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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 1d

Join #FIFSW Oct. 20 for our 1st Postdoc Talk!

Dr. James Stannah will discuss his journey from a quantitative PhD in epidemiology to a postdoc in #socialwork & how qualitative insights can strengthen quantitative research on sexual & reproductive health:

socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/postdo...

black and white image of Dr. James Stannah against a navy blue backdrop with text that reads: FIFSW Postdoc Talks. How do we 'qualify for the quant'? Bringing social and structural insights and lived realities into quantitative research, with Dr. James Stannah. October 20, 12:10 to 1:00pm. This is a hybrid event. Register by Oct. 16th. Learn more at social work.utoronto.ca

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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U of T Indigenous Research Network @uoftirn.bsky.social · 3d

Oct. 16 🗓 How can faculty and communities partner to service First Nations child and family well-being?

Join Amber Crowe (Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services) and Barbara Fallon (@uoft-fifsw.bsky.social) as they share insights from their work. #UofTIRN

Partnering in Service of First Nations Child Well-being with Amber Crowe and Barbara Fallon - Indigenous Research Network at the University of Toronto

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) and the Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP) welcome all to an open and engaging discussion on walking the partnership path in pursuit and serv...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 3d

Keith Adamson, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work was invited to help develop a new Specialized Curricular Guide on Service User Involvement in Social Work Education being created by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE):
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Image of Keith Adamson. Text reads: Codesigning innovative and excellent learning experiences. Keith Adams is helping bring new voices to the development and delivery of social work education.

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 3d

Mabel Ho and Esme Fuller Thomson's research on the factors that contribute to optimal well-being in older adults receives further coverage from CNN and CTV News:

www.cnn.com/2025/10/05/h...

It’s never too late: How older adults can restore optimal well-being, according to experts | CNN

Older adults can increase their longevity through a holistic health approach that focuses on physical lifestyle changes and emotional well-being, a new study finds.

www.cnn.com

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 4d

Register for the 2025 Janis Rotman Distinguished Lecture Series on Mental Wellness! On Nov. 12, #FIFSW presents “Rescue and Recovery: Building Resilience with Children, Families & Communities,” with Prof. Ramona Alaggia.

Learn more and register here:

socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/janis-...

Event poster for the 2025 Janis Rotman Distinguished Lecture Series on Mental Wellness, featuring a photo of keynote speaker Ramona Alaggia. Text repeated in post.

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 9d

Older adults can get healthier and stronger even as they age, according to a study by Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work researchers Mabel Ho and Esme Fuller-Thomson: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/new-res... #nationalseniorsday

Older woman in a pink shirt participates in an exercise class

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 11d

Today, we honour residential school survivors as part of Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

Learn more:

🍂Indian Residential School Survivor Society: www.irsss.ca
🌿National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation: nctr.ca
🍁Government of Canada: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 11d

On Sept.22, students, faculty and staff from FIFSW visited University of Toronto’s First Nations House to forge connections and build relationships with the Student Life service centre — and each other. View photos from our visit: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/fifsw-v...

A group oA group of people on a tour in the resource centre at First Nations House filled with books round tables and light green chairs

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 14d

The Survivors’ Flag is flying across the three campuses as the U of T community prepares to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Read the full story via U of T News:

www.utoronto.ca/news/survivo...

Survivors’ Flag raised across U of T ahead of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Survivors’ Flag is flying across the three campuses as the University of Toronto community prepares to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. Created ...

https://www.utoronto.ca/news/survivors-flag-raised-across-u-t-ahead-orange-shirt-day-and-national-day-truth-and#:~:text=All%20U%20of%20T%20community,that%20“Every%20Child%20Matters.”

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 16d

FIFSW's September 2025 Newsletter is out! Not a subscriber? You can read it online here: mailchi.mp/utoronto/fif...

To subscribe to our monthly newsletter, click here: mailchi.mp/utoronto/fif...

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 16d

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

Two IDRC-supported researchers elected Members of the Royal Society of Canada

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 17d

#FIFSW is recruiting field Instructors for the 25-26 academic year.

Interested in learning more? Contact our Practicum Office at [email protected] or visit our website to discover the benefits of becoming a field instructor: socialwork.utoronto.ca/practicum/fo...

#SocialWork #UofT

text reads: Help prepare the next generation of social workers. Join FIFSW as a field instructor. Image is a collage of two field instructors speaking at an event.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 17d

Prof. Rupaleem Bhuyan is a guest editor of the Special Issue: 'Thinking and Practicing Abolition through Palestine,' recently published in Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work. The Special Issues also includes an article co-authored by Prof. Bryn King: apsw-ojs-uh.tdl.org/apsw/issue/v...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 21d

On Wednesday, October 8, from 6:00 to 7:30pm, Join CAMH and #UofT for "Mind the Gap: Mental Health, Housing, and the Future of Toronto." Learn more and register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-the-g...

Mind the Gap: Mental Health, Housing, and the Future of Toronto

The Mental Health Series inspired by the late Honourable Michael Wilson P.C., C.C.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 23d

On Sept. 3rd, Lev Goldberg (MSW 2020) became the 1st openly transgender person to swim across Lake Ontario, completing the 51-km journey in 24 hrs and 25 mins.

We spoke with the Master of Social Work grad a few days after his epic swim. Read our Q&A here:

socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/we-exis...

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 23d

#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

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 24d

‘A public health crisis in Black communities’: Trauma from gun violence runs deep in Toronto neighbourhood where JahVai Roy was killed — #FIFSW Prof. Tanya Sharpe shares insight from her research with @TorontoStar: www.thestar.com/news/gta/a-p...

‘A public health crisis in Black communities’: Trauma from gun violence runs deep in Toronto neighbourhood where JahVai Roy was killed

The tragic death of JahVai Roy, 8, has reopened old wounds in a community where street violence is hauntingly pervasive.

www.thestar.com

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 26d

Profs David Brennan and Carmen Logie share their reaction to news that the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) will be closing after 42 years of service, even as HIV diagnoses continue to rise:
toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/0... #FIFSW #SocialWork #uoft

Toronto HIV service organization closing March 2026 after 42 years

Rhianne Campbell spoke with experts who say, the closure comes at time where HIV infections continue to rise across the country.

toronto.citynews.ca

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Carmen @carmenlogie.bsky.social · Sep 8

excited to present as part of this on Sept 17! @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social #HIV research -will be presenting on #SSHRC @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca and #CIHR funded research on extreme weather and HIV @unuinweh.bsky.social

saveaidsresearch.bsky.social @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 6

Only 10 days until 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research! Register today! bit.ly/45U1keO #HIV #saveAIDSresearch #HIVresearch

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Life Course & Aging @lifecourseuoft.bsky.social · Sep 11

Institute member, Raza Mirza of the FIFSW @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social is teaching the incredibly successful #Intergenerational Classroom at Christie Gardens. Among the residents, 82 year old Marion Gommerman returns to school, joined in the same year by her grandson. aging.utoronto.ca/whats-new/

University of Toronto students and residents of Christie Gardens retirement community sitting together in the intergenerational classroom.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · Sep 8

Introducing the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work's new Academic Plan: Leading Transformative Change through Innovation, Education, and Collaboration.

socialwork.utoronto.ca/about-us/dea...

Cover of Academic Plan. A collage of photos of members of the FIFSW community.

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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Rachelle Ashcroft @rachelleashcroft.bsky.social · Aug 29

Interested in advancing social prescribing? Pleased to share our newest manuscript outlining the work that we are currently doing examining the intersections of social work and social prescribing. @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social

www.researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e75235

Determining the Intersection of Social Prescribing in Social Work Practice: Protocol for a Scoping Review

Background: Social prescribing is a nonclinical intervention used in various health care settings to improve health outcomes of individuals by attending to the social determinants of health and broade...

www.researchprotocols.org

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · Aug 28

#UofT President Melanie Woodin welcomes new and returning students, faculty, staff & librarians across the university's three campuses to the new school year. #MyUofT 💙 uoft.me/ft25

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