Ontario Tech Social Science and Humanities

Can you tell when someone is lying? @ot_fssh Professor Dr. Amy Leach shows CBC’s The Nature of Things 101 how subtle behavioural cues such as facial expressions, tone, and body language can indicate deception. youtube.com/watch?v=yVTNJX…

Don't miss out on today's @earthdistrictca event with @ot_fssh's @TMirrlees_ on digital tech, energy systems and environmental sustainability!

With the number of young caregivers in Canada expected to grow with our aging population, @ot_fssh researcher @DrVivianS highlights the need to offer greater resources and supports to these young heroes. cbc.ca/news/health/yo…

🏆 Big congrats to Dr. Jen Rinaldi & Kate Rossiter on winning a 2025 Canada Prizes Award for Population Control: Theorizing Institutional Violence! 🎉 Their research -archival digs + survivor interviews - uncovers how violence underpins institutions from shelters to prisons.

🎮 New Episode! Dr. Andrea Braithwaite (Ontario Tech U) joins the Level the Paying Field podcast to explore gender in gaming and women’s roles in the video game industry. 🎙️ ▶️ Watch: youtu.be/1CrBefd3Ga4 💜 #WomenInGaming #PayEquity @OntPayEquity

What do media and pop culture have to do with pay equity? Dr. Andrea Braithwaite from our Communication & Digital Media Studies program joins the #LevelThePayingField podcast with @OntPayEquity to break it all down!🎙️ 👉 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/5BT7Nuqnoq8?si…

Join Dr. Les Jacobs & Dr. Matt McManus for an impactful discussion on their book "Against Post-Liberal Courts and Justice." Session moderated by Dr. Mirrlees 🏛️📚 eventbrite.ca/e/against-post…

Dr. Sharon Lauricella believes in learning re-imagined. The @ot_fssh professor is known for incorporating fun and unique activities into her classes, like a digital escape room, to create a more flexible and dynamic learning experience.

Join us with @oshawacity for an unforgettable Black History Month celebration! 🌟 Dive into the vibrant world of Nollywood on Feb 26, 7 PM at Regent Theatre. Enjoy live music, insightful discussions, and a special screening of "Conversations in Transit." tickets.regenttheatre.ca/eventperforman…

Congratulations to Professor Liqun Cao on winning the 2025 ACJS Academy Fellow Award! 👏We are deeply grateful for his substantial contributions to the ACCCJ, as well as his influence on the broader field of Chinese criminology and criminal justice @ACJS_National @OT_FSSH

For so long, I've wanted to organize a public event for my amazing #LTC community, so I'm thrilled to share this with you (and🙏to @ontariotech_u @OT_FSSH for helping to make this happen). 📅Wed, March 5, 2025, 6:30pm. 📌Regent Theatre: Oshawa, ON. 🔗tickets.regenttheatre.ca/eventperforman…

Congratulations to @ontariotech_u FSSH Professor in Criminology and Justice, Dr. Barb Perry!

Shining in our #GraduateStudentSpotlight: Teresa! 🎓✨ A dedicated educator and a new @ontariotech_u MSPI graduate, Teresa explored the social impact of experiential learning projects.Congrats 🌟 Learn more about our Graduate Programs: bit.ly/487vziY #PhD #GradSchool

Congrats to Dr. Bobby Stojanoski & Dr. Lindsay Malloy, @ontariotech_u 2024 Research Excellence Chairs! 🌟 Their innovative research igniting social impact and justice, inspires us all! Read Full Article Here: bit.ly/4fxUbV1 #Innovation #SocialImpact #Research

🎉 Congrats to Teighan on defending his Master Thesis, "Barriers for Rural Youth Accessing Mental Health Care with Complex or Reduced Parental Support" He highlights rural youth's care is tied to parental support. Learn more about our Graduate Programs: bit.ly/487vziY

On Remembrance Day, we honour the courageous individuals who have served Canada and made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we enjoy. Learn more about the community and on-campus services you can attend at ontariotechu.ca/remembranceday. #LestWeForget

Ontario Tech students! 📢 Join the #RaceToReduceMethane Hackathon on Nov 15th! Develop climate solutions & win up to $1,500! 🏆 Register: forms.ontariotechu.ca/forms/online/v… #ClimateAction #hackathon

.@ontariotech_u researcher, @TMirrlees_ has a new publication. bit.ly/4hFHucs

As we continue to mark Treaties Recognition Week, @ot_libraries has created a resource to help you learn more about the Williams Treaties, which cover the lands on which the university is situated, and its impact on Indigenous Peoples ➡️ guides.library.ontariotechu.ca/indigenousstud…

Considering a Master's degree that blends Political Science, Communication, Digital Media, & Legal Studies? 🎓 Join @ontariotech_u Virtual Open House for the Master of Arts in Social Practice & Innovation! 🗓 Nov 12 | 5:30-6:30 PM EST 🔗 Register Here: bit.ly/40BGos7