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Seminar: Populism and legality in Canada

Scholars' Hub @ Home at York U is hosting a seminar entitled: "Populism and legality in Canada: Understanding provinces’ increased use of the notwithstanding clause" by speaker Dr. Emily Laxer, Associate Professor, Sociology, Glendon College and York University Research Chair in Populism, Rights, and Legality.

Seminar: Unpacking and understanding the importance of a land acknowledgement

Scholars' Hub @ Home is hosting a seminar entitled: "Unpacking and understanding the importance of a land acknowledgement: It is not just a script" by Dr. Ruth Green, Associate Professor and Special Advisor to the Dean’s Office on Indigenous Issues, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Seminar: What is good judgement?

The Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto are hosting an online special discussion about judicial decision making. The speakers will be The Hon. Robert James Sharpe, O.C. (LLB 1970), Dean Emeritus and Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence at U of T Law, and alumnus Guy Jacques Pratte (LLB 1982), C.M., Senior Counsel, BLG.  Visit the event webpage to register.

Seminar: Daylight saving time: It’s time to get rid of it

Scholars' Hub @ Home at York U is hosting a seminar entitled: "Daylight saving time: It’s time to get rid of it" by speaker, Dr. Patricia Lakin-Thomas, Professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Recently, there has been public debate about making daylight saving time year-round. The speaker, Dr. Lakin-Thomas will discuss the biology behind the debate, with answers to the questions: What happens to our internal biological rhythms when we change our clocks twice a year? And what impact does that have on our health?

Caring Conversations: A series of emotions - how to manage sadness, anger and uncertainty

Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions. This platform permits people to participate online and by telephone. When you register, you will be provided with a link to join online, and a phone number if you prefer to call in. You will need to register online to receive the link and call-in number.

Redefining lifelong learning: lessons from across the globe.

The International Longevity Centre UK presents a webinar entitled, "Redefining lifelong learning: lessons from across the globe." Lifelong learning has long been touted as a solution to challenges the UK will increasingly face as their population ages. However, worthy aspirations to keep people learning have not driven enough change. Rates of learning still drop significantly in later life.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools: Lessons Learned and Best Practices Exchange

The European Network of Retirees presents a seminar entitled:  Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools: Lessons Learned and Best Practices Exchange.  It is becoming more and more obvious how important information technology is in a long-lived society and how useful it is for active aging. The opportunities brought by the possibility of using artificial intelligence tools further accelerate efforts to properly train seniors to use them. Like all seniors, retired professors also need this technology for themselves.

Getting to know Africa and its people: Confronting popular stereotypes

York University Retirees' Association presents: Getting to know Africa and its people: Confronting popular stereotypes. As the world gets more connected, due primarily to contemporary globalization and international migration, it is important to understand other people and their cultures.  In this presentation, Dr. Joseph Mensah will discuss the continent of Africa and its people and culture in an effort to subvert prevailing negative stereotypes surrounding Africa.

McGill Demenita Education Program: Let's talk about dementia

The McGill Demenita Education Program presents a seminar entitled "Let's talk about dementia".   The Speakers are: Dr. Serge Gauthier, Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Department of Psychiatry, Academic Co-Lead, Dementia Education Program, McGill University Mrs. Claire Webster, Founder, Ambassador and Lecturer, Dementia Education Program, McGill University Founder and President, Caregiver Crosswalk Inc.

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