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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 […]

Congratulations to 91ÑÇÉ«'s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30  - Wasi Syed Babar

Wasi Syed Babar Senior Program Manager, City of Toronto & Chief Operating Officer, Muslim Youth Revival BA ’20, MPPAL ’25, Interdisciplinary Social Science and Public Policy, Administration & Law  LA&PS alumnus, Wasi Syed Babar was named one of 91ÑÇɫ’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition of his achievement, we connected with Wasi to better understand how his experience as an Interdisciplinary Social Science and Public […]

91ÑÇÉ« U celebrates transformative research excellence, impact

LA&PS professors honoured at this year’s President’s Research Awards  On Wednesday, May 6, 15 members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) were recognized for their research excellence and transformative impact across multiple categories at 91ÑÇɫ’s President’s Research Awards. The annual awards program celebrates the creativity and outstanding research contributions of […]

91ÑÇÉ« students earn academic awards in social science

Students in 91ÑÇɫ’s Department of Social Science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) are advancing their academic work across a wide range of disciplines, contributing to research and scholarship within the department.

Five LA&PS Alumni on 91ÑÇÉ«'s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

91ÑÇÉ« has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026, with five of the alumni coming from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This incredible group under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills developed through […]

The Meaning of Consent: A lecture by Clara Serra

On Tuesday, May 5, the Department of Social Science will host a guest lecture by philosopher and feminist theorist Clara Serra titled The Meaning of Consent. In this talk, Serra will discuss sexual consent and how its meaning is shifting in contemporary culture. Approaching the topic from philosophical, historical and political perspectives, she will unpack […]

Social science professor discusses closure of Toronto strip club in the Toronto Star

A recent article in the Toronto Star covered the closure of Filmores Hotel and Gentleman’s Club, a strip club located in downtown Toronto. The club had been in business for 45 years and closed its doors on Jan. 31. The article features quotes from several of the club’s longstanding dancers who reflect positively on several […]

LA&PS professors lead research on how epidemics affect Black communities

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91ÑÇÉ« launched a new research cluster titled Overcoming Epidemics in Transnational Black Communities – Response, Recovery and Resilience. The cluster is made up of Black scholars from five 91ÑÇÉ« faculties who have been working to understand how structural inequalities influence the way that Black communities experience, respond to and recover […]

LA&PS projects receive research infrastructure funding

The Ontario Research Fund has awarded $1,614,137 to 91ÑÇÉ« to support the development of its research infrastructure. The funding will support 14 projects across multiple faculties and disciplines, strengthening 91ÑÇɫ’s capacity for innovative research. The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is among the recipients, with two projects selected for funding. LA&PS […]

Law & Society student gains broader perspective through co‑op experiences

Fatimah Mufti, a student in the Law & Society program, was featured in a recent YFile article about how students can gain inspiration through novel co-op experiences. Despite Mufti’s strong interest in pursuing a career in law, she chose co-op placements outside the legal field to broaden her perspective and challenge herself professionally. Mufti completed […]