At the 2014 Congress of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Kristopher Wells will be talking about ongoing projects that are trying to effect a cultural change around homophobia, particularly in schools and sports. Wells is an assistant professor and director of programs and services at the University of Alberta’s Institute for Sexual Minority … Read more
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased with the government’s commitment to significantly increase research funding, as announced in the federal budget. “Our key recommendations to government were to invest in leading-edge research, to support social innovation and partnerships, and to bolster digital scholarship, research and training,” Antonia Maioni, president of the Federation … Read more
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences released a statement in response to budget 2013. “Continued funding will help mobilize some of [Canada's] best research talent, turning creative ideas and innovative concepts into tangible economic, social, and political progress,” stated Graham Carr, president of the federation. “Increased support in strengthening partnerships and collaboration between … Read more
