This project will develop provisional guidelines for publishing texts for and by Indigenous people. Each story, each storyteller, and each nation presents a different case, and there can be no set of rules. The objective is to outline a provisional, adaptable set of principles, questions, and considerations to guide the process of selecting, editing, publishing, […]

Three out of five Canadians with dementia wander, raising concern as to how it can be managed. Current information describing best practices to find missing persons living with dementia however, is inconsistent and can cause police difficulty in choosing search and rescue strategies for this population. The purpose of this project is to develop and […]

The early years are optimal for investing in the future of our society, as early experiences are critical for brain development, lifelong learning, and wellbeing. BC data show that 1-in-3 children are vulnerable at school entry. To change this, we need to enhance capacities to locally identify families’ and children’s needs and provide supports to […]

The student’s PhD research focuses on the relationship between the dairy policy and dairy cooperatives in Germany in the context of agricultural industrialization and globalization. Traditionally, dairy cooperatives and producers were regarded as “sitting in the same boat” because dairy cooperatives are owned by producers and help producers collectively bargain to gain a fair price […]

The industrial agri-food system is a major contributor to global environmental and social problems. One alternative with the potential to jointly address these issues is agroecology, defined as the application of ecological principles to the design of agricultural systems in a way that respects diverse local contexts. Yet farmers’ uptake of agroecological management practices has […]

Cette recherche porte sur les formes d’urbanité invisibles, la guérison spirituelle et les imaginaires de l’urbain dans la métropole d’Abidjan en Côte d’Ivoire. Au travers d’une perspective ouverte à la diversité des pratiques religieuses (animistes, chrétiennes et musulmanes) et des représentations culturelles des citadin.e.s sur les afflictions, la guérison et la santé présentes dans cette […]

Mon projet de recherche porte sur la représentation des personnages féminins dans le narco-cinéma mexicain, un sous-genre de cinéma populaire qui thématise la vie des narcotrafiquants. Le narco-cinéma est consommé par des millions de personnes provenant des classes populaires mexicaines et états-uniennes, et a conséquemment un impact considérable sur l’imaginaire de ces classes. Je cherche […]

The aims of the project are to address: why female international STEM students choose Denmark; what hurdles international students face in applying for post graduate work in the innovation sector and permanent residency and if there are any distinct hurdles for female students; what strategies stakeholders are utilizing to retain foreign talent;and how can existing […]

This project will assess the value in measuring sustainability outcomes according to place-specific baselines rather than universal thresholds set by rating systems and frameworks. It seeks a stronger foundation for sustainable design that can acknowledge place-specific factors. Ultimately, this work will lead to the establishment of a decision-making protocol about sustainable design options and outcomes […]

In order to grow into healthy, successful adults, children need environments that support their physical and mental health, engage them in learning, and help them to develop social skills. Out-of-school programs are one kind of support that can help shape children’s futures in a positive way. Out-of-school programs are provided outside of regular school hours […]

Since the 19th century, Chinese men and women have migrated to small towns and cities throughout places such as Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America in search of better opportunities, bringing with them many traditional cultural practices, values and customs that evolved over time and space. How did early migrants retain cultural heritage […]

La vulgarisation scientifique suppose de préparer du contenu dit « expert » en vue d’être diffuser et lu par des publics non experts. Ce passage vers un contenu profane demande de comprendre l’information d’origine, mais également des différents publics auxquels il s’adressera : il faut alors communiquer un message pertinent pour ce public au regard […]