Dr. Laura Misener

Professor

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Biography

Laura Misener's research focuses on the use of sport events as instruments for social change, with a particular emphasis on the positive impact of disability sport on community social inclusion. Her interdisciplinary research program pushes the traditional boundaries of the field and stresses the importance of critical scholarship and innovation. Misener underscores the significance of safe sport practices, good governance, strategic policy making, and the promotion of human rights and social justice. She has served as a research policy advisor for various disability sport organizations, working towards broadening the role of sport in generating positive social outcomes. Her notable collaborations include partnerships with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, the Commonwealth Games Federation, and the International Paralympic Committee, among others.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.