News & Announcements

Prof. Shelley Craig receives SSHRC Partnership Grant

  Prof. Shelley L. Craig and the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto […]

FIFSW alumna, Kyla Fox, on helping those affected by eating disorders

Kyla Fox obtained her MSW from the FIFSW in 2006. In 2012, she opened The Kyla Fox Centre in Toronto – which treats the entire spectrum of people affected by eating disorders and disordered eating.

Prof. David Brennan receives Canadian Association of HIV Research award

  Professor David Brennan, director of CRUISElab, received the Excellence in Research Award-Social Sciences at the annual […]

PhD Candidate Bill O’Leary publishes an article on harm reduction services for people living with HIV

This article aims to foster dialogue on the benefits and challenges of providing healthcare in a harm reduction setting.

Deborah Goodman and Svetlana Popova track fetal alcohol syndrome

FIFSW instructors, Deborah Goodman and Svetlana Popova spoke on TVO’s, The Agenda with Steve Paikin.

Prof. Toula Kourgiantakis is the 2017-18 recipient of the FIFSW Teaching Award

  Dr. Toula Kourgiantakis was selected as the 2017-18 recipient by the Teaching Award Committee. A certificate […]

Professor Marion Bogo recipient of Memorial University honorary degree

  We are excited to announce that Memorial University will be awarding an Honorary Degree to Professor […]

Distinguished Speaker: Setsuko Thurlow

Setsuko Thurlow, one of FIFSW’s prominent alumni who accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), delivered an inspiring talk at the Alumni Association’s annual Distinguished Speakers Series.

FIFSW PhD alumna Cindy Blackstock among global leaders to receive honorary degree from UofT

Cindy Blackstock is a champion for the rights of Canada’s Indigenous youth. Blackstock has advocated on behalf of Indigenous children on reserves to ensure they receive the same benefits as other youth in Canada. Blackstock, who earned her PhD in social work at U of T, has been an adviser to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF and the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

15 honorary degree recipients

Prof. Faye Mishna report on teens and sexting

FIFSW Dean and Professor Faye Mishna discusses the new report and the ethical considerations of teens and sexting with Matt Galloway on CBC Metro Morning.