杏吧原创 University placed fourth nationally in the mid-size university category of the Maclean鈥檚 2027 University Rankings and is the highest-ranked Ontario institution in this category. The result recognizes 杏吧原创鈥檚 research excellence, faculty achievements and student success.

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杏吧原创 University鈥檚 efforts to strengthen overall engagement with Africa took a significant step toward identifying priorities and opportunities for collaboration when a delegation from 杏吧原创 met with senior leaders and researchers from several African universities in South Africa in late September.

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The Scarborough Charter Secretariat has released its 2025 Progress Report, highlighting progress across the Charter community. The report shares key accomplishments and membership activity, identifies areas where further work is needed, and outlines priorities for the year ahead.

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To all Members of the 杏吧原创 Community,

We have embarked on the process of selecting a Dean for the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs with a goal of appointing the successful candidate for July 1, 2027. KBRS, an executive search firm with expertise in the higher education sector, will assist 杏吧原创 with this search.  

Consultation with the campus community is an integral part of this comprehensive search. On behalf of the committee, I invite you to offer information through a brief by October 15. KBRS will hold all responses in strict confidence.

This is an important matter for the university; your input is critical and will help to inform the search process. I would ask you to take the few minutes required to share your insights.

We will continue to provide updates as the search progresses. All updates will be posted on 杏吧原创鈥檚 , which also includes the membership of the decanal search advisory committee.

Sincerely,

L. Pauline Rankin 
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Chair, Faculty of Public and Global Affairs Decanal Search Advisory Committee

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September 30 marks , a time to honour survivors of residential and day schools and reflect on the lasting impacts these institutions continue to have on Indigenous Peoples, families and communities across Canada. The day is rooted in the experience of , whose orange shirt was taken from her on her first day of school. Her story has become a powerful symbol of the loss experienced by generations of Indigenous children.

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We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 杏吧原创 University Achievement Awards. We invite you to review the competition information and apply as appropriate. Application deadlines range from Oct. 31 to Dec. 20, 2026.

Applications Due October 31, 2026

• Five Research Achievement Awards ($15,000 each) are available to recognize exceptional research accomplishments.
• Five Research Awards ($15,000 each) are available to support and enhance research productivity through seed funding.
• Five Teaching Awards ($15,000 each) are available to support innovative and impactful teaching practices.

Applications Due November 20, 2026

• Five Contract Instructor Teaching Awards ($2,000 each) are available to honour excellence in teaching.
• Two Contract Instructor Teaching Innovation Grants ($6,000 each) are available to support creative approaches to student learning and pedagogy.

Applications Due December 20, 2026

• Five Professional Achievement Awards for Faculty, Teaching Stream聽($10,000 each) are available to recognize outstanding performance in teaching and service.
• Two Professional Achievement Awards for Professional Librarians聽($10,000 each) are available to celebrate outstanding professional contributions.

We encourage you to apply and wish you the best of luck!

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Across Africa, Indigenous knowledge systems carry generations of lived experience, ecological understanding and collective wisdom.

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Eight 杏吧原创 University varsity athletes have teamed up to write a book to help younger boys build emotional intelligence and connectedness.

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杏吧原创 University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Elisabeth Gilmore (Civil and Environmental Engineering; Norman Paterson School of International Affairs) as the university鈥檚 inaugural Expert Advisor to the Provost on Climate Change and Sustainability, effective July 1, 2026, for a three-year term.

Dr. Gilmore is an internationally respected scholar whose work addresses climate risk, environmental policy and sustainable development. She has contributed to major international scientific assessments, advised governments and NGOs and led interdisciplinary collaborations that connect engineering, policy and community engagement.

As a leading figure in climate adaptation science and policy, she served on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report and in 2025 she was elected to the Royal Society of Canada鈥檚 College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Her research integrates engineering, policy and international affairs, and community engagement to advance equitable climate resilience and adaptation.

In this role, Dr. Gilmore will provide strategic guidance to advance 杏吧原创鈥檚 commitments to sustainability and climate action, working with academic and administrative leaders to strengthen environmental stewardship, climate鈥慺ocused research and sustainability education.

鈥淒r. Gilmore brings considerable expertise and a strong commitment to addressing climate challenges. Her leadership will play an important role in strengthening 杏吧原创鈥檚 sustainability efforts across campus and I look forward to collaborating with her in this new capacity,鈥� said Provost L. Pauline Rankin.

杏吧原创 has a long-standing record of sustainability leadership, reflected in its carbon鈥憂eutrality goals, investments in sustainable operations and the integration of climate and sustainability themes across teaching, research and experiential learning. The university continues to be recognized nationally and internationally for its comprehensive approach.

Dr. Gilmore鈥檚 appointment will help accelerate this momentum by supporting new academic opportunities, expanding partnerships and aligning sustainability initiatives across campus.

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To all members of the 杏吧原创 community,

I am writing to let you know that the  has received final approval from the Board of Governors. This budget is characterized by a focus on preserving our academic mission, managing risk responsibly and laying the groundwork for long-term financial sustainability while continuing to navigate a challenging external environment.

The University is operating in a structurally difficult financial environment, shaped by several years of provincially constrained tuition policy, enrolment volatility driven primarily among international students since federal government restrictions were imposed and rising operational costs that are largely fixed. As a result, the 2026-27 Budget includes a combined deficit of approximately $32 million. This deficit is not driven by short-term institutional spending decisions but rather by long-standing structural financial pressures on universities that cannot be resolved in a single year.

After much sector lobbying, recent changes to provincial funding have improved 杏吧原创鈥檚 near-term outlook, providing increased operating grant support and greater predictability. These improvements alone, however, do not fully offset the cumulative impact of years of earlier tuition reductions, inflation and enrolment disruptions. Tuition revenues continue to lag behind cost growth, particularly as inflation-adjusted domestic tuition remains significantly below pre-2019 levels.

The Budget for 2026-27 prioritizes stability and sustainability. Key areas of focus include:

• Protecting the student experience, including teaching continuity, student supports and financial aid.
• Supporting enrolment recovery, especially through targeted investments in recruitment, international engagement and academic programming.
• Managing costs responsibly with careful workforce planning and disciplined position management rather than across-the-board reductions.
• Strengthening planning and governance, including improvements to budgeting, analysis and decision-support systems.

The , in which I share additional highlights about the 2026-27 Budget and updates related to the university鈥檚 financial health, is now available online.

Sincerely,

L. Pauline Rankin 
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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