Department of Criminology

Research done at the Department of Criminology is nationally and internationally recognized for its cutting-edge approach to a variety of criminal justice issues, including crime prevention, social justice, policing, violence against women, drug policy, sex work, prisons, youth, media representations of crime, political violence, human rights, victimology and cybercrime.

Meet the Future You with Tim Drager

Have you ever dreamed of having a high flying career with an international investment firm in NYC? What kind of skills and qualities are international investment firms looking for and how does one embark on such a career path? What steps should students be taking now to plan for future success in the investment field?  

English
Sub-title: 
Senior Associate, Brighton Park Capital in New York
Date: 
Wednesday, 27 November 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, FSS Alumni, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Workshops & seminars, Professional development, Personal enrichment
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University
Payment website: 
https://sassit.uottawa.ca/ventus/workshops/workshop.php?uuid=bcb0b0539bcf45779ee...

À la rencontre de ton avenir avec Philippe Beaulieu

Avez-vous déjà rêvé d'une carrière en tant que consultant et conseiller en affaires internationales? Avez-vous pensé à démarrer votre propre entreprise? Voulez-vous connaître les compétences recherchées par les entreprises internationales dans leurs nouvelles recrues et comment les développez? Voulez-vous apprendre ce que les diplômés en sciences sociales peuvent faire pour se démarquer sur un marché mondial?

French
Sub-title: 
président de Celcius22 et associé et Conseiller principal d'Avistra International Inc.
Date: 
Thursday 28 November 2019 à 10 h 00 to à 11 h 00
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, FSS Alumni, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Workshops & seminars, Professional development, Personal enrichment
Event language: 
French
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

Introduction à la sociologie des élites délinquantes

Carla Nagels est professeure de criminologie à l’Université libre de Bruxelles. Son domaine de recherche est la délinquance des élites professionnelles. 

Objectif du cours :

Initier les étudiant(e)s en sciences sociales qui le souhaitent au domaine de connaissance portant sur la criminalité des affaires dans un contexte où ce type d’affaires devient une préoccupation croissante des citoyens (enquêtes en population générale), est de plus en plus relayée par les médias mais peine encore à se voir sanctionner par la justice.

French
Date: 
Thursday 23 January 2020 à 13 h 00 to à 16 h 00
Event organizer: 
Department of Criminology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Intended audience: 
Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk, Symposium
Event language: 
French
Where: 
Learning Crossroads, 100 Louis Pasteur

Meet the Future You with Devon MacDonald

Technology has been disrupting a wide range of industries, especially the world of media and marketing.  What industry trends should social science students be aware of as they look to make the leap from social sciences to the world of media?  What are some of the key opportunities available in this sector and what skills are global media giants, such as Mindshare, looking for in new hires?     

English
Sub-title: 
CEO, Mindshare Canada
Date: 
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of Social Work, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Conference, Networking, Workshops & seminars, Professional development, Personal enrichment
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

Meet the Future You with Wilhelm Rinas

Do you have an interest in safeguarding our environment or care about ensuring that all communities in Canada have access to safe and clean water?  Have you ever thought about a career in water and wastewater management?    If so, join us this Friday, November 8th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at FSS 4006 for a discussion with Social Sciences alumnus, Mr. Wilhelm Rinas (Political Science, 1985). As Director of Legal Services, Procurement and Insurance at the Ontario Clean Water Agency Mr. Rinas will discuss:
English
Sub-title: 
Director of the Legal Services, Procurement and Insurance Group at the Ontario Clean Water Agency
Date: 
Friday, 8 November 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, FSS Alumni, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Conference, Workshops & seminars, Professional development, Personal enrichment
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

Meet the Future You with Reg Thompson

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the hi-tech sector in the Silicon Valley, California or dreamed of a high profile career at Netflix? How does a social sciences student make the leap from uOttawa to the Bay area? What are some of the opportunities available and what are some of the challenges a uO grad (B.Sc.Soc in Criminology '91) might face entering the hi-tech sector in the U.S.?

English
Sub-title: 
Director, Corporate Legal and Assistant Secretary at Netflix
Date: 
Monday, 4 November 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Workshops & seminars, Academic, Professional development, Personal enrichment
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

Wrongful Convictions in Canada & Israel

Day 2 - Thursday October 24

9:30am to 12pm -  Innocence Movement

  • Representative from Innocence Network NYC
  • Win Wahrer and James Lockyer, Innocence Canada
  • Keren Ablin-Hertz, Public Defenders Office, Tel Aviv, Israel, Re-trial Division

 

2pm-4:30pm  - Barriers to Exoneration 

  • Irwin Cotler - Jens Söring
  • Anat Horovitz - Ovadia Shalom
  • Kathryn Campbell and Sina Menz - Michael Kassa
English
Sub-title: 
Barriers to Exoneration - Day 2
Date: 
Thursday, 24 October 2019 (All day)
Event organizer: 
Department of Criminology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Conference, Lecture/talk
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Alex Trebek Alumni Hall

Wrongful Convictions in Canada & Israel

Wednesday October 23 

7pm-9pm , FSS 4007

Keynote panel

  • Justice Ian Binnie, Formerly of the Supreme Court of Canada
  • Justice Neal Hendel, Israel Supreme Court
  • Ron Dalton, Exonoree/Co-President Innocence Canada
  • Brenda Waudby, Exoneree

Moderator:  Professor Irwin Cotler, Chair, Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights

English
Sub-title: 
Barriers to Exoneration - Keynote Panel
Date: 
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Event organizer: 
Department of Criminology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Panel, Partners & affiliates
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

Wrongful Convictions in Canada & Israel

Day 1 - Wednesday October 23 - Alex Trebek Alumni Hall

9:15am to 9:30 am - Welcome and Introduction

English
Sub-title: 
Barriers to Exoneration - Day 1
Date: 
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 (All day)
Event organizer: 
Department of Criminology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Intended audience: 
Future Students, Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Conference, Lecture/talk, Panel, University events, Faculty & staff, Partners & affiliates
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Alex Trebek Alumni Hall

Vox Pop Politique

Soyez à l'affût des enjeux électoraux!

L'équipe d'IMPACT vous invite à sa foire pré-électorale le 1er octobre de 12h30 à 14h sous la tente devant la Faculté des sciences sociales.

Participez au Vox Pop Politique d’IMPACT, une foire bilingue et non partisane, conçue pour vous aider à en savoir davantage à propos des grands enjeux auxquels sont confrontés les Canadiens et les Canadiennes avant les élections du 21 octobre.  

French
Sub-title: 
Foire pré-électorale
Date: 
Tuesday 1 October 2019 à 12 h 30 to à 14 h 00
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, School of Social Work, Department of Criminology, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Partners & affiliates
Event language: 
English and French
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

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