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Applications Now Open for the 2026 FPGA Excellence Awards

The FPGA Excellence Awards highlight the talented and dedicated faculty, contract instructors, and staff in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs.  We are now …

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In Memoriam: Elly Alboim

Elly Alboim was like the Hollywood casting version of the crusty news editor with a heart of gold. And across close to five decades as …

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Reimagining Responses to the Refugee Crisis

As global displacement reaches record levels and refugee support declines, the system is at a critical crossroads. Led from Carleton University, LERRN is working with …

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Carleton Students Compete at OEB’s Inaugural Energython

Carleton sustainable energy students showcased their expertise at the Ontario Energy Board’s inaugural Energython case competition held in Toronto on January 30, 2026. Representing Carleton …

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Politics Isn’t Neutral: How Race and Gender Shape Power in Canada

Field NotesErin Tolley, Political Science Professor Erin Tolley studies how race and gender shape who runs for office, who gets elected, and how power works …

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Student EDI Research Projects Focus on Community

While graduate student Farah Ormelet was considering topics for her master’s thesis in Communication, she spent some time looking at TikTok accounts targeting Haitians in …

FPGA In the News

Discover the latest insights from Carleton University’s Faculty of Public and Global Affairs! Our faculty experts delve into pressing topics such as U.S.-Canada relations, trade deficits, national identity, and more.

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