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OTTAWA, Oct. 3, 2018
SSHRC Impact Awards celebrate Canada's most curious minds and the impact of their research
OTTAWA, Oct. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Social sciences and humanities researchers bring the very best ideas and research about people, behaviour, and human thought to light. This helps us to understand the world around us and improve people's lives. That's why the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) celebrates Canada's very best researchers in these fields at the annual Impact Awards.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General, will present recipients of the 2018 SSHRC Impact Awards with their prizes at a ceremony at Rideau Hall this evening. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will join the Governor General for the event.
This year's Gold Medal recipient is University of Montréal philosopher and leading thinker in the humanities, Jean Grondin. He has advanced knowledge in the fields of German philosophy, metaphysics and hermeneutics ̶ the theory of interpretation ̶ with wide-ranging impact in Canada and internationally.
Four other winners will also be celebrated tonight for their work on the complexities of chronic pain, the effects of human and industry interactions with the environment, restorative justice, and the role of labour and workplaces as climate change linchpins.
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"Our government is committed to science, evidence-based decision-making and a culture of curiosity. Today, we celebrate Canada's most curious minds and the impact of their work at home and abroad. These are the research leaders that help guide our society to make evidence-based decisions that impact on our communities, children, economy, health and future prosperity."
̶ The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport
"Jean Grondin is one of the world's leading scholars in modern philosophy, and the translation of his work into some 15 languages has had a significant impact reaching beyond academe. The five Impact Award recipients are innovators who have demonstrated a strong commitment to making their research known and accessible by embracing multisector, multidisciplinary, and multi-institutional collaboration. Their work contributes to making Canada a leader in social sciences and humanities research and research training."
̶ Ted Hewitt, President, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
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SOURCE Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
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