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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Feminist Futures Talk – February 14, 2018

The Feminist Futures Lecture Series offers presentations of current feminist research being carried out by faculty associated with the Institute. Drawing from the rich interdisciplinary, intersectional research environment that marks past work and frames future endeavours, the Feminist Futures Lecture Series continues the development of critical... More

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Talk by Dr. Ummni Khan, the Joint Chair in Women’s Studies

Dr. Ummni Khan, the Joint Chair in Women's Studies (Carleton University and University of Ottawa) will participate in a discussion with Dr. Philip Kaisary on the topic of "Cycling, Sadomasochism, and the Sublime" on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Location: Loeb Building, D382 Bagels & Banter: Cycling, Sadomasochism, and the... More

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Feminist Incubator Series – February 13, 2018

The Feminist Incubator Series 2017-2018   We are pleased to invite you to the next session of the Feminist Incubator Series, which will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Carleton University, from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm,  Dunton Tower 1419. Coffee/tea and snacks will also be provided. The submission to be discussed is entitled:... More

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Feminist Futures Talk – January 17, 2018

The Feminist Futures Lecture Series offers presentations of current feminist research being carried out by faculty associated with the Institute. Drawing from the rich interdisciplinary, intersectional research environment that marks past work and frames future endeavours, the Feminist Futures Lecture Series continues the development of critical... More

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

In Conversation with Alia Hogben: Release of a Video on CCMW Executive Director

"A Canadian Muslim Woman - Sketches of Alia Hogben" was screened for the first time at a conference organized by Dr. Ummni Khan, the Joint Chair in Women's Studies (Carleton University & University of Ottawa).  The conference was held on November 14, 2017 at the University of Ottawa and was entitled "Muslim Women: Identities,... More

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

March 19-20, 2018: New Event by the Joint Chair in Women’s Studies: Academic Freedom and Anti-Oppression – Cancelled

Always a Zero-Sum Game?: Exploring the Tensions Between Academic Freedom and Anti-Oppression   Organized by Dr. Ummni Khan, the Joint Chair in Women's Studies (Carleton University and University of Ottawa), this one and a half day symposium aims to create open and respectful dialogue about the tensions -- real or perceived -- between academic... More

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Megan Rivers-Moore awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant

Megan Rivers-Moore awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant "Compañeras! Sex Worker Organizing in Latin America" is a two-year research project ($65,116) led by Megan Rivers-Moore (Carleton University) and Kate Hardy (University of Leeds), with the collaboration of Laura Macdonald (Carleton University). In the face of significant changes to the... More

Monday, November 20, 2017

CBC interview with Leah Vernon

CBC interview with Leah Vernon, invited speaker at the November 14 event "Muslim Women: Identities, Labels, and Lived Experiences," organized by the Joint Chair in Women's Studies, Dr. Ummni Khan:   CBC interview with Leah... More

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Global Genders and Sexualities – New in 2018!

We are delighted to announce that Women's and Gender Studies and Sexuality Studies will be offering a new stream and specialization through the Bachelor of Global and International Studies starting in Fall 2018! Global Genders and Sexualities will give students the opportunity to explore how sexualities and gender identities and practices... More

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Feminist Incubator Series – October 31, 2017

The Feminist Incubator Series 2017/18 We are pleased to invite you to the next session of the Feminist Incubator Series, which will take place on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the University of Ottawa, FSS 4015 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Coffee and snacks will also be provided. The second submission to be... More

Friday, October 6, 2017

Muslim Women: Identities, Labels, and Lived Experiences – November 14, 2017

Muslim Women: Identities, Labels, and Lived Experiences An interdisciplinary forum for scholars, legal experts, activists and artists engaged in radical research and intersectional praxis on the multiple subjectivities of Muslim women. An all‐day symposium organized by the Joint Chair in Women's Studies. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 University... More

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Feminist Futures Talk – November 22, 2017

The Feminist Futures Lecture Series offers presentations of current feminist research being carried out by faculty associated with the Institute. Drawing from the rich interdisciplinary, intersectional research environment that marks past work and frames future endeavours, the Feminist Futures Lecture Series continues the development of critical... More

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