Federation news
The Coalition for Canadian Research's open letter
The Federation, as part of The Coalition for Canadian Research, presented an open letter calling on the federal government to make a major new investment in our research system. The letter's publication was accompanied by a series of speeches at Parliament Hill, including one by Federation President and CEO, Gabriel Miller, stressing a need for urgent action. The open letter follows the Federation's recommendations submitted for the federal 2024 pre-budget. Read the letter and watch the conference.
Big Thinking Podcast season 3 coming soon
The Federation’s Big Thinking Podcast returns in November 2023. This season will feature leading researchers such as Dr. Crystal Fraser, Professor Nemoy Lewis and Professor Céline Castets-Renard. Stay tuned for the full lineup announcement coming soon. Dive into seasons 1 and 2.
Panel discussion at the Canadian Science Policy Conference
Acfas and the Federation will host a panel discussion in French titled "Nouvelle loi, nouveau plan d'action pour les langues officielles : quelles avancées pour la recherche en français?" at the Canadian Science Policy Conference on November 15, 2023, at 10:30 ET. Be sure to add this engaging discussion to your schedule. Learn more.
Open Access in the Humanities and Social Sciences in Canada
In recognition of Open Access Week 2023, we invite you to explore the cross-stakeholder discussion with collaborators from RavenSpace, INKE, the Canadian Research Knowledge Network, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries and Érudit about the collective work to ensure Open Access future for Canadians. Learn more.
New member!
The Federation is happy to announce the addition of a new scholarly association member: the Canadian Society for Iranian and Persian Studies (CSIPS). The CSIPS provides a critical and scholarly Canadian forum for the sharing and dissemination of knowledge and research in Iranian and Persian Studies. And best of all, they will be at Congress 2024!
Congress news
Participating associations at Congress 2024
Explore the list of associations joining us at Congress from June 12 - 21, 2024 at McGill University. Learn more.
Call to sponsor, exhibit, and advertise
Join us as a partner for Congress 2024! If you are interested in sponsorship, exhibiting or advertising at Congress 2024 and would like to learn more, please email sponsorship@federationhss.ca to discuss your options.
HSS Community News
Universities hit hard by Meta’s block of Canadian news – Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, started blocking access to news on its two main social media channels for all Canadian users. The ban impacts all news outlets including student newspapers and local radio stations. Learn more.
Investing in student mental health: a critical imperative for Canada’s future – The pandemic put new and unprecedented pressures on Canada’s health systems, including mental health care. In response, universities have been rethinking how to provide adequate mental health support for an entire generation of students. Learn more.
Universities, colleges, students call on government to invest in on-campus mental health care on World Mental Health Day – On World Mental Health Day 2023, students and post-secondary institutions from coast to coast are calling on the federal government to fulfill its promise to introduce a $500 million fund to increase access to mental health care on post-secondary campuses across the country. Learn more.
AI-generated misinformation: 3 teachable skills to help address it – Generative AI and text-based tools like ChatGPT can create convincing-sounding academic articles on a subject that could be spreading misinformation. Learn more.
Academic success tip: Promote meaningful online peer connections – Higher education practitioners can encourage connection among online learners by allowing students to share more of their personal lives and creating space for engagement outside of class hours. Learn more.
The rising financial precarity of universities – Canadian universities emerged from the pandemic with investment growth, but long-term sustainability is a consistent concern. Learn more.
Reading disabilities are a human rights issue – Saskatchewan joins calls to address barriers – Findings in the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission’s September 2023 report capture the social and financial challenges faced by individuals and caregivers affected by dyslexia and the effects on mental health. Learn more.
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