SJS themed research topics receives Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award

Laquian Maya, Gender Studies and Global Development studies; received a Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award (JCURA) for 2022-2023. Research topic: Policy Barriers Across Borders: Identifying and Supporting Human Trafficking Survivors in B.C. and Beyond. Faculty supervisor: Laura Parisi.

Linnea Burke Political Science and Environmental Studies, received a Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award (JCURA) for 2022-2023. Research topic: "Challenging fast fashion: Addressing the environmental impacts of the global clothing industry in the global south". Many major textile brands and manufacturers have launched a variety of efforts directed towards mitigating these negative impacts. This research project will explore and map some of the 'proactive' and 'reactive' strategies put forward by companies. Faculty supervisor: Dr. Marlea Clarke)

Details of the Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards can be found here: https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/LearnAnywhere/jcura/