Big Thinking Podcast

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Big Thinking Podcast

The Big Thinking Podcast is the podcast of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, featuring some of the most interesting and innovative people in the humanities and social sciences in conversation about their research on important issues of our time.

  1. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System

    4 DAYS AGO

    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System

    Earlier this year, the Council of Canadian Academies released its report “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System.” The report examines measures that can enhance EDI, the benefits and challenges of implementing them, and their potential impacts on people and institutions.In this episode, Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island and Chair of the Expert Panel on EDI Practices for Impactful Change, joins Karine Morin...

    32 min
  2. Navigating Canada's immigration and education nexus

    DEC 6

    Navigating Canada's immigration and education nexus

    In this episode, we’re exploring a topic that has grabbed headlines across Canada over this past year – the cap on international students enrolled in our colleges and universities, and the ripple effect it’s having on higher education and immigration. For this episode, our host Karine Morin is joined by Lisa Brunner, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of British Columbia Centre for Migration Studies.

    37 min
  3. Congrès en Conversation - Partie III avec Aliyah Datoo

    JUN 28

    Congrès en Conversation - Partie III avec Aliyah Datoo

    Bienvenue au Congrès en Conversation, une série spéciale présentée par le balado Voir Grand et la Conversation Canada, dans laquelle nous invitons les chercheur.euse.s qui participent au Congrès à partager leurs recherches et leurs expériences dans le contexte de notre reponsabilité commune envers notre société, nos systèmes et notre planète.Pour ce dernier épisode de notre série spéciale au Congrès, notre hôte Annie Pilote, Présidente du Conseil d'administration de la Fédération est accompag...

    18 min
  4. Congress in Conversation - Part II with Kshamta Hunter

    JUN 19

    Congress in Conversation - Part II with Kshamta Hunter

    Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers presenting at Congress 2024 to share their research and experiences within the context of shared responsibility to our society, systems, and planet. For our second episode, our host Nehal El-Hadi, journalist, editor, and producer at The Conversation Canada is joined by Kshamta Hunter, Manager of Transformative Learning and St...

    25 min
  5. Congress in Conversation - Part I with Christopher Dietzel

    JUN 15

    Congress in Conversation - Part I with Christopher Dietzel

    Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers presenting at Congress 2024 to share their research and experiences within the context of shared responsibility to our society, systems, and planet. For this first episode, our host Nehal El-Hadi, journalist, editor, and producer at The Conversation Canada is joined by Christopher Dietzel, a postdoctoral fellow at Concordia U...

    27 min
  6. Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part II

    12/15/2023

    Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part II

    The intersection of climate change and housing crisis in Canada forms a pressing challenge, as extreme weather events become more frequent. Recent wildfires and events like the Saint-John River flood not only jeopardize housing structures but also contribute to displacement and homelessness. For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Julia Woodhall-Melnik, Assistant Professor at the University of New Brunswick, to discuss the importance of resilient housing s...

    35 min
  7. Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part I

    12/08/2023

    Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part I

    The Canadian housing crisis is more than a financial challenge; it's a societal concern with deep-seated roots. The crisis has far-reaching consequences: escalating homes prices, limited affordable housing, and the impact of the pandemic have intensified the struggle and exacerbated social inequalities.For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Nemoy Lewis, Assistant Professor at the Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss the Canadian housing crisis.

    33 min
  8. Droit de l'intelligence artificielle : l'importance d'une régulation juste

    12/01/2023

    Droit de l'intelligence artificielle : l'importance d'une régulation juste

    Est-ce que ChatGPT, DALL-E et Midjourney vous dit quelque chose? Ces plates-formes sont quelques exemples parmi de nombreux nouveaux logiciels d'intelligence artificielle qui voient le jour actuellement. Durant ces dernières années, l'IA a été au centre de nombreux débats et discussions, notamment dans le monde académique. Alors que l'IA commence à faire partie de nos vies professionnelles et personnelles, il est important de discuter des enjeux et risques liés à l'explosion de ces techn...

    27 min
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The Big Thinking Podcast is the podcast of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, featuring some of the most interesting and innovative people in the humanities and social sciences in conversation about their research on important issues of our time.

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  • Creator
    Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Big Thinking Podcast
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