Equity Diversity and Inclusion News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘Inclusion is a right,’ says leader of Rady Faculty drive for equity, diversity, inclusion
January 12, 2023 —
Valerie Williams is inspired to do the pivotal work she does in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion because she believes deeply that every person – regardless of their identity – should be treated with dignity.
Amplifying Black voices and creating a unique legacy
December 7, 2022 —
The story of UMBA is one rooted in pride for a diverse community.
Introducing the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
December 6, 2022 —
Review of applications begins December 15
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Transgender Awareness Week 2022: Show up, speak up, support one another
November 14, 2022 —
During Transgender Awareness Week, from November 13 to 19, individuals and organizations are focusing attention on the stories and experiences of transgender people and communities to bring awareness, education and change to the issues faced by transgender people.
Research and International
Two new RSC scholars named at UM
September 8, 2022 —
History professor Esyllt Jones, Faculty of Arts, has been named a new Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and associate professor Robert Mizzi, Faculty of Education, has been elected as member of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Equity, diversity and inclusion workshops coming up soon
August 15, 2022 —
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning has a number of workshops and events to help you make your teaching more just.
Best Diversity Employer award reflects ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion work at UM
July 12, 2022 —
UM was one of 75 Canadian organizations in 2022 recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for leadership in creating inclusive workplaces for employees
Research and International
Showered in sexism: Hockey culture needs a reckoning
July 5, 2022 —
Rather than finger-pointing, the hockey community needs to consider the ways entrenched hierarchies, rewarded performances of masculinity and enforcement of a “bro code” encourage sexism, misogyny, homophobia and hypermasculinity.
TeachingLIFE
Creating an inclusive syllabus
June 29, 2022 —
Meeting students where they live by considering equity, diversity and inclusion
Reaffirming our commitment to human rights
June 28, 2022 —
A joint message from UM President and Vice-Chancellor, Michael Benarroch and Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Tina Chen