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Photo for the news post: Dr. Wisdom Tettey Appointed Carleton University’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor 
April 16, 2024

Dr. Wisdom Tettey Appointed Carleton University’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor 

Dr. Wisdom Tettey Appointed Carleton University’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor 

Carleton University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce Dr. Wisdom Tettey has been appointed Carleton University’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Tettey will commence his five-year appointment effective January... More
Photo for the news post: Wisdom Tettey named Carleton University’s 17th President
April 16, 2024

Wisdom Tettey named Carleton University’s 17th President

Wisdom Tettey named Carleton University’s 17th President

The Board of Governors is pleased to announce that following an international search process that engaged hundreds of internal and external constituents, Dr. Wisdom Tettey has been appointed Carleton University’s... More
Photo for the news post: Carleton Experts Available: 2024 Federal Budget
April 16, 2024

Carleton Experts Available: 2024 Federal Budget

Carleton Experts Available: 2024 Federal Budget

With the federal government scheduled to deliver the 2024 budget today, Carleton experts are available to comment on the new budget and a number of related issues. If you are... More
Photo for the news post: Carleton Experts Available: Canada’s Defence Policy Update
April 8, 2024

Carleton Experts Available: Canada’s Defence Policy Update

Carleton Experts Available: Canada’s Defence Policy Update

Defence Minister Bill Blair is set to release the long-awaited update to Canada's defence policy today and Carleton experts are available to discuss a variety of subjects related to the... More

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Truly amazing stories in research and innovation come out of Carleton. Below are a few of our stories.

Photo for the news post: Custom Fit: Creating AI-Powered Exoskeletons for Individual Mobility Needs
April 11, 2024

Custom Fit: Creating AI-Powered Exoskeletons for Individual Mobility Needs

Custom Fit: Creating AI-Powered Exoskeletons for Individual Mobility Needs

Carleton University researcher Mojtaba Ahmadi is designing advanced exoskeletons — wearable robotic devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Photo for the news post: Neurodiversity at Work: Carleton Grad Creates Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants
April 9, 2024

Neurodiversity at Work: Carleton Grad Creates Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants

Neurodiversity at Work: Carleton Grad Creates Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants

Carleton University alumnus and instructor, Sancho Angulo, has created a network dedicated to supporting neurodivergent employees in Canada’s federal public service.
Photo for the news post: Advancing Holistic Healthcare: Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine for All
April 4, 2024

Advancing Holistic Healthcare: Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine for All

Advancing Holistic Healthcare: Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine for All

Everyone has a right to a healthy standard of living and access to quality healthcare services – as outlined in Article 25 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. But in 2021, an estimated 4.5... More
Photo for the news post: Sounding the Alarm: Advocating for Whistleblower Rights in Canada
March 26, 2024

Sounding the Alarm: Advocating for Whistleblower Rights in Canada

Sounding the Alarm: Advocating for Whistleblower Rights in Canada

Whistleblowers shed light on problems that would otherwise remain in the shadows, alerting us to dangers to the public and abuses of public funds. While vital to a thriving democracy, whistleblowing can come at great... More

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Carleton University on The Conversation

Carleton University is a member of this unique digital journalism platform that launched in June 2017 to boost visibility of Canada’s academic faculty and researchers.

Photo for the news post: The Art of Musical Tribute, Including Maestro Fresh Wes Hip Hop Sampling, Moved Fans During JUNOs 2024
April 12, 2024

The Art of Musical Tribute, Including Maestro Fresh Wes Hip Hop Sampling, Moved Fans During...

The Art of Musical Tribute, Including Maestro Fresh Wes Hip Hop Sampling, Moved Fans During JUNOs 2024

Annual music award ceremonies — like the recent Juno Awards of 2024 in Canada — afford opportunities to pay tribute to artists who have passed away and acknowledge the living art of creative musical and... More
Photo for the news post: The Sun Was Born When a Dense Gas Cloud Collapsed, 4.6 Billion Years Ago
April 8, 2024

The Sun Was Born When a Dense Gas Cloud Collapsed, 4.6 Billion Years Ago

The Sun Was Born When a Dense Gas Cloud Collapsed, 4.6 Billion Years Ago

While the upcoming total solar eclipse is a special moment to reflect on our place in the universe, scientists have been studying the birth of the sun and the formation of our solar system for... More
Photo for the news post: Tackling the Causes of Crime, Not Sending More People to Jail, Is the Only Way To Fight It
April 2, 2024

Tackling the Causes of Crime, Not Sending More People to Jail, Is the Only Way...

Tackling the Causes of Crime, Not Sending More People to Jail, Is the Only Way To Fight It

Canadians want to fight crime, but Conservative Party proposals to increase incarceration aren't likely to work. Based on our analysis for the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities, there is a way to significantly reduce violent... More
Photo for the news post: Addressing Deepfake Porn Doesn’t Require New Criminal Laws, Which Can Restrict Sexual Fantasy and Promote the Prison System
March 27, 2024

Addressing Deepfake Porn Doesn’t Require New Criminal Laws, Which Can Restrict Sexual Fantasy and Promote...

Addressing Deepfake Porn Doesn’t Require New Criminal Laws, Which Can Restrict Sexual Fantasy and Promote the Prison System

As a criminologist and sexuality studies scholar with expertise in the legal regulation of sex and sexual expression, the push to conflate deepfake porn with misogyny and sexual harm is concerning, as is the call... More

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Carleton in the Media

Photo of Sandra Fahy discusses the results of the South Korean election

Sandra Fahy discusses the results of the South Korean election

Sandra Fahy discusses the results of the South Korean election

BBC, published on April 12, 2024
Photo of Trish Audette-Longo writes about journalism education and the industry

Trish Audette-Longo writes about journalism education and the industry

Trish Audette-Longo writes about journalism education and the industry

The Conversation, published on April 15, 2024
Photo of Frances Woolley discusses young working Canadians having to cut back on food

Frances Woolley discusses young working Canadians having to cut back on food

Frances Woolley discusses young working Canadians having to cut back on food

Macleans, published on April 13, 2024
Photo of Philippe Lagassé discusses Canada’s military procurement policy

Philippe Lagassé discusses Canada’s military procurement policy

Philippe Lagassé discusses Canada’s military procurement policy

The Hill Times, published on April 10, 2024

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