Federation news
Member Forum with SSHRC
On March 27, the Federation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council hosted a member forum to seek input on the transition of SSHRC’s Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) to open access in the context of the current review of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (OA Policy).For more information, contact us at membership@federationhss.ca.
Advocacy in action: Bridging research and policy-making
On February 28, Evidence for Democracy and the Federation hosted a webinar to explore E4D’s Essential Guide to Science Advocacy and how to make a policy impact with your research. Watch the webinar now.
2024 Annual Meeting of Members
The 2024 Annual Meeting of Members will be held on May 15, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 (ET). During the meeting, members will take part in the elections for open positions on the Board of Directors. Learn more.
Federation and Acfas CSPC panel on French-language research
Last November, the Federation and Acfas hosted a panel discussion at the Canadian Science Policy Conference 2023, titled “Nouvelle loi, nouveau plan d’action pour les langues officielles : quelles avancées pour la recherche en français?”. Moderated by the Federation’s Board Chair Annie Pilote, the panel highlighted the urgent need to support research in French in Canada. Watch the recording now.
Reflecting back on International Women's Day
(Re)Discover these insightful resources shared for International Women’s Day 2024 on March 8:
- Armine Yalnizyan – She-cession: unveiling the pandemic’s impact on women in the workforce - Big Thinking Podcast
- Explore some outstanding work by HSS scholars:
- Visit the University of Ottawa library and discover the Women’s Archives collections to gain insight into the history of the feminist movement in Canada since the 1960s.
- Discover the University of Alberta’s project “Ski Like A Girl” where researchers reveal the hidden histories of women in Nordic sport from a University of Alberta varsity club to the Olympics.
March was Francophonie Month
Francophonie Month just wrapped up, and we invite you to explore these resources that highlight the contributions and challenges of French-language research:
- François Larocque – Is bilingualism in peril in Canada? - Big Thinking Podcast
- Publish in English or perish – Challenges and opportunities of French-language research in Canada - Webinar in collaboration with Acfas
Congress news
Community passes now available
If you have a passion for the humanities and social sciences, work or study within the field, or want to experience Congress but are not attending a scholarly association’s conference, you can still participate as a community member by purchasing a community pass.
Featured events
Discover the first Featured events of Congress 2024:
- Dispatches from the Backbenches: Research by the 2023-24 Parliamentary Interns – June 13, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:30 (ET) presented in partnership with the Parliamentary Internship Programme.
- Canadian Symposium of Scholarly Journals – June 19, 2024, from 13:30 to 19:00 (ET) presented in partnership with Coalition Publica.
Events calendar
The Events calendar is your guide to programming, workshops, special events, and social opportunities at Congress 2024. Explore the calendar today and start building your schedule. Learn more.
Social Zone
Looking to network, socialize, and unwind? The Social Zone is the ultimate networking and entertainment space at Congress 2024. Check out our current roster of special themed nights including trivia and live music. Learn more.
Congress funding
Discover funding opportunities through our Congress Graduate Merit Award and Child and Dependant Care Subsidy designed to support your members' participation at Congress. Note that applications should be made through your corresponding associations before the deadline on April 19, 2024. Learn more.
HSS Community News
Coalition Publica Scholarship Program – Are you exploring big data using digital humanities research methods? Interested in scholarly publishing and open access? A student researcher looking to delve deeper into the social dimensions of research communication? Apply for a Coalition Publica Scholarship before April 8, 2024. Learn more.
Canadian excellence, global recognition 2024 – As part of the Global Excellence Initiative, this inaugural event held on April 9, 2024, from 16:30 to 20:00 (ET), will convene emerging researchers in a first-of-its-kind celebration of Canada’s outstanding researchers while inspiring and equipping the next generation for success. Learn more.
New funding with the Canadian Network of Agencies of Regulation (CNAR) - The CNAR has opened a new round of funding under its Research Program and welcomes proposals from qualified researchers to conduct research in the field of professional regulation in the public interest. The submission deadline is May 1, 2024. Learn more.
Toward a Better World for All: Decoding, Deconstructing, and Decolonizing Higher Education in Canada and Beyond – In the Canadian context and globally, the pathway to a sustainable future could rest on ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are included in higher education. The CCUNESCO’s report invites readers to reflect on how we can decolonize higher education in Canada and globally, and aims to support higher education institutions, partners, foundations and research councils in advancing this work. Read more.
Government of Canada invests in 7,700 world-class researchers and projects across the country – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, announced support for 7,700 researchers and research projects all across Canada. Over $1,7 billion in funding has been allocated to researchers and students. Read more.
How faculty development can be supported in the age of AI – Technological advances including virtual and augmented reality, AI, and machine learning and gamification are transforming the postsecondary education landscape. How can faculty development be reimagined to support the ever-changing landscape of AI in higher education? Read more.
Urgent action for our publicly-funded universities critical to Canada’s economic stability and growth – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada recently noted that “Canada’s world-class research and universities play a critical role in finding solutions to major challenges and [...] helping create a better future for all Canadians and people around the world.” Read more.
Health researchers, students an “untapped resource” for workforce crisis – Canada's health workforce is in the midst of a crisis causes by a vicious cycle of work overload, burnout and rising attrition, said University of Ottawa Prof. of sociology Ivy Bourgeault. Read more.
ChatGPT is everywhere. What’s fair use for students trying to get into university? - When considering the implications of using AI in university applications, it’s helpful to understand how that landscape looks in 2024 – and how we arrived here. Read more.