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Five UM scholars named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women
‘I like to think that a powerful woman is one who has the wherewithal to bring out the best in those she leads, mentors, and serves.’
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Plug pulled on Dimensions program
Despite significant progress at participating institutions, funding for program was not renewed in 2023.
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Yes to more evaluation, but a bigger yes to more action
A recent report on research culture shows that evaluation is key, but stops short of practical solutions to core problems.
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Solidifying social progress: How to protect postsecondary EDI from political influence
To protect strategic investments in EDI, universities must embed EDI throughout the organization.
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Women academics worry the pandemic is squeezing their research productivity
Struggling to juggle myriad responsibilities, “the easiest thing to put off … is research,” says one professor.
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Doing anti-racist academic work
How to practice and perform anti-racist research, teaching, and service.
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Of course I have experienced racism
Why speak up now and risk the awful backlash that works to show how I am worth less? Because right now, silence is complicit.
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Systemic racism: now is not the time to retreat into our offices or labs
Three scientists share their thoughts on how the scientific community can help combat racism in all its forms.
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We must find the turning point from anger and despair to hope and possibility
As the U.S. burns, we should not be naïve about our own past and present that at times demands redress, reconciliation and progressive action, says Brock University president Gervan Fearon.
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Why don’t Canadian universities hire more racialized and Indigenous senior administrators?
It’s not for a lack of qualified individuals. We simply have to decide that it’s important enough that we actually do it.
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Why this professor launched an Instagram Live show about COVID-19 and vulnerable communities
A Q&A with Tanya Sharpe, founder of U of T’s Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims, about her timely new discussion series 30@8:30.
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Study finds equity, diversity and inclusion policies off to a “strong start” at research-intensive universities
An analysis of institutions’ strategic policy documents suggests U15 institutions are actively addressing equity, diversity and inclusion, though most struggle to define the issues.
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The number of women in varsity coaching is on the decline
The federal government, USports and a team of researchers hope to encourage more women into university-level coaching jobs.
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We need to talk about racism
It takes effort, but as you learn to become more comfortable having these difficult discussions, you become part of the solution.
