Countering the Power of Conspiracy
Carleton researchers investigate how conspiracy theories spread and how to build public resilience.
Latest Stories
Carleton PhD Student Developing Transdiagnostic Tool for Neurodevelopmental Conditions
If parents think their child might be on the autism spectrum, they will typically take them to a clinic for an assessment. A specialist will…
Monitoring Underground Carbon Storage for a Net-Zero Future
As Canada accelerates towards its net-zero climate target, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is emerging as a critical part of the solution. The process captures…
Real-World Investment Lessons
Financial markets are a complicated puzzle, shaped by uncertainty and risk and the behavioural biases that can influence investment decisions. Determining whether it’s prudent to…
When Hate Goes Viral: Countering the Power of Conspiracy
Conspiracy theories aren’t new. For centuries, they’ve been used to target groups cast as outsiders, from anti-Semitic myths in Europe to misogynistic and xenophobic narratives…
University News
Carleton Researcher Named Canada’s 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize National Champion
Carleton University’s engineering researcher Ahmed Abdulla has been named Canada’s 2026 National Champion by the Frontiers Planet Prize for his research on direct air capture, …
Five Carleton Community Members Named to Ottawa’s 2026 Forty Under 40 List
Five Carleton University community members have been named in Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) and the Ottawa Board of Trade’s 2026 Forty Under 40 list, the …
President of Finland: Rebalancing the World Order in an Age of Fragmentation
Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs will host Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, for a public discussion on global affairs. A day after meeting …
Scarborough Charter Secretariat Open House
Earlier this year, Carleton University became home to the Scarborough Charter on Anti‑Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The Secretariat supports a …
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Carleton in the News
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Leah West discusses Canadian sovereignty and national security issues
The Globe and Mail, April 20, 2026
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Fen Hampson discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s stance on ties to the U.S.
The Globe and Mail, April 19, 2026
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Carmen Robertson discusses the impact of Norval Morrisseau on Canadian art
The Globe and Mail, April 17, 2026
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Philippe Lagassé discusses Canada’s submarine procurement
The Globe and Mail, April 17, 2026