CSAHS News

From large first-year lecture courses to small interdisciplinary PhD methods seminars, Dr. Steffi Hamann has a full schedule of teaching responsibilities. And through them all, her contagious enthusiasm for the material she is teaching is ever-present.

Recipient of the 2019 CSAHS Teaching and Learning Excellence Award for Early Career Faculty, Hamann is a professor affiliated with the political science department, with teaching duties in the Guelph Institute of Development Studies (GIDS).

Student life at the University of Guelph is more than just classes and exams. Ask any student on campus and they will rattle off a list of extra-curricular activities that they are involved in.

“Many students volunteer both on and off campus, help administrate student representative bodies, play varsity athletics, assist professors with research and so on,” said student Nathaniel Brown in his recent speech at the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) award ceremony.

Students in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) don’t wait until they graduate to put the University motto “Improve Life” into action. They are encouraged from day one to make a difference in their school, community and around the world. Courses are designed around this concept, faculty lead by example and resources are used to support students in making a difference.

Canadian households can lose up to $1,600 a year through avoidable food waste, and a University of Guelph research team has received a prestigious international award for their unique approach to the problem.

A Story of Resilience and a Passion for Giving: The Legacy of Dr. Beverley A. Lee

Dr. Beverley A. Lee’s life and work stand as a powerful testament to resilience, opportunity, and the transformative power of education. From overcoming limited educational opportunities to becoming a respected academic and advocate, Dr. Lee’s journey reflects a steadfast belief in the potential of every child and a deep understanding of what it means to turn barriers into bridges.

The crises we face today are lived realities, not distant concepts. From climate disasters to systemic inequities, from food insecurity to forced displacement, the challenges we face demand leaders who are not only informed but also deeply committed to justice. The University of Guelph’s Master of Development Practice and Global Justice (MDPGJ) program steps boldly into this space, offering a transformative pathway for those ready to take on the responsibility of meaningful change.