Dr. Nicole Myers, Professor in the Department of Sociology, provides analysis on Canada’s tightening bail system in a CBC The Current segment. She discusses the unintended consequences of stricter bail rules, including increased remand populations and the broader social impacts of extended pre-trial conditions on individuals and families.
PhD Candidate
He/Him | B.A., Human Rights & Equity Studies; M.A., Sociology, Specialization in Feminist & Gender Studies
Sociology
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Dr. Norma Möllers
Aiden's doctoral work examines how humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping Canadian public understanding of these technologies, reproducing dominant sociotechnical arrangements while drawing on, yet often distorting, alt-right visions. Relying on qualitative methods, this exploratory study seeks to better understand contemporary sociotechnical imaginaries, specifically the processes and implications for Canadian development. The project will map the discursive landscape surrounding these technologies to uncover their role in shaping human-technological trajectories and, possibly, in perpetuating inequities. Ultimately, the goal is to produce an adaptive framework that addresses contemporary sociotechnical conditions and challenges Big Tech hegemony.
MA Candidate | Experiential
BAH Anthropology, University of Guelph
Sociology
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Currently my research interests relate to examining transformative justice as a way to address female offending. While transformative justice is not a new concept, its popularity has been steadily increasing in recent years as a means to reduce criminal behaviour through addressing the root cause of criminality, alternatively to state-sanctioned punishment. With debate surrounding its effectiveness in successfully repairing harm and reducing recidivism, I would like to explore how using the lens of transformative justice has the potential to reduce and prevent crime through a nuanced understanding of the social and structural conditions which allow it to persist.
Dr. Golshan Golriz, Assistant Professor, recently published a book titled LGBTQ Religious Activism, Rethinking Identity, Faith, and Social Change.
Dr. Nicole Myers, Associate Professor and bail reform expert, spoke with the Globe and Mail about new data that shows a rise in the number of people who are denied bail, and the number of people convicted of crimes.
Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 offering of SOCY406/PHIL406: Walls to Bridges (W2B): Othering through Social Control and Marginalization, taught by Dr. Nicole Myers.
Date
Tuesday April 7, 2026Location
Mackintosh-Corry Hall, B201The Sociology Graduate Student Association (SGSA) warmly invites you to join us for our Annual Sociology Graduate Student Conference, Knowledge in the Making: Understanding Social Complexity, taking place on April 7 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Mackintosh-Corry Hall, B201.
This conference will feature presentations from graduate students across the department, showcasing a wide range of sociological research and perspectives. It will be a great opportunity to engage with emerging scholarship, support our graduate researchers, and connect with colleagues in the department.
Light refreshments and lunch will be provided for participants and guests.
Agenda
9:00-9:20 am | Coffee & Chat
9:20-9:30 am | Opening Remarks
9:35-10:30 am | Session 1 - Crime, Policing, and Corrections: Practice and Policy
10:35-11:50 am | Session 2 - Diverse Experiences of Knowledge Production and Consumption
11:50-12:50 pm | Lunch
12:50-1:45 pm | Session 3 - Time and Temporality
1:50-2:55 pm | Session 4 - Digital Media, Technology, and Experiences
3:00-3:45 pm | Session 5 - Work and Labour
3:45-3:50 pm | Closing Remarks
Date
Friday March 27, 2026Location
Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 202 & Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room A311Date
Friday April 10, 2026Location
Mackintosh-Corry Hall, room D201Join us for the 2026 Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies Conference, a dynamic gathering of scholars and students exploring the complex relationships between systems, individuals, and the publics they shape, chaired by Associate Professor, Victoria A. Sytsma, PhD.
Conference Schedule
Panel 1: 8:30am-9:30am - Criminal Justice: Systems, Data, and Actors
Panel 2: 9:45am-10:45am - Interpersonal Violence, Social Disadvantage, and Supports
Keynote Speaker: 11:00am-11:45am - Professor Emeritus Vincent Sacco, Policing Disorder or Disorderly Policing: Crime in Large Social Gathering
Coffee and treats will be provided. This event is open to all 91TV's staff and students.
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