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Providing Antiracist Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Transforming Therapy for Racialized Individuals

In a recent study, Professors Jude Mary Cénat, Monnica Williams and their colleague Angela Haeny (Yale University) developed comprehensive guidelines for providing antiracist cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This research addresses critical gaps in traditional CBT approaches, offering clinicians practical tools to better serve racialized individuals. Professors Cénat and Williams bring their ex...
In a recent study, Professors Jude Mary Cénat, Monnica Williams and their colleague Angela Haeny (Yale University) developed comprehensive guidelines for providing antiracist cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This research addresses critical gaps in traditional CBT approaches, offering clinicians ...

July 29, 2024
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Research Network on Women Peace and Security Supports Feminist Approaches to Peace and Security in a World in Crisis

Professor Rebecca Tiessen, a leading researcher at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences and Director of the University of Ottawa Gender, Peace and Security Collaboratory (uOGPS), has been named co-director of the national Research Network on Women Peace and Security (RN-WPS). This network has recently secured $750,000 in funding over three years from the Department of Nation...
Professor Rebecca Tiessen, a leading researcher at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences and Director of the University of Ottawa Gender, Peace and Security Collaboratory (uOGPS), has been named co-director of the national Research Network on Women Peace and Security (RN-WPS). ...

July 22, 2024
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Sowing seeds for tomorrow’s drought

"Every opportunity has been a learning experience and I think the international internship experience is paramount for any international development students."
"Every opportunity has been a learning experience and I think the international internship experience is paramount for any international development students."

July 22, 2024
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Until next time, Nepal

"The chance to connect with individuals far beyond my usual sphere in a region where I initially had no support system—except for the one graciously established by the university and my NGO—has been a remarkable gift."
"The chance to connect with individuals far beyond my usual sphere in a region where I initially had no support system—except for the one graciously established by the university and my NGO—has been a remarkable gift."

July 18, 2024
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Details on SSHRC's Insight Grant 2024

The portal is now open for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grants competition. Once again, the Faculty of Social Sciences will be coordinating a voluntary proposal review initiative. We are encouraging colleagues to submit their proposals by August 23 for pre-review. Here are some tips and resources to assist you in preparing your submission.
The portal is now open for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grants competition. Once again, the Faculty of Social Sciences will be coordinating a voluntary proposal review initiative. We are encouraging colleagues to submit their proposals by August 23 for pre-...

July 17, 2024
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Hands-on learning!

"Overall, my overwhelming advice is to do it. It is not an easy experience, per se, but it is very much worth it."
"Overall, my overwhelming advice is to do it. It is not an easy experience, per se, but it is very much worth it."

July 16, 2024
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Cotonou in colour : Between flavours and smiles

"This experience offers an excellent opportunity to learn more. It's these moments that shape experiential learning."
"This experience offers an excellent opportunity to learn more. It's these moments that shape experiential learning."

July 15, 2024
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China and World Markets: The Paradox of Vulnerability Decrypted in Professor Pascale Massot’s New Book

The global economy is undergoing key transformations, and China, as the world's second largest economy, is playing a central role in these changes. Pascale Massot examines key aspects of this phenomenon in her new book.
The global economy is undergoing key transformations, and China, as the world's second largest economy, is playing a central role in these changes. Pascale Massot examines key aspects of this phenomenon in her new book.

July 15, 2024