The President and Vice-Chancellor and his colleagues throughout the University, are involved in a number of initiatives that provide opportunities for 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ to strategically advance and build upon its strengths locally, nationally and internationally. We would like to share details of some of these initiatives:
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Internationalization
9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ strives to build a strong global community of partners to create opportunities for students, faculty and researchers.
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s faculty, students and staff are showing their commitment to take urgent action to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
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Respect and Inclusion in Campus Life
The Task Force on Inclusion and Respect in Campus Life completed its mandate and issued a final report.
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Sustainability
9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ is working to build a culture of sustainability on its campuses and beyond.
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The New Vic Project
The transformation of part of the old Royal Victoria Hospital into a state-of-the-art research, teaching, and learning hub dedicated to Sustainability Systems and Public Policy.
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U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Canada’s 15 research-intensive universities bring distinguished minds to bear on the most profound challenges our nation and our world face.
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Association of American Universities (AAU)
9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ is one of two Canadian members of the 62-member Association of American Universities (AAU).
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Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) of the World Economic Forum
Since 2016, 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ has been the only Canadian member of the Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) – a group of presidents from the world's top 29 universities.
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Universities Canada
Universités Canada
9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ is proud to be a member of Universities Canada, a unifying voice for higher education, research and innovation in Canada.