We want to congratulate SDGs@UofT 2025 Fellow Laura Rosella for her successful nomination to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences as a 2025 Fellow, one of the Academy's highest honours! Professor Rosella's research examining the linkages between health, social, environmental, and clinical data has generated new findings about health and well-being. Policymakers and health system […]| SDGs@UofT
We want to congratulate SDGs@UofT Faculty Affiliate Peter A. Newman for his successful nomination to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences as a 2025 Fellow, one of the Academy's highest honours! Professor Newman has contributed a wealth of knowledge to the field of social work, primarily pertaining to his research's influences on the development and […]| SDGs@UofT
The Trump administration’s recent moves to dismantle core U.S. climate policies have signaled a fundamental redefinition of the “national interest.” | SDGs@UofT
The SDGs Student Advisory Committee is a team of undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to addressing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals through student and community engagement. Our student advisors serve one-year terms during which they dedicate themselves to representing and promoting SDG initiatives through leading student engagement events and knowledge mobilization […]| SDGs@UofT
However, in the National Observer's new opinion article titled "Why we built the Climate Backtracker: Canada's quiet climate retreat", authored by 2023 SDGs@UofT Fellow and IECS (Institute of Environment, Conservation and Sustainability) Director Imre Szeman, questions the intentions of the federal government, and plans to hold them accountable for any inactions witnessed. Environmental and climate change realities cannot become the new normal.| SDGs@UofT
June is Pride Month! While heralding the onset of summer in Toronto, however, it remains winter in many jurisdictions around the world. In the spirit of Pride, it is vital that we join both in the celebration of many victories, and in solidarity to counter ongoing hatred and exclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people around the world. | SDGs@UofT
Congratulations to the award-winning groups of the 2025 UTSC SDG Data Analysis Challenge! The UTSC SDG Data Challenge brought together 16 interdisciplinary teams, comprising 57 students from across the University of Toronto's three campuses (St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough), from different academic years and disciplines. Throughout the challenge, students analyzed data related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]| SDGs@UofT
Read the latest story from U of T Magazine titled "Leading With Care: Linda Johnston says her top priority as U of T Scarborough principal is creating a healthy, supportive environment" discussing our most recent blog contributor, Professor Linda Johnston's, top priority for the University of Toronto Scarborough as principal: "Creating a healthy environment where […]| SDGs@UofT
International Nurses’ Day, celebrated annually on May 12, is a day for recognizing the vital contributions and accomplishments of nurses across the globe. Who better to reflect on the pivotal role nurses play in advancing global health and well-being than the University of Toronto Scarborough’s very own Principal Linda Johnston, whose nursing research specialization lies […]| SDGs@UofT
The call for applications is open until May 16, 2025!| SDGs@UofT
