How do we understand and resist the power of digital technologies in an era of technofascism, algorithmic capitalism, and online violence? And how can we imagine alternative technological futures rooted in justice, the commons, and plural ways of knowing?

Moderated by Dr. Jonathan Martineau, this conversation brings together scholars from different fields to critically examine AI governance, gender-based violence, and algorithmic power—before shifting toward degrowth, digital commons, and pluriversal approaches to technology.

After the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many U.S. states enacted abortion bans. This changed legal landscape exposes crucial ethical questions about pregnancy in childhood.

Dr. Kimberley Brownlee, Canada Research Chair in Ethics and Political & Social Philosophy in UBC, analyses a previously unnamed type of social injustice – girlism – to make sense of the kinds of mistreatment girls endure in the context of pregnancy and abortion, where their status as girls is obscured under this ‘women’s issue’.

"Laughter as Resistance" explores the transformative power of humour as a form of resistance and within decolonized contexts, and delves into how silenced communities utilize humour to reaffirm cultural identities, resist colonial impositions, and create spaces for healing.

Elizabeth Eley, Public Scholar and doctoral candidate in the Department of Management at the John Molson School of Business, engages in meaningful discussions with an expert panel as they explore how to create a more inclusive work environment in a rapidly changing employment climate.

Artist, illustrator, and visionary, Solomon Enos talks about his incredible work imagining the future of his people, the Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) –and all of us.

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite joins the the Forever Young podcast for this discussion to explore the roots of ageism—between our ears and in the world around us—how it divides and diminishes us, and how we can undo it.

Are you interested in pursuing a research-based graduate program at Concordia?

Concordia's graduate student ambassadors from the Arts and Science, Fine Arts and Business (JMSB) faculties share their experiences finding research supervisors at different stages in their studies, and discuss strategies for building strong mentorship bonds.

For this live conversation, renowned weight bias research experts gather to disseminate the research and advocacy initiatives in this field of research, and to discuss future research directions that aim to make strides in advocacy for individuals with lived experiences of weight bias, stigma, and discrimination.

We’ve heard it all before. Kids these days are more depressed, less social, and in need of more academic help. If only there was a way to help all these areas simultaneously… Enter: books.

English Language Arts Consultants, Literacy Coaches, and Librarians got together to discuss the scientific discoveries associated with reading for pleasure!

We hear about the emerging artificial intelligence future every day, but how many of us have a say in what shape that future will take?

Public Scholar and doctoral candidate Jacob Pitre moderated an exciting and dynamic discussion with a panel dedicated to giving space to imagining alternative AI futures!