News from the Centre

THINC Lab’s IF… Speaker Series: Digital Methodologies of Care in Social Media Research 

On December 3, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, the Live Work Well Research Centre’s Reimagining Care research cluster will be hosting the next event in the THINC lab’s IF... Speaker Series, a panel discussion on Digital Methodologies of Care in Social Media Research. Taking place on the second floor of the University of Guelph’s Mclaughlin Library, in the THINC Lab, this interactive conversation will explore how to apply feminist ethics of care in social media research. 

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UofG OpenWay App Promotes New Campus Accessibility Features 

Last October, Dr. Hussein Abdullah, a professor in the University of Guelph’s Engineering program, shared the new app he and his team developed to open doors on our U of G campus with just one tap on your phone. Now, just over a year later, Abdullah and his team have returned to announce the installation of the OpenWay Smart Door Access System app in three locations on campus: 159 Albert A. Thornbrough North Door Entrance,142 Rozanski North Door Entrance, and 180 East Residence Dundas Main Entrance. 

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32nd Annual Hopper Lecture – Fostering Societal Growth 

The 2025 Hopper Lecture at the University of Guelph will take place on November 11, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm EST on Microsoft Teams or in OVC PAHL Room 1800. We’re honoured to welcome Ms. Kerryann Ifill to deliver this year’s Hopper Lecture. 

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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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Complex Erasures: Re/Production of Disability under Settler Colonialism, an Interview with Kaitlyn Pothier and Kathryn Reinders

Kaitlyn Pothier (she/they) has a Master’s degree from the University of Guelph. She completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Guelph in sociology, criminology, and public policy. Her research interests include intersectional theory, gender-based violence, restorative and transformative justice, family law, disability studies, and Indigenous scholarship. Kaitlyn worked as a graduate research assistant (GRA) on several projects with the Live Work Well Research Centre (LWWRC), including the shadow report with the Native Women’s Association of Canada, Disability and Livelihoods in Canada, and Reimagining Livelihoods.  

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