Videos

Recordings of U of T hosted webinars and events on EDI in Research topics relevant to grant funding, research environments, and research design.

In Conversation with: Indigenization and Decolonization in Research and Innovation.

January 26, 2023

In this session Dr. Nicole Kaniki will have a conversation with Sandi Wemigwase, the Indigenous Research Special Projects Officer at the Indigenous Research Network at the University of Toronto. Sandi is a PhD candidate in Social Justice Education at U of T, and comes with extensive experience in Indigenous research and community support. They will […]

In Conversation: Perspectives on Gender, Sex, and Race in Clinical Practice and Research

November 16, 2022

In this session Dr. Nicole Kaniki will have a conversation with Gagandeep Singh, an undergraduate MD trainee whose research interests consider the lived experiences of gender variant and racialized communities, as well as building communities of practice amongst researchers and clinicians. They will review challenges and barriers to equitable care for gender and racial minorities […]

In Conversation: EDI in Music Research

October 19, 2022

In this session, Dr. Nicole Kaniki and Dr. Nasim Niknafs will be discussing the importance of EDI in musical spaces and culture, the concerns and prevailing inequities in the music community, and the hopes for how EDI implementation is shaping the future of music studies and research in music. We will discuss how the increasing […]

In Conversation: Intro to EDIRI at U of T

September 21, 2022

Dr. Nicole Kaniki will discuss the purpose and mandate of the office of EDI in Research and Innovation, the services offered, and what the landscape of EDI in Research and Innovation will look like at the University of Toronto over the next year. She will explore the internal and external challenges and barriers to EDI in research […]

Addressing EDI Considerations in Your NSERC Discovery/RTI Application

September 20, 2022

This session will build on faculty panel discussions focused on proposal writing tips and reflections on the adjudication process: “NSERC Discovery Grant: Strategies for Success” and “NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant: Strategies for Success”. This follow-up session will specifically provide an overview of the EDI requirements and expectations of the upcoming 2022 NSERC […]

Part 1: Introduction

September 1, 2022

Part 2: Representation and Systemic Barriers

September 1, 2022

Part 3: Advancing EDI in Recruitment to Your Research Team

September 1, 2022

Part 4: Advancing EDI in the Training of Highly Qualified Personnel

September 1, 2022

Part 5: Creating an Inclusive Research Environment

September 1, 2022

Gender and Sexuality Considerations in Research

In this session Dr. Kaniki will discuss with experts in the field the ways in which the research community can ensure that the research environment and processes are inclusive of LGBTQ2S+ identities and lived experiences.

Accessibility in Research

In this session Dr. Kaniki discusses with experts in the field of Accessibility in research the ways in which researchers can ensure that their environments are more accessible for faculty, trainees, and staff with disabilities, and addressing ableist practices in research methods and impact.

Creating Inclusive & Equitable Spaces for Collaboration: Facilitation & EDI Best Practices

In this workshop, CRIS will be joined by guest facilitator Dr. Nicole Kaniki, the inaugural Director of EDI in Research and Innovation, to explore best EDI practices within facilitation processes. In this hands-on workshop, participants will have an opportunity to apply new learnings to case study examples and be provided with tools and best practices […]

Balancing Power Relationships in Community Based Partnerships

February 17, 2022

In this session Dr. Kaniki and Dr. Massaquoi discuss best practices for researchers to consider in navigating power relationships in community-based research with marginalized and minority groups.

EDI in Research Methods and Methodologies

January 20, 2022

In this session Dr. Nicole Kaniki will discuss with experts how bias and historical concepts of marginalization have impacted the current day technologies and societal frameworks we use in everyday life that may (un)intentionally perpetuate marginalization and exclusion.

EDI Data Collection for Research Programs and Initiatives

November 18, 2021

In this session Dr. Nicole Kaniki will discuss with an equity data expert from UofT, the recommended best practices and mechanisms available for this work.

Co-creating Knowledges: Equitable Practices across Community-Engaged Learning and Research

November 4, 2021

This roundtable will bring together faculty from across the University of Toronto to discuss "Co-creating Knowledges: Equitable Practices across Community-Engaged Learning and Research." This discussion-oriented roundtable will focus on how faculty researchers and instructors engage with communities and students in ways that challenge the model of the university as the producer of what constitutes valuable knowledge.

EDI in Trainee Recruitment, Hiring, and Professional Development

October 21, 2021

For this session Dr. Nicole Kaniki will have a conversation with experts who have successfully developed a recruitment strategy to attract, retain, and provide support for career development for trainees from underrepresented groups. She will share best practices and considerations for developing trainee programs that are inclusive and considers the unique experiences of trainees from […]

EDI in Research and Innovation at U of T: Who We Are and What We Do

September 23, 2021

Dr. Nicole Kaniki and Christine Allen will discuss the purpose for the creation of the office of EDI in Research and Innovation and what the mandate and potential future of EDI in Research and Innovation will look like at the University of Toronto. They will explore the internal and external challenges and barriers to EDI in research and innovation […]

Web Accessibility As It Relates To Research Websites

October 20, 2020

This webinar session will act as an introduction to checking research websites for accessibility issues. A common accessibility checker will be used to check website accessibility. Also, the session will highlight the strengths and limitations of the accessibility tracker.