Big Thinking Podcast

More than a game: Finding belonging through soccer

Soccer is often described as the world's game. It crosses borders and brings people together through languages and cultures in ways few other sports can. And every f

Turning research into action on student homelessness

Those who’ve completed a degree in Canada know that it’s a demanding experience, but for many students without safe or stable housing, the challenge is even greater. Rig

Trouver la joie dans un monde en crise

Comment continuer à vivre, à espérer, à aimer alors que notre époque semble entrer dans une suite de crises climatiques, sociales, politiques et humaines? Nicolas Langeli

Minoritaire, pas marginale : la force de la recherche francophone

Alors que le Canada cherche à affirmer son rôle comme chef de file en recherche et innovation, une question essentielle se pose : quelle place accorde-t-on à la recherche

Desire, disability, and the myths around intimacy

Across healthcare, education, and advocacy, many assumptions about disability are being challenged and, in some cases, dismantled. Among them are questions related to int

Nourishing Black scholarship, nurturing collective joy

Something remarkable happens when spaces are allowed to feel more human—when they are welcoming, grounded in care, and shaped with intention. When there’s time to sit tog

As global tensions intensify, can Canada maintain its Women, Peace, and Security commitments?

As global conflicts intensify, the federal government is being forced to make hard choices about security, defense spending, and values.  These choices raise a pressing q

What does Canada gain when postsecondary connects?

Canada’s future is being written in the places where people learn and in how those places connect. If collaboration holds the key to shaping that future, how do we begin

L’interdisciplinarité au service des dépendances comportementales

Pourquoi est-il essentiel de croiser les regards, les expertises et les méthodologies de différents domaines pour mieux comprendre la complexité des défis en matière de s

Génération connectée : les jeunes face aux dilemmes éthiques du numérique

Bienvenue au Congrès en conversation, une série spéciale présentée par le balado Voir Grand et La Conversation Canada, où nous invitons des intervenant.e.s clés du Congrè

Pride and profit: The politics of corporate allyship

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast and The Conversation Canada, where we convene key voices at Congress 2025 to s

Le nouvel art de se présenter aux élections

Que ce soit en pleine campagne électorale ou entre deux scrutins, les politiciennes, politiciens et partis politiques ne quittent jamais vraiment la scène publique, qui e

Wildfires: charting the path forward

In this episode of the Big Thinking Podcast, we dive into the complex world of wildfire research in Canada. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, and understa

Digital politics in the age of AI

In this episode, we’re exploring the ever-growing impact of artificial intelligence on digital politics and media. From shaping political campaigns to influencing public

Comprendre les racines de l'extrémisme au Québec

La montée des groupes radicaux au Québec et au Canada est-il un phénomène isolé, ou le miroir d'une inquiétante tendance mondiale? Dans cet épisode, nous explorons l

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System

Earlier this year, the Council of Canadian Academies released its report “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System.” The report examines meas

Navigating Canada's immigration and education nexus

In this episode, we’re exploring a topic that has grabbed headlines across Canada over this past year – the cap on international students enrolled in our colleges and uni

Congrès en Conversation - Partie III avec Aliyah Datoo

Bienvenue au Congrès en Conversation, une série spéciale présentée par le balado Voir Grand et la Conversation Canada, dans laquelle nous invitons les chercheur.euse.s qu

Congress in Conversation - Part II with Kshamta Hunter

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers prese

Congress in Conversation - Part I with Christopher Dietzel

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers prese