Cancel culture has rapidly developed into a social phenomenon sweeping through the internet as a new-age moral enforcement mechanism. When individuals call out others for their actions (past or present), they are attempting to bring attention to said others in order to bring about a form of justice. As social media has provided a medium […]

L’UQTR, cherchant à attirer davantage d’étudiants internationaux, évolue dans un environnement concurrentiel et veut se démarquer auprès des étudiants internationaux. À cette fin, en partenariat avec IDÉ Trois-Rivières, les deux établissements épauleront une personne stagiaire ayant pour mandat le recensement des outils et ressources actuelles. À la fin du projet, la personne stagiaire proposera une […]

The research project aims to study how the current dynamics of spatial production determine the pattern of global inequality, how the urban “way of life” is shaping the appropriation of natural spaces and what elements can configure a theory of justice that contributes to a positive redefinition of territorial policies. Faced with a context and, […]

Snowshoers and winter hikers have received little attention from academic research. As a growing community of backcountry users, it is not well understood to what extent they travel in avalanche terrain, what level of avalanche safety training they possess, and where they get their information for undertaking winter backcountry trips. This study addresses these concerns […]

Looking back at the history of Buddhism in medieval China, more and more scholars believe that the Tang Dynasty was a significant turning point in the development of Buddhist schools. Before the mid-Tang Dynasty, various Buddhist sects developed well.However, the southern Chan and the Pure Land were the dominant sects after the mid-Tang Dynasty. Furthermore, […]

When workers experience poor mental health, it has significant costs for both individuals and the economy. It affects their overall well-being, income, and productivity (e.g., sickness absences). Workers with poor mental health need access to adequate mental health services. Thus, this study examines the impact of seeing a psychologist or social worker for mental health […]

This research project focuses on helping Indigenous communities and local groups in the Yukon region develop their own systems for growing and supplying native plant seeds. These systems are important because they can help restore lands that have been damaged by activities like mining. Right now, one of the main problems is that there aren’t […]

This project seeks to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which disability affects workers. We will utilize an occupational health psychology perspective to examine the ways different types of workplaces supports (like social support) might be effective at reducing experienced disability and promoting health. For this purpose, the research team will first […]

Ce projet vise le développement d’une méthode d’évaluation des facteurs environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance (ou facteurs ESG) adaptée aux municipalités canadiennes sans notation de crédit dans le but de soutenir l’investissement responsable d’AlphaFixe Capital. Les activités envisagées comprennent l’élaboration d’une méthodologie adaptée aux spécificités locales, son essai et l’automatisation de la collecte de données […]

To address climate change, sustainable growth, and biodiversity loss, Halifax needs to manage growth through the sustainable development of its urban, suburban and rural communities. To better understand challenges and opportunities, research is required to support the development of a policy framework for these areas. The proposed project will identify policy options for sustainable land […]

The project (future monograph) will investigate representations of Kyiv in Ukrainian and Russian literatures and media of the past two decades in the broader context of the cultural history of the city and text of Kyiv in the modern epoch. I will examine how Ukrainian and Russian intellectuals, writers, and activists have conceptualized and claimed […]

The North Coast of British Columbia is a site of increasing industrial development, whose impacts pose an increasing threat to the health and well-being of Gitga’at people and their Territory. Though there are numerous monitoring programs to assess these impacts, Gitga’at have raised concerns about certain activities, such as tourism and recreational fishing, are currently […]