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Join the #UofTResearchChallenge

Through the #UofTResearchChallenge we want to highlight your passion for U of T’s diverse research community, research initiatives and learn how you’ve integrated EDI into your research practice or design. To join the challenge, click on the learn more tab below and upload your submissions. All chosen entries will include a U of T prize pack.

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Join the #UofTResearchChallenge

Through the #UofTResearchChallenge we want to highlight your passion for U of T’s diverse research community, research initiatives and learn how you’ve integrated EDI into your research practice or design. To join the challenge, click on the learn more tab below and upload your submissions. All chosen entries will include a U of T prize pack.

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Equity

Equity means fairness. It is the removal of systemic barriers and biases enabling all individuals to have equal access to and to benefit from any aspect of society. It accounts for everyone’s different and unique identities, lived experiences, and backgrounds, and reflectively allocates for resources needed to reach an equal outcome. A commitment to equity acknowledges that disparities in opportunities are rooted in historical and contemporary injustices and systemic barriers.

Diversity

Diversity is defined as differences in race, place of origin, religion, immigrant and newcomer status, ethnic origin, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and many other aspects of identity. It consists of the conditions, expressions, and experiences of different groups.

Inclusion

Inclusion is the practice of creating an environment that ensures all individuals are treated equitably, has access to the same opportunities, and feels welcome and respected. Inclusion means actively fostering the conditions in which everyone can fully participate and maximize their creativity and contributions free of bias or discrimination.

VPRI’s role

  • Provide guidance on EDI initiatives related to research and innovation;
  • Support the implementation of EDI best practices in research and innovation;
  • Support compliance with EDI requirements for federally-sponsored research programs.

Events

Hands-on with the JHI: EDI in Humanities Research Environments (Part 1)

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS)

Kate Mitchell: Taking Prisoners’ Rights Seriously

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 12:00 pm to
Centre for Ethics

Examining Whiteness in Higher Education

Monday, December 5, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture

The Ku-gaa-gii pimitizi-win Study: COVID-19 and Indigenous Vaccination Hesitancy, Experiences from the Streets

Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health

What Du Bois Can Teach Us about Far Right Violence and the Global Color Line

Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto

Health, Equity, and Research Talk (HEaRT): Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness in Critical Care Research

Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto

Health Equity in the Learning Health System​: Insights from the pandemic to inform better health (Hazel McCallion Annual Lecture in Shaping Healthier Communities)

Monday, November 28, 2022, 12:00 am to 7:00 pm
Trillium Health Partners’ Institute for Better Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Leveraging an Equity-Lens to Characterize the Risks for COVID-19 and Optimal Intervention Strategies

Monday, November 28, 2022, 12:00 am to
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Shaping the Future of Care 2022: Eastern GTA Healthcare Conference

Friday, November 25, 2022, 8:00 am to Saturday, November 26, 2022, 6:00 pm
UTSC, Scarborough Health Network

Research Program Planning Workshop II

Friday, November 25, 2022, 12:00 am to 11:30 am
Black Research Network

2022 FIFA World Cup: Sport as a Means for Political & Environmental Change

Thursday, November 24, 2022, 6:00 pm to
Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Student Engagement in Postsecondary Student Mental Health and Research

Thursday, November 24, 2022, 10:00 am to
Inlight: Student Mental Health Research

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