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September 8, 2022

Carleton Grad Larisa Galadza Leads Canada’s Diplomatic Mission in Ukraine

When Larisa Galadza was appointed Canada's ambassador to Ukraine in 2019, the Carleton University graduate was excited about a posting that was the culmination of everything she had done in her career. Galadza, who has... More

June 20, 2022

Academic Refugees: At-Risk Scholars from Afghanistan and Ukraine Get a Safe Haven at Carleton

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in search of either temporary or permanent sanctuary. June 20 is World Refugee Day... More

November 23, 2021

Refugee Studies Grad Student Wants to Alleviate Challenges Faced by Newcomers

In August, when the Taliban captured Kabul and thousands of Afghans were desperately trying to board the final few flights out of the city, Carleton student Maryam Sahar delivered a strong message to Canada’s federal... More

October 8, 2021

Carleton Alumni Soar Into Out of This World Tech Careers

The earliest humans pushed beyond the horizon and reached far-flung mountains and islands all around the planet. As modern humans push beyond the bounds of Earth itself, we follow in their footsteps. “Humans are explorers,... More

June 28, 2021

Carleton Economics Graduate Helps Keep the Bahamian Economy Strong and Stable

Tourism is the biggest industry in the Bahamas, employing about two-thirds of the Caribbean nation’s workforce directly and indirectly and providing more than half of its gross domestic product. Banking is the second biggest business.... More

June 24, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Exploring Sustainability in the Scottish Highlands

While Master of Architecture graduate Camille Ringrose, like most Carleton University students, was initially caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic, she managed to find a silver lining. With classes transitioned online and a thesis... More

February 22, 2021

At-Risk Scholars Find New Home at Carleton

In 2007, Shuchi Karim, a sexuality and gender researcher from Bangladesh, was at a conference in the Netherlands, where she had completed her PhD. Karim attended a talk by a Sri Lankan feminist — a woman... More

December 17, 2020

Carleton Welcomes African Women Scholars in Research Exchange

Carleton University’s Institute of African Studies will host 17 West African women academics over the next three years as part of the highly competitive QES Advanced Scholars West Africa program. Only 11 proposals including Carleton’s... More

November 26, 2020

Virtual International Internships: Travelling the Globe while Staying Home

In a year beset with travel cancellations, third-year Carleton student Ida Harkness has lost her study abroad opportunity in India that was to begin in January 2021. Harkness’ semester abroad was part of the International... More

June 10, 2020

BGInS Student Looks to History to Shape a Better Future

As Carleton University global and international studies student Jordan Gray prepares to graduate this month, he reflects on what he describes as a long and interesting road. Throughout his undergraduate career, Gray has completed 10... More

December 13, 2019

Belize Experience Leaves Deep Impression on Carleton Students

Not your typical classroom. Fifteen Carleton students got a first-hand look at Mayan culture and the Belize jungle as they mapped Indigenous land features as part of their global studies class last May. Located on... More

June 24, 2019

Carleton Plugs into Global Migration Gathering

From June 24 to 28, the largest annual international gathering of experts in the fields of migration, integration and diversity will convene in the National Capital Region. The International Metropolis Conference, which draws attendees from... More