Canada’s changing defence landscape
According to Andrea Charron, a professor of international relations in the political science department at the U of M, Canada is entering a period of…
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The language of belonging
Danielle Gaucher, associate professor in the U of M’s department of psychology and Canada research chair in social inequality, gender and public policy (tier ii),…
Truth before reconciliation
For nearly two decades, Sean Carleton has focused his work on the history of Canada’s Indian Residential School (IRS) system and the ways that history…
Finding the right balance inside the wandering mind
Attention influences nearly every aspect of daily life, from remembering information and solving problems to navigating distractions and shifting between tasks. Yet researchers are increasingly…
Rethinking violence beyond punishment
Can people unlearn violence? For sociologist and U of M assistant professor Marie Laperrière, the answer lies in understanding violence beyond why it happens and…
Multilingualism is more than a language skill
Does knowing more than one language amount to just another skill on a resume? Research suggests otherwise. Speaking more than one language can feel like…
Rethinking care by challenging traumatizing systems
For Christine Mayor, trauma is not just an individual experience, rather it is often produced by the very systems meant to provide care. Mayor, an…
Spiritual benefits of going offline in a digital age
In today’s digital world, spirituality is increasingly shaped by online spaces. Social media, apps and websites provide new ways to engage with faith, but they…
Inside the mind
Understanding how people think might seem abstract, but for Randy Jamieson, it is a question that sits at the centre of human intelligence and, increasingly,…
From platonic to romantic
How do people form, maintain and experience meaningful relationships? Research suggests that many romantic relationships may not begin with a first date at all. Instead,…