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Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

Minister Cuerpo engages with students on strategic and economic autonomy

On October 21, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa welcomed Spain's Minister of Economic Affairs, Cuerpo, for an insightful discussion on global economic challenges. The event, moderated by Professor Patrick Leblond, gave students a unique opportunity to explore complex topics such as strategic autonomy, the green transition, and global competitiveness.
On October 21, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa welcomed Spain's Minister of Economic Affairs, Cuerpo, for an insightful discussion on global economic challenges. The event, moderated by Professor Patrick Leblond, gave students a unique opportunity to explore complex t...

October 22, 2024
New Senior Fellows 2024
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Three outstanding Senior Fellows join GSPIA

Dan Costello, Marie-Claude Landry and Jody Thomas will mentor Master’s students at GSPIA.
Dan Costello, Marie-Claude Landry and Jody Thomas will mentor Master’s students at GSPIA.

October 19, 2024
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Congratulations to researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences on receiving Community-based Research Grants

Professors Christina Clark-Kazak, Irene Vitoroulis and Karine Vanthuyne, renowned for their innovative work and significant contributions to the social sciences, were recently awarded Community-based Research (CBR) grants by the University of Ottawa. Here is an overview of their respective community-based research projects.
Professors Christina Clark-Kazak, Irene Vitoroulis and Karine Vanthuyne, renowned for their innovative work and significant contributions to the social sciences, were recently awarded Community-based Research (CBR) grants by the University of Ottawa. Here is an overview of their respective community...

October 7, 2024
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Graduate studies
Education
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Research

A groundbreaking partnership to improve access to higher education and research for forced migrants

Today marks the launch of UnborderED Knowledge, a unique initiative led by Professor Clark-Kazak from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Ottawa. This bilingual, interdisciplinary, and pan-Canadian partnership is designed to enhance access to higher education, research, and professional training for students and researchers who have experienced forc...
Today marks the launch of UnborderED Knowledge, a unique initiative led by Professor Clark-Kazak from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Ottawa. This bilingual, interdisciplinary, and pan-Canadian partnership is designed to enhance access to higher e...

September 25, 2024
Professor Peter Jones
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Humanities
Public Policy Research and Outreach
Knowledge mobilization
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Centre for International Policy Studies

Unofficial diplomacy: uOttawa researcher explores new paths to conflict resolution

According to the United Nations, we are currently experiencing the highest number of violent and political conflicts since World War II.
According to the United Nations, we are currently experiencing the highest number of violent and political conflicts since World War II.

August 20, 2024
Professor Geranda Notten
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Social justice
Faculty of Social Sciences
Economy

MPI: Professor Geranda Notten's contribution to a powerful tool for better understanding and combating poverty in Canada

The Material Deprivation Index (MPI) represents a major step forward in the fight against poverty in Canada. Unlike traditional measures based solely on income, such as the Market Basket Measure (MBM), the MPI offers a more complete and nuanced understanding of the reality of poverty by taking into account access to goods and services essential for an ...
The Material Deprivation Index (MPI) represents a major step forward in the fight against poverty in Canada. Unlike traditional measures based solely on income, such as the Market Basket Measure (MBM), the MPI offers a more complete and nuanced understan...

July 2, 2024
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GSPIA announces winners of "GSPIA Imagination" Scholarship

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs announces the winners of this year’s GSPIA Imagination Scholarship.
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs announces the winners of this year’s GSPIA Imagination Scholarship.

June 25, 2024
Anjana Balachandran
Undergraduate studies
Prizes
Cybersecurity

GSPIA announces winner of "Ideas That Matter" contest

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa (GSPIA) is delighted to announce that Anjana Balachandran, a final-year undergraduate student of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, has won of the “Ideas That Matter” contest for 2024.
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa (GSPIA) is delighted to announce that Anjana Balachandran, a final-year undergraduate student of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, has won of the “Ideas That Matter” contest for 2024.

February 21, 2024
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Advance Towards Success with Faculty of Social Sciences Scholarships

Your ambition and determination deserve recognition and support. That's why we are thrilled to inform you that the application period for the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) scholarships for the current academic year is now open!
Your ambition and determination deserve recognition and support. That's why we are thrilled to inform you that the application period for the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) scholarships for the current academic year is now open!

February 15, 2024
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Call for nominations – Senior Fellows

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Ottawa welcomes nominations for the position of Senior Fellow.
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Ottawa welcomes nominations for the position of Senior Fellow.

January 29, 2024