For the past 10 years, the Milieux Institute has served as a hub for creative experimentation. Drawing members from across Concordia University, Milieux fosters interdisciplinary work through both its programming and its infrastructure. While research clusters regularly host their own activities (workshops, book launches, guest talks, roundtables, etc.), the Institute’s broader mandate is to support […]
In higher education, internships are often seen as the sole pathway to building professional skills. However, being involved in a dynamic research community can open up a much wider range of hands-on professional experiences. This roundtable explores how this hands-on approach plays out in student leadership and translates beyond the university. From coordinating large-scale events […]
Driven by a growing institutional focus on outreach and impact, researchers must navigate the dual challenge of producing meaningful work and communicating its significance beyond academia. Within the context of research-creation, where outputs can take various forms (exhibitions, performances, podcasts, public-facing activities, etc.), these questions of research dissemination and community engagement are approached in unique […]
As part of our 10th anniversary extravaganza, we are bringing together former Milieux members for an informal roundtable discussion to chat about life after Milieux and how their time at the Institute shaped their professional paths. Join us on November 6 as Allison Moore*, Sandra Huber*, Ida Toft, Ceyda Yolgörmez*, Gina Hara, and Will Robinson […]