National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and resources
Located on Treaty 13 territory, the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work acknowledges its responsibility to learn about […]
News & Announcements
Social work transforms
Read our news stories, below, and view our 2025-2030 Academic Plan to learn how FIFSW researchers, students, alumni and partners are working to create a more just, equitable and compassionate world.
2024 Orientation: Welcoming new students to FIFSW
Categories: Programs + Teaching, StudentsBack-to-school at FIFSW FIFSW was thrilled to welcome new students to our Master of Social Work and […]
Pandemic of homicide grief in global Black communities urgently needs a public health response, say researchers
Categories: Leadership, Research, Tanya SharpeA comprehensive public health framework that incorporates anti-Black racism is essential to both address trauma and reduce […]
Canadian Association of Social Workers Launches Landmark Report on Social Work and Primary Care
Categories: Faculty, Keith Adamson, Leadership, Rachelle Ashcroft, ResearchOttawa, ON, September 9, 2024 – Today the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) unveils a […]
How culturally responsive research can help prevent the root causes of homicide impacting Black communities
Categories: Research, Students, Tanya SharpeFIFSW’s fall campaign aims to accelerate the impact of its research and students. PhD student Elo Igor […]
Rachelle Ashcroft has been announced the new Chair of U of T’s InterFaculty Curriculum Committee
Categories: Faculty, Leadership, Programs + Teaching, Rachelle AshcroftFactor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Associate Professor Rachelle Ashcroft has been announced the new Chair of the […]
Peter A. Newman shortlisted for a 2024 SSHRC Impact Award
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Faculty, Peter NewmanThe Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has announced 12 finalists for its 2024 Impact Awards […]
Community update: FIFSW’s response to fifsw4ceasefire calls to action
Categories: Community messageDear FIFSW community, I am writing to update you on the outcomes of meetings with the […]
FIFSW welcomes three new faculty members
Categories: FacultyThe Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work is pleased to welcome three new members to our Faculty: Dr. […]
Carmen Logie and her research team receive a 2024 Impact Award at the International AIDS Conference
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Carmen Logie, ResearchPoverty, violence and disrupted social networks increase vulnerability to HIV among refugee youth, while those same barriers […]