Month: October 2025

Hidden (and not so Hidden) Gems on Campus – Five Years Later  

In 2020, a previous URA with the Live Work Well Research Centre, Shreya, used this blog space to write up a great list of Hidden (and not so Hidden) Gems on Campus for the University of Guelph. I’m returning five years later with even more recommendations, and to see how well her list stood the test of time. There’s something on this list for everybody—whether you need to study, take a nap, or grab a snack. As we move toward midterms, we hope you take a break from studying to explore these hidden gems.

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We Are Hiring! Part-time Administrative Assistant

The Live Work Well Research Centre is searching for a new part-time Administrative Assistant to work 2 days/week (14 hours per week).  

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Countering Policy Exclusions: Leading in Policy & Politics–Women & Girls with Disabilities – November 10, 2025

On November 10, 2025, from 3:00-4:30 PM ET, the Live Work Well Research Centre will be co-hosting our fourth panel in the Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series.  

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New Research: The Challenges of (Re)Building Trust Post-COVID—People with disabilities and Canadian governments

On September 28, 2025, a research team from the Live Work Well Research Centre (LWWRC) presented their paper titled “The Challenges of (Re)Building Trust Post-COVID: People with Disabilities and Canadian Governments” at the 2025 Atlantic Provinces Political Studies Association conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick.   

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Countering Policy Exclusions: Leading in Policy & Politics–Women & Girls with Disabilities – November 10, 2025    

This diverse panel of experts discussed how women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities are providing leadership in policy and politics, and what helps and hinders their leadership.  

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Welcome to Our New LWWRC Website! 

Things look a little different than they used to, right? Well, for the last few months, the Live Work Well Research Centre has been working on transferring our website from Drupal to Campuspress! Our new site introduces a sleeker appearance with easier navigation to our different reports, resources, and other content. Designed for increased digital accessibility, we hope that our new look will boost engagement, impact, and knowledge sharing. 

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