News Category: Faculty
Carmen Logie is using data science to rethink water practices and equity in India through a collaborative, cross-disciplinary project funded by U of T’s Data Sciences Institute
Categories: Carmen Logie, ResearchThe Data Sciences Institute (DSI) at the University of Toronto has announced funding for 17 cross-disciplinary research […]
Black Brilliance in Social Work: Assistant Professor Harry Taylor
Categories: Harry Taylor, Q & ATell us about a project you are working on right now that you are excited about. Currently, […]
FIFSW scholars named Canada Research Chairs
Categories: Barbara Fallon, David Burnes, Shelley CraigThree researchers from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work are among the University of Toronto’s 33 Canada […]
A new report and interactive map from The CRIB illustrates the disproportionate prevalence of homicides in predominately Black neighbourhoods in Toronto
Categories: Research, Tanya SharpeAs of January 9th, six known homicides had already occurred in Toronto in 2022 — a statistic […]
The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work welcomes Professor Charmaine Williams as Interim Dean
Categories: Charmaine WilliamsProfessor Charmaine Williams, a passionate social work scholar and dedicated educator whose service to the University of […]
Supporting mental wellness in the community: Janis Rotman’s gift to the Talk it Out clinic extends its online counselling support for racialized adults
Categories: Lin Fang, PracticumA $150,000 gift from Janis Rotman will enable an online counselling clinic operated by the Factor-Inwentash […]
Q & A: Dean Dexter Voisin reflects on the challenges and successes of his tenure at FIFSW
Categories: Dexter VoisinAs Professor Dexter Voisin prepares to step down from his role as dean of U of T’s […]
Stephanie Begun partners with Second City to explore how improv can cultivate confidence in marginalized youth
Categories: Stephanie BegunShortly before the pandemic, social work professor Stephanie Begun put up some flyers for a free improv […]
The 2SHAWLS study foregrounds Indigenous knowledges and experiences to highlight the resilience of two-spirit men living long-term with HIV
Categories: David BrennanOn December 1, the Journal of Indigenous HIV Research published three articles and an essay introducing 2SHAWLS […]
FIFSW researchers spearhead a new interdisciplinary initiative to end AIDS
Categories: Carmen Logie, David Brennan, Peter NewmanOn World AIDS Day, December 1, faculty members from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work are […]