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Burkina Faso

Un univers autre que le mien

(In French only) « Ce volontariat à distance est une belle expérience d’apprentissage et d’acquisition de compétences qui mérite d’être vécu par tous ! »
(In French only) « Ce volontariat à distance est une belle expérience d’apprentissage et d’acquisition de compétences qui mérite d’être vécu par tous ! »

February 1, 2021
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In memoriam
Faculty member

Passing of Barbara Byrne, Professor Emeritus of our School

It is with great sadness that I share the news that Barbara Byrne, a professor emeritus of our School, passed away December 19th 2020. We would like to express our deepest condolences to her friends and family. Please read Barbara’s obituary as well as a tribute written by our colleague Richard Clément below.
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Barbara Byrne, a professor emeritus of our School, passed away December 19th 2020. We would like to express our deepest condolences to her friends and family. Please read Barbara’s obituary as well as a tribute written by our colleague Richard Clém...

January 11, 2021
Melanie Sekeres
Canada Research Chairs
Psychology
Cancer

Melanie J. Sekeres new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair holder

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (ISED), announced today in a press release the creation and renewal of 260 new Canada Research Chairs.
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (ISED), announced today in a press release the creation and renewal of 260 new Canada Research Chairs.

December 16, 2020
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From the Field
India

Intercultural respectfulness

"Mental health has never been far from my mind during this pandemic."
"Mental health has never been far from my mind during this pandemic."

December 1, 2020
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From the Field
Sri Lanka

NAFSO and COVID-19

"Going virtual can be tough when you are working with a small organization."
"Going virtual can be tough when you are working with a small organization."

December 1, 2020
A map of the world
From the Field
Sri Lanka

Pursuing international opportunities virtually

"As someone who is very passionate about research, it is a rewarding experience to see that the staff at NAFSO are able to use my research and apply it in their work to promote human rights and sustainable development in Sri Lanka."
"As someone who is very passionate about research, it is a rewarding experience to see that the staff at NAFSO are able to use my research and apply it in their work to promote human rights and sustainable development in Sri Lanka."

December 1, 2020
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Nouvelles du terrain
Burkina Faso

Réflexions sur mon apprentissage pendant mon stage

(In French only) « Apprendre à être flexible et adaptable a également été très important »
(In French only) « Apprendre à être flexible et adaptable a également été très important »

December 1, 2020
An international map
From the Field
Nepal

Never judge a book by its cover

“Every day was a different page in a chapter and it is totally worth making it to the end of the book.”
“Every day was a different page in a chapter and it is totally worth making it to the end of the book.”

December 1, 2020
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Cambodia

Le covid-19 a ouvert une porte d’opportunités à distance

(In French only) « Le covid-19 a certes recensé beaucoup de morts à travers le monde mais a aussi accéléré, vulgarisé et créé certaines opportunités entre autres le stage à distance. »
(In French only) « Le covid-19 a certes recensé beaucoup de morts à travers le monde mais a aussi accéléré, vulgarisé et créé certaines opportunités entre autres le stage à distance. »

December 1, 2020
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From the Field

The value of an international internship at a distance

''I am very grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to any student who is interested in the fields of governance and development''
''I am very grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to any student who is interested in the fields of governance and development''

December 1, 2020