Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review
Series Description
The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is launching a new monthly series focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and Indigenous considerations in the research ethics board (REB) process. This monthly series will bring together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS 2 lens.
Topics explored in this series include an introduction to foundational frameworks of EDI from an REB perspective, partnering with Indigenous communities, antisemitism and anti-black racism in research, gender and sexuality considerations, and more. These interactive sessions are open to members of one of the Research Ethics Boards at U of T, as well as the broader U of T research community.
Learning Objectives
- Each session will be guided by the following learning objectives. Participants in these sessions will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of key concepts of EDI and Indigenous considerations
- Apply foundational EDI, decolonial, and Indigenization frameworks to ethical and responsible research
- Discuss how key concepts within these frameworks can be considered in the context of research ethics review
- Practice applying these learnings through self-reflection and discussion of case examples with peers
Session Format
- Presentation by guest speaker on monthly theme
- Interactive activity (e.g., case studies, small/large group discussion)
Monthly Schedule
- February 24th, 2023 | 10:00-11:00am: Applying an EDI Lens to TCPS2 for Ethical and Responsible Research Practices
Guest Speaker: Dr. Nicole Kaniki, Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, VPRI
Session Information & Registration - March 31st, 2023 | 10:00-11:00am: Understanding Sexuality and Gender in Research Ethics
Guest Speaker: Prof. David J. Brennan, Professor & Associate Dean, Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Session Information & Registration - April 28th, 2023 | 10:00-11:00am: Promoting Accessibility in Research Ethics
Guest Speaker: Ben Poynton, AODA Officer, Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture
Session Information & Registration
- June 22nd, 2023 | 1:30-2:30pm: Demographic Self-Disclosure Data in Research Ethics
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sonia Kang, Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour & HR Management
Session Information & Registration - October 27th, 2023 | 10:00-11:00am: Mitigating Racial Bias in AI Research
Guest Speaker: Rhonda McEwen, Interim Director, Black Research Network & Dr. Steven Coyne, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, CLTA
Session Information & Registration - Stay tuned for updates to the monthly schedule!
Mitigating Racial Bias in AI Research – Oct. 27, 2023
Date: October 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Description:
Join us for the next workshop in the “Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/learning-together-edi-reb/),” a monthly series bringing together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of research ethics topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS2 lens. Tentative topic: Bias in Image Understanding Algorithms Speaker and…
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Demographic Self-Disclosure Data in Research Ethics – Jun. 22, 2023
Date: June 22, 2023 @ 1:30 pm
Description:
Join us for the next workshop in the “Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/learning-together-edi-reb/),” a monthly series bringing together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of research ethics topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS2 lens. In the first half of this session, guest…
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Promoting Accessibility in Research Ethics
Date: April 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Description:
Join us for the third workshop in the “Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/learning-together-edi-reb/),” a new monthly series bringing together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of research ethics topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS 2 lens. In the first half of this…
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Understanding Sexuality and Gender in Research Ethics
Date: March 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Description:
Join us for the next session of “Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/learning-together-edi-reb/),” a new monthly series bringing together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of research ethics topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS 2 lens. In the first half of this session,…
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Applying an EDI Lens to TCPS2 for Ethical and Responsible Research Practices
Date: February 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Description:
Join us for the launch of “Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review, (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/learning-together-edi-reb/)” a new monthly series bringing together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of research ethics topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS 2 lens. In the first half of this session, guest…
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