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Transforming Tomorrow, Today – King's Research Week
Research Week is a celebration of the transformative power of research and its role in shaping a more just, compassionate, and informed world. It’s a time to honour the extraordinary contributions of faculty, students, alumni, and community partners whose work drives meaningful change. This year’s Knowledge Exchange and Impact Celebration highlighted how King’s research fuels innovative teaching and contributes to the common good.
Mark Garron, BA'84, Director of the Garron Foundation, delivered the keynote address at this year’s event. A distinguished alumnus and philanthropist, Garron holds a master’s degree in philosophy from McMaster University and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Kent, where he explores the nature of time—its flow, direction, and ordering in relation to the past, present, and future. His keynote offered a reflection on the concept of time and the value of research, offering unique insights and a thought-provoking perspective that inspired and engaged the audience.
The event also recognized the outstanding achievements of King’s faculty whose research is shaping public discourse, informing pedagogy, and advancing social change:
Renée Soulodre-La France Excellence in Research Award (Early Career)
Dr. Lucy Hinton, Assistant Professor of Politics and International Relations
King’s Research Excellence Chair – Established
Dr. Graham Broad, Associate Professor of History
King’s Research Excellence Scholar Grants
Dr. Tom Malleson, Associate Professor of Social Justice and Peace Studies
Dr. Natalia Bezmaternykh, Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM)
Dr. Dustin Ciufo, Assistant Professor of Childhood and Youth Studies
King’s SIG Explore and Exchange Grants
Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, and Professor Shawna Lewkowitz, Lecturer and Community-Based Learning Coordinator in Social Justice and Peace Studies
Dr. Rosemary Vito, Associate Professor, School of Social Work
These awards celebrate both individual achievement and the collective spirit of inquiry that defines King’s. They remind us that research is not only about discovery—it’s about impact. Through their work, these scholars are transforming tomorrow today.
