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

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

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    

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

On November 10, 2025, from 3-4:30 pm, this diverse panel of experts will discuss 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! 

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

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 CanadaDisability and Livelihoods in Canada, and Reimagining Livelihoods.  

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Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disability-Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN, September 26, 2025