Research Activity Committee (RAC)

The King’s Research Activity Committee (RAC) is composed of King's faculty members, a representative from the Cardinal Carter Library, and support staff members from the Academic Dean’s Office. The RAC oversees all of King’s research activity, including King’s Research Centres, the Research Seminar Series, and King’s research publications.

The committee also adjudicates the Distinguished University Professor Designation, and King’s research awards: the King's Research Excellence Fund competitions, the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award, and the Early Career Excellence in Research Award.

RAC Reports

Jul 10, 2025 Dr. Silva discusses 'oppressive' FSU revenue-sharing deals with The Guardian
An article for The Guardian, co-written by Dr. Derek Silva, Professor of Sociology, discusses the implications of Florida State University's new revenue-sharing program which terms injury or illness as a breach of contract for the student-athlete. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 6, 2025 Dr. Dean speaks to Catholic Register about AI on G7 agenda
Dr. Jason Dean, Assistant Professor of Economics, spoke to The Catholic Register about how navigating the fine line between the potential of artificial intelligence and instituting proper governance standards will be a focal point of the upcoming G7 Summit, taking place June 15-17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 4, 2025 Dr. Ben Muller talks to CBC Kids about U.S.-Canada border crossings

Dr. Ben Muller, Program Coordinator for King's Minor in Migration and Border Studies Program, spoke to CBC Kids about the hesitancy by many Canadians to cross the U.S.-Canada border. This was part of a story about a group of Toronto high school students being unable to travel to Kansas City, Missouri, for a competition due to concerns around safety.
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Apr 17, 2025 Dr. Muller discusses Canada-U.S. border issues with experts at Seattle workshop
Dr. Ben Muller will bring direct knowledge gained from stakeholder conversations back to the classroom and will discuss many of the themes in his upcoming webinar. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 17, 2025 Dr. Silcox discusses youth crime rates in CBC story

Dr. Jennifer Silcox, Assistant Professor of Childhood and Youth Studies, lent her research knowledge in crime in Canada involving youth and girls to a CBC story about the beating of a young teenager in a London city park. She says that overall, youth crime rates are very low, so any increase in those numbers can be misconstrued.
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Apr 10, 2025 Dr. Janczak selected for Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Dr. Janczak’s project aims to strengthen the partnership between King’s and Brazil’s Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS). Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 2, 2025 Economics of Autism workshop to bridge research and real-world impact
The “Economics of Autism” workshop offers an opportunity for families, service providers, and advocates to actively shape research on autism care, and explore funding structures and public policies. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 26, 2025 Knowledge Exchange and Impact Celebration Honours Outstanding Contributions

The Knowledge Exchange and Impact Celebration honoured this year’s recipients of the Renée Soulodre-La France Excellence in Research Award (Early Career), King’s Research Excellence Chair – Established, King’s Research Excellence Scholar Grants, and King’s SIG Explore and Exchange Grants.
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Mar 8, 2025 Dr. Penner's study works towards closing gender pay gap in academia
Ground-breaking research by faculty at King’s University and Western University on the long-term impacts of the gender pay gap in Canadian academia has drawn attention from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research. Facebook Twitter Linkedin