Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Ontario Tech’s Brilliant Catalyst expands engagement and impact
November 27, 2020
Brilliant Catalyst marked its second anniversary on November 19 during Global Entrepreneurship Week, and as a part of the Do It In Durham celebration.
Reasons we need transformative global change to prevent future pandemics
November 06, 2020
A group of international researchers is warning that human activities driving biodiversity loss and climate change need to cease if we hope to avert future pandemics like COVID-19.
Participate in Treaties Recognition Week – November 2 to 6
November 02, 2020
At Ontario Tech University, Treaties Recognition Week from November 2 to 6 will raise awareness of the treaties agreed to between Indigenous nations and the Crown (government) in Right of Ontario over the last 250 years.
Will the COVID-19 pandemic permanently change how people interact?
October 30, 2020
Don't miss the business and futurist perspectives of award-winning science fiction author Madeline Ashby and cybersecurity expert Ira Goldstein on Monday, November 2 as Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and Digital Life Institute co-host The Pandemic, Online Migration and the Future of Human Interaction.
That’s cool: Ontario Tech tops in the province in Sierra Magazine ‘Cool Schools’ rankings
October 02, 2020
Reinforcing Ontario Tech’s unwavering commitment to ‘tech with a conscience’, the Sierra Club’s 2020 Cool Schools rankings positions the university No. 1 in Ontario for initiatives related to campus sustainability. The Sierra Club is the United States’ oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
Career Ready Fund Auto Stream a winning combination for Ontario Tech students and employers seeking new talent
September 25, 2020
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Skills and Training is investing $757,143 in the new Career Ready Fund (CRF) Auto Stream program led by Ontario Tech University, in partnership with Durham College and Loyalist College.
Ontario Tech researchers investigating local impact of COVID-19 on survivors of sex trafficking
September 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, two Ontario Tech University researchers will explore the impact the health crisis is having on survivors of labour exploitation in the sex industry in Durham Region.
Major international accolade for Ontario Tech researcher Dr. Barbara Perry
September 21, 2020
For the impact of her years of scholarship and research, and her ongoing leadership of Ontario Tech’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism, the American Society of Criminology (ASC) has named Dr. Perry its 2020 Division of Terrorism and Bias Crime (DTBC) Distinguished Scholar.
Ontario Tech students brainstorm with City of Oshawa on downtown revitalization ideas
September 15, 2020
In an innovative effort to generate modern ideas for urban solutions over the coming years, the City of Oshawa is collaborating with Ontario Tech University, giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills and to advance the City of Oshawa’s agenda for downtown economic and cultural development.
Ontario Tech scholar conducting vital research into maltreatment of older adults
August 13, 2020
Ontario Tech University postdoctoral fellow Joshua Wyman, PhD will conduct critical forensic psychology research relating to the welfare of older adults, along with Lindsay Malloy, PhD, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
Ontario Tech researcher co-launches online resource to help parents navigate COVID-19
August 11, 2020
Dr. Lindsay Malloy, Associate Professor with Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, has teamed up with Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, an Associate Professor of psychology at Valparaiso University in Indiana, U.S., to launch Pandemic Parenting: a free online web platform parents can turn to for science-based research around coping with stresses and meeting children’s needs during COVID-19.
COVID-19’s lessons for community service delivery: local ideas drive local solutions
August 05, 2020
The unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic form the focus of a new online course this summer for upper-year students at Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA. In partnership with the City of Oshawa, the City Idea Lab course has students exploring how communities can ‘future proof’ their services so they can be prepared for when the next crisis hits.
Ontario Tech University and Facebook Canada create global network to address online hate
July 28, 2020
Working to be part of the solution, Ontario Tech University’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism (CHBE) and Facebook Canada are creating the Global Network Against Hate to develop strategies, policies and tools to combat hate and extremism, including how it spreads and how to stop it.
Ontario Tech University students, researcher apply technology to improve access to justice, reduce poverty
June 25, 2020
Ontario Tech University students, researcher apply technology to improve access to justice, reduce poverty
Ontario Tech researcher helping Canada’s military battle right-wing extremism
June 23, 2020
The Department of National Defence’s Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program will be funding the research expertise of Ontario Tech University’s Barbara Perry, PhD over the next three years to help examine the dynamics of hateful conduct and right-wing extremism in the Canadian Armed Forces.
New federal funding reinforces Ontario Tech University’s commitment to research excellence
June 18, 2020
More than two dozen Ontario Tech researchers will share more than $3 million in new federal research funding recently unveiled by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards represent six different Ontario Tech faculties.
Ontario Tech University marks Pride Month with virtual events
June 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes Pride Month and the achievements and experiences of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Dr. Steven Murphy’s statement on racism and violence
June 01, 2020
The Ontario Tech University community is deeply concerned with the disturbing incidents of racism and acts of violence witnessed over the past several days. It is particularly distressing to watch members of Black communities once again experience acts of hatred and violence.
Ontario Tech University introduces Student Experience Guarantee for Fall 2020
May 25, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes its students have big questions about what their university experience will look like when they begin their studies or return in Fall 2020. That’s why Ontario Tech is offering all students an Experience Guarantee. Any full- or part-time student enrolled in the Fall 2020 term not satisfied with the quality of their university experience can withdraw from their program by Friday, October 9, and receive a full refund, without penalty.
Biodiversity, health and COVID-19: How did we get here?
April 09, 2020
Ontario Tech University sustainable development expert Dr. Peter Stoett is Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, and contributes extensively to international environmental research. Dr. Stoett shares answers to range of questions related to COVID-19, biodiversity and health,
Ontario Tech researcher exploring parent-child conversations about COVID-19
March 25, 2020
As the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic deepens, an Ontario Tech University researcher will examine how Canadian and American parents talk to their children and how kids are adjusting during this historic time. Developmental Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Malloy and her lab team have launched a new study titled Coronavirus: Parent-Child Conversations and Children's Reactions to the Pandemic.
Government of Ontario’s COVID 19 Action Plan receives top marks from Ontario Tech University
March 25, 2020
The Government of Ontario announced an action plan March 25 to support its citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario Tech University recognizes this response as an important step to protect the health and well-being of Ontarians, and to help flatten the curve.
Visiting Ontario Tech Lecture Series speaker analyzes relationship between racism and mental health in police encounters
March 16, 2020
In February, the faculty’s Legal Studies program invited influential academic Camille Nelson, Dean and Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law (Washington D.C.) to speak in its Distinguished Visitor Lecture Series.