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The AI Revolution is Offline: How Edge Computing Can Deliver Universal Health Coverage

2026 SDGs-IECS Visiting Scholars

Why Water Matters for Sexual Health in a Changing Climate

The EU’s Renewable Energy ‘Permitting Turn’ - Prompted by Climate Action, Driven by Geopolitics

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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.

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The AI Revolution is Offline: How Edge Computing Can Deliver Universal Health Coverage

blog | April 16, 2026

For millions of people around the world, the biggest barrier to healthcare isn't a lack of medical knowledge—it’s the physical distance to a doctor. As we marked World Health Day on April 7 last week, we were reminded of a hard truth: we cannot achieve Universal Health Coverage—the core promise of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)—if we only build […]

2026 SDGs-IECS Visiting Scholars

news | April 2, 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 […]

Why Water Matters for Sexual Health in a Changing Climate

blog | March 24, 2026

Water may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about sexual health. Yet, growing evidence shows that extreme weather events such as flooding and drought can increase sexual health vulnerabilities, including sexual and gender-based violence, barriers to sexual health services, and elevated HIV acquisition risks. This connection is particularly of urgent concern in regions such as East Africa, where communities face the dual challenges of climate change-related extreme […]

After, Still – A Documentary Screening (Navigating Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan)

Events | April 15, 2026 6:00 pm

Details About the Event After, Still: Navigating Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan explores the intersections of family, culture, and LGBTQ+ selfhood through intimate personal narratives. The documentary examines how the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan has shaped relationship dynamics, family acceptance, and broader social change. Project & Acknowledgements The documentary was developed, created, and produced […]

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.

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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