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What Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointment as interim prime minister could mean for Bangladesh

PhD Candidate Hana Ahmed, a former Bangladeshi journalist, speaks to Here and Now Toronto with Gill Deacon after Bangladesh announced interim Prime Minister, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to replace Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down and fled the country, after weeks of deadly protests.

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BOUND features four stories told by Zulfikar Hirji, Raina Younes, Dr. Nadiya Vasdani and Cindy Rivers

Anthropology Professor Zulfikar Hirji featured in opera-film ‘BOUND’

York University Associate Professor Zulfikar Hirji at the Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies is one of four life stories featured in the contemporary hybrid opera-film BOUND presented by Against the Grain Theatre (AtG).

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Michelle Wyndham-West

PhD Alumni, now OCAD faculty, publishes a book based on dissertation

PhD alumni, Michelle Wyndham-West, who is now on the faculty at OCADU, has published a book based on her dissertation. Making Gender: Big Pharma, HPV Vaccine Policy, and Women’s Onttological Decision-Making launches Oct. 27.

Unpacking Human Trafficking in Canada: An Introduction with Dr. Nicole McFadyen

From simple stories to complex realities, Ep. 1 of our Introduction to Human Trafficking Healthy Talks Series is now live! Join Dr. Nicole D. McFadyen as she unpacks the myths and facts about human trafficking in Canada.

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14, Signal Vol. 12, Aging, Inclusion and Homelessness

In this podcast: discussion on housing for seniors, income and gender disparity, and cognitive difficulties amongst the older population with Dr. Andrea Iaboni and Dr. Michelle Wyndham-West.

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