Aleem Bharwani
Biographic Data
| ID | 5796908 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aleem Bharwani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aleem |
| FAMILY NAME | Bharwani |
| SIGNATURE | BHARWANI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Calgary |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5981-3589 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Governing across deep differences
How can universities govern across deep differences in an era of polarization and frayed epistemic trust? Higher education governance too often frames diversity as a risk to be managed rather than a generative force. This article introduces a novel Inclusive Governance Model, co-designed and implemented at a Canadian research university, which operationalizes ethical space, pluralism, and relational accountability. Using participatory action rese…
Practice Insight
This case study presents a project in which peacebuilding dialogue methodologies were adapted for use in municipal‐level dialogue sessions that took place in Calgary, Canada in late 2022 and early 2023. The authors found that using this approach built trust among cross‐sectoral participants and facilitators, resulted in greater diversity during recruitment, strengthened participant agency that led to City‐wide transformations and built connection…
Academic Diplomacy
Many societies are polarized and siloed, which impedes progress on wicked problems like climate change, racism, and poverty. This study considers the role universities nurturing trust and shared understanding by adapting international dialogue facilitation strategies to a local university context. We conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with senior policymakers and civil society leaders to explore the potential role of publicly-funded universi…
Uncovering systemic barriers related to equity, diversity and inclusion in child health research
INTRODUCTION: Despite abundant evidence illustrating the impact of social determinants of health on children and youth from marginalised communities, their continued marginalisation in research contributes to a negative feedback loop that perpetuates health inequities. Previous reviews have identified barriers in marginalised adult communities. However, no comprehensive review outlines the scope of barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI…
Influences on Physical Activity Participation Among Older Adults
We compared perceptions of enablers, barriers, and motivators to greater physical activity by older adults in two respondent groups: individuals 55+ years of age participating in a research exercise program and exercise professionals who plan and deliver programming to older adults. We developed and administered a questionnaire on potential factors influencing physical activity participation among older adults. Questionnaire items were transforme…
A systematic review of the conceptualization, interpretation, and implementation of shared governance in post-secondary contexts
Defining social innovation for post-secondary educational institutions
Education, research, and contribution to society through innovation are the three missions of post-secondary educational institutions. There is a gap in understanding the concept of social innovation for post-second educational institutions. A clear definition would: (a) guide institutional strategic direction and supports, (b) recognize and reward academic research in social innovation, and (c) enable accurate measurement of outcomes and impact …
Transforming Intractable Policy Conflicts
Governments face challenges in resolving complex health and social policy conflicts, such as the community water fluoridation (CWF) impasse in Calgary. Track Two diplomacy, informal dialogues facilitated by an impartial third party, is proposed to address these issues amid epistemic conflict and declining public trust in fellow citizens, science, and government. This study examined Track Two diplomacy's application in Calgary's CWF policy conflic…
Healing dialogue
Track Two Diplomacy, a form of facilitated informal and unofficial dialogues between conflicting parties, has become a well-established form of international conflict resolution. This paper seeks to explore whether the techniques and practices of Track Two could be applied in a new setting beyond international armed conflicts: public health. Global society continues to grapple with the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic racism…
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Healing dialogue
Track Two Diplomacy, a form of facilitated informal and unofficial dialogues between conflicting parties, has become a well-established form of international conflict resolution. This paper seeks to explore whether the techniques and practices of Track Two could be applied in a new setting beyond international armed conflicts: public health. Global society continues to grapple with the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic racism…
Transforming Intractable Policy Conflicts
Governments face challenges in resolving complex health and social policy conflicts, such as the community water fluoridation (CWF) impasse in Calgary. Track Two diplomacy, informal dialogues facilitated by an impartial third party, is proposed to address these issues amid epistemic conflict and declining public trust in fellow citizens, science, and government. This study examined Track Two diplomacy's application in Calgary's CWF policy conflic…
Defining social innovation for post-secondary educational institutions
Education, research, and contribution to society through innovation are the three missions of post-secondary educational institutions. There is a gap in understanding the concept of social innovation for post-second educational institutions. A clear definition would: (a) guide institutional strategic direction and supports, (b) recognize and reward academic research in social innovation, and (c) enable accurate measurement of outcomes and impact …
Uncovering systemic barriers related to equity, diversity and inclusion in child health research
INTRODUCTION: Despite abundant evidence illustrating the impact of social determinants of health on children and youth from marginalised communities, their continued marginalisation in research contributes to a negative feedback loop that perpetuates health inequities. Previous reviews have identified barriers in marginalised adult communities. However, no comprehensive review outlines the scope of barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI…
Influences on Physical Activity Participation Among Older Adults
We compared perceptions of enablers, barriers, and motivators to greater physical activity by older adults in two respondent groups: individuals 55+ years of age participating in a research exercise program and exercise professionals who plan and deliver programming to older adults. We developed and administered a questionnaire on potential factors influencing physical activity participation among older adults. Questionnaire items were transforme…
A systematic review of the conceptualization, interpretation, and implementation of shared governance in post-secondary contexts
Governing across deep differences
How can universities govern across deep differences in an era of polarization and frayed epistemic trust? Higher education governance too often frames diversity as a risk to be managed rather than a generative force. This article introduces a novel Inclusive Governance Model, co-designed and implemented at a Canadian research university, which operationalizes ethical space, pluralism, and relational accountability. Using participatory action rese…
Practice Insight
This case study presents a project in which peacebuilding dialogue methodologies were adapted for use in municipal‐level dialogue sessions that took place in Calgary, Canada in late 2022 and early 2023. The authors found that using this approach built trust among cross‐sectoral participants and facilitators, resulted in greater diversity during recruitment, strengthened participant agency that led to City‐wide transformations and built connection…
Academic Diplomacy
Many societies are polarized and siloed, which impedes progress on wicked problems like climate change, racism, and poverty. This study considers the role universities nurturing trust and shared understanding by adapting international dialogue facilitation strategies to a local university context. We conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with senior policymakers and civil society leaders to explore the potential role of publicly-funded universi…
Sociology (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Diplomacy (2 works) · Health Policy Implementation Science (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Politics (2 works)