Turning research into action on student homelessness
In this Big Thinking Podcast episode, we explore how research can move beyond documenting a problem to driving meaningful change.
Celebrating the 2026 Canada Prizes winners
Federation's Congress 2027 takes its next step with SFU
The Federation is thrilled to announce its partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU) for Congress 2027.
Giving voice to the humanities and social sciences across Canada
The Federation promotes humanities and social sciences scholarship and leadership through advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.
With a membership now comprising over 160 universities, colleges, and scholarly associations, the Federation represents a diverse community of 90,000 researchers and graduate students across Canada. The Federation organizes Canada’s largest academic gathering, the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing together more than 8,000 participants each year.
Your membership with us
Federation membership gives you the power to think, speak, and engage from platforms of national and international significance to the humanities and social sciences.
What are the Scholarly Book Awards?
The Scholarly Book Awards (ASPP), a key Federation activity, funds scholarly books in Canada that make an important contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
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Turning research into action on student homelessness
← Big Thinking Podcast homepage Introduction | About the guest | About the essay | Transcript | Follow us Introduction Those who’ve completed a degree in Canada know that it’s a demanding experience, but for many students without safe or stable...
