How playoff beards grew from Swedish roots to hockey tradition
Other cultural norms emerge, spread and even transform in much the same way, says anthropologist.
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SSH: The Podcast, Episode 10: Women Entrepreneurs
A discussion with Jennifer Jennings on gender and entrepreneurship, the importance of a contextualized approach to ensure research recognizes the institutionalized expectations at play, and the role of confidence in the entrepreneurial domain
Leading the way: A timeline of remarkable women of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities
In honour of Women’s History Month, learn the stories and legacies of several women from the social sciences and humanities at the 91ĸƵ who broke ground in their areas
From classroom to custom bras: How one alumna is reshaping lingerie to put women first
Ruhee Dhillon, BCom ’04 and founder of Rubies Bras, made it her mission to support women — not just by creating bras that truly fit, but by challenging the idea that women should conform to what’s available,
Behind the stacks: research exposes sexual harassment of library workers
Only seven per cent of workers report never being harassed by patrons, say researchers who have identified “pillars of resistance”
Second-year undergraduate student finds inspiration and community in the Black Youth for Social Innovation Program
The innovative initiative has opened doors and led to new opportunities for Iiesha Moume
Report finds deep-rooted white supremacism lurks in Canadian military
Political scientist finds recruits seeking training and resources for perceived “race war”
Welcoming Dr. Laura Beard as associate dean (access, community, and belonging)
The College of Social Sciences is excited to announce that Dr. Laura Beard will serve a three-year term as the college’s inaugural associate dean (access, community, and belonging).
Welcoming Dr. Temitope Oriola as associate dean (research)
The College of Social Sciences is excited to announce that Dr. Temitope Oriola will serve a three-year term as the college’s next associate dean (research).
Academic supervision: The invisible work shaping the next generation of researchers
Across the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, veteran researchers face the challenges and reap the rewards of preparing the future of their disciplines
U of A ranked in the Top 100 worldwide in five subjects
Excellence in a broad array of disciplines, including Education, shows in Times Higher Education’s latest ranking
U of A brings entrepreneurial expertise to nationwide ‘lab to market’ networks
University will play key roles in four collaborations — with expertise from the 91ĸƵ School of Business — receiving more than $95M in federal funding
A special holiday video message from Dean Marvin Washington
Dean Washington wishes our college community a relaxing and joyful festive season
Seeing a settler narrative through Indigenous eyes
Arts professor and poet Jordan Abel wins Governor General’s Literary Award for fiction for his debut novel, Empty Spaces, a challenging reimagination of The Last of the Mohicans
In this Times Higher Education article, Dean Marvin Washington offers tips on how to foster interdisciplinary collaboration as a university administrator