#FIFSW Professors Shelley Craig and Micheal Shier have received 2024-2025 Teaching Awards for creating supportive and innovative learning environments for social work students: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/how-two... #SocialWork #UofT #SocialWorkTransforms
September 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#FIFSW Professors Shelley Craig and Micheal Shier have received 2024-2025 Teaching Awards for creating supportive and innovative learning environments for social work students: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/how-two... #SocialWork #UofT #SocialWorkTransforms
A new study published in The Lancet led by #FIFSW Professor @carmenlogie.bsky.social uncovers the profound ways that stigma shapes sex workers' health and shares evidence-based strategies to optimize health and wellbeing for sex workers across the globe: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
July 31, 2026 at 12:57 PM
A new study published in The Lancet led by #FIFSW Professor @carmenlogie.bsky.social uncovers the profound ways that stigma shapes sex workers' health and shares evidence-based strategies to optimize health and wellbeing for sex workers across the globe: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Today is convocation day for Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work grads!
💐We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2025 🎉
#UofTGrad25 #UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW
💐We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2025 🎉
#UofTGrad25 #UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW
June 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today is convocation day for Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work grads!
💐We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2025 🎉
#UofTGrad25 #UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW
💐We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2025 🎉
#UofTGrad25 #UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW
#FIFSW is recruiting field Instructors for the 25-26 academic year.
Interested in learning more? Contact our Practicum Office at practicum.fsw@utoronto.ca or visit our website to discover the benefits of becoming a field instructor: socialwork.utoronto.ca/practicum/fo...
#SocialWork #UofT
Interested in learning more? Contact our Practicum Office at practicum.fsw@utoronto.ca or visit our website to discover the benefits of becoming a field instructor: socialwork.utoronto.ca/practicum/fo...
#SocialWork #UofT
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#FIFSW is recruiting field Instructors for the 25-26 academic year.
Interested in learning more? Contact our Practicum Office at practicum.fsw@utoronto.ca or visit our website to discover the benefits of becoming a field instructor: socialwork.utoronto.ca/practicum/fo...
#SocialWork #UofT
Interested in learning more? Contact our Practicum Office at practicum.fsw@utoronto.ca or visit our website to discover the benefits of becoming a field instructor: socialwork.utoronto.ca/practicum/fo...
#SocialWork #UofT
Professor Faye Mishna, a social worker experienced in conflict resolution and past Dean of FIFSW, will become U of T’s next ombudsperson beginning July 1, 2025. Learn more about the ombudsperson role here: ombudsperson.utoronto.ca
February 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Professor Faye Mishna, a social worker experienced in conflict resolution and past Dean of FIFSW, will become U of T’s next ombudsperson beginning July 1, 2025. Learn more about the ombudsperson role here: ombudsperson.utoronto.ca
We are excited to present the FIFSW Alumni Thrive Series, a set of in-person sessions created exclusively for our alumni community focused on promoting self-care and professional sustainability for social work professionals: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifsw-...
January 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
We are excited to present the FIFSW Alumni Thrive Series, a set of in-person sessions created exclusively for our alumni community focused on promoting self-care and professional sustainability for social work professionals: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifsw-...
Join #FIFSW on Feb. 27 to learn how Black #socialwork scholars at #UofT are transforming the field to advance equity & justice for Black communities. We look forward to an evening of connection & celebration!
Learn more & register here: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/black-... @uoftbrn.bsky.social
Learn more & register here: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/black-... @uoftbrn.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Join #FIFSW on Feb. 27 to learn how Black #socialwork scholars at #UofT are transforming the field to advance equity & justice for Black communities. We look forward to an evening of connection & celebration!
Learn more & register here: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/black-... @uoftbrn.bsky.social
Learn more & register here: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/black-... @uoftbrn.bsky.social
#FIFSW PhD student Uppala Chandrasekera was among 14 exceptional Ontarian’s celebrated at the 2026 Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards ceremony held September 14. Learn about her leadership and contributions to mental health research: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/uppala-...
September 18, 2026 at 1:38 PM
#FIFSW PhD student Uppala Chandrasekera was among 14 exceptional Ontarian’s celebrated at the 2026 Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards ceremony held September 14. Learn about her leadership and contributions to mental health research: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/uppala-...
We're looking forward to sharing #SocialWork research, news, events and more. Learn how #FIFSW at #UofT is working to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities through collaborative #SocialWork research, education, practice, and policy.
February 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We're looking forward to sharing #SocialWork research, news, events and more. Learn how #FIFSW at #UofT is working to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities through collaborative #SocialWork research, education, practice, and policy.
June 11 ➡️ Join United Nations University's online SCIENCE TALK on Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and Sexual Health, feat. Case Studies From Uganda and Kenya, with #FIFSW Prof. Carmen Logie:
unu.edu/inweh/event/...
unu.edu/inweh/event/...
SCIENCE TALK: Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and Sexual Health
Case Studies From Uganda and Kenya
unu.edu
June 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
June 11 ➡️ Join United Nations University's online SCIENCE TALK on Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and Sexual Health, feat. Case Studies From Uganda and Kenya, with #FIFSW Prof. Carmen Logie:
unu.edu/inweh/event/...
unu.edu/inweh/event/...
The environmental impact of disposable menstrual products is significant but "We can't talk about reusables without talking about equity and access," says Prof. Carmen Logie via CBC News: cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
#UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW @carmenlogie.bsky.social
#UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW @carmenlogie.bsky.social
It's about bloody time we talked about periods and climate | CBC Radio
Tens of billions of period products are used on a daily basis. But how climate-friendly are they and where does all the waste end up? Affordability, accessibility, stigma and policies pose as barriers...
cbc.ca
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The environmental impact of disposable menstrual products is significant but "We can't talk about reusables without talking about equity and access," says Prof. Carmen Logie via CBC News: cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
#UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW @carmenlogie.bsky.social
#UofT #SocialWork #FIFSW @carmenlogie.bsky.social
Social workers are uniquely positioned to address stress, depression & anxiety related to pain. A new study by #FIFSW faculty & students assesses the benefits of student participation in an interprofessional pain symposium to help prepare them for future practice: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A qualitative examination of social work students’ participation in an interprofessional pain curriculum symposium
There have been calls for more mobilization of social workers within chronic pain services because social workers are uniquely positioned to address stress, depression, and anxiety related to pain....
www.tandfonline.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Social workers are uniquely positioned to address stress, depression & anxiety related to pain. A new study by #FIFSW faculty & students assesses the benefits of student participation in an interprofessional pain symposium to help prepare them for future practice: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#FIFSW PhD Candidate Marci Gray received the Outstanding Student Proposal Award from the Canadian Association of Social Work Education, as part of its annual conference held June 3 to 7. 🎉 Congratulations, Marci, on this recognition!
June 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
#FIFSW PhD Candidate Marci Gray received the Outstanding Student Proposal Award from the Canadian Association of Social Work Education, as part of its annual conference held June 3 to 7. 🎉 Congratulations, Marci, on this recognition!
Learn how digital storytelling is being used to engage global communities in public health research & outreach. Join Prof.
@carmenlogie.bsky.social for "A Shared Dream: Using Digital Storytelling in East Africa to Support Public Health"on May 5: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/a-shar... #UofT #FIFSW
@carmenlogie.bsky.social for "A Shared Dream: Using Digital Storytelling in East Africa to Support Public Health"on May 5: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/a-shar... #UofT #FIFSW
April 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Learn how digital storytelling is being used to engage global communities in public health research & outreach. Join Prof.
@carmenlogie.bsky.social for "A Shared Dream: Using Digital Storytelling in East Africa to Support Public Health"on May 5: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/a-shar... #UofT #FIFSW
@carmenlogie.bsky.social for "A Shared Dream: Using Digital Storytelling in East Africa to Support Public Health"on May 5: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/a-shar... #UofT #FIFSW
#FIFSW researchers in partnership with community-based collaborators in Kenya found links between extreme weather events related to climate change and HIV vulnerabilities among sex workers and sexually diverse men in Nairobi: eurekalert.org/news-release... h/t
@carmenlogie.bsky.social
@carmenlogie.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
#FIFSW researchers in partnership with community-based collaborators in Kenya found links between extreme weather events related to climate change and HIV vulnerabilities among sex workers and sexually diverse men in Nairobi: eurekalert.org/news-release... h/t
@carmenlogie.bsky.social
@carmenlogie.bsky.social
Ipsos data shows that Canadians are leading in LGBTQ2 support amid global declines (though there are gender divides among Gen Z Canadians). #FIFSW Professors Carmen Logie and Shelley Craig provide expert insight: globalnews.ca/news/1124973... @inqyr.bsky.social @carmenlogie.bsky.social
Canadians are ‘leading’ in LGBTQ2 support amid global declines: Ipsos - National | Globalnews.ca
Data released Friday by Ipsos in its annual Pride Report showed Canada was among the few nations where support has gone up among 26 countries surveyed.
globalnews.ca
June 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Ipsos data shows that Canadians are leading in LGBTQ2 support amid global declines (though there are gender divides among Gen Z Canadians). #FIFSW Professors Carmen Logie and Shelley Craig provide expert insight: globalnews.ca/news/1124973... @inqyr.bsky.social @carmenlogie.bsky.social
13 leading experts on gun violence from across America, including #FIFSW Prof. Tanya Sharpe, warn that critical efforts to reduce firearm-related harms in the United States are now in jeopardy due to recent cuts to research and prevention programs: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/leading...
October 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
13 leading experts on gun violence from across America, including #FIFSW Prof. Tanya Sharpe, warn that critical efforts to reduce firearm-related harms in the United States are now in jeopardy due to recent cuts to research and prevention programs: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/leading...
Congratulations to Professor Barbara Fallon on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Professor Carmen Logie on being named a member of RSC's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists! socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/profess... #SocialWork #UofT #FIFSW @carmenlogie.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations to Professor Barbara Fallon on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Professor Carmen Logie on being named a member of RSC's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists! socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/profess... #SocialWork #UofT #FIFSW @carmenlogie.bsky.social
“The faculty’s research covers such a wide variety of topics & their impact on the community is impressive,” says Joan Aaron. “When I found out the university matches many donations, it clinched my decision.”
Learn how you can support FIFSW here: engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageSe... #UofTGivingDay
Learn how you can support FIFSW here: engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageSe... #UofTGivingDay
March 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“The faculty’s research covers such a wide variety of topics & their impact on the community is impressive,” says Joan Aaron. “When I found out the university matches many donations, it clinched my decision.”
Learn how you can support FIFSW here: engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageSe... #UofTGivingDay
Learn how you can support FIFSW here: engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageSe... #UofTGivingDay
The IDRC (International Development Research Centre) writes about Professor Carmen Logie being elected a Member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists:
idrc-crdi.ca/en/news/two-...
#SocialWork #uoft #FIFSW
idrc-crdi.ca/en/news/two-...
#SocialWork #uoft #FIFSW
Two IDRC-supported researchers elected Members of the Royal Society of Canada
idrc-crdi.ca
September 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The IDRC (International Development Research Centre) writes about Professor Carmen Logie being elected a Member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists:
idrc-crdi.ca/en/news/two-...
#SocialWork #uoft #FIFSW
idrc-crdi.ca/en/news/two-...
#SocialWork #uoft #FIFSW
Q&A: Dr. Carolyn Mak, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, tells us about working with children and youth in Toronto schools, her unexpected journey into academia, and what she is looking forward to in her new role at #FIFSW. socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/qa-meet... #UofT #SocialWork
May 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Q&A: Dr. Carolyn Mak, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, tells us about working with children and youth in Toronto schools, her unexpected journey into academia, and what she is looking forward to in her new role at #FIFSW. socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/qa-meet... #UofT #SocialWork
#FIFSW Professor Lin Fang is among the featured panelists in the event "FEMINIST CITY 6.0: What Makes a Caring City?" hosted by the School of Cities and the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE), January 12, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. Register here: community.rotman.utoronto.ca/events/s/spe...
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#FIFSW Professor Lin Fang is among the featured panelists in the event "FEMINIST CITY 6.0: What Makes a Caring City?" hosted by the School of Cities and the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE), January 12, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. Register here: community.rotman.utoronto.ca/events/s/spe...
A new national study led by researchers from Carleton University and the University of Toronto reveals that older adults living in greener neighbourhoods were less likely to experience depression in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
#FIFSW #UofT
#FIFSW #UofT
August 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A new national study led by researchers from Carleton University and the University of Toronto reveals that older adults living in greener neighbourhoods were less likely to experience depression in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
#FIFSW #UofT
#FIFSW #UofT
Professor Amanda Grenier is now the co-editor of the Ageing in a Global Context book series, published in association with the British Society of Gerontology.
Learn more about the popular series here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ageing-in-a-...
#SocialWork #aging #gerontology #UofT #FIFSW
Learn more about the popular series here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ageing-in-a-...
#SocialWork #aging #gerontology #UofT #FIFSW
Ageing in a Global Context
Ageing in a Global Context
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Professor Amanda Grenier is now the co-editor of the Ageing in a Global Context book series, published in association with the British Society of Gerontology.
Learn more about the popular series here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ageing-in-a-...
#SocialWork #aging #gerontology #UofT #FIFSW
Learn more about the popular series here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/ageing-in-a-...
#SocialWork #aging #gerontology #UofT #FIFSW
FIFSW joins social workers and others throughout Canada and beyond in mourning the loss of Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King, whose deep commitment to healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness has left an indelible mark on the field and improved the lives of many: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/in-memo...
In Memoriam: Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King | Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
socialwork.utoronto.ca
June 6, 2026 at 9:49 PM
FIFSW joins social workers and others throughout Canada and beyond in mourning the loss of Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King, whose deep commitment to healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness has left an indelible mark on the field and improved the lives of many: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/in-memo...