The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences is hosting a conversation with an Afghan female judge. Moderated by an Ontario Superior Court Justice, Escaping the Taliban will discuss the impacts that the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has had on female judges.
This event is being held on Thursday, March 28, from 11:30 am -12:45 pm in Rozanski Hall, Room 103. No registration is required.
The Live Work Well Research Centre is hiring a part-time Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) from May 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The position will provide support for the Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development partnership's knowledge mobilization hub for up to 7 hours a week. The deadline for applications is March 17.
Read more about the position and how to apply at https://liveworkwell.ca/connect-centre/student-postdoc-opportunities
Neurodiversity Celebration Week, in partnership with Lexxic: Empowering Diversity, offers two dozen free events throughout Neurodiversity Celebration Week to celebrate and educate individuals on neurological differences.
Check out this recent article on innovative library programs for Autistic individuals. “Unlocking Potential: Innovative Library Programs Enhancing the Lives of Autistic Individuals,” written by Kelly Davis, provides information and resources for creating an inclusive and welcoming space for Autistic individuals visiting public libraries.
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) at the University of Guelph is holding its 7th annual virtual conference!
The purpose of this year’s theme, “Refocus and Recenter," is to highlight and amplify the voices, expertise, and achievements of women, girls, and genderfluid communities in research and beyond, encouraging a re-evaluation of traditional methodologies and urging participants to explore how diverse perspectives reshape our understanding.
For International Women's Day, the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences has invited a panel of scholars and practitioners to discuss the politics of environmental (in)justice.
The panelists include:
Dr. Diana Lewis | Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Health Governance (Tier II) and Assistant Professor, Geography, Environment and Geomatics
Dr. Klaire Gain | Assistant Professor, Social Justice & Peace Studies, King’s University College
The Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) is hosting the 2024 Rebel Knowledge Symposium! The topic for this year is food and housing injustice, and aims to explore and contribute to the research on how we can do things better.
This event is free to attend on March 2-3 from 10 am to 5 pm at the University of Guelph, and will consist of workshops, panel discussions, speakers, an information fair, and more!
February 21st observes International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. UNESCO initially recognized this day to acknowledge the importance of those who gave their lives for the Bengali Language Movement in 1952. It has since become a beacon for other cultures who risk having their traditional languages taken from them.
The Grounded & Engaged Theory (GET) Lab's Activists-in-Residence is holding a Fireside Chat!
Join Nneka MacGregor and Dr. Marsha Hinds-Myrie for a chat about Black women’s leadership in resisting and responding to misogynoir and gender-based violence, and the role of Black men as allies.
This event will take place on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 7-9 pm, and can be attended virtually or in person.
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) at the University of Guelph is holding its 7th annual virtual conference!
The purpose of this year’s theme, “Refocus and Recenter,’ is to amplify the voices, expertise, and achievements of women, girls, and genderfluid communities in research and beyond, encouraging a re-evaluation of traditional methodologies and urging participants to explore how diverse perspectives reshape our understanding.