Research

Humans and interconnectivity

Exploring the promise and challenge of 5G technology

How will 5G technology change the way we work and play? To get a handle on the concepts to be unpacked at our upcoming Humans and Interconnectivity event, we turned to professors Christine McWebb and Leah Zhang-Kennedy.

Understanding cybersecurity from multiple perspectives

Arts and Math team up to foster interdisciplinary graduate training

Professors Jennifer Whitson and Ian Goldberg developed an interdisciplinary course for graduate students to tackle the challenge of cybersecurity from humanities, social science and computer science perspectives.

Recent news and stories from Arts

From revealing the latest Franklin Expedition discovery to developing a sustainable future to making space for Indigenous leadership, the last few months have seen some important and exciting news from our faculty and students.

Recent news from Arts

Catch up on research and initiatives by Arts scholars, students and alumni that support a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Arts researchers shed light on COVID-19

From beating boredom to tackling misinformation, Arts experts offer insight on pandemic challenges that affect us all.

The human dimensions of our climate crisis

It’s no surprise that humans are the problem. That’s why research and teaching in the humanities, social sciences and creative arts play a critical role in addressing the myriad issues connected to climate.

Drawing can help memory

Research finds that drawing is better than writing for memory retention

One of our most popular media releases over the past year featured research led by Professor Myra Fernandes and PhD candidate Melissa Mead from the Department of Psychology.

Why assisted dying matters for young people too

Three Minute Thesis-winning research

Kathryn Morrison won the 2019 Three Minute Thesis heat for the Faculty of Arts and advanced to present at the University 3MT finals. Watch her final presentation on the prospect of extending Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) eligibility to mature minors

Enabling innovative research

Impact of giving

Alumnus Bob Harding's donation established an endowment that now provides vital seed funding for unconventional or start-up research in the social sciences, humanities, and creative arts.

Arts and AI: Keeping it human

Could artificial intelligence take your job? Is it as unbiased as we think? We hear from professors and alumni in Arts on some of the biggest challenges of AI, and how their work impacts this important field.

A 3MT judge reflects

The Three Minute Thesis competition showcases young people and their intellectual development, writes first-time 3MT judge, Professor Emeritus Peter Woolstencroft. It also allows the judges and attendees to grow. 

Political marketing beyond borders

Professor Anna Esselment, Chair of the Department of Political Science and an expert in Canadian politics, campaigns, and elections, writes about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political celebrity status and (perceptions of) Canada’s place on the global stage.