Official account of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at Ontario Tech University-Promoting Social Justice through outreach, research and teaching.
Can you tell when someone is lying?
@ot_fssh Professor Dr. Amy Leach shows CBC’s The Nature of Things 101 how subtle behavioural cues such as facial expressions, tone, and body language can indicate deception.
https://t.co/OWpKR4VRy0
With the number of young caregivers in Canada expected to grow with our aging population, @ot_fssh researcher @DrVivianS highlights the need to offer greater resources and supports to these young heroes.
https://t.co/iiIPEuBTvO
🏆 Big congrats to Dr. Jen Rinaldi & Kate Rossiter on winning a 2025 Canada Prizes Award for Population Control: Theorizing Institutional Violence! 🎉 Their research -archival digs + survivor interviews - uncovers how violence underpins institutions from shelters to prisons.
🎮 New Episode!
Dr. Andrea Braithwaite (Ontario Tech U) joins the Level the Paying Field podcast to explore gender in gaming and women’s roles in the video game industry. 🎙️
▶️ Watch: https://t.co/ZkjxdhrsKL 💜
#WomenInGaming#PayEquity@OntPayEquity
What do media and pop culture have to do with pay equity?
Dr. Andrea Braithwaite from our Communication & Digital Media Studies program joins the #LevelThePayingField podcast with @OntPayEquity to break it all down!🎙️
👉 Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/avUrwwEw4D
Join Dr. Les Jacobs & Dr. Matt McManus for an impactful discussion on their book "Against Post-Liberal Courts and Justice." Session moderated by Dr. Mirrlees 🏛️📚
https://t.co/7kLhrtkqP7
Dr. Sharon Lauricella believes in learning re-imagined.
The @ot_fssh professor is known for incorporating fun and unique activities into her classes, like a digital escape room, to create a more flexible and dynamic learning experience.
Join us with @oshawacity for an unforgettable Black History Month celebration! 🌟 Dive into the vibrant world of Nollywood on Feb 26, 7 PM at Regent Theatre. Enjoy live music, insightful discussions, and a special screening of "Conversations in Transit."
https://t.co/za83WXrIwb
Congratulations to Professor Liqun Cao on winning the 2025 ACJS Academy Fellow Award! 👏We are deeply grateful for his substantial contributions to the ACCCJ, as well as his influence on the broader field of Chinese criminology and criminal justice @ACJS_National@OT_FSSH
Shining in our #GraduateStudentSpotlight: Teresa! 🎓✨
A dedicated educator and a new @ontariotech_u MSPI graduate, Teresa explored the social impact of experiential learning projects.Congrats 🌟
Learn more about our Graduate Programs: https://t.co/xv3StQnFxP #PhD#GradSchool
Congrats to Dr. Bobby Stojanoski & Dr. Lindsay Malloy, @ontariotech_u 2024 Research Excellence Chairs! 🌟
Their innovative research igniting social impact and justice, inspires us all!
Read Full Article Here: https://t.co/Lj1FIsK2H0
#Innovation#SocialImpact#Research
On Remembrance Day, we honour the courageous individuals who have served Canada and made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we enjoy.
Learn more about the community and on-campus services you can attend at https://t.co/EJTFAtUt9A. #LestWeForget
Ontario Tech students! 📢
Join the #RaceToReduceMethane Hackathon on Nov 15th! Develop climate solutions & win up to $1,500! 🏆
Register: https://t.co/4sPB3tuxpJ
#ClimateAction#hackathon
As we continue to mark Treaties Recognition Week, @ot_libraries has created a resource to help you learn more about the Williams Treaties, which cover the lands on which the university is situated, and its impact on Indigenous Peoples ➡️ https://t.co/nQXzlQYYvb
Considering a Master's degree that blends Political Science, Communication, Digital Media, & Legal Studies? 🎓
Join @ontariotech_u Virtual Open House for the Master of Arts in Social Practice & Innovation!
🗓 Nov 12 | 5:30-6:30 PM EST
🔗 Register Here: https://t.co/SsngFNaUJt
NASA's Gavin Schmidt joins our Critical Climate Week panel! 🚀
Is there a methane crisis? Join @ClimateOfGavin (NASA), @TonyaDelSontro, @UrbanScape, & @TimothyMacneill for a critical discussion on methane's impact & solutions.
Sign up here: https://t.co/kSH1L6FUoA