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2026 SDGs-IECS Visiting Scholars

Ethical AI in Education: Webinar Recording

The World Cup is coming to town: Sport sociologist and Fellow Simon Darnell shares his excitement & concerns

Call for Submissions: Student Voices for Sustainability

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SDGs Scholars Academy

The SDGs Scholars Academy serves as a think tank bringing together leading researchers and encouraging them to pursue convergence research and knowledge mobilization to address issues that are crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and informing future global goals.

Membership

The SDGs Scholars Academy will include distinguished fellows and fellows, who will be united by the breadth and depth of their expertise and interest in engaging in open and transparent dialogue about SDGs issues today and the future of the SDG, and who will engage affiliates interested in participating in SDGs Scholars Academy events. Distinguished fellows are selected based on […]

Research Themes

Four research themes have been identified that will be leveraged to create a research agenda to address complex intersecting problems reflected in the SDGs and inform future global goals. The SDGs@UofT research themes addresses multiple SDGs and illuminate ways in which they interact to prevent or enable sustainable development.

What's happening at SDGs@UofT

2026 SDGs-IECS Visiting Scholars

news | March 12, 2026

We are pleased to announce the 2026 SDGs-IECS Visiting Scholars. The Visiting Scholars Program brings leading international researchers to U of T to advance interdisciplinary scholarship aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During their visits, scholars engage with the U of T community through research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and public engagement. Visiting Scholars participate in a […]

Ethical AI in Education: Webinar Recording

student-engagement | February 25, 2026

On February 24th, the SDGs@UofT Student Advisory Committee hosted an engaging and timely webinar on Ethical AI in Education, featuring Dr. Pascal Tyrrell, Associate Professor and Director of Data Science. Drawing on his teaching and research experiences, Dr. Tyrrell offered thoughtful reflections on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the higher education landscape, and the responsibilities that come with its growing presence in academic spaces.

The World Cup is coming to town: Sport sociologist and Fellow Simon Darnell shares his excitement & concerns

news | February 18, 2026

We are pleased to highlight SDGs@UofT Fellow Simon Darnell, who is featured in a recent article discussing the opportunities and challenges surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the piece, Professor Darnell shares his perspective on how global sporting events can foster cultural connection and community engagement, while also raising important questions about equity, public […]

Call for Submissions: Student Voices for Sustainability

student-hub | January 27, 2026

We are pleased to invite submissions to the SDGs@UofT 2026 Student Publication, titled Student Voices for Sustainability. Each issue highlights students’ work related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on interdisciplinary, justice-focused and student-driven perspectives on global and local sustainability challenges. This call is open to submissions engaging any of the 17 Sustainable Development […]

Ireland’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Journey: Embracing a Holistic and Transformative Approach

Events | April 16, 2026 1:00 pm

We are pleased to host Visiting Scholar Mark Kelly through the SDGs@UofT and Institute for Environment, Conservation, and Sustainability (IECS) joint Visiting Scholars Program at the University of Toronto. In his lecture, “Ireland’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Journey: Embracing a Holistic and Transformative Approach,” Mark will explore how the Irish higher education sector is adopting […]

Vacating the Self: Reflections on Human Vocation in the Face of a Crisis

Events | April 9, 2026 2:00 pm

We are pleased to host Visiting Scholar Paolo Livieri through the SDGs@UofT and Institute for Environment, Conservation, and Sustainability (IECS) joint Visiting Scholars Program at the University of Toronto. In his lecture, “Vacating the Self: Reflections on Human Vocation in the Face of a Crisis,” Paolo will explore human beings as a vocation‑bearing agent whose creativity […]

Tuition hikes, OSAP changes: Does it help or hurt students?

news | February 23, 2026

Following the Ontario government’s recently announced changes to tuition rates and the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), higher education policy researcher and SDGs@UofT Fellow Elizabeth Buckner joined CBC’s Ontario Today to discuss its impacts. A professor with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Buckner explored the shift in emphasis from grants to loans, how and which students […]

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