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ORS offers support for SSHRC grant applicants

ORS offers support for SSHRC grant applicants

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is setting up a voluntary “peer support” structure for researchers to turn to their colleagues for direction, advice and other support during the application process for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding and grants.

Political Science Professor Honoured

Political Science Professor Honoured

Political Sciences Prof. Charles Conteh has been honoured with an award for excellence from Emerald Literati Network.

Former Brock prof had passion for correcting history

Former Brock prof had passion for correcting history

Alun Hughes had a knack for setting the historical record straight.

Prof’s book examines new role of cities in economic growth

Prof’s book examines new role of cities in economic growth

For political scientist Charles Conteh, cities were once upon a time “afterthoughts” of a strong central government or “creatures of provinces.” But no longer.

Publications — May 1 (Social Sciences)

Publications — May 1 (Social Sciences)

A roundup of recent publications by Social Sciences faculty.

PhD student wins Popular Culture Association award

PhD student wins Popular Culture Association award

At the recent Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association annual conference, held in Washington, D.C., Malisa Kurtz, a humanities PhD student and graduate of Brock, was awarded the 2013 science fiction/fantasy area’s 2013 Graduate Student Scholar Award for her paper entitled, Becoming animal and multiplicity in Lauren Beukes’s Zoo City (2010).

Dunk reappointed Social Sciences Dean

Dunk reappointed Social Sciences Dean

Thomas Dunk has been reappointed to a second five-year term as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Research council seeks student storytellers

Research council seeks student storytellers

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council is challenging post-secondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future prosperity.

Niagara Social Justice Forum returns to Brock University

Niagara Social Justice Forum returns to Brock University

After taking last year off, the Niagara Social Justice Forum will once again return to Brock University for a full day of workshops, performances and exhibits this Friday, Feb. 1.

Brock professor talks about future of unions on national radio

Brock professor talks about future of unions on national radio

Kendra Coulter, an assistant professor in Brock’s Centre for Labour Studies, was a guest on CBC Radio’s The Current news and current affairs show.

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