October 2017
Laurier political scientist researching what makes communities embrace or reject newcomers
Through her global-level research and facilitating her students’ local-level work, Rygiel is putting into action her conviction that the world needs to embrace diversity. Continue Reading Laurier political scientist researching what makes communities embrace or reject newcomers
Laurier/BSIA expert to speak at United Nations on migration
A Laurier/BSIA associate professor is heading to Geneva to address the United Nations (UN) on Oct. 12 as the international body develops a global compact for safe, orderly and regular international migration. Continue Reading Laurier/BSIA expert to speak at United Nations on migration
September 2017
BSIA faculty member inducted as CAHS Fellow
Congratulations to Sue Horton, BSIA faculty member, on her recent induction as a Fellow of the CAHS. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member inducted as CAHS Fellow
Call for Proposals: Fourth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy
PhD candidates engaging in GPE/IPE debates are encouraged to submit a 500-word proposal by November 13, 2017 to participate in the fourth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy in April 2018. Continue Reading Call for Proposals: Fourth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy
BSIA Faculty and Fellow elected to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars
The BSIA warmly congratulates faculty member, Sarah Burch, and BSIA fellow, Shohini Ghose, on their election to Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars. Continue Reading BSIA Faculty and Fellow elected to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars
PhD Candidate Kimberly Burnett successfully defends her thesis
The BSIA congratulates Kimberly Burnett, who defended her thesis on September 15th. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Kimberly Burnett successfully defends her thesis
Special keynote address featured during Orientation Day activities
The BSIA held Orientation Day activities on Friday, September 8 to welcome its incoming class. Continue Reading Special keynote address featured during Orientation Day activities
August 2017
Liam Riley named as finalist for prestigious research award
Postdoctoral Fellow Liam Riley has been named a finalist for a prestigious Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) award for his research on urban food security in Africa. Continue Reading Liam Riley named as finalist for prestigious research award
Students Search for Solutions for Climate Change Migrants
On Monday July 24th, the MIPP class successfully organized a policy hackathon at the BSIA to address the issue of climate-induced migration. Continue Reading Students Search for Solutions for Climate Change Migrants
May 2017
BSIA takes two of the top 10 spots in international policy competition
The BSIA is pleased to congratulate Maha Kamel, Olivia Matthews, Dani Marcheva and Dominique Souris for securing two of the top 10 winning entry positions in the International Policy Ideas Challenge 2017. Continue Reading BSIA takes two of the top 10 spots in international policy competition
BSIA faculty member Eric Helleiner wins prestigious fellowship
Professor Eric Helleiner has won a prestigious Killam Research Fellowship to expand understanding of the world economy beyond the well-known ideas of figures like Adam Smith and Karl Marx. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member Eric Helleiner wins prestigious fellowship
April 2017
Laurier/BSIA health policy expert receives major grant to research why people fail to seek medical care
Karen Grepin, Associate Professor at Laurier and a faculty member at the BSIA, has received a €250,000 grant from the scientific philanthrophy arm of AXA Group, to examine why people do not seek medical care at certain times, and what it means for health care systems around the world. Continue Reading Laurier/BSIA health policy expert receives major grant to research why people fail to seek medical care
Student Symposium featured keynote address by Senator Raynell Andreychuk
The BSIA held its annual CIGI Graduate Fellowship Symposium on Friday, April 21, which featured a compelling keynote lecture by Senator Raynell Andreychuk. Introduced by Mr. Jim Balsillie, the Senator spoke about her career as a champion for human rights, and stressed the impact individuals can have on policy. Continue Reading Student Symposium featured keynote address by Senator Raynell Andreychuk
Laurier Spotlight highlights new grant for program run out of Balsillie School
Jonathan Crush, CIGI Chair in Global Migration and Development, has received a $500,000 grant through the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program to support Advanced Scholars' research in food security. Continue Reading Laurier Spotlight highlights new grant for program run out of Balsillie School
March 2017
BSIA faculty member’s research on women migrant workers emphasizes rights
Dr. Jenna Hennebry was recently featured in Laurier’s “Research Spotlight” for her work on women migrant workers. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member’s research on women migrant workers emphasizes rights
February 2017
3rd Annual International Law Summer Institute at the BSIA
The BSIA is pleased to announce that it will again hold a five-day International Law Summer Institute, in partnership with CIGI's International Law Research Program, from May 15-19, 2017. Continue Reading 3rd Annual International Law Summer Institute at the BSIA
January 2017
New BSIA research maps out global trends in “Turbulent Present, Uncertain Future”
"Turbulent Present, Uncertain Future" is the final output of the 2015-16 CIGI Graduate Fellows program, a professional development program run by the BSIA in partnership with CIGI. Continue Reading New BSIA research maps out global trends in “Turbulent Present, Uncertain Future”