social equity /channels/taxonomy/term/12602/all en Dental schools and the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2021 /channels/channels/event/dental-schools-and-international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-2021-331005 <p>Join us on Monday, May 17, for the <b>International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.</b></p> Wed, 12 May 2021 13:06:11 +0000 webfull 170536 at /channels Scientists warn of the social and environmental risks tied to the energy transition /channels/channels/news/scientists-warn-social-and-environmental-risks-tied-energy-transition-326683 <p>To meet the most ambitious 1.5º C climate goal requires a rapid phaseout of fossil fuels and mass use of renewables. However, new international research by ϲ University and the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) warns that green energy projects can be as socially and environmentally conflictive as fossil fuel projects.</p> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:42:47 +0000 webfull 165808 at /channels “Explore! Careers in Health” selected for ϲ award /channels/channels/news/explore-careers-health-selected-mcgill-award-286818 <p><a href="https://explorecareersinhealth.weebly.com/">Explore! Careers in Health</a>, a program developed and implemented by ϲ Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry students was recently selected as the recipient of this year’s ϲ Award for Equity and Community Building as a co-recipient in the Team category. The award recognizes the work of students, faculty and staff committed to advancing equity, inclusion and community engagement at ϲ.</p> Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:50:08 +0000 webfull 137558 at /channels Understanding Discrimination: frameworks and first steps for implementing equity in professional practice /channels/event/understanding-discrimination-frameworks-and-first-steps-implementing-equity-professional-practice-219429 <p>Designed specifically for the ϲ context, this workshop will expose the participant to a number of concepts related to equity and discrimination.</p> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:27:08 +0000 webfull 89160 at /channels Social equity in urban transportation planning /channels/news/social-equity-urban-transportation-planning-240965 <p>During the 20th century, urban transportation planning in North America was mainly concerned with easing traffic congestion, improving safety and saving time for motorists. These days, most cities’ transportation plans evoke a more complex blend of environmental, economic, and social-equity goals – all aimed at promoting “sustainability.” Yet, many fail to include meaningful measurements of social-equity objectives, such as helping disadvantaged neighborhoods access essential services, according to researchers at ϲ University.</p> <p> Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:41:24 +0000 webfull 107373 at /channels