OTTAWA,
ON and TORONTO,
May 14,
2024 /CNW/ - George Brown
College (GBC), in partnership with the Federation for the
Humanities and Social Sciences (the Federation), will be the first
college to host the prestigious annual Congress of the Humanities
and Social Sciences (Congress).
The 94th edition of Congress will take place at GBC's
St. James and Waterfront campuses
in downtown Toronto from
May 30 to June 6, 2025, marking an
innovative new chapter in the history of Congress.
By bringing together nearly 10,000 scholars, apprentices,
graduate students, policymakers, and community members from across
Canada on GBC's campuses. Congress
2025 will invite the research community to bridge the gap between
colleges and universities, and promises to be a catalyst for
transformative discourse and collaboration. This historic
convergence will inspire attendees to explore new avenues of
interdisciplinary learning, foster meaningful connections, and
ignite dialogues that will shape the world of tomorrow.
"I am thrilled to announce our partnership with George
Brown College, and celebrate this
exciting new milestone for Congress," said Annie Pilote, Chair of the Federation's Board of
Directors. "For nearly 100 years, Congress has gathered humanities
and social sciences practitioners from across the country to tackle
the most pressing challenges of our time. Now more than ever, this
Congress will look to the potential of inter-disciplinary
collaboration and novel conversations in answering today's biggest
questions."
"We are proud to host the 94th Congress of the Humanities and
Social Sciences at George Brown
College. As one of Canada's
top research colleges, we understand that the connection between
thought and applied learning is essential in shaping the future of
learning and discovery," said Dr. Gervan
Fearon, President of George Brown
College. "This groundbreaking opportunity reaffirms our
commitment to academic excellence and fostering meaningful
collaboration across academia."
GBC is one of Canada's most
culturally diverse post-secondary institutions offering more than
233 programs, including four-year degrees, to 26,500 full-time and
3,200 part-time students across five academic centres focused on
experiential learning, applied research, and entrepreneurship, and
is a hub for thinkers, doers and creators alike.
"As a global hub – Toronto is
the perfect location to host Congress 2025," said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and
Universities. "Attendees will have unparalleled opportunities to
explore cutting-edge ideas, connect with leaders across
disciplines, and experience firsthand the innovative spirit that
makes George Brown College a leader in
applied learning."
"The 94th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is a
historic opportunity for George Brown
College and the broader research community, to build
collaborations and partnerships that will allow us to better
address some of the fundamental social, economic and environmental
challenges of the 21st century," said Bruce
Choy, Chair of George Brown
College's Board of Governors.
About Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Organized by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences,
Congress is the largest academic gathering in Canada and one of the largest in the world.
Approaching its 94th year, Congress brings together approximately
70 academic associations that represent a rich spectrum of
disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including
literature, history, theatre, film studies, education, music,
sociology, geography, social work and many others. More information
at www.federationhss.ca/congress.
About the Federation for the Humanities and Social
Sciences
The Federation for the Humanities and Social
Sciences promotes research and teaching for the advancement of
an inclusive, democratic and prosperous society. With a membership
now comprising over 160 universities, colleges and scholarly
associations, the Federation represents a diverse community of
91,000 researchers and graduate students across Canada. The Federation organizes Canada's largest academic gathering, the
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing together
more than 9,000 participants each year. The Federation office is
located on unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe
Nation.
About George Brown
College
Toronto's George Brown College is located on the traditional
territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other
Indigenous peoples.
George Brown prepares innovative,
adaptable graduates with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing
job market. With three campuses in the downtown core, the college
blends theory with experiential learning, applied research, and
entrepreneurship opportunities. George
Brown offers 175 full-time programs and 182 continuing
education certificates/designations across a wide variety of
professions to more than 28,500 full-time students, including 41
percent international students, and receives more than 53,600
continuing education registrations annually. Students can earn
certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates, apprenticeships, and
degrees. www.georgebrown.ca
SOURCE George Brown College