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. Interested in writing a piece? Please contact Steven Reid or sign up to become an author.

The Conversation is currently looking for articles on topics related to the arts, science, energy and the environment, business and economy, politics, health and medicine and education. To see the most recent topics click here.

Photo for the news post: Why the Metaverse Isn’t Ready To Be the Future of Work Just Yet
November 12, 2024

Why the Metaverse Isn’t Ready To Be the Future of Work Just Yet

Why the Metaverse Isn’t Ready To Be the Future of Work Just Yet

The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work. According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40 per cent in April 2020 and fell to 18.7 per cent as of May 2024. While telework... More
Photo for the news post: Meet the Composer Who Claimed Her Music Channelled the Spirits of Classical Music Icons
October 28, 2024

Meet the Composer Who Claimed Her Music Channelled the Spirits of Classical Music Icons

Meet the Composer Who Claimed Her Music Channelled the Spirits of Classical Music Icons

One of the most controversial figures in music of the 20th century is Rosemary Brown, who died in 2001 at age 85. She was a British composer who claimed she had contact with the spirits... More
Photo for the news post: Want to Build Healthier Cities? Make Room for Bird and Tree Diversity
October 24, 2024

Want to Build Healthier Cities? Make Room for Bird and Tree Diversity

Want to Build Healthier Cities? Make Room for Bird and Tree Diversity

More than five million Canadians — approximately one in eight of us — are living with a mood, anxiety or substance use disorder. The prevalence of mental disorders is on the rise, with a third... More
Photo for the news post: More Than Money: The Geopolitics Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Strategy
October 21, 2024

More Than Money: The Geopolitics Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Strategy

More Than Money: The Geopolitics Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Strategy

There's a saying in sports journalism: "The answer to all your questions is money." But in the case of Saudi Arabia's massive sports investment programs during the reign of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, money... More
Photo for the news post: Mozambique’s 2024 Elections: 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President
October 17, 2024

Mozambique’s 2024 Elections: 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President

Mozambique’s 2024 Elections: 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President

The incoming president of Mozambique faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic and political dynamics. He must balance meeting immediate needs with long-term structural change. The 9 October 2024 general election... More
Photo for the news post: Carbon Contracts for Difference’ Are Not a Silver Bullet for Climate Action
October 4, 2024

Carbon Contracts for Difference’ Are Not a Silver Bullet for Climate Action

Carbon Contracts for Difference’ Are Not a Silver Bullet for Climate Action

With the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement and plummeting support for the Liberals, Canada’s climate policy mix is becoming increasingly unstable with the future of everything from investment tax credits to carbon pricing seemingly in... More
Photo for the news post: Meta’s AI-Powered Smart Glasses Raise Concerns About Privacy and User Data
September 24, 2024

Meta’s AI-Powered Smart Glasses Raise Concerns About Privacy and User Data

Meta’s AI-Powered Smart Glasses Raise Concerns About Privacy and User Data

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are just one of many wearable tech devices on the market. The glasses, which first launched in 2021, are a collaboration between Meta and Italian-French eyewear company EssilorLuxottica, which owns Ray-Ban... More
Photo for the news post: How a Small Update in Global Standards Can Contribute to Climate Change Awareness
September 11, 2024

How a Small Update in Global Standards Can Contribute to Climate Change Awareness

How a Small Update in Global Standards Can Contribute to Climate Change Awareness

You may notice, now and again, the ISO name and logo being used as a quality label by public, non-profit or for-profit organizations. If you were to look a little more often, you will likely... More

Load More