Education, Gender and Equitable societies
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In August 2023 the United Nations revealed that at the current pace we are unlikely to achieve gender equality for another 300 years. We need to redouble our efforts to achieve more equitable and sustainable societies through universal access to education and healthcare, and by pursuing evidence-based strategies to ameliorate poverty and inequality, and to attain gender equality. No society can achieve peace and prosperity without social sustainability, which requires empowering women and girls.
Dr Malinda Smith
Vice-Provost and Associate VP Research – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive Excellence Cluster Hiring Initiative
Over the next three years, all UCalgary faculties will participate in the Inclusive Excellence Cluster Hiring Initiative, which will recruit 45 professors from equity-deserving groups. Inclusive excellence affirms how diversity can deepen learning, fuel creativity and innovation in teaching and learning, research and community engagement in academia.
Research and Innovation
Fostering change in the research ecosystem
UCalgary receives first-ever federal Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award for fostering change in the research ecosystem. The Dimensions award marks an important milestone in UCalgary’s EDI journey. UCalgary was named one of 10 institutions to receive the Dimensions: equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada award, in the program‘s inaugural year.
All UCalgary Global Developments projects are aligned with the UN SDG
All current UCalgary Global Development projects are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on capacity building, knowledge sharing and mobilization. UCalgary places a strong emphasis on partnerships with the global south. As one of the four most active U15 universities in global development activity, UCalgary has a rich history of engagement spanning over 30 years.
UCalgary researcher innovates solution for Canadians with disabilities
People with disabilities are often marginalized and experience multiple barriers to fully participate in society. Dr. Kathleen Sitter, PhD’12, receives $400,000 funding to create first of its kind Multisensory Research Studio that prioritizes sensory modalities with the goal of creating accessible methods in fieldwork, analysis and knowledge translation.
Teaching, Learning and Student Experience
Finding a new path to learning
In response to the Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the University’s Indigenous Strategy, ii' taa'poh'to'p, the Indigenous Pathway programs have been created providing an opportunity and individualized academic and cultural support in UCalgary faculties of Arts and Science for those who identify as Indigenous.
Bringing together Indigenous and business knowledge for scholarship students
The Haskayne School of Business is the only location for Ch’nook Scholars outside of B.C. The Ch’nook Scholars Program provides funding for Indigenous post-secondary business students — and it is also a full program that creates a network of Indigenous business students and valuable industry contacts.
Indigenous focused international learning opportunities for all
The Global Skills Opportunity funded the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program. Its aim is to invest in global skills for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, cultivating leadership, identity awareness, and global networks related to Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, connecting, and being.
Campus and Community Impact
Refugee students grateful for sense of belonging they feel at UCalgary
Schulich and the University of Calgary welcomed two new refugee students over the past year with help from World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and UCalgary International. Support from several groups on campus play key role in making the transition easier for the students.
Student group launches accessibility pilot project in Science Theatre classrooms
The courtesy seating stickers used in the accessibility pilot project opens up seating options for students who may face various challenges but not fall under a formal accommodation, encouraging a more accessible classroom environment at UCalgary.
Accelerating equity, diversity and inclusion
Transdisciplinary and collaborative program aims to accelerate equity, diversity and inclusion. UCalgary Law and Werklund instructors collaborate with community partners with a vision to start something empowering and transformational to fill the need for leadership courses for women lawyers.