a (virtual) interdisciplinary symposium series hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences
This series aims to showcase the variety of work being conducted by faculty and student researchers, to uncover an array of perspectives, and to foster potential synergies and collaborations.
Like a conference session, each event in this series is based on a theme. Cross-disciplinary and cross-Faculty participation is encouraged.
In the series
On October 26, 2022, Movement and Mobility will explore themes of (im)migration, movement and (im)mobility at individual, societal or systemic levels, and/or the transportation of people, things, or ideas across places, times, or contexts.
This event is co-hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Social Justice Research Institute. Details on how to participate or attend are posted on the event web page.
Held on September 28, 2021, Social Justice and Community Collaboration offered affiliates of the Social Justice Research Institute (SJRI) (from across faculties) an opportunity to share updates on their SJRI-funded community collaboration research projects.
This livestreamed event was free and open to the public. Details about the presentations and a video of the symposium are available on the event web page.
Perspectives on Mental Health on April 27, 2021, was the first symposium in this series.
Faculty and student researchers from across the University were invited to present on topics such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health; contemporary and historical understandings of mental health/illness; stigma; or how mental health and mental illness are/have been represented in language, literature, popular culture, etc.
This livestreamed event was free and open to the public. Details about the presentations and videos of the symposium are available on the event website.
Future symposia
Additional symposia will be added to the series as proposals are received and as resources allow. Interested researchers are invited to submit proposals for additional symposia.
Proposals should include a theme/title and description, and list of potential faculty and student participants. Please also consider the following criteria:
- Each symposium in the series should include representation from at least two disciplines/Departments/Faculties.
- Presenters need not all be from within the Social Sciences.
- Student participation is encouraged; at least one presenter should be a faculty member from within FOSS.
- Symposia, including discussion, should normally be planned to fit within approximately 90 to 120 minutes.
