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Dr Robin Gray becomes UTM’s First Special Advisor on Indigenous Rematriation

November 16, 2022

Congratulations to Dr Robin R.R. Gray for her recent appointment as UTM’s first Special Advisor on Indigenous Rematriation. UTM’s Indigenous Table, which acts as a guiding figure in the campus’s path towards reconciliation and mutually positive relations, has worked collaboratively to create this position.

Munk School and Queen’s University Launches 26th Annual International Institute on Social Policy

October 28, 2022

In recent years, inadequate social policies in Canada have led to growing inequalities: a housing affordability crisis, dwindling labour forces, and a growing need for care work.

Sociology Dept graduate student Michael Bator on Research2Reality

August 09, 2022

MA sociology student and soon-to-be PhD, Michael Bator was recently featured on Research2Reality, a groundbreaking social media platform dedicated to highlighting world-class scientists in Canada who are doing innovative and leading-edge research.

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Professor Sandy Welsh quoted in Global News story on workplace harassment and violence

April 13, 2022

Global News published a story on March 30, 2022 covering the findings of a new study which was the result of a partnership between researchers from the University of Toronto, Western University, and the Canadian Labour Congress.

Professor Patricia Landolt on the impact of Covid-19 on non-status migrant workers

March 31, 2022

Sociology Professor Patricia Landolt recently contributed to a City News story about the impact of Covid-19 on the health and finances of non-status migrant workers.

Professor Owusu-Bempah highlights lack of diversity in Canadian cannabis industry, calls to incorporate equity programs - Forbes Article

December 10, 2021

Professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah recently featured in a Forbes article by Amanda Siebert titled "How Canada's (very white) cannabis industry could learn from social equity programs in the US." In the article, Professor Owusu-Bempah discussed how the disproportionate harm Black and Indigenous communities faced under prohibition contrasts s

Professor Scott Schieman and PhD Candidate Phil Badawy on difficulties in Remote Work

August 27, 2021

Professor Scott Schieman and PhD Candidate Phil Badawy recently wrote an op ed in the Toronto Star. Based on their research interviewing Canadian workers, the op ed highlights some of the challenges of remote work. Professor Schieman has ongoing SSHRC-funded research exploring work-life balance and employment satisfaction in Canada.

Professor Weiguo Zhang featured in Toronto Star article about social capital

August 03, 2021

Professor Weiguo Zhang was recently featured in an article titled "Do you have 'social capital?' These Mississauga men have used theirs for the greater good" by the Toronto Star.

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Professor Joe Hermer was recently featured in an episode about homeless encampments in Trinity Bellwoods by The Agenda, TVO

July 09, 2021

Professor Joe Hermer was recently featured in an episode titled "Clearing Homeless Encampments: Tensions Overflow in Trinity Bellwoods" by The Agenda, TVO. Professor Hermer, outreach worker Lorraine Lam, and mayor Michael Thompson weighed in with their thoughts regarding the recent incident at Trinity Bellwoods.

Professor Jooyoung Lee was recently featured on CNN about gun control

July 07, 2021

Professor Jooyoung Lee was recently featured on CNN in a report titled: "Gun Violence Epidemic: Why Canada's Gun Violence is Fraction of US". Over the 4th of July weekend, there were hundreds of shootings in the US, including three mass shootings.

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