Concordia University defines next-generation education by anticipating the future of what a university can and should be. Our research and teaching is daring, transformative and distinct with a “big thinking” approach that examines societal issues from an expansive, interdisciplinary perspective. Concordia is an open and engaged university that encourages students to become active, critical and global citizens. As part of Montreal’s fabric, we are deeply connected to the city — and we are deeply connected to the world at large. More than 46,000 students choose Concordia each year. Globally, we have nearly 200,000 graduates.
L’Université Concordia vous invite à sauter dans le monde de l’éducation nouvelle génération. Tournés vers l’avenir, nous savons ce qu’une université peut et doit être. Nos recherches et notre enseignement sont non seulement uniques et audacieux, mais aussi en constante évolution. Nous voyons grand, voilà pourquoi nous examinons les enjeux sociaux d’un point de vue global et interdisciplinaire. Concordia est une université ouverte et engagée qui encourage ses étudiants et étudiantes à devenir des citoyens du monde impliqués et critiques. Nos racines sont montréalaises et notre ADN est profondément lié à cette ville, mais notre regard, lui, est tourné vers le monde entier. Plus de 46 000 étudiants choisissent Concordia chaque année, ce qui fait en sorte que nous avons globalement près de 200 000 diplômés aux quatre coins de la planète.
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, right, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, and Bernadeth Betchi, a CHRC employee and representative plaintiff, participate in a news conference on the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ special review of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, June 10, 2024.
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Publicizing an international review of the Commission is helping civil society advocate for reforms to combat racism, but the outcome of the review is set to maintain the status quo.
Women are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs worldwide, but the field remains male-dominated.
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New research highlights the importance of removing gendered challenges to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape for women.
When a work injury occurs, the immediate focus is on physical recovery. However, the psychological impact of injuries shouldn’t be neglected.
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Struggling with mental health can increase the risk of work injuries, and work injuries can give rise to, or worsen, mental health challenges.
Overcoming societal disparities to achieve an equal opportunity path to leadership is challenging, but organizations can take tangible steps to foster leadership potential across the socioeconomic spectrum.
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While many view the path to leadership as a journey that begins later in life, new research suggests childhood and adolescence play keys roles in how it develops.
What is at issue it not a communication barrier, but rather a lack of inclusive communication.
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To create a more accessible society, we need to increase awareness about diverse perspectives and lived experiences communicating, and learn about what types of barriers exist.
Le retard des femmes dans l'utilisation et la maîtrise de l'intelligence artificielle menace leur essor sur le marché du travail.
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La majorité des emplois seront touchés par l'IA d'ici dix ans. Les femmes doivent apprendre à utiliser cette nouvelle technologie si elle ne veulent pas perdre leur élan sur le marché du travail.
A passenger airliner flies past clouds and a rainbow in the sky over Beijing, in May 2024.
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The governance of solar radiation modification technologies is hampered by a lack of consensus on whether and how to explore such technologies. Only honest dialogue can hope to break this impasse.
Photo storage app features can determine which photos users are more often exposed to from within their collection.
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In April 2022, iPhone users were upset to learn about a restrictive feature on iPhones. The blocking of photos taken at sensitive locations raised concerns about how technologies manage our memories.
Suburban bus riders often have to deal with infrequent bus service.
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Understanding and supporting employees with dyslexia is crucial not only for the individual success of employees, but for workplaces to be more effective.
Illustration of crescent moons representing murdered Palestinians by Palestinian artist Mohammad Sabaaneh.
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Webcomics are functioning as emotional outlets for artists, as well as intentional acts of solidarity and resistance against Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
The video game industry has been plagued with round after round of layoffs, leaving workers in a vulnerable position.
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How university campuses respond to concerns about student safety can set the stage for learning or encourage its opposite: divisiveness and censorship.
The public needs to be consulted when developing legislation to regulate artificial intelligence.
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The Canadian government’s proposed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence doesn’t address the government’s own applications. More oversight and consultations are needed to protect Canadians.
Given the current state of the economy and governmental policy, it’s unsurprising that so many are lured by the appeal of passive income.
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Une communauté de macaques au Japon présente un taux élevé d’handicapés qui survivent grâce à leur souplesse comportementale et aux soins maternels.
Muhammadsobir Fayzov, a Tajik suspect in the Moscow terror attack, sits in a glass cage in the Basmanny District Court in Moscow on March 24, 2024.
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News that four of the suspects in the Moscow terror attacks are Tajik will likely result in further demonization against people already facing poverty and discrimination, despite a glorious history.
Un enquêteur examine la salle de concert incendiée après l'attentat contre le bâtiment du Crocus City Hall à la périphérie ouest de Moscou, en Russie, le 23 mars 2024. Au moins 137 personnes y ont perdu la vie.
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Les auteurs de l’attentat de Moscou seraient originaires du Tadjikistan. Le pays, le plus pauvre de l’ex-URSS, connaît un régime répressif et corrompu, où l’islamisme radical fait son nid.
Dairy cows try and stay dry in their barn as flood waters rise near Agassiz, B.C., in November 2021.
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Despite improvements in disaster response management since the Abbotsford floods of 2021, long-term animal welfare remains woefully underappreciated in B.C.
Women are just as interested in opportunities for advancement as men are. However, they find them less attainable because of their busy schedules.
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