Federation news
Advocacy in action: Bridging research and policy-making
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar in collaboration with Evidence for Democracy, taking place February 28, 2024. We’re convening a panel of experts to discuss what advocacy in the social sciences and humanities looks like in today’s policy landscape. Learn more and register.
EDID Initiatives Fund spring cycle now open
The Federation is now welcoming submissions for the spring cycle of the EDID Initiatives Fund. This fund is intended as an opportunity for member associations to develop initiatives that advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID). Learn more.
Big Thinking Podcast
The complete season 3 of the Big Thinking Podcast is now available to stream. Dive into insightful conversation from Canada's leaking voices on reconciliation, the She-cession, AI law and the Canadian housing crisis, and journey back through our previous seasons.
Putting the humanities to work for Canadians' health
On January 18, the Royal Society of Canada and the Federation hosted a webinar to discuss the importance of integrating the humanities and social sciences into health research. Watch the webinar now.
New members on the Standing Committee on EDID
The Federation is pleased to welcome two new members on its Standing Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID): Dr. Rheanna Robinson and Dr. Melanie Griffith Brice. Meet the new Committee members.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month starts this week and we will be sharing articles and resources throughout the month of February. If you have research to highlight, a story to tell, a reading list or articles you'd like us to share via our blog or social media channels, please contact communications@federationhss.ca.
Congress news
Registration is now open!
Book your ticket before March 31 to take advantage of our early-bird discount. Stay in the loop of future Congress updates by following us on socials (@federation_hss), and signing up to our monthly newsletter Congress news.
Attending associations
Join 58 associations and over 8,000 scholars, graduate students, and practitioners in the humanities and social sciences attending Congress at McGill University this year. Find out which associations will hold their conferences at Congress in June. Learn more.
Explore Congress 2024
Congress is your destination for thought-provoking events, critical HSS research, networking, career development, and so much more. Get a sneak peek at what is in store. Watch the video.
Plan your trip
Travelling from outside of Montreal? Save more with our discounted travel and accommodation rates. Be sure to check back often as new hotels, campus residences, and travail discounts are added regularly. Plan your trip.
HSS Community News
Parliamentary Internship Program – If you are excited about Parliament and policy, you can now apply to be a Parliamentary Intern! Over 10 months, work in the offices of both government and opposition MPs and study Parliament and Canadians politics. Apply now.
Time to rethink Canada’s international education strategy – With the integrity of the international student system under fire, what can universities do? Learn more.
Taking aim at online hate and fake news – Dangerous disinformation campaigns on social media are on the rise, and so are targeted personal attacks. The Digital Society is using AI-powered countermeasures to push back. Learn more.
Almost half of Ontario universities are running deficits, putting student services at risk, council says – Many schools are warning that student services will face cuts if the government does not provide a bump in funding and also allow tuition to rise by at least five percent this fall. Learn more.
‘Indigenizing’ universities means building relationships with nations and lands – The move in Canadian academia to “decolonize” or “Indigenize”, and commit to broader frameworks of reconciliation, pertains to how work is done within universities, as well as how universities engage with broader communities. Learn more.
How lectures can help build student’s listening skills – Effective listening is a key communication skill. For instructors who use lectures in their courses, there is an opportunity to make small but significant changes in lecturing formats to help students build and practice their listening skills. Learn more.
Canadian schools need to address digital sexual violence in their curricula and policies – More than four in five undergraduate students in Canada have reported experiencing online sexual violence, including sexually explicit comments, emails or messages. Learn more.