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Department of Sociology’s lecture series, Celebrating the Book, highlights new ideas and latest research 

This fall, the Department of Sociology will continue its new lecture series, Celebrating the Book, showcasing the work of its faculty members and their recent publications. Each author will discuss the key themes, questions and contributions of their latest book, showcasing a variety of research happening in the department. The book series is open to the 91��ɫ community with events running throughout the fall and winter.    Upcoming lectures include:  September 9: The Reality of Knowledge: Towards a […]

Department of Economics congratulates graduating students

Faculty members of the Department of Economics extend a heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class of 2026, wishing every success to their students as they proceed in their academic and professional journeys. Recognizing the achievement of students who have completed their degree, faculty in the department are proud to see many of them continuing their studies in graduate programs at 91��ɫ, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and McMaster University.   "My […]

Research led by 91��ɫ questions scientific nature, role of mental imagery

Most people are familiar with mental imagery: picturing a scene from a novel, mentally rehearsing a presentation or imagining an upcoming birthday party, for example.

Beyond the numbers: How gender assumptions shape financial advice

Financial advice is often viewed as objective and numbers-driven, but a new study co-authored by Associate Professor Daniel Richards suggests conversations between financial advisers and clients can be shaped by deeply rooted gender assumptions.

Human Resource Management professor shares research on Business Talk podcast

Duygu Biricik Gulseren, associate professor in the School of Human Resource Management, was recently featured on the global podcast Business Talk, which brings together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world to discuss research with practical implications for organizations and society.   In the episode, Gulseren discussed her latest research on workplace substance policies and organizational inclusion, exploring how companies can rethink substance-related policies by moving beyond a narrow focus […]

French Studies professor helps build platform for French as a Second Language teachers in Ontario  

91��ɫ professors have designed a knowledge-sharing platform to help address challenges faced by teachers of French as a Second Language (FSL) in Ontario.  The open resource sharing platform, titled K-12 Studios, allows FSL teachers to share and find useful French language material, helping reduce workload and burnout. The platform also enables users to share their lessons on approximately […]

LA&PS Professor Marcello Musto receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Sociological Association

Marcello Musto, a professor in the Department of Sociology, is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Section on Marxist Sociology of the American Sociological Association, recognizing his extensive contributions to the study and global dissemination of Marxist thought.  According to the award committee, Musto has “published extensively in English and other languages, for both academic and non-academic audiences.” He has published his […]

Professor Enakshi Dua Receives Prestigious 2026 OCUFA Equity and Social Justice Award

Enakshi Dua, a professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Equity and Social Justice Award. This award celebrates her outstanding contributions to advancing the position of professors, academic librarians and other academic staff from historically marginalized communities. Reflecting on […]

Department of Economics recognizes excellence with undergraduate awards

The Department of Economics is pleased to recognize the recipients of its 2024-25 Undergraduate Awards. The awards were presented at the department's annual alumni night in November 2025.   Organized in partnership with the Economics Students' Association (ESA), alumni night brings together students, alumni and faculty to celebrate academic achievement and explore career opportunities in a variety of fields.  The department congratulates the following award recipients:  Chris Sloan Prize  Ethan Tucker  Edward […]

Social Science professors co-edit special issue of  Surveillance & Society

Professors Natasha Tusikov and Merouan Mekouar in the Department of Social Science have co-edited a special issue of Surveillance & Society, a peer-reviewed journal featuring interdisciplinary papers on surveillance, politics and policy. The journal is published by the Surveillance Studies Network Canada.   This special issue, titled Resisting Surveillance Through Data Visibility and Invisibility investigates workplace surveillance, including Ring doorbells, facial-recognition technologies, period-tracking apps, LGBTQ+ censorship on social media and activist interventions by Forensic Architecture.   Tusikov’s research focuses on the intersection of law, crime, technology and regulation.She is also a […]