FSS International - Student Mobility

You are registered in a Faculty of Social Sciences Program? Here's a unique opportunity for you... Feel the pulse of the planet! At a time where globalization in all its forms is becoming more and more important, your studies abroad will undoubtedly be an asset in your job search. We propose three easy ways to get there : International Internships, Field Research Courses and International Exchanges. These courses are worth credits toward your program.

Improving community food security in developed countries

Interventions to improve community food security in developed countries: what works and why?
A growing number of interventions using food systems approach to improve community food security are being implemented in developed countries. We will offer an update on an ongoing CIHR funded systematic review on evidence about what works, why, for whom and how. The role of knowledge users will be discussed.
Alejandra Dubois & Elizabeth A. Kristjansson
Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services , uOttawa

 

English
Sub-title: 
CRECS noon-hour Colloquium
Date: 
Friday, 20 May 2016 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Event organizer: 
Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Citizenship and Minorities, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies, Centre for International Policy Studies, FSS International - Student Mobility, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, FSS Research, Centre on Governance, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies
Intended audience: 
Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk, Workshops & seminars, Partners & affiliates, Research Leadership
Event language: 
English and French
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University
Supporting website: 
http://www.crecs.uottawa.ca

“Mastering” Recovery in Homelessness

How does consumer choice promote recovery in homelessness? In this presentation I propose that mastery is a key link between choice in services and recovery outcomes. Data from three studies will be used to illustrate this link, even in the context of problem-related substance misuse.
Dr. Ronni M. Greenwood
Psychology Department
University of Limerick, Ireland

English
Sub-title: 
CRECS noon-hour Colloquium
Date: 
Friday, 26 February 2016 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Event organizer: 
Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, School of International Development and Global Studies, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Citizenship and Minorities, FSS International - Student Mobility, FSS Research, Centre on Governance
Intended audience: 
Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

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