September 2021 Newsletter
What have we been up to this past month? Our outreach and public engagement teams have been hard at work, highlighting LGBTQ+ excellence...
The disproportionate effects of COVID on the mental health of ethnic minorities - Ashvini Gulasingam
It is well documented at this point of the pandemic, that the virus disproportionately effects ethnic minorities due to their jobs,...
Why we shouldn’t be afraid of the COVID-19 vaccine (or any vaccine really) - Esi Agbenyiga
So what exactly is a vaccine? A vaccine is a killed form of a disease that trains your immune system to create antibodies to fight...
#SaveUyghur - by Melenna Awaju
Uyghurs and other peoples of Turkic descent have been persecuted for centuries, especially since East Turkestan was occupied by the...
The impact of the environment on COVID-19 - Ashvini Gulasingam
“Pandemic lockdowns improve air quality in 84% of countries worldwide”, “Covid-19: Single-use plastic impact 'will last forever'” and...
No Tourism is COVID-19’s Double-Edged Sword - Melenna Awaju
The pandemic’s shutdown of the tourism industry has had dichotomous impacts on climate change and fauna. As it’s expected for the...
The Intersection between Covid-19 and Environmental Racism - Patricia Feng
When looking at those disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus, it goes beyond those living in areas of lower income or communities...
The Rise in Anti-Asian Hate in the Context of the Global Pandemic by Giles Xu
Most people are probably familiar with the recent Atlantic spa shooting, in which eight people have died, six of whom were Asian-American...
COVID-19's Disproportionate Impact on Black Canadians - Is Race-Based Data Collection the Next Step?
By Melenna Awaju After an analysis in June of last year was conducted months after the surge in COVID-19 cases, it became evident that...
COVID-19 fans the flames of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia by Ashvini Gulasingam
American president Donald Trump referred to the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus”. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling the...
The Hurdles Women in STEM Overcome and the Role You Play in Setting Them Up by Patricia Feng
Understanding that there are fewer women in STEM fields is simple to do. However, understanding why that is, and what role as an...
Rosalind Franklin: It Was In Her DNA by Giles Xu
Rosalind Franklin's scientific discovery has shaped our knowledge of DNA as we know it. Franklin was born on July 25th, 1920. She had a...
The Colour Gap: Why We Need WOC in STEM by Ashvini Gulasingam
In recent years, more and more organizations and individuals have been making the move toward closing the gender gap in STEM. Despite...
The IgNITE Conference: Leading the Way for Accessible Research Opportunities by Jean-Louis Parmasad
The IgNITE Medical Case Competition is a new research conference and competition offered to high school and university students...
The Lack of Women in Computer Science: Cracking the Code by Esi Agbenyiga
“Women cannot code because they menstruate” “Women cannot code because their breasts get in the way” “Women cannot code because their...
The Silent Crisis: Why Men Don’t Ask for Mental Health Help
Agetha Mahendran The month of November is widely dedicated as a month for recognition and advocacy on behalf of men’s mental health. Men,...
So What’s Movember?
Jean-Louis Parmasad Movember was started in Australia in 2003 by Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, who found 30 guys willing to grow a...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Men’s Mental Health: The Psyche of the Male Student in a Rigorous Program
Patricia Feng COVID-19 has altered the way many of us handle and discuss our mental health, and this is especially true of a specific...
Trans Awareness Week:Watching Disclosure on Netflix, Condemning the ‘T’ Slur and Why You Should Care
Esi Agbenyiga "I think for a very long time, the ways in which trans people have been represented on screen have suggested that we're not...





















