Still plenty of time to submit an abstract for our special issue in @metropolitics-jrnl.bsky.social on the role of states and cities in reparations policy - open to U.S. and non-U.S. focused papers…
Check out the call here…
metropolitics.org/CALL-FOR-PAP...
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From supernovas to housing policies, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4mpqOZh
Next Friday, April 17!
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From No Kings rallies across the United States to an effort to spur housing construction in Ontario by reducing development charges, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4v99Kus
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From the value in asking people what they do for a living to a Toronto city councillor’s ideas to improve safety on the subway system, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4rYh4X0
Excited to be on this panel in two weeks!
Check out my new blog post for the @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social “The Hidden Economic Toll of Care Across Europe”
social-policy.org.uk/spa-blog/the...
Based on my paper with @mmaroto.bsky.social recently published in European Societies .
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From the factors affecting food security to the world’s happiest countries, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...
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From the discovery of a new galaxy to the war in Iran, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: bit.ly/4uufS00
Yesterday we heard from Orsola Torrisi on the consequences of violent crime on sexual and reproductive health outcomes as part of our POP speaker series!
We thank Orsola for the excellent talk and attendees for the great discussion!
Join us April 7 for our next talk with @mdhayward.bsky.social!
for those interested, here is my article with Michelle Lee Maroto and Jen Brooks that is among the most cited American Sociological Association's journal articles of 2025: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Research by Faculty and Graduate Students in #Sociology @utoronto.ca has been recognized among the most-cited articles across journals of the @asanews.bsky.social 📊🙌
Read more: www.sociology.utoronto.ca/news/uoft-so...
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From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos to an impressive collection of Ukrainian texts, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...
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Life expectancy study reveals the dangers of ‘model minority’ stereotype #UofT ➡️ uoft.me/c8R
PhD candidate Xiang (Olivia) Li, right, in the lab with Molly Shoichet, left
#UofT ranked 1st in Canada, among top 30 globally, in all subjects: Times Higher Education 🍁 uoft.me/c7J
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Nothing comes for free. And these days, that includes our time.
It’s one of many ideas explored in “The Sociology of Free Time,” a #UofT course taught by Brent Berry, an associate professor in the department of sociology in the Faculty of Arts & Science. ⌚️ uoft.me/c75
Assistant Professor Leafia Ye and Professor Hui Zheng.
Contrary to the model minority myth, researchers have shown that the increase in life expectancy of Asian Americans compared to white Americans has slowed or reversed in the past 25 years.
Read more: bit.ly/49zXtFE
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In a society focused on consumption, our time is far less free than we may think. It’s one of many ideas discussed in The Sociology of Free Time, a course recently taught by Brent Berry.
Learn more: bit.ly/3LxWMog
Dr. Luca Maria Pesando, Associate Professor of Social Research and Public Policy at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU-AD).
Jan. 26 | Sociology Speaker Series
Join the #UTM department of sociology and Dr. Luca Maria Pesando in a discussion on navigating the transition to adulthood in sub-Saharan Africa.
⏰ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 MN 3230 (CDRS)
More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/3N9QlYY
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From the hiring of three new acclaimed academics to the Blue Jays in the World Series, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...
Amazing and heartwarming to see a packed crowd of people last week eager to grow the demography community at UofT and Canada more broadly 🫶
Huge thanks to all our guest speakers, the support of @uoftsociology.bsky.social and to my fellow co-leads @leafiaye.bsky.social and @joannapepin.bsky.social
🚨🚨The first of three UTM Sociology Speakers @utm-research.bsky.social @uoftsociology.bsky.social @mmaroto.bsky.social Nov 17
@utoronto.ca Impact features the work of Professor Jerry Flores, whose research explores systemic barriers facing Indigenous women. Read more: www.utoronto.ca/impact
Happy to announce the UTM Sociology Speaker Series for 2025-2026 @utm-research.bsky.social @uoftsociology.bsky.social
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#UofT ranked first in Canada, 21st globally in 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 🌎 uoft.me/THE26
Look what we're up to @uoftsociology.bsky.social!
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UofT grad students - help advance social policy's media presence! Pitch us an opinion piece on social policy. If approved, you'll earn $500 for the completed piece.
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Happy to share this essay on the unevenness of evictions across the City of Toronto…check it out at @metropolitiques.bsky.social…
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From snapping turtles to speed cameras, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.
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