McMaster Social Sciences

We are very pleased to share that Dean Jeremiah Hurley, who has led the faculty of Social Sciences as dean since 2015, has been appointed for a third term. He will serve a two-and-a-half-year term starting January 2026. Read the full story: dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/socia…

"[Blaine] Higgs’ loss challenges the narrative that conservatism is on the rise across Canada," writes Noah Fry, a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science, in @ConversationCA. @McMasterSocSci theconversation.com/is-conservatis…

"It's obviously a bait and switch." Vass Bednar talks to CBC's Go Public after customers complain about misleading fees. @McMasterSocSci cbc.ca/news/gopublic/…

Join us Oct 28 for Unequal Pandemic, Unequal Recovery, a webinar on the COVID-19 pandemic’s unequal and enduring impact on women in Canada's economy. Co-sponsors: @policyalternatives @cawls_acets @mcmasterecon #canlab #cdnpoli #cdnecon #canfem #GenderEquality #JustEconomy

Are you considering graduate school? The MA Indigenous Studies Program will be hosting an information session that discusses the graduate program and its application requirements. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Ross is currently promoting the book with co-author Larry Savage: October 11 at 7pm, Niagara Artists Centre, 354 St Paul Street, St. Catharines tinyurl.com/yanxpust November 8 at 7pm, Sandwich Brewing Company, 3232 Sandwich Street, Windsor tinyurl.com/3uencmyn

Our new podcast, 'Beyond the Pages' is out now! In episode one, we talk to @stephross_mac, associate professor in Labour Studies, about her new book 'Shifting Gears'. Listen Now on Spotify: lnkd.in/e_k-iSn6

Shifting Gears comes to #HamOnt Oct.7! Join me, @Prof_Savage & @LukewSavage at @WAHC at 7pm to discuss the state of labour politics today. The wonderful @epic_books will be selling paperback copies of the book Event details 👉 facebook.com/share/VK3kSzwd… #canlab #cdnpoli #onpoli

Researchers from across the Faculty of Social Sciences have attracted more than a million dollars in SSHRC grant funding this September. To read the full list of projects, click the link below. socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/social-science…

For much of Canadian history, hockey has been viewed as a symbol of national pride and identity. But is this still the case? PhD student Caleb Duffield explores this in a @ConversationCA piece with @uofg's Joseph Dick. ow.ly/2iOq50TvpNS @McMasterSocSci

Join us on October 30th at 10 am EST to learn more about how governments can deal with misinformation! This event features Dr. Timea Nochta and @mcandrewsjr. It is supported by #BIRMAC and open to @McMasterU and @unibirmingham. Details in the attached poster.

Congratulations to Nathan Andrews, Associate Professor, Political Science, who is being inducted into the Royal Society of Canada as a College Member this November!

I feel incredibly honoured to be elected to the @src_rsc College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists this year. Such a distinguished community to be a part of. #rscBRAVOsrc Thanks to @McMasterU for the support!

It’s the 50th anniversary of the Department of Anthropology! On Friday September 20 we are hosting a talk from Dr. Susan Erikson, Distinguished Professor at Simon Fraser University, about the changing natures of Anthropology. Register here: tinyurl.com/568v52at @AnthroMac

"Part of my research project has been to help raise awareness that this is not OK that we live like this, and next door in Caledonia or Hagersville … they don’t have these issues," says Prof. Dawn Martin Hill. @McMasterSocSci ow.ly/VmaZ50Tmgjl

Commentary in today's @globeandmail from @DigSocietyLab researchers Ori Freiman, @_asheluchin, @jordanmansell4, and @mcandrewsjr: Calling for greater engagement--from elected officials and the public alike--on the prospect of a digital Canadian dollar. theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…

How important are Monday's federal byelections to the future of Justin Trudeau and the Liberals? Political science professor Peter Graefe weighs in. @McMasterSocSci ow.ly/G7zl50Tltva

📢Calling all @McMasterU grad students! Tell us how your research is building a brighter world, for a chance to win up to $1000 in prizes. Register now and submit your 3-minute video by September 20. Learn more: research.mcmaster.ca/home/societal-…

Please welcome Jarita Greyeyes to the Faculty of Social Sciences! Jarita joins @MacIndigStudies as an Assistant Professor. We talked to Jarita about how excited she is to join the faculty, her academic background research interests. socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/stories/welcom…

Please welcome Rochelle Maurice to the Faculty of Social Sciences! Rochelle joins the School of Social Work as an Assistant Professor. We talked to Rochelle about how excited she is to join the faculty, her academic background research interests. socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/stories/welcom…