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The Conversation: High-profile sex assault cases — and their verdicts — have consequences for survivors seeking help

Gender & Social Justice professor Dr. Lisa Boucher says that high profile cases like the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial highlight the challenges of addressing gender-based violence and can impact help-seeking

August 1, 2025
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National Expert on Homelessness Recognized for Contributions to Community Change

Dr. Naomi Nichols receives Lee Founders Award for significant lifetime achievement in Sociology

September 20, 2024
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Trent Making Headlines – Innovative Experts

A spotlight on some of Trent’s latest and greatest contributions to campus safety, society, teaching, history, and dream analysis

July 19, 2024
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Trent Making Headlines: Experts Weigh In

A spotlight on some of Trent’s latest and greatest contributions to science and society

July 5, 2024
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Breaking the Silence

Criminology professor publishes ground-breaking book about sexual violence and defamation law in Canada

May 1, 2024
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Trent Beat: Celebrating Achievements

Highlighting recent awards and accolades honouring Trent faculty members

April 3, 2024
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Studying the Experiences of Philippine-Trained Nurses in Ontario

Professor Valerie Damasco researches movements of Philippine-trained nurses from large urban hospitals to ones in northern Ontario

March 4, 2024
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Marking a Momentous Anniversary: 60 Years of Sociology at Trent

Series of events planned February 5-9 to mark milestone anniversary

January 30, 2024
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Toward Disability and Migrant Justice in Home Care

Trent sociology professor building much needed community-driven knowledge about the Ontario home care system

March 27, 2023
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Trent Beat: Making Headlines

Mentorship conversations with Mother of All Degrassi, memoir of the creator of the Blishen Scale, exploration of impact of global inequality on economic growth, and archery gold for Trent student among this week’s highlights

March 10, 2023
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