Federation news
Season 2 of the Big Thinking Podcast now available
Check out our first two episodes - new episodes coming out every Thursday until April 27.
- Naomi Lightman, Associate Professor of Sociology, Toronto Metropolitan University - "Who cares for the caregivers?"
- Allan Downey, Associate Professor of History and Indigenous Studies, McMaster University & Janice Forsyth, Professor in Indigenous Land-Based Physical Culture and Wellness, University of British Columbia - "Is sport a means for Indigenous self-determination in Canada?"
Major changes to the ASPP coming next Tuesday
Watch your inbox for our announcement about upcoming changes to the Awards to Scholarly Publications Program (ASPP).
ASPP recipients - we want to hear your story!
The Federation is looking for past recipients of the Awards to Scholarly Publications Program (ASPP) who are interested in having their ASPP story featured in the Federation's communications. Past recipients are invited to submit a 150-word story on what the ASPP meant to them, along with a photo to communications@federationhss.ca.
Join our ASPP Publications Committee
If you would like to be part of the merit review process for the Federation's ASPP, please send an email signaling your interest to aspp-paes@federationhss.ca. There's never been a better time to take part as exciting changes to the program are underway.
Save the Date - Federation's 2023 Annual Meeting
The 2023 Annual Meeting of members of the Federation will be held virtually on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm (ET) via Zoom Webinar. The Notice of Meeting, including the Annual Meeting information package, the online registration link, and the absentee ballot details will be shared with the presidents of all member associations and institutions in the coming days.
2023 federal budget
On March 28, the federal government released its budget. Read the Federation's response.
Congress news
Be an early bird!
Today is your last chance to register before the early bird deadline! As of tomorrow, Congress fee rates will increase. By registering by end of day today, depending on your registrant type, you can save between 10% and 23% compared to the regular rate. Register now.
Open event calendar
Whether you are attending Congress 2023 as part of an association conference or as a member of the public with a community pass, you are invited to a multitude of exciting open events! Explore the calendar and build your schedule.
Write for Congress blog
Contribute to the conversation around this year's theme, Reckonings & Re-Imaginings, by writing for the Congress 2023 blog. For more information or to pitch your idea, email communications@federationhss.ca.
Plan your trip
Start planning your Congress experience today. Visit the Plan your trip section of the Congress website for information about accommodation, childcare, and more. Plan your trip.
SSHRC Storytellers Challenge showcase
Join us at Congress 2023 for the 10th edition of the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge showcase to hear inspiring presentations by the top 25 finalists. Before a panel of judge, the finalists will demonstrate how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in our world.
Who will be this year's Final Five winners? Find out at the Congress Big Thinking lecture following the showcase, on May 29 from 12:15 to 1:15 pm ET.
HSS Community News
When an international crisis strikes, the humanities and social sciences have a critical role to play. That’s why, right now, our scholars are helping the world make sense of what’s happening in Iran and Ukraine.
Help us enrich the conversation by sharing relevant research contributions, blogs, articles and op-eds about the Iranian protests to be included in the next Communique or on the Federation’s blog. Please reach out to communications@federationhss.ca for more information.
The battle of Bakhmut exposes Russia's fault lines - The current focus of the Russian-Ukrainian war centres on Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. The fight for the city started in the summer of 2022 and highlights the current deficiencies in Russia's armed forces. Read more.
Co-designing the curriculum - Bishop's University created a program that places students as active participants in their learning and as collaborative and equal partners. Read more.
A drop of water in the desert: a message of hope for International Women's Day - President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Roseann O'Reilly Runte shared her kudos for the fine achievements of the many women who make extraordinary contributions to their families, communities and nations. Read more.
ChatGPT and cheating: 5 ways to change how students are graded - Universities and schools have entered a new phase in how they need to address academic integrity as we navigate a second era of digital technologies like ChatGPT. Read more.
International Women's Day a catalyst for change or just a symbolic gesture? - International Women's Day occurs yearly on March 8. The United Nations argues that international days are powerful tools for advocacy, awareness and action. Read more.
Algoma U releases findings of its first-ever EDI survey - Algoma University has shared the result of its first-ever equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) survey. Read more.
Construction of National Centre for Indigenous Laws underway at UVic - The University of Victoria is celebrating the construction of its National Centre for Indigenous Laws (NCIL). The NCIL is scheduled to open by fall 2024. Read more.
Anti-Racism task force at the University of Manitoba - As a key step in advancing racial justice, UM has established the Anti-Racism Task Force. Read more.
In an AI World, let disability access lead the way - The rush to impose new barriers to prevent cheating with AI could disproportionately hurt students with disabilities. It's important for faculty and administrators to prioritize universal access. Read more.