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People, Place and Possibility: Cities and the Humanities and Social Sciences![]()
People, Place and Possibility: Cities and the Humanities and Social Sciences
7 Hart House Circle, Hart House, Great Hall Time: Nov 9th, 8:30 am End: Nov 9th, 5:00 pm Interest Categories: Women/Gender, Women & Gender Studies (FAS), Sociology (FAS), Science/Technology, Religion, Study of (FAS), Political Science, Philosophy (UTSC), Philosophy (UTM), Philosophy (FAS), Law, Faculty of , Indigenous, Human Geography (UTSC), History (FAS), Historical Studies (UTM), Historical and Cultural Studies (UTSC), Geography & Planning (FAS), Cities and Humanities, Anthropology (UTSC), Anthropology (UTM), Anthropology (FAS) Conference The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, presents: 2016 Annual Conference
Conference website PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
BIG THINKING LECTUREJust sustainabilities in cities: Re-imagining e/quality, living within limitsJulian Agyeman, Professor, Urban and Environmental Policy, Tufts University Integrating social needs and welfare offers us a more ‘just,’ rounded and equity-focused definition of sustainability. This does not, however, negate the very real environmental threats we face. Join Julian Agyeman as he explores examples of just sustainabilities, focusing on ideas about 'fair shares' resource distribution globally, planning for intercultural cities, achieving wellbeing and happiness, the concept of 'spatial justice,’ and the roles for the HSS in creating just sustainabilities in urban centres. Introduction by Meric Gertler, President, University of Toronto Response PanelA diverse panel will respond to Julian Agymen’s Big Thinking lecture and discuss how the HSS can help create more inclusive and democratically engaged cities. Speakers include: Cyndy Baskin, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Ryerson University KEYNOTE LECTUREHuman-centred cities: co-designing systems with citizensZahra Ebrahim, Co-director, Doblin Canada; Lecturer, University of Toronto Keynote lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS1. Strengthening innovation through scholarship and communitySpeakers include: Lisa Philips, Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University; Director, Research Policy, Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Explore the role of universities and HSS academics in driving innovation, including current contributions, challenges and strategies for further engagement. The workshop will also be an opportunity to discuss HSS and the federal government’s new innovation agenda. 2. Reconciliation in the city: The role of the humanities and social sciencesSpeakers include: Cyndy Baskin , Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Ryerson University Explore the unique opportunities and challenges for HSS researchers in working with Indigenous communities and other partners towards reconciliation in an urban context. 3. Demonstrating the community impacts of the humanities and social sciencesSpeakers include: David Phipps, Director, Research Services and Knowledge Exchange, York University Investigate, through an urban lens, how to track and measure the impacts of HSS research and other contributions with reference to new resources from the Federation’s impact project. Federal Review of Fundamental ScienceSpeakers include: Christine Tausig Ford, Interim Executive Director, Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Join us for a discussion on Canada’s Fundamental Science Review and the Federation’s key messages from the HSS community for this process. RECEPTIONJoin dignitaries, members, partners and esteemed alumni at the evening reception as we toast the future of humanities and social science research and learning. Refreshments, a light breakfast, morning/afternoon snacks and lunch will be providedREGISTRATIONVisit the registration page for more information on registration fees, special hotel rates, and to register for People, Place and Possibility: Cities and the Humanities and Social Sciences. We look forward to seeing you in Toronto! Registration is $60 per person and free for parliamentarians and the media. There is also limited student registration pricing for $20. |