SSHRC Matters

SSHRC Matters is a new research series designed to highlight the importance of social science, humanities and artistic research, scholarship, and expression, as well as its impact on our campus, in our communities, and for our world.

Events

Inaugural Event

The inaugural event started our converstaion off where it all began....with recognition of the fundamental research relationship between graduate students and their supervisors.

We heard from:

  • Dr. Ryan Walker and Joel Bernbaum (Interdisciplinary)
  • Dr. Jing Xiao and Nataliia Zakharchuk (Education)
  • Dr. Ken Coates and Oxana Pimenova (Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy)

They discussed the importance of student/supervisor relationship, the journey, benefits and challenges to acquiring SSHRC funding, and tips and tricks that foster strong student/supervisor relationships.

The event was cohosted by Dr. Dawn Wallin, OVPR SSHRC Lead, and Dr. Debby Burshtyn, Dean of the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Showcasing the Fine Arts

The second session of the series showcased Fine Arts researchers and discuss how Fine Arts scholars are highly engaged in the community.

Join host Dr. Dawn Wallin, OVPR SSHRC Lead and Associate Vice President Research, Engagement.

A panel discussion will be held followed by a casual conversation.

Panelists were:

  • Dr. Jennifer Lang (Department of Music)
  • jake moore (Department of Art and Art History)
  • Deneh'Cho Thompson (Department of Drama)

The event took place on Zoom on Monday, February 14th from 2-4pm. The event was not recorded at the request of the panelists.

 

Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppressive Research Across Disciplines

This session of the series showcased anti-racism and anti-oppression researchers and discuss how the research reaches across SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR and how it creates impact in the community.

Join host Dr. Dawn Wallin, OVPR SSHRC Lead and Associate Vice President Research, Engagement.

A panel discussion will be held followed by a casual conversation.

Panelists were:

  • Dr. Rachel Loewen Walker (College of Law)
  • Dr. Manuela Valle Castro (College of Medicine)
  • Dr. Carmen Gillies (College of Education)

The event took place on Zoom on Wednesday, April 13th from 12:30-2:30pm.

RESOLVing Saskatchewan Violence

This session showcased academic and community-based research addressing the issue of violence in Saskatchewan, with a particular emphasis on the work of RESOLVE SK and its partners. A panel discussion was held followed by a casual conversation.

Moderator: Dr. Dawn Wallin, Associate Vice President, Research (Engagement) and SSHRC Lead

Panelists:

  • Jorden Cummings - Director of RESOLVE
  • Sarah Mohammed
  • Tracy Knutson
  • Candice Klein

The event was a hybrid event that took place on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Tri-Council Research Event: Strengthening Indigenous Research Capacity and Research Data Management: Intersections, Boundaries, and Possibilities

On Nov 21-22, our campus hosted two SSHRC colleagues, Ursula Gobel, Vice-President, Stakeholder Engagement and Advancement of Society and Matthew Lucas, Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Performance, for a campus-wide research event.

They shared Tri-Council developments related to two important initiatives: the Strengthening Indigenous Research Capacity (SIRC) efforts for supporting Indigenous research and training, and the Research Data Management policy.

We also hosted a panel session moderated by Dr. Dawn Wallin, AVPR Engagement and USask SSHRC Lead.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Bobby Henry (College of Arts and Science, Department of Indigenous Studies)
  • Dr. Erika Penz (College of Medicine)
  • Dr. Amanda Froehlich Chow (School of Public Health)

The event was held in person on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. The SSHRC presentations were recorded and can be watched below. The faculty panel was not recorded.