Carleton University researchers have been awarded nearly $8.5 million in grants for their research projects through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) touching on a wide range of subjects, from Comic-con and Indigenous cybercartography to modern treaty implementation. “This investment from SSHRC recognizes the innovative and timely research being conducted by Carleton faculty … Read more
A collaborative think-tank held at Carleton University, part of a long-term project, recently discussed approaches to mastering and moving out from under the Indian Act toward a practical realization of the inherent right to self-governance. “The think-tank exceeded our expectations,” said Frances Abele, professor in School of Public Policy and Administration. “Leaders and activists from nine First Nations … Read more
A new report says decreased demand for fossil fuels over the coming decades could significantly reduce investment in the oil and gas sector, making the industry a less attractive and riskier business. Scholars recommend that Canada makes the shift from oil production to becoming a low-carbon energy leader. The independent 60-page paper was written at the … Read more
Carleton University’s David Carment, Canadian Global Affairs Institute fellow, professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and editor of the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal has released the newest issue of CFPJ. “A proud moment to be sure, but this celebratory event unfolds at a time of doubt about Canada’s place in the world,” says Carment. “Canada’s democracy is in … Read more
Carleton University’s goal of reducing energy consumption while expanding research on green technologies and smart environments got a $26.4-million boost from the federal and provincial governments. The infrastructure funding will lower energy use on campus by up to eight per cent through a major retrofit and modernization program that includes an upgrade to Carleton’s Sustainability Energy … Read more
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.), Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and NSERC President B. Mario Pinto accouned $5.5 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the FlareNet Strategic Network led by Carleton University. The network will study the impact of pollutants on air quality and climate change to … Read more
Carleton University and the Centre for International Governance Innovation, hosted a day-long conference headlined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, B.C.). CIGI also released North of 60: Toward a Renewed Canadian Arctic Agenda, a special report on the framework for a Canadian Arctic strategy. The report was … Read more
Carleton University conferred a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on Her Excellency Sharon Johnston in recognition of her career in rehabilitation science, her work in the field of child psychiatry, and as a Canadian author all while serving Canada, especially at Rideau Hall. Johnston was honoured during the first day of Convocation. About 4,380 students will be … Read more
Carleton University is now accepting applications for the R. James Travers Foreign Corresponding Fellowship for a project to be completed in 2016. The application deadline is Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. The fund was established to make an annual award of $25,000 to cover travel, reporting and research expenses and a stipend for a journalist. It … Read more
Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication announced that Katie DeRosa, a reporter with the Victoria Times Colonist, is the recipient of the inaugural $25,000 R. James Travers Foreign Corresponding Fellowship. DeRosa, a 2008 graduate of Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication and a 2011 winner of a Jack Webster award for excellence in journalism, … Read more
