Faculty of Public Affairs Archives

August 28, 2023

Wrongful Convictions in Canada: Carleton Researcher Dedicates Life to Advocacy

The strength of our criminal justice system depends on its ability to convict the guilty and to clear the innocent. Despite this, wrongful conviction cases are a regular occurrence – with nearly 4,000 known cases... More

July 13, 2023

Applying Traditional War Theory to Cybersecurity: Researcher Updates Deterrence Theory to Help Prevent Cyber Attacks

Alex Wilner, a researcher at Carleton University, is a leading expert in deterrence theory – a traditional wartime theory that refers to the practice of how to deter attacks – and is expanding its scholarship... More

May 31, 2023

Indigenous Storytelling and the Relationships Between Us

Joy SpearChief-Morris, a Black Indigenous writer and Carleton Master of Journalism student, discusses the importance of Indigenous storytelling.

November 7, 2022

Carleton’s Fall 2022 Medallists

At this year’s fall convocation, more than 1,200 Carleton students from the Class of 2022 are receiving degrees that recognize their hard work and commitment to education. Carleton awards numerous medals to honour the dedication... More

November 7, 2022

Graduates Reflect on their Carleton Journey Before Crossing the Stage

Read about six exceptional graduates who have made their mark on Carleton through ground-breaking research, academic performance, participation in extra-curriculars and their commitment to change.

September 27, 2022

Stitching Together Grief and Art

When Deborah Young, a Cree social worker and Carleton University PhD candidate and lecturer, heard the horrific news about the recovery of graves at the former sites of residential schools in the spring of 2021,... More

June 15, 2022

Graduates Reflect on Life at Carleton as They Receive Diplomas

Convocation is a commemoration of each student’s academic journey, co-curricular experiences and the countless opportunities to develop social, political or charitable interests. As we celebrate the return of in-person graduation ceremonies, we've highlighted exceptional 2022... More

May 20, 2022

Benjamin Woo: Researcher of Geek Culture Steps Forward as EDI Advocate

Since the release of his book, Getting a Life: the Social Worlds of Geek Culture in 2018, Prof. Benjamin Woo has become a North American leader in the study of comics, fandom, and geek media... More

May 17, 2022

Student Leaders Driving Social Change and Inclusion for Asian Canadians

From leaders who are combating racism to those promoting Asian culture, Carleton students are making a positive impact in their communities — throughout Asian Heritage Month and beyond. Continue reading to learn more about a... More

May 16, 2022

Visit Fit for a Queen: The Role of Royal Tours in Canada

This May, Ottawa plays host to not one but two royal visits. From May 12 to 16, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands attended Tulip Festival events in honour of the longstanding friendship between our two... More

February 4, 2022

Community Advocate Takes a Seat at the National Table

Arielle Kayabaga first came to Canada as an 11-year-old refugee from the central east African country of Burundi. Twenty years later, on Sept. 20, 2021, she was elected as the Member of Parliament for London... More

November 12, 2021

Grad Stories 2021: Social Work Grad Finds Her ‘Voice, Confidence and Strength’ at Carleton

Katie Mumford, a graduate of Carleton University’s Bachelor of Social Work program who is continuing on as a Raven to pursue her Master of Social Work, admits she has lived through some difficult experiences in... More