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On behalf of Norah Vollmer<\/b><\/p>\n

What started as a small idea and many discussions has grown into a meaningful initiative!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m proud to have developed Scholars at Risk Carleton’s Academic Advancement and Career Alignment Certificate for New Scholars in Canada (with lots of help!) – now in its second year – in collaboration with Megan Graham<\/a>, Carleton University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology<\/a>, Carleton University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Funded in part by International Development Research Centre (IDRC)<\/a>, this program supports at-risk and displaced scholars, artists, and activists whose careers have been interrupted – helping them to navigate next steps in Canada and strengthen their academic and professional profiles, whether continuing in academia or transitioning into other sectors.<\/p>\n

A huge thank you to our amazing Week 1 collaborators:
\nDoris M. Kakuru<\/a>, University of Victoria<\/a>
\nLuciara Nardon<\/a>, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University<\/a>
\nRussel MacDonald<\/a>, The Royal Society of Canada (RSC)<\/a>
\nSulaimon Giwa, PhD<\/a>, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador<\/a>
\nKarim Abuawad, Carleton University<\/a>
\nDavid Lafferty<\/a>, Carleton University<\/a>
\nAmir Bahman Radnejad<\/a>, Mount Royal University<\/a>
\nNick Tepylo<\/a>, Clarkson University<\/a>
\nAzar Masoumi, Carleton University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology<\/a>, Carleton University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)<\/a>
\nand, of course, all of the incredible at-risk scholars who inspire me every day!<\/p>\n

This initiative builds on the The Royal Society of Canada (RSC)<\/a> At-Risk and Displaced Academics and Artists (ARDAA) workshop, offering deeper engagement and continuity for those navigating the Canadian academic landscape.<\/p>\n

Together, we\u2019re creating safe havens and knowledge networks for scholars who have faced unimaginable challenges\u2014and helping them rebuild their careers with confidence. Let\u2019s continue to foster academic freedom and global collaboration.<\/p>\n

So that we can continue these important programs, please consider supporting Scholars at Risk Carleton at https:\/\/lnkd.in\/e5Cv-jj7<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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