Désarmer la désinformation climatique : une formation critique de terrain et en ligne pour les jeunes publics

Ce projet propose une formation en ligne axée sur l’esprit critique et la maîtrise de l’information, en mobilisant des disciplines comme la climatologie et les nouvelles technologies. À l’intersection des enjeux contemporains, il aborde des thèmes cruciaux tels que l’infobésité, l’impact de l’intelligence artificielle sur la désinformation, et les fausses informations touchant le climat et […]

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Développer la philanthropie d’entreprise pour les arts et la culture: Une approche stratégique pour le Théâtre de la Ville

Le sens donné à la philanthropie culturelle par les entreprises du Québec est un phénomène ayant été relativement peu étudié jusqu’à maintenant. Or, mieux comprendre cela peut jouer une fonction stratégique pour les institutions culturelles qui, face à un financement étatique insuffisant, cherchent à atteindre une plus grande autonomie financière. C’est le cas du Théâtre […]

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Impacts of living with the endangered Golden Langurs in the forested landscapes of Bhutan

The Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei), a unique and venerated primate species endemic to the Eastern Himalayas, particularly Bhutan, confronts persistent challenges as a result of interactions with human populations (Thinley et al., 2019). Bhutan, well-known for its dedication to environmental preservation, presents a distinctive arena to explore the tolerance levels of local communities towards the […]

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Les agressions sexuelles perpétrées à l’endroit de victimes inconnues

Ce projet a pour objectif d’examiner les facteurs influençant la mobilité géographique des délinquants sexuels, en vue de mieux comprendre leurs comportements de déplacement pour commettre des crimes. La majorité des recherches actuelles montrent que ces individus tendent à rester proches de leur domicile, mais des cas de déplacements plus longs restent peu explorés et […]

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Urban Sanctuary and Migrant Solidarity in South Africa and Canada

Cities are key sites for understanding migrant integration and refugee protection around the world. In fact, many cities protect and include inhabitants who are denied legal status by nation states. In Canada and the US, these cities are called “sanctuary cities;” in other countries they have labels such as solidarity cities, cities of refuge, communities […]

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Evaluating AI’s potential in script writing: Developing a framework for AI-Human collaboration in Dialogue and plot creation

This study focuses on integrating AI into screenwriting to ideate and develop nuanced stories addressing themes such as trauma, political upheaval, and racial conflict. Centred on Black consciousness within white liberal settings, the study emphasises ethical AI-human collaboration to ensure cultural sensitivity and authenticity. The Interplay between AI and the transformation narratives underline the potential […]

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Theorizing Indigenous Group Silencing; Canadian and South African Perspectives

The proposed research project is a theoretical study on the group silencing of Indigenous communities and advocacy groups in South Africa and Canada. The aim is to look into the historical and current systems, mechanisms, and some seemingly innocent acts that silence Indigenous groups and their advocacy groups and shed light on the significance of […]

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Affective Automation: A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Emotion in Artificial Intelligence Development

This project explores the emotional and cultural dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) development across four global sites—Canada, the UK, India, and the US—by examining how emotions shape decision-making, productivity, and well-being within distributed teams. Focusing on the workplace processes of a leading transnational AI firm, the research addresses critical industry challenges in managing intercultural collaboration […]

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A socio-ecological analysis of nature-based Green Care Farm project for older adults living with dementia and their care partners

The proposal aligns with an ongoing project conducted by the Gilbrea Dementia SHARE group which investigates the impact of a nature-based support program for older adults with dementia and their caregivers. This study focuses on social health and well-being outcomes for individuals living with dementia. The proposed project aims to identify the socio-ecological factors influencing […]

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