Transformational gift advances FIFSW’s support for Indigenous communities
Categories: Alumni + FriendsThe Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Chair […]
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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.
New online series presented by The CRIB explores the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations
Categories: Tanya SharpeOn Wednesday, April 15, The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The […]
Associate Professor Rupaleem Bhuyan talks about the roles of xenophobia and social media in shaping the public’s understanding of the global pandemic
Categories: Faculty, Rupaleem BhuyanAssociate Professor Rupaleem Bhuyan spoke to Global News Vancouver about xenophobia, its prevalence in social media and […]
Associate Professor Carmen Logie on prejudice and fear in the wake of COVID-19
Categories: Carmen Logie, FacultyWhile a greater number of people across Canada are continuing to practice social distancing, some restaurants have […]
International Women’s Day Q & A: Ramona Alaggia on researching the impact of the #MeToo movement in Canada
Categories: Faculty, Q & A, Ramona Alaggia, ResearchThe #MeToo movement has led to a cultural shift in how we understand and talk about […]
New research centre addresses the ‘far-reaching ripple effect’ of homicide violence on Black communities
Categories: Faculty, Tanya SharpeWhile homicide violence disproportionately affects Black communities worldwide – including in Canada – the University of Toronto’s Tanya L. […]
New book co-edited by Amanda Grenier offers a thought-provoking overview of precarity and ageing
Categories: Amanda Grenier, FacultyA new book edited by co-edited by Professor Amanda Grenier explores the risks and insecurities that older […]
Professor Barbara Fallon receives a President’s Impact Award
Categories: Barbara Fallon, FacultyFIFSW Professor Barbara Fallon is one of five University of Toronto leaders who have been recognized with […]
Practice makes perfect: Ellen Katz receives the inaugural Larry Enkin Innovation in Teaching with Simulation Award
Categories: Alumni + Friends, Ellen Katz, FacultyOn February 6, the inaugural Larry Enkin Innovation in Teaching with Simulation Award was presented to […]
Black History Month 2020: FIFSW faculty influencing change
Categories: FacultyA number of FIFSW faculty currently work with Black communities to develop and advocate for policies and […]