UOIT Social Science and Humanities research receives boost from federal government

Four researchers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) have been awarded more than $300,000 from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to examine areas aimed at enhancing Canada’s long-term prosperity, productivity and quality of life.

“I would like to thank SSHRC for its continued support of our faculty-led research,” said Dr. Michael Owen, vice-president, Research, Innovation and International. “These projects represent UOIT’s ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge and driving solutions to help meet critical challenges in business, education and the media. These grants demonstrate the depth of expertise we are cultivating in social science and humanities research and provide our undergraduate and graduate research students with critical skills for their careers after graduation from UOIT.”

The funding is provided through SSHRC’s Insight Development Grants and new Insight Grants, which support post-secondary research projects conducted by individuals and small teams. The grants are designed to strengthen Canada’s advantage by building knowledge on cultural, economic and social issues, and training next-generation leaders.

UOIT’s SSHRC-funded projects are:

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