An opportunity is available for a University of Guelph graduate research assistant (GRA) to work remotely at the Live Work Well Research Centre (LWWRC) from January 13 to March 31, 2026.
This past August, Sukaina Dada released her latest book Untold Stories of Disablement and Displacement: Syrian refugees in Canada, which provides a raw view of the experiences of Syrian refugees with disabilities. This book shines a light on stories of migration and disability that are often brushed aside in academic research and public discussions. Dada explores how refugees leaving their homes amidst violence, poverty, and persecution are misrepresented by the dominant narrative, while their true stories go unnoticed and overshadowed.
The University of Toronto has introduced their new Master of Public Health in Indigenous Health (MPH-IH) program and is now accepting applications!
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For these 16 Days of Activism, we reached out to Hoa Bui, a researcher at Carleton University who is part of the Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development — Genre, handicap et développement inclusif (EDID-GHDI) partnership. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hoa conducted critical research to understand violence against women with disabilities in two districts of Nam Dinh, Vietnam, and the supports that were available to them. Explore her fieldnotes from this research experience below.
Continue Reading A Study on Violence Against Women with Disabilities in Vietnam (Truc Ninh and Hai Hau districts, Nam Dinh province)
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 billion people experience significant disability, which represents 1 in 6 people in the world’s population. December 3 is recognized and celebrated annually as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, first proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. This blog describes research done by the EDID-GHDI Canada research team to understand better the experiences and stories of women with disabilities.
Continue Reading Vulnerable victims or innovative contributors? What story do policies need to address to include women with disabilities?
The Sexual and Gender Diversity cluster at the LWWRC explores themes of sexuality, gender, sex, and relationships. It studies the intersections of topics in their many unique forms, and how they connect to families, work, and wellbeing. This cluster highlights the diverse forms sexual and gender identities can take, seeking to guide individuals towards improved wellbeing through high-quality and value-driven research, teaching, mentorship, and community engagement.
Read more about "New Publications from the Sexual and Gender Diversity Cluster! "
The video recording (in English only) has now been released for the virtual panel held on September 26, 2025, co-hosted by co-hosted by two SSHRC-funded projects—Finding Their Place: The Contributions of Women with Disabilities to Peacebuilding, and the EDID-GHDI partnership (a project under the Live Work Well Research Centre).
This Winter 2026 semester at the University of Guelph, Carla Rice — Canada Research Chair in Feminist Studies and Social Practice — will be running a new graduate level course: "Transformational Change Methodologies Lab."
The LWWRC’s Reimagining Care cluster co-lead, Roberta Hawkins, was recently a guest on the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast where she answered the questions: How do we survive in academia? How do we make it better for others? And how do we transform the university?
Read more about "Teaching in Higher Ed with Roberta Hawkins: How do we transform the university? "
Since November 22, 2022, Lynn Gehl has been organizing a fundraising auction to support the ongoing work she is doing with Indigenous women and girls with disabilities. United by #IWagWid across digital and community networks, this initiative spreads awareness for the intersectional oppression faced by disabled Indigenous women in Canada.
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