This Social Work Week, we’re highlighting the invaluable work of our field instructors
Categories: Alumni + Friends, Practicum, StudentsCelebrated annually across Ontario during the first week of March, Social Work Week, is an opportunity to […]
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.
“I wanted to see the field grow.” Joan Aaron shares what inspires her to support social work education and programs
Categories: Alumni + Friends, PartnersIn recognition of U of T Giving Day, we bring you a story on Joan Aaron, one […]
New study uncovers policies and practices that contribute to the overrepresentation of Black families in the child welfare system — and provides a roadmap for change
Categories: Bryn King, Faculty, ResearchNew research from the Youth Wellness Lab at the University of Toronto has identified key policy and […]
Shade of Our Sisters is a powerful reminder of our responsibility to support MMIWG2S+ families and combat systemic oppression
Categories: Art Wall, PartnersOn February 3rd, the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work was honoured to welcome Joyce Carpenter to share […]
Job posting: Associate Professor or Professor and Lee Wu Kee Ming Chair in Indigenous Social Work
The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenured […]
New staff strengthen support for Indigenous students and programs at FIFSW
Categories: Programs + Teaching, StaffThe Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work is pleased to welcome a new staff member and announce […]
Congratulations to our Arbor Award winners: Jennifer Burt-Yanoff and Terry McCullum
Categories: Alumni + Friends, Awards & RecognitionThe Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work would like to congratulate Alumni Jennifer Burt-Yanoff and Terry McCullum on […]
Jia Xue receives the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Faculty, Jia Xue, ResearchAssistant Professor Jia Xue received the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award on January 18 at […]
Partnership with Baycrest expands the impact of the Talk It Out, Work It Out program
Categories: Faculty, Lin Fang, Partners, Practicum, StudentsIn an activity room in Toronto’s new Baycrest Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness, a […]
Exercising your “social muscles” is key to successful aging, say researchers
Categories: Alumni + Friends, Esme Fuller-Thomson, Faculty, Institute for Life Course and AgingAre you exercising your “social muscles”? Doing so may be key to longevity, say researchers, including Professor […]