Each year IRDL hosts an open house, a speaker series, cross-departmental collaborative events, and supportive writing groups for graduate students and faculty members.
We are committed to providing space and support for research development and dissemination.
This talk examines the cultural politics of transcultural fandoms especially in connection to media texts. Ganzon explores the legacy of negotiated readings especially when media texts travel, when fandoms cross borders, and when fans negotiate identity through media texts. The talk also covers a case study of Filipino boys’ love media to demonstrate how marginalized communities appropriate cultural texts and explore identity.
Sarah Christina Ganzon is an Assistant Professor of the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University.
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Time and Date: February 26 @ NOON-1:30 pm EST
Location: ONLINE
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Navigating Digital Environments for Reliable Information with Dr. Jack Hang-tat Leong, Digital Scholarship Librarian, YorkU Libraries
In today’s digital world, the ability to critically evaluate online content is essential for informed citizenship and academic integrity. This session explores key concepts such as misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, and examines how media manipulation—through images, videos, and audio—shapes public perception. Participants will learn strategies for evaluating sources, fostering responsible media consumption, and applying frameworks like SIFT and PARCA to verify information.
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Time and Date: March 9 @ 11:30am – 2:10 pm EST
Location: Keele Campus, York University
This event will be held on Keele campus. Please note that registration is required. Room location will be provided to those who register. To register, please email irdl@yorku.ca
The session will consist of a one‑hour talk, followed by a 20‑minute lunch break, and then an in‑class activity where participants will work in groups to solve problems related to mis‑ and disinformation.
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Come join us to Get It Done, Together!
Meet every other week during Winter Term 2026. Bring your marking, reading or writing and GET IT DONE, TOGETHER.
During the 3-hour drop-in session we will use the Pomodoro Method – 30 minute work sessions, 10 minute breaks.
Snacks and coffee provided. Zoom available upon request.
Mondays January 12, 26, February 9, 23, March 9, 23.
1:00 to 4:00 pm EST | 7th Floor Kaneff Tower Lounge
Questions? Email Joel White: jaw24@yorku.ca
Join our annual chiller immediately following the Get It Done Together session.
This warm personal gathering in our 7th Floor Kaneff Lounge is an opportunity to connect with IRDL members, drop in, bring a friend or family, play games.
Drop in any time between 4-6 pm on Monday, March 9th.
HOT CHOCOLATE, TEA BAR AND LIGHT SNACKS
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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Come join us to Get It Done, Together!
Meet every other week during Winter Term 2026. Bring your marking, reading or writing and GET IT DONE, TOGETHER.
During the 3-hour drop-in session we will use the Pomodoro Method – 30 minute work sessions, 10 minute breaks.
Snacks and coffee provided. Zoom available upon request.
Mondays January 12, 26, February 9, 23, March 9, 23.
1:00 to 4:00 pm EST | 7th Floor Kaneff Tower Lounge
Questions? Email Joel White: jaw24@yorku.ca