capacity for identifying undocumented graves
A leading light for diversity
Founded 20 years ago as the only research centre of its kind in Canada, the Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity has always put community service first
In Conversation: A chat between Dean Marvin Washington and Dean Jennifer Tupper
From the realities of EDI initiatives to AI and cell phone usage in classrooms, both deans agree that changing the world starts with education
International, Indigenous-led consortium receives $2.75M in New Frontiers in Research Funding for climate research
U of A Arts assistant professor Paulina Johnson, Sîpihkokîsikowiskwêw, to lead the 3-year project
Celebrating our 2024 Vanier Scholars
Three doctoral students from our college join the distinguished roster
Recognizing our 2023-24 partnership funding recipients
14 faculty members from CSSH are part of these research projects
eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre offers space for entrepreneurial students to learn and flourish
With a focus on fostering innovation, idea generation and collaboration, eHUB extends its services to students from across disciplines
The Canadian Archaeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves receives Governor General's Innovation Award
U of A professor of Anthropology Dr. Kisha Supernant accepts award on behalf of the group at Rideau Hall
Women are poised for equality in Canadian film — in 200 years
Numbers of women in key creative positions remain low, with no significant improvements
Faculty of Education’s Clinical Services prioritizes virtual and in-person mental health assistance through graduate training and research programs
With a focus on affordable services, virtual accessibility and innovative training, Clinical Services extends vital mental health resources both locally and to communities across Alberta
College of Social Sciences and Humanities profs play key roles in academic journals across fields
Academic journals are vital in expanding human knowledge — here’s how some CSSH faculty members are contributing to this area
Firms embracing diversity may trade short-term pain for long-term gain
Companies may need to prepare as they adjust to culture shifts, business professor finds
In Conversation: A chat between Dean Marvin Washington and Dean Vikas Mehrotra
The two leaders talk about the relationship between the college and the Alberta School of Business and what the future holds
Recognizing new Canada Research Chairs
Three faculty members from our college have been announced as new or renewed chairs
‘Anything that is sound’
The U of A’s Sound Studies Institute is a hub for sound research on campus — and a leader in moving this research into the future
Doctoral student’s day in court helps uphold Indigenous child welfare law
Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision could have groundbreaking implications for other areas of Indigenous jurisdiction
New online course highlights the vital presence of Black Canadians
The U of A’s latest micro-course celebrates Black history and accomplishments spanning from the country’s founding to its future
In Photos: Justice Sheilah Martin Keynote and Reception
Supreme Court justice returns to alma mater for CSSH event during International Week
AI art generators have a place in K-12 classrooms, say researchers
Treating the technology like a creative collaborator could help students think critically about its ethical implications
Recognizing our 2023 internal peer reviewers
The college is grateful for the guidance and expertise of so many professors who participated in the internal peer review process
In Conversation: A chat between Dean Marvin Washington and Dean Robert Wood
The two leaders talk about the relationship between the college and the Faculty of Arts and what the future holds
Leading researcher aims to create a meeting of minds between human and artificial intelligence
As a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Amii, Geoffrey Rockwell will continue breaking new ground in examining the wide-reaching impact of technology on humanity
U of A initiative receives humanitarian aid award for assisting Ukrainian scholars and students impacted by the war
Disrupted Ukrainian Scholars and Students (DUSS) one of the first recipients of new award from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to give keynote at her alma mater
As part of International Week, the U of A alumna will give insight into the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and reflect on a key piece of international legislation
Helen Vallianatos appointed Associate Dean, Education
Dr. Vallianatos has been appointed the Associate Dean, Education for the college until August 2026
Is history teaching stuck in the past?
New survey shows Canadian students believe history class is important but suggests teaching the past could use an update
Richard Field returns to the PLLC with the goal of fostering the next generation of leaders
The professor at the Alberta School of Business has over 30 years of experience with the U of A and was foundational in the PLLC’s early years