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Big Thinking Podcast

Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences

28 episodes

1 month ago

Pourquoi est-il essentiel de croiser les regards, les expertises et les méthodologies de différents domaines pour mieux comprendre la complexité des défis en matière de santé publique? Quels sont les bénéfices concrets observés lorsque des chercheuses et chercheurs issu.e.s de différents domaines collaborent ensemble? Aujourd'hui sur le balado Voir Grand, Karine Morin est rejointe par Magaly Brodeur, clinicienne et chercheuse à l'Université de Sherbrooke, afin d'explorer l'importance des appr...

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Pourquoi est-il essentiel de croiser les regards, les expertises et les méthodologies de différents domaines pour mieux comprendre la complexité des défis en matière de santé publique? Quels sont les bénéfices concrets observés lorsque des chercheuses et chercheurs issu.e.s de différents domaines collaborent ensemble? Aujourd'hui sur le balado Voir Grand, Karine Morin est rejointe par Magaly Brodeur, clinicienne et chercheuse à l'Université de Sherbrooke, afin d'explorer l'importance des appr...

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Social Sciences

Episodes (20/28)

Big Thinking Podcast

L’interdisciplinarité au service des dépendances comportementales

Pourquoi est-il essentiel de croiser les regards, les expertises et les méthodologies de différents domaines pour mieux comprendre la complexité des défis en matière de santé publique? Quels sont les bénéfices concrets observés lorsque des chercheuses et chercheurs issu.e.s de différents domaines collaborent ensemble? Aujourd'hui sur le balado Voir Grand, Karine Morin est rejointe par Magaly Brodeur, clinicienne et chercheuse à l'Université de Sherbrooke, afin d'explorer l'importance des appr...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Génération connectée : les jeunes face aux dilemmes éthiques du numérique

Bienvenue au Congrès en conversation, une série spéciale présentée par le balado Voir Grand et La Conversation Canada, où nous invitons des intervenant.e.s clés du Congrès 2025 à partager leurs recherches et leurs expériences dans le contexte de notre thème Redessinons le vivre-ensemble. Dans cet épisode, notre hôte Martine Turenne, Rédactrice en chef de La Conversation Canada, est rejointe par la Professeure Megan Cotnam-Kappel. Ensemble, elles abordent le projet VRAenligne, une initiative d...

2 months ago

34 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Pride and profit: The politics of corporate allyship

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast and The Conversation Canada, where we convene key voices at Congress 2025 to share their research and experiences within the context of our theme Reframing togetherness. In this episode, our host Eleni Vlahiotis, writer and editor specializing in media, business, labour and Canadian politics at The Conversation Canada, is joined by Dr. Daniel Conway and together, they take a closer look at the rise of ...

3 months ago

43 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Le nouvel art de se présenter aux élections

Que ce soit en pleine campagne électorale ou entre deux scrutins, les politiciennes, politiciens et partis politiques ne quittent jamais vraiment la scène publique, qui est aujourd’hui devenue numérique. Ce mois-ci sur le balado Voir Grand, Thierry Giasson explore, en conversation avec Karine Morin, comment les personnalités politiques se construisent une image, captent notre attention et façonnent le débat public à travers des stratégies de marketing sophistiquées.

6 months ago

31 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Wildfires: charting the path forward

In this episode of the Big Thinking Podcast, we dive into the complex world of wildfire research in Canada. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, and understanding their causes and effects is more important than ever. What is the science behind them? What is their connection to climate change? And what role does interdisciplinarity play in wildfire research? Our host Karine Morin is joined by Dr. Mike Flannigan, BC Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency ...

7 months ago

34 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Digital politics in the age of AI

In this episode, we’re exploring the ever-growing impact of artificial intelligence on digital politics and media. From shaping political campaigns to influencing public discourse, AI is transforming the way we engage with politics. Karine Morin is joined by Fenwick Mckelvey, Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology Policy in the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University, to break down the risks, rewards, and ethical challenges surrounding AI in the di...

8 months ago

32 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Comprendre les racines de l'extrémisme au Québec

La montée des groupes radicaux au Québec et au Canada est-il un phénomène isolé, ou le miroir d'une inquiétante tendance mondiale? Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la définition de l'extrémisme, ainsi que les idéologies et l'impact croissant des groupes extrémistes de droite. Pour cet épisode, le professeur Frédérick Nadeau se joint à Karine Morin afin de mieux comprendre les racines de l'extrémisme québécois.

9 months ago

36 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System

Earlier this year, the Council of Canadian Academies released its report “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System.” The report examines measures that can enhance EDI, the benefits and challenges of implementing them, and their potential impacts on people and institutions.In this episode, Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island and Chair of the Expert Panel on EDI Practices for Impactful Change, joins Karine Morin...

10 months ago

31 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Navigating Canada's immigration and education nexus

In this episode, we’re exploring a topic that has grabbed headlines across Canada over this past year – the cap on international students enrolled in our colleges and universities, and the ripple effect it’s having on higher education and immigration. For this episode, our host Karine Morin is joined by Lisa Brunner, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of British Columbia Centre for Migration Studies.

11 months ago

36 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Congrès en Conversation - Partie III avec Aliyah Datoo

Bienvenue au Congrès en Conversation, une série spéciale présentée par le balado Voir Grand et la Conversation Canada, dans laquelle nous invitons les chercheur.euse.s qui participent au Congrès à partager leurs recherches et leurs expériences dans le contexte de notre reponsabilité commune envers notre société, nos systèmes et notre planète.Pour ce dernier épisode de notre série spéciale au Congrès, notre hôte Annie Pilote, Présidente du Conseil d'administration de la Fédération est accompag...

1 year ago

17 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Congress in Conversation - Part II with Kshamta Hunter

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers presenting at Congress 2024 to share their research and experiences within the context of shared responsibility to our society, systems, and planet. For our second episode, our host Nehal El-Hadi, journalist, editor, and producer at The Conversation Canada is joined by Kshamta Hunter, Manager of Transformative Learning and St...

1 year ago

25 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Congress in Conversation - Part I with Christopher Dietzel

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers presenting at Congress 2024 to share their research and experiences within the context of shared responsibility to our society, systems, and planet. For this first episode, our host Nehal El-Hadi, journalist, editor, and producer at The Conversation Canada is joined by Christopher Dietzel, a postdoctoral fellow at Concordia U...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part II

The intersection of climate change and housing crisis in Canada forms a pressing challenge, as extreme weather events become more frequent. Recent wildfires and events like the Saint-John River flood not only jeopardize housing structures but also contribute to displacement and homelessness. For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Julia Woodhall-Melnik, Assistant Professor at the University of New Brunswick, to discuss the importance of resilient housing s...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part I

The Canadian housing crisis is more than a financial challenge; it's a societal concern with deep-seated roots. The crisis has far-reaching consequences: escalating homes prices, limited affordable housing, and the impact of the pandemic have intensified the struggle and exacerbated social inequalities.For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Nemoy Lewis, Assistant Professor at the Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss the Canadian housing crisis.

1 year ago

32 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Droit de l'intelligence artificielle : l'importance d'une régulation juste

Est-ce que ChatGPT, DALL-E et Midjourney vous dit quelque chose? Ces plates-formes sont quelques exemples parmi de nombreux nouveaux logiciels d'intelligence artificielle qui voient le jour actuellement. Durant ces dernières années, l'IA a été au centre de nombreux débats et discussions, notamment dans le monde académique. Alors que l'IA commence à faire partie de nos vies professionnelles et personnelles, il est important de discuter des enjeux et risques liés à l'explosion de ces techn...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

She-cession: unveiling the pandemic's impact on women in the workforce

Historically, most recessions have been described as being "he-cessions"; most jobs lost were male dominated industries, and the women led sectors shortly followed.When the Covid-19 pandemic started, women's employment was hit especially hard by the economic slow down that followed, causing some to call it a "she-cession." But what exactly does the term mean, why did it happen, and what does it tell us about the future of our economy? For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, our host Gabri...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

Reconciliation as an everyday practice

In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its First Report which documented the experiences of more than 6,000 witnesses who survived living in residential schools as students. Eight years later, it is important to assess what progress we've made and what work remains for us to do in our journey towards Reconciliation.For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, our host Gabriel Miller is joined by Crystal Fraser, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Native ...

1 year ago

29 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

L'avortement au Canada est-il un droit acquis?

Bienvenue sur la page de notre balado Voir Grand, où l'on discute de quelques unes des questions les plus importantes de notre époque avec des chercheur.se.s de premier plan. Suite au renversement de l'arrêt Roe contre Wade par la Cour suprême des États-Unis l'an dernier et aux récentes interdictions de procédures d'avortement au sud de la frontière, il est légitime de se demander ce que tout cela signifie pour le Canada. Gabriel Miller donne la parole à Annie Pilote, doyenne de la...

2 years ago

27 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

How worried should we be about ChatGPT?

Welcome to the Big Thinking Podcast, where we talk to leading researchers about their work on some of the most important and interesting questions of our time.Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of the Federation, is our host.Artificial Intelligence is on the rise, and ChatGPT is one of the most prominent examples of a new technology that is changing our lives. But what do we really know about ChatGPT and how is it affecting higher education and research? Miller is joined by Lai-Tze Fan, A...

2 years ago

27 minutes

Big Thinking Podcast

What is the future of books?

Welcome to the Big Thinking Podcast, where we talk to leading researchers about their work on some of the most important and interesting questions of our time.Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of the Federation, is our host.Digital technologies are reshaping every aspect of our society, and books are no exception. But as physical objects, books have a powerful connection to us and our culture. As our world continues changing, it’s worth asking what books mean to us and to our future. Mil...

2 years ago

27 minutes