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Liam Swiss

@liamswiss.bsky.social
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Sociologist @AcadiaSociology.bsky.social. Global development; globalization; gender; security; foreign aid. www.liamswiss.com

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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join us for a Fall Semester Welcome Pizza Social at the U-Club in Godfrey House on Wednesday, October 7, 4:30 – 6:30pm. Come out to meet other Acadia SOCI majors and get to know your SOCI faculty members!
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congratulations to incoming Sociology MA student Katrina Hayes! She was selected as one of three Acadia recipients of the SSHRC MA Canada Graduate Research Scholarship. Katrina will pursue thesis research at Acadia Sociology examining the Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit.
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Congratulations to Keyara Valencia-Hinds on yesterday's successful defence of her MA Thesis: "Peeling Back the Tape: Stories of Black Athletic Therapists on Turtle Island (Canada)" Thanks to her supervisor, Dr. Jim Brittain, and examiners Dr. Janelle Joseph (Brock) & Dr. Marianne Clark (KINE)!!
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Happy to see our latest article (with Heather Dicks and Lisa Kaida) published in the @csa-scs.bsky.social's Canadian Review of Sociology. Open access, so free to download: "Immigrants’ Gendered Remittance-Sending Patterns and Purposes: The Role of Marital Status"
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Congratulations to Acadia Sociology's Dr. Elisabeth Rondinelli! Dr. Rondinelli has been named as a recipient of the Acadia Faculty of Arts Excellence in Teaching Award for 2026.
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🎉Congratulations🎉 to Molly Sutherland on the outstanding defence of her MA thesis! Many thanks to her supervisor, Dr. Jim Brittain; and the examiners, Dr. Sue Ferguson and Dr. Foroogh Mohammadi. Bravo Molly!
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I cannot say enough amazing things about this course organized by my colleague Liz Rondinelli last year. One of the most impactful learning experiences I have witnessed during my career. So happy we are able to offer it again this semester. #commitsociology
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
One year after Trump’s aid cuts, the world’s poorest people are paying the price ricochet.media/internationa...
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One year after Trump’s aid cuts, the world’s poorest people are paying the price
A collapse in foreign assistance by wealthy countries has put millions of lives at risk. Canada, despite its global reputation, has followed a similar retreat from poverty reduction and human rights
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Dr. Lesley Frank (@franklyless.bsky.social) and her team of collaborators/students at the Fed Family Lab shared a video on their project on the infant formula shortage crisis and caregivers' response to it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RFu... Learn more at: findingformula.study #findingformula
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Finding Formula - introducing the project
YouTube video by Fed Family Lab
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Bravo to the Canadian Sociological Association @csa-scs.bsky.social for an amazing 2026 conference in Halifax! #CommitSociology
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Acadia University Sociologists are busy at the 2026 CSA Meetings (@csa-scs.bsky.social). The virtual meetings start today; with the in-person at @dalhousieu.bsky.social next week. Check our our researchers @ CSA 2026 here: event.fourwaves.com/2026-csa-scs...
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2026 CSA-SCS Annual Conference
Join 2026 CSA-SCS Annual Conference, June 1-13, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Acadia Sociology is seeking per-course instructors for 12 courses in Fall 2026/Winter 2027. Courses are posted here: hr.acadiau.ca/employment/c.... All courses on campus. Apply by midnight June 4, 2026.
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Faculty Per Course - Human Resources
Acadia University, per course faculty positions available
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Please join us in congratulating Ashley Armstrong as the 2026 recipient of the University Medal in Sociology! This Medal is awarded each year to the Sociology major with the highest GPA in the graduating class. Bravo Ashley!
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Acadia Sociology's Dr. Foroogh Mohammadi has a new article out in Ethnic and Racial Studies: "A racialized spiral of silence: Iranian immigrants negotiating racialization and whiteness in Atlantic Canadian cities" Read and download here: doi.org/10.1080/0141...
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A racialized spiral of silence: Iranian immigrants negotiating racialization and whiteness in Atlantic Canadian cities
This article focuses on the everyday racialization of Iranian immigrants in Canadian Atlantic cities to indicate their position on the Canadian racial hierarchy. Using postcolonial and critical rac...
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Our NS neighbours at St. FX Sociology are on Bluesky now: @stfxsociology.bsky.social #CommitSociology today and give them a follow!
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
New report from Acadia Sociology's Dr. Rebecca Casey and co-authors for the @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social: "Decent or Precarious? Understanding the Quality of Employment in Nova Scotia" www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Decent or Precarious? Understanding the Quality of Employment in Nova Scotia | CCPA
The lived experience of workers reveals how far we still are from achieving decent and stable work for all.
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Dire insights on the precipitous drop in global foreign aid (ODA) in 2025 by @stephenbrown.bsky.social for the McLeod Group: www.mcleodgroup.ca/2026/04/2025...
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2025: The Year Foreign Aid Fell Off a Cliff - The McLeod Group
McLeod Group blog by Stephen Brown, April 20, 2026 The latest numbers on foreign aid are out, and 2025 proved to be a record-breaking year – but not for the right reasons. It was a historic retreat, w...
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Congratulations to Acadia Sociology Honours Student Meadow Hunter on receiving a Webster Undergraduate Research Award to support her upcoming honours thesis research! Well done Meadow!
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Read more about the work of the Fed Family Lab led by Dr. Lesley Frank @franklyless.bsky.social! Involving faculty/students from across Acadia, the Lab's research on the infant formula crisis showcases the value of interdisciplinary work on key social problems. www2.acadiau.ca/about-acadia...
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Deep dive on the Sugiman scandal at TMU. An amazing Canadian Sociologist treated so poorly by the institution she served so diligently. torontolife.com/deep-dives/w...
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Notes on an Academic Scandal: Why did TMU demote a leading advocate of DEI? - Toronto Life
Pamela Sugiman, a former arts dean at TMU, was a key player in the school’s push for diversity, equity and inclusion. When the backlash against DEI...
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Deep dive on the Sugiman scandal at TMU. An amazing Canadian Sociologist treated so poorly by the institution she served so diligently. torontolife.com/deep-dives/w...
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Notes on an Academic Scandal: Why did TMU demote a leading advocate of DEI? - Toronto Life
Pamela Sugiman, a former arts dean at TMU, was a key player in the school’s push for diversity, equity and inclusion. When the backlash against DEI...
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
That's a wrap on the Winter 2026 semester at Acadia Sociology. 👏Congratulations🎉 to our amazing students for a super year. Good luck on your exams and enjoy your summer term! Don't forget to talk to your academic advisor about your schedule for 2026-2027. #commitsociology
Group photo of Acadia Sociology students and faculty in front of the BAC building.
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Today we are 🎉congratulating🎉 the members of the Department of Sociology's Anti-Colonization and Anti-Racism Committee (ACARC) on receiving the "Committing Sociology" recognition from the Canadian Sociological Association. Read more here: committingsociology.ca/anti-coloniz...
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Unintended consequences of federal restrictions on international students? Instead of small increases or small reductions, we saw massive declines in every province. Wonder why Universities are hurting? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Unintended consequences of federal restrictions on international students? Instead of small increases or small reductions, we saw massive declines in every province. Wonder why Universities are hurting? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The 2026 Acadia Sociology and Law & Society Honours Presentations are this coming Wednesday, March 25th at 5:45pm in BAC 142. Learn about the original research our students have done this year, and join us for a reception afterwards!
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Canadian Sociological Association @csa-scs.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A webinar co-organized by the Canadian Sociological Association's Sociology of Education Research Cluster (CSA) and the Canadian Association of Sociology of Education (CASE). March 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM Eastern Time Learn more and register: www.csa-scs.ca/news/educati...
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Our amazing Acadia Sociology students are committing sociology yet again: Next up, they'll examine Schedule H in discussion with the Provost and an ASU rep. Tuesday, March 10 at 12:30pm in BAC 353 All are welcome!
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Ryan Briggs @ryancbriggs.net · 26/02/2026
I wrote a short blog post that describes selection on significance in plain language and then proposes and criticizes two alternatives (selection on precision and registered reports). This is me working through my thoughts online, so feedback is very welcome. ryancbriggs.net/blog/the-pro...
An illustration of selection on significance for a test with 50% power
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
My latest article, with Heather Dicks and Lisa Kaida, is out now in the Canadian Journal of Development Studies. This research stems from our recent SSHRC Insight Development Grant on aid and remittances. Check it out: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Jasmin Abdel Ghany @jasminabdelghany.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🚨 A defining moment for global health data. The termination of the #USAID-supported Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Program has wide-ranging consequences. We reflect on the collapse and argue what should come next in a new PNAS: doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2… 📊 9,000+ studies
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
I will be in Halifax tomorrow (February 27) @dalhousie.bsky.social Sociology & Social Anthropology to talk about global aid networks and their evolution over time. Room McCain #1116 @ 2:30PM. www.dal.ca/faculty/arts...
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SOSA Speakers Series
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Once again, for the hundredth time: Alberta could solve this with a simple PST. You'd be able to balance the budget *and* save non-renewable resource royalties for the future. But, of course, the self-appointed "fiscal conservatives" won't entertain the idea. #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Danielle Smith says 'significant' deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "significant" deficits are in store for the province as her government tries to grapple with low oil prices.
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Join us for Dr. Robyn Maynard's public lecture (Policing Black Lives) tomorrow at 7PM in the KCIC Auditorium. All are welcome!
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Canadian Sociological Association @csa-scs.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
It's cold outside..stay in and join this February webinar! Learn more: www.csa-scs.ca/news/tips-tr...
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Acadia Sociology is excited to host Dr. Robyn Maynard next week for a public lecture, a research talk, and a discussion with racialized students/faculty/staff. All are welcome for the lecture "Policing Black Lives" (7pm Feb 5th) and the research talk "Abolition and Fascism" (11:30am Feb 6th).
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Nice summary of the Government of NS' recent overreach in the post-secondary sector here from the Dalhousie Coalition for Collegial Governance. Dal-focused, but the Schedule H discussion applies to every university in the province. cocogov.org/blog/post-007/
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A close look at Schedule H: Provincially mandated annual program reviews
Provincially mandated annual program reviews
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Looking forward to participating in this Computational Social Sciences symposium at @dalhousieu.bsky.social this weekend: www.cssbridgingdisciplines.ca
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Home | Bridging Disciplines
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Andrew Stroehlein @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
What were the main causes behind the collapse of the United States back in the mid- to late 2020s? Here's my overview: www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/why-the-us-c...
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Why the US Collapsed
I wrote this a few years from now… Historians, political analysts, and much of the general public around the world have long discussed why the United States of America collapsed in the mid- to late 2...
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Ryan Katz-Rosene, PhD @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The US has published a list today of dozens of environmental, scientific, and development organizations and treaties from which it is withdrawing. This list includes the IPCC; IRENA; the UNFCCC; UN Water; IPBES; among many others. Absolutely nuts. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
More on the current NS government-mandated review of universities in the province www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
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A firm with a reputation for recommending deep cuts and layoffs has been hired as a consultant to review Nova Scotia's universities - Halifax Examiner
I don't like that university programs are having to justify themselves merely in terms of the jobs that students get after graduation.
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Insightful commentary from Kate Ashley @kmans.bsky.social on the NS Government's recent overreach with our Universities www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/w...
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Why we still need ivory towers - Halifax Examiner
When universities are pushed to align themselves too closely with political priorities or labour market needs, their ability to nurture democratic capacities is weakened.
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Congratulations to the newly-minted Dr. Judyannet Muchiri @judyannet.bsky.social on her successful PhD Defence @memorialu.bsky.social Sociology today! Bravo Dr. Muchiri!
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 18/12/2025
Yeah, as I've been saying, we overcompensated because the media ran with the stupid 'GDP per capita' and 'immigrants hurt housing' framing. This is long-run damage to the economy by short-term thinking, feeding xenophobia, and helping to further destroy Canada's world class universities.
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Stephen Brown @stephenbrown.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
In response to the growing backlash against international LGBTQI+ rights and other aid donors' waning support, Norway is increasing its funding in this area. A good example for other countries, such as Canada, to follow. www.norad.no/en/news/news...
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Norway Strengthens International Efforts to Promote LGBTQ+ Rights | Norad.no
Norway is increasing its support to organisations working to advance LGBTQ+ rights, including efforts to combat violence and discrimination. Norad is entering new agreements with the Norwegian organis...
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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
I am co-chairing the Sociology of Development Research Cluster sessions at the 2026 CSA Conference: - DEV1 Development & its Discontents; - DEV2 Conflict/Development; - DEV3 SocDev Omnibus. Read the CFP and submit your abstract here: event.fourwaves.com/2026-csa-scs... @csa-scs.bsky.social
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2026 CSA-SCS Annual Conference
Fourwaves - 2026 CSA-SCS Annual Conference
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Michael Clemens @mclem.org · 04/12/2025
This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year. Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
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For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
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Canadian Sociological Association @csa-scs.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We are very excited to work in partnership with Dalhousie University’s Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology to host our Conference. Approximately 250 sessions have been planned, so submit your abstract by January 26 to present your work! www.csa-scs.ca/2026-annual-...
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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Check out this Maple League event on Dec 10 for a discussion about creating space for BIPOC voices in higher education and beyond. Join Danai Bélanger and Foroogh Mohammadi to reflect on workplace culture, identity, leadership pathways, and community care. Register here: bit.ly/BT-Creating-...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Better Together - Creating Space. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Creating Space: BIPOC Voices in Academia BIPOC employees across higher education institutions in Canada play a vital role in creating inclusive, equitable, and culturally grounded campuses, yet many ...
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