MONTREAL/June 2, 2010—
The Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is holding a special media briefing session which will feature three Canadian researchers on topics of national and international relevance.
When: June 2, 10:30 to 11:15am
Where: Concordia University, John Molson School of Business, Room 2-285, 1450 Guy St., Montreal, Quebec
New research featured in this session:
Catherine Middleton, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Ryerson University), will examine the recently launched consultation on the digital economy, paying specific attention to who should get involved in the consultation and why it matters to Canadians.
Evangelos Tziallas, Graduate student with the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema (Concordia University), explores amateur pornography on the website XTube, a pornographic cross between YouTube and Facebook.
Bonnie J. Fox, Professor of Sociology, (University of Toronto), explores the changes in gender relations between couples as they enter their first year of parenthood.
Get more from the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Organised by the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences brings together about 9,000 researchers, scholars, graduate students, practitioners, and policy makers to share groundbreaking research and examine the most important social and cultural issues of the day. Montréal's Concordia University is the host of Congress 2010, May 28 to June 4.
The Congress program includes original research from across disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences, providing a great collection of expert sources and innovative story leads. Contact the Congress Media room for assistance connecting with researchers at Congress.
More information:
Ryan Saxby Hill
Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
media@fedcan.ca
613‐894‐7635 (mobile)
514‐848‐2424 ext. 5023 (media room)
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Source:
Fiona Downey
Media Relations Advisor
Concordia University
Phone: 514-848-2424, ext. 2518
Cell: 514-518-3336
Fax: 514-848-3383
Email: fdowney@alcor.concordia.ca
