Dr. Hyunggu Jung began by sharing an overview of his past research, which focused on the early-stage development of innovative technologies through design and engineering to support people with disabilities and older adults. His work spans the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-computer interactions, and health informatics. For instance, some of his projects included the development of technology for supporting the daily lives of older adults, media engagement by people with visual impairments, and improving information accessibility for people with visual impairments.  

Furthermore, Dr. Jung reflected on the cascading effects of the design and use of AI systems. This includes AI reflecting real-world patterns of health inequality and discrimination, application injustices, biases in AI design and deployment practices, as well as discriminatory data, including sampling biases and a lack of representative datasets.  

Subsequently, Dr. Jung explained the concept behind human-centered AI, which is to create AI systems that “amplify and augment rather than displace human abilities” (IBM Research). Comparing AI-centered models to human-centered models, AI-centered models seek to emulate human behaviours, with AI engineering focused on replacing human performance. Conversely, human-centered models enhance human performance, making systems dependable, safe, and trustworthy. Human-centered AI can be applied to healthcare in multiple domains which can be divided by stakeholders, for instance, patients, clinicians, and researchers. Some applications of AI in healthcare include patient-facing technologies, wearables and devices, and drug discovery.  

Touching upon recent research efforts, Dr. Jung shared how AI drives his work through enhancement, not substitution, and emphasized the importance of AI-assisted models, as opposed to AI-based models. Currently, he is developing an AI-based platform to support multiple stakeholders for better healthcare, including clinical guidelines, disease predictions, and health behaviour changes. In the end, Dr. Jung discussed some recommended practices for developing effective human-centered AI systems, including identifying multiple metrics to assess training and monitoring, and directly examining draw data.  

Watch the full seminar presentation here:

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Position Overview

Join a team utilizing research and evidence to drive global policy action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenges.

The Problem

Fueled by the collective use and misuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals and the environment, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become the world’s third leading cause of death. Its burden is disproportionately borne by low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), with over 86% of AMR related deaths concentrated within LMICs. In addition to contending with vulnerable health systems, countries with the highest AMR burden often have the least access to antimicrobials, making AMR a defining global health equity challenge of our time. The challenge of AMR is far reaching and multi-sectoral; it transcends national boundaries and requires evidence-informed and equity-promoting One Health policy solutions at both the national and global level. If more is not done to mitigate it, AMR will cause 39 million deaths and cost the global economy $100 trillion between now and 2050.

The Organization

The Global Strategy Lab advises the world’s governments and international organizations such as the World Health Organization and the World Organization for Animal Health. Our research and knowledge-to-policy translation services focus on how to design laws, policies, governance mechanisms, and institutions to address transnational health threats to make a healthier, more equitable world. Our research focuses on four areas of public and global health research: global legal epidemiology, public health institutions, global AMR, and global health law. As the designated WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Governance of AMR and a member of the International Network on AMR Social Science (INAMRSS), we bridge the gap between science and policy to bring evidence to bear on AMR policymaking.

The AMR Policy Accelerator is a knowledge-to-policy initiative of the Global Strategy Lab that advances evidence-informed AMR policymaking. We conduct activities under three interconnected streams of work: policy research; policy translation; and capacity strengthening. We are uniquely situated as a connector between evidence and policy; science and politics; national and global governance; and equitable and context-specific solutions.

The Accelerator is hiring a Research Associate to support its Policy Research program. We are seeking a full-time team member who will support a program of research that focuses on addressing the global collective action problems posed by antimicrobial resistance and related health security challenges, with a special focus on financing for and modeling of AMR.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute research activities to support the research program of the AMR Policy Accelerator applying appropriate quantitative research methodologies, with a focus on financing and modeling of AMR (e.g. economic modeling and statistical analysis)
• Contribute to the development of research funding proposals, project proposals, and submissions to the research ethics board.
• Produce high-quality, well-written manuscripts, research reports, and data visualizations.
• Collaborate on knowledge mobilization activities such as report writing, presentations, webinars, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Analyze and quickly translate complex research results into key messages and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to and participate in a dynamic and highly productive team environment.
• Assist with coordinating knowledge mobilization events, including research seminars, expert workshop, and policy dialogues.
• Communicate effectively with team members and key stakeholders.

What You Bring

We are looking to hire a researcher who is enthusiastic about using research and evidence to tackle the complex determinants of antimicrobial resistance and contribute quantitative evidence to improve our understanding of the impact of AMR interventions. This is an ideal position for someone who has experience leading research projects, writing grants, and working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, and has an established track record of publications in global health financing and economic and health modelling. You are also excited about working with a diverse team of passionate and driven people with sensitivity to language, culture, and remote working arrangements.

Education and Experience

• A PhD degree in the social sciences (e.g., economics, public policy, public health, political science, or related social science discipline) with a research focus on financing and economic modeling in global health;
• Demonstrated experience conducting return-on-investment (ROI), economic, costbenefit, or policy modeling analyses, preferably in the context of health systems, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or public health and sector governance;
• At least three years of work experience planning, organizing, and conducting global health research and analysis using quantitative research designs and methodologies (can include participation in research projects during completion of a PhD degree or post-doctoral research fellowship);
• Established publication record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

• Demonstrated success in investigating complex research questions in a multistakeholder environment;
• Ability to work both independently and in teams;
• Advanced writing skills with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and quickly for interdisciplinary academic and policy audiences;
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to act with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism, and handle sensitive information with discretion;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to organize workload, set priorities and respond effectively to competing demands;
• Willingness to take initiative and to learn new things;
• Excited about working with a global and diverse team of passionate and driven people, with sensitivity to language, culture, and remote working arrangements.

Desirable Experience (but not essential)

• Experiences with modeling of interventions based on direct feedback from public health stakeholders

COMPENSATION AND TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Annual salary will range from CAD 68,000 to CAD 75,000 depending on the individual’s experience and education. Global Strategy Lab’s commitment to pay equity necessitates that we will not be able to offer a salary outside of the range provided. We also provide employer-paid extended health care and dental benefits. The possibility of contract renewal will be tied to the funding capacity of the AMR Policy Accelerator.

The Accelerator welcomes applications from all qualified international and national applicants, with preference given to applicants based in Canada. Hybrid work arrangements are available for team members based in the Greater Toronto Area. Remote working arrangements will be considered for successful candidates based elsewhere. The successful candidates are expected to work approximately 40 hours per week; occasionally, this role will require travel and evening and weekend work. The language of work is English.

The Global Strategy Lab is based at 91��ɫ in Toronto, and new team members will benefit from close ties to the Lab’s existing impact-driven research program and networks. Lab employees are eligible for 91��ɫ’s Tuition Fee Waiver Program. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates people in all their diversity and encourages a variety of perspectives. We recognize that different experiences and viewpoints are a source of strength in collaboration, and the driving force behind innovative, creative, equity-minded, and globally oriented research.

How to Apply

Please email the following as pdf attachments to careers@globalstrategylab.org using the subject line RA-2026-08:

• In a single pdf file titled LastName_FirstName, a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should highlight how your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and attitudes will allow you to meet the scope and responsibilities of this position.
• A previous work sample highlighting your quantitative research skill set as applied to global health or a related field through a research or consulting project; and
• A completed copy of the work status declaration form 

Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis, with reviews beginning on August 21, 2026. Candidates short-listed for an interview may be asked to complete a skills-based task as part of the interview process. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Global Strategy Lab welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process; please email careers@globalstrategylab.org.

Please do not contact the Global Strategy Lab by phone; send all inquiries to careers@globalstrategylab.org.

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The morning began with participants meeting at the Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies (HNES) building before walking together to the garden in small intergenerational groups. Once there, attendees were welcomed by Phyllis Novak-Nowakowski, chief steward of Maloca Community Garden, who invited participants to connect with the land with a guided tour.  Phyllis shared a rich history of Indigenous stewardship of the land.  During the tour WIL co-lead, Susan Harris, invited participants to select a natural object from the garden, later used in discussions to symbolize our relationship to earth and climate change impacts. This simple activity grounded the day's conversations in place, encouraging reflection on participants' personal relationships with nature and the climate crisis.

Rather than focusing solely on climate science or solutions, the Earth Café created space for listening, dialogue, and emotional connection. Participants were seated in small facilitated groups that intentionally mixed younger and older generations. Through three rounds of conversation, attendees introduced themselves, reflected on their experiences with climate change, asked one another questions across generations, and shared intentions for future action.

One participant described the atmosphere as "experimental, reflective, and connection-oriented," while another appreciated "spending quality time in a beautiful outdoor environment full of nature while having deep conversations."

The intergenerational format emerged as one of the event's greatest strengths. Participants consistently highlighted how valuable it was to hear perspectives they might not otherwise encounter in their daily lives.

One student reflected, "It's easy to only be involved in your own age bubble, neglecting the other people in the conversation." Another participant described the conversations as "very much needed," emphasizing that they provided new perspectives and encouraged meaningful dialogue between generations.

Participants who were older had similar opinions. According to one retiree, the talks were a "very rich exchange with honest and emotional connections," highlighting the significance of hearing from various generations and finding common ground despite having diverse life experiences. The encounter was described by another as "exciting, inspiring, meaningful, and enriching."

The experience was significantly shaped by the garden itself. Attendees gathered outside among natural plants and developing gardens rather than in a conventional meeting space, fostering an atmosphere that promoted introspection and camaraderie. One person expressed their appreciation for "learning on and with and from the land," while another mentioned that "the garden" was their favourite aspect of the occasion.

Participants discussed sources of hope, resiliency, and group action in addition to their worries about climate change. Many were motivated by others' openness to participate honestly and freely.

Hearing from different generations inspired hope. One student wrote that the discussions were "insightful and provided us with hope for the future and our ecological efforts." Another thought about a significant personal insight: "Our voices have power." It's still possible to make a modification.

The significance of community action was also underlined by a number of attendees. Reminders to "plant more things and raise awareness," "let's move forward and act together," and "vocalize your individual steps to cascade a domino effect for change" were among the takeaways.

The feedback served as a blueprint for Earth Cafes in the future. Participants relished the thought of longer conversations and appeared to lean towards additional opportunities for action-oriented activities, featuring discussion on climate emotions.

The Intergenerational Earth Café demonstrated that creating spaces where people of different generations can listen, learn, and reflect together can foster hope in the face of climate uncertainty. As one participant summarized, "Our efforts do matter, there are other people who are also concerned about our planet's future, and there is hope."

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The Disaster & Emergency Management Graduate Program at 91��ɫ has a part-time teaching opportunity available for the 2026-2027 academic year, for the Winter semester (January-April 2027). Potential course directors will hold a graduate degree and relevant professional field experience. Please contact the DEM Graduate Program Director, Prof. Aaida A. Mamuji (amamuji@yorku.ca) with inquiries on this opportunity and/or to apply. Details on the course and application process can be found below.

Course: DEMS 5081 | Topics in Applied Disaster Management

Course time: Winter 2027, Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30pm

Delivery: Course is to be offered fully in-person

Course Description: This course explores selected topics in applied disaster and emergency management, as they relate to the theoretical aspects of the field. This year's offering focuses on practical DEM tools that will help students develop the confidence needed to contribute effectively in complex emergency management environments.

While other courses in the program provide robust academic foundation in DEM theory, disciplinary perspectives, root causes of disasters, and critical analysis of emergency management systems and frameworks, this course is aimed at developing the practical skills and competencies required to apply this knowledge in professional settings. Topics may include:

• emergency and crisis communication
• after-action reviews and improvement planning
• design, delivery, and evaluation of emergency exercises
• project management
• effective leadership and negotiation
• interorganizational coordination
• stakeholder engagement
• decision-making under pressure
• briefing and report writing, and
• translating lessons identified into organizational change.

The course is designed for both experienced practitioners seeking to strengthen and expand their professional capabilities and students preparing to enter the disaster and emergency management field.

Interested Applicants Should:

To apply, please submit your complete CV, include a concept for the course, and list at least three professional and/or teaching references. The course concept should outline how the applicant would approach teaching the course, including possible weekly topics, assignment ideas, associated readings, case studies, and/or applied exercises they would use with graduate students. Given that this is a graduate-level course, the course concept should also demonstrate how students will engage meaningfully with academic literature, research, and/or evidence-informed debates in the field. *Please note that the course concept does not need to be a full syllabus, but should give the program a clear sense of the applicant's teaching approach and proposed course design.

Applications should be received via email at amamuji@yorku.ca no later than August 21, 2026.

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Job Title: Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab RAY

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport 91��ɫ and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91��ɫ (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).

Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 6 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027

Job description

Under the supervision of Prof. Mary Wiktorowicz and Dr. Syed Imran Ali, the Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab RAY (for up to 6 hours per week) will support the delivery of the Humanitarian Water Engineering (HWE) intensive training, an online professional development course aimed at upskilling humanitarian response professionals that translates HWE research into training content for professionals.

• Support literature review activities for the development of a new Humanitarian Sanitation Engineering (HSanE) intensive course, a sister course to the existing HWE training.
• Support development of training materials for HSanE course.
• Support research activities of the Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab including on the Safe Water Optimization Tool (SWOT) project, Chemical Water Quality and Severe Acute Malnutrition (CWQ+SAM) project, and others, including new collaboration development with international partners in Uganda, Yemen, Madagascar, Tanzania, Gaza, and other project sites. This will include supporting the write-up of manuscripts, knowledge products, and funding proposals.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Gathering data from international government agencies and research organizations;
• Creating and maintaining a structured and annotated bibliographic review of existing literature organizing resources, projects, and individuals;
• Managing sources using reference management software.
• Participate in literature reviews and participate in the writing and editing of manuscripts, training materials, and other knowledge products.
• Development and management of international research partnerships
• Grant-writing and management activities

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate 91��ɫ student. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged. The Dahdaleh Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. 91��ɫ is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated interest in global health.
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with delivering training content and knowledge translation and mobilization activities.
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews.
• Demonstrated excellent analytic skills for understanding, sorting, and categorizing complex information.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills: professional written and interactive correspondence, public speaking and presentation.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database, spreadsheets, forms, and slides; facility with Office 365 Apps). WordPress editing skills are an asset. Social media communication skills are an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including international and cross-cultural communication. Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Syed Imran Ali.

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By Ashley Goodfellow Craig

More than $9.3 million in new federal funding will support 42 91��ɫ-led research projects across the social sciences and humanities, including AI, health, equity and social change.

Awarded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) Insight Grants program, the funding supports medium- and long-term research initiatives over four to six years.

The projects, led by 91��ɫ researchers across multiple Faculties and research units, address issues affecting communities in Canada and around the world with research topics that explore a range of issues with local, national and global significance.

"SSHRC Insight Grants enable researchers to pursue ambitious, long-term programs of inquiry that deepen understanding of complex social issues and generate knowledge with real-world relevance," says Amir Asif, vice-president research and innovation. "This year's funded projects demonstrate the remarkable breadth of 91��ɫ's research strengths, spanning health and well-being, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, Indigenous knowledge and cultural resurgence, education, labour markets, environmental and climate challenges, social inclusion, governance and public policy. Together these projects will generate new insights that help inform policy, practice and public dialogue in Canada and around the world."

Among the largest grants is a six-year, $463,646 project led by Stephanie Ben-Ishai () examining the financial and psychological effects of insolvency. Ann Marie Murnaghan (Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) received $459,784 for a six-year project focused on cultural resurgence in Witsuwit'en territories, while Michael Kalu () received $456,501 for research examining the needs of Black older adults and developing Afrocentric-informed strategies.

Other significant awards include Andrea Emberly's (LA&PS) six-year study exploring community connection and musical arts among young people, funded at $435,379, and Shital Desai's () six-year, $417,127 project investigating approaches to strengthening communication and relationships in dementia care. Enakshi Dua (LA&PS) received $411,890 for a five-year project that explores the changing landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion and decolonization initiatives.

Several funded projects examine the social implications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Christo El Morr (Faculty of Health) received $396,562 for Mapping Workplace Racism in Canada: A Community-Driven AI Platform Grounded in Ontario, while sava saheli singh's (Faculty of Education) Machine Learning or Learning Machines: Critical AI Futures in Education received $111,678. Isha Sharma (LA&PS) received $123,659 to study the adoption and impact of agentic AI in financial crime compliance.

Health and social well-being are also prominent themes. Mary Fox (Faculty of Health) received $400,708 to develop an e-learning intervention aimed at disrupting ageism in social work education, while Nazilla Khanlou's (Faculty of Health) $390,389 project will examine supports for racialized families of children and youth with developmental disabilities. Kerry Scott (Faculty of Health) received $286,282 to investigate public trust and engagement with Ontario's health system.

Other projects, listed below, explore immigrant inequality, labour market barriers, disability and education policy, climate and energy transitions, Indigenous resurgence, entrepreneurship in the age of AI, anti-human trafficking and cultural heritage, and more, reflecting the breadth of 91��ɫ's research strengths.

Russ Patrick P. Alcedo, AMPD
Project: From Field to Stage: Choreographing for Theatre Philippine Folk Dance Practices through Ethnographic Research
Funding: $163,951

Lalaie Ameeriar, LA&PS
Project: We Inherit Each Other: Racialized Care Work and Reproductive Labour during and after COVID-19
Funding: $109,580

Ilya Archakov, LA&PS
Project: Measuring and Modeling Economic Correlations: Robust, Valid, and Large-Scale
Funding: $59,770

Godfred O. Boateng, Faculty of Health
Project: A Cross-Cultural Validation of Housing Insecurity Scale in Slums and Informal Settlements
Funding: $362,992

Rebecca Caines, AMPD
Project: Interfacing, Playtesting, Resetting: Reframing Technology Use Through Improvised Creative Technologies
Funding: $118,750

Barnali Choudhury, Osgoode Hall Law School
Project: Improving Modern Slavery Reporting in Canada: Legal Ripple Effects and Insights from Australia
Funding: $185,789

Elicia A. Clements, LA&PS
Project: Interventions in Early Twentieth-Century Opera: Gender, Race, Coloniality
Funding: $104,553

Matias Cortes, LA&PS
Project: The Role of Firms in Lifecycle Earnings Growth and Inequality
Funding: $109,052

David B. Goldstein, LA&PS
Project: Imagined Tables: Eating and the Articulation of Community
Funding: $111,875

Luann M. Good Gingrich, LA&PS
Project: Places and Spaces of Social Inclusion: A Contextual Analysis of Immigrant Inequality in Canada
Funding: $254,831

Philip A. Harland, LA&PS
Project: Criminalization of Minorities and Subject Peoples in Antiquity
Funding: $116,231

Robert J. Heynen, LA&PS
Project: Mediations of Anti-Human Trafficking: Technology, Securitization, and Policing at the Border
Funding: $218,627

Alice J. Hovorka, 
Project: Animal Performativity: ‘Becoming Primate’ in Human Society
Funding: $207,650

Hong Kal, AMPD
Project: Grievable Images: Visualizing State Violence and Resistance in South Korea Since 1948
Funding: $115,556

Magdalena J. Kazubowski-Houston, AMPD
Project: Performing Eco-Grief: Youth, Theatre, and Climate Mourning in Canada and Poland
Funding: $217,657

Étienne Lalé, LA&PS
Project: Foot Traffic, Consumer Spending, and Employment: New Insights from Cell Phone Data
Funding: $105,346

Margaret E. MacDonald, LA&PS
Project: Governing Reproduction in Senegal: Discourses and Images in the Postcolonial Archive
Funding: $105,490

Raymond A. Mar, Faculty of Health
Project: Learning Social Content from Stories
Funding: $124,843

Yuka Nakamura, Faculty of Health
Project: Community and Connection: Understanding the Growth and Social Impact of Ethnic, Cultural and Religious Sport Organizations in Toronto
Funding: $172,229

Lilian K. Ng, 
Project: Giving Where They Operate: Biodiversity Governance and Corporate Philanthropy
Funding: $161,035

Ken Ogata, LA&PS
Project: Legitimacy and the Hierarchy of Artefacts Along the Entrepreneurial Journey: Evidence from the Introduction of Third-Party Certification Agencies into the Collectible Comic Books Industry
Funding: $101,646

Nathanael Ojong, LA&PS
Project: Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals in the Age of AI
Funding: $286,219

Salewa Olawoye, LA&PS
Project: Towards An Inclusive Monetary Theory: African Entrepreneurship and Money Creation
Funding: $124,927

Oyemolade Osibodu, Faculty of Education
Project: Navigating Blackness: Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Parents' and Youth's Perspectives on the Racialization of Mathematics Education
Funding: $106,237

Gillian Parekh, Faculty of Education
Project: Constructing Disability in Education: Disability Identity, Policy Enactment and Academic Outcomes
Funding: $342,757

Jennifer R. Pybus, LA&PS
Project: Extracting Intimacy: FemTech, Surveillance, and Sovereignty
Funding: $98,892

Amanda Ricci, Glendon College
Project: At the Heart of the City: A History of the Garment Industry in Montreal, 1930–1990
Funding: $81,855

Perry Sadorsky, Schulich School of Business
Project: Energy Transition Systemic Risk in Times of Uncertainty
Funding: $109,082

Akolisa Ufodike, LA&PS
Project: Gatekeeping Growth: Immigration, Credentialing, and the Hidden Drivers of Canada's Productivity Decline
Funding: $375,300

Daniel J. Wigfield, LA&PS
Project: Systemic Integrity: Institutional Logics and Misconduct in Federated Sport Governance
Funding: $242,431

91��ɫ researchers are also directly involved as co-applicants for 15 other projects awarded a total of $3.85 million. See the  of projects and recipients.

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Osuoka began by contextualizing divestment as a strategy for climate change mitigation, assuming fossil fuel companies reduced investment in extraction and consumption and redirected capital toward renewable energy. While this approach has been pushed, in part to raise awareness about the climate impacts of fossil fuels, critics argue that divestment alone does not directly reduce fossil fuel demand.

In practice, international oil companies have increasingly divested from locations with significant environmental liabilities, such as the Niger Delta, while shifting extraction to deeper offshore waters. These offshore operations often involve weaker regulatory oversight, reduced liability exposure, and limited community participation. As Osuoka emphasized, moving extraction offshore does not reduce production or emissions; rather, it often enables their expansion under weaker oversight, highlighting the limits of market-driven climate strategies and the need for an energy transition that is historically grounded and socially just.

Osuoka also highlighted the broader historical and structural context of petroleum extraction. He noted that many contemporary transition frameworks leave colonial property regimes and extractive political economies intact, reproducing patterns of marginalization rooted in colonialism. In this sense, petro-capitalism continues to marginalize communities in extraction zones while concentrating wealth and power elsewhere.

Zalik then focused on the empirical findings of the Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission, highlighting the extensive toxicological and public-health evidence gathered during the Commission’s investigation. Laboratory analysis of more than 1,600 blood samples collected from residents confirmed direct exposure to extremely high levels of industrial pollutants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), chromium, cadmium, nickel, and lead. These substances are associated with severe health consequences, including neurological damage, kidney failure, carcinogenic effects, reproductive disorders, and developmental problems in children.

Zalik also discussed the impact of gas flaring and air pollution in the region. Continuous flaring releases toxic gases and particulate matter that contaminate soils, crops, and water systems while exposing nearby communities to carcinogens such as benzene and other volatile compounds. These emissions contribute to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic health conditions in surrounding populations.

Taken together, the Commission’s findings demonstrate that the scale of toxic exposure in Bayelsa has created a silent, population-wide public health emergency that has persisted for generations. Communities experience high rates of illness, malnutrition, and premature mortality linked to environmental contamination and the collapse of traditional livelihoods dependent on agriculture and fisheries.

Osuoka also addressed the financial implications of environmental remediation in Bayelsa State. The Commission estimates that approximately $12 billion would be required over a 12-year period to remediate contaminated land and water systems, restore ecosystems, and address the associated public health crisis. He emphasized that international oil companies and other responsible actors must bear the financial responsibility for this remediation under the polluter-pays principle.

The discussion concluded by emphasizing the importance of leveraging the Commission’s findings as evidence for legal, political, and policy action. While decarbonization remains essential in addressing climate change, the speakers stressed that climate action must also address the toxic legacies of fossil fuel extraction, ensure accountability for historical pollution, and center the rights and well-being of communities most affected by the global energy system.

Connect with Anna Zalik

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Job Title: BioCAM4 Research & Project Coordination Assistant

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport 91��ɫ and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91��ɫ (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).

Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 6 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027

Job description

Under the supervision of Idil Boran, the Undergraduate Research & Project Coordination Assistant (for up to 6 hours per week) will support the administrative, research, and coordination functions of the BioCAM4 project. BioCAM4 is a multi-year, international research project focused on climate action, biodiversity, and environmental governance. The project places strong emphasis on professional research practices, structured coordination, and team-based learning within an institutional setting. This role is designed for an undergraduate student seeking hands-on experience in project coordination, research administration, and collaborative research environments.The role focuses on operational reliability, documentation, and coordination, supporting project leadership and contributing to the smooth functioning of a complex, multi-partner research initiative. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and student research team, and will participate fully in the project’s structured governance and coordination practices.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Assist with the coordination of project activities, events, and research outputs, providing administrative, logistical, and technical support
• Attend and actively participate in BioCAM4 project meetings, events, and activities
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director and Principal Investigator, and Project Manager
• Support partnership coordination and correspondence with BioCAM4 consortium partners as needed
• Support the transdisciplinary research activities of the BioCAM4 consortium
• Assist with communication and dissemination activities, as required
• Support the writing and editing of blogs, briefs, and internal project documents, as needed
• Track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables, and report progress to the team
• Present progress updates and completed outputs to the project team and leadership when appropriate

Research & Administrative Activities

The Assistant will be engaged in:

• Gathering and organizing data from:
  • multilateral environmental agreements
  • international and domestic policy documents
  • interdisciplinary research literature
  • research organizations and project partners
  • media sources (as required)
• Compiling, cleaning, and organizing quantitative and qualitative data using Excel, Word, and related tools
• Creating and maintaining structured and annotated bibliographies
• Managing sources using management software
• Supporting literature reviews and assisting with the drafting and editing of research summaries and manuscripts
• Researching and implementing best practices in research and data management
• Supporting updates and maintenance of the project’s ethics protocol and documentation

Qualifications

Required

• Current undergraduate student at 91��ɫ (students from diverse programs encouraged)
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work reliably within a structured, team-based environment
• Demonstrated willingness to:
• follow shared systems and processes
• meet regular deadlines
• communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully

Assets

• Experience with Office 365 applications, including shared documents and spreadsheets
• Comfort with structured filing systems and documentation practices
• Familiarity with research methods (qualitative, quantitative, or integrative)
• Interest in environmental governance, planetary health, global health, or global governance
• Experience working in research teams or project-based environments
• Strong analytical skills for organizing and categorizing complex information
• Experience with WordPress or social media platforms (asset, not required)

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names of two references

If you have any questions, please email Idil Boran.

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Job Title: HEATSCAPE & Y-MIND RAY Student

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport 91��ɫ and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91��ɫ (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).

Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 11 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Weobong, the HEATSCAPE-Africa and YMIND RAY student (for up to 11 hours per week) will:

• Support the “HEATSCAPE-Africa" research and protocol development activities for the longitudinal cohort study.
• Support the Y-MIND Africa project with coordinating project management activities

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

HEATSCAPE-Africa

• Conduct literature reviews on wearable technologies used to measure heat exposure, sleep, physical activity, and physiological responses.
• Review the application of wearable technologies in climate-health and mental health research.
• Identify and assess wearable device manufacturers and available technologies relevant to the project.
• Review validation studies to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and feasibility of wearable devices.
• Examine ethical, privacy, and data governance considerations related to wearable data collection.
• Maintain and update a database of relevant literature, technical reports, and resources.
• Synthesize evidence on best practices for wearable deployment, participant adherence, and data quality assurance.
• Support the development of wearable data collection protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Explore approaches for integrating wearable, environmental, and health datasets.
• Identify knowledge gaps and emerging research priorities in wearable-based climate and mental health research.

Y-MIND

• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and organizing project meetings and consortium activities.
• Maintain organized project files, document repositories, and shared resources.
• Support the preparation of meeting agendas, slide decks, briefing notes, and workshop materials.
• Draft notes, minutes, and summaries from selected consortium meetings under the guidance of the PI.
• Track and monitor action items arising from project meetings and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Support communication and coordination among project partners and consortium members.
• Assist with maintaining records of project decisions, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide administrative support for workshops, stakeholder engagements, and project events.
• Help ensure timely circulation of meeting materials and relevant project documents.
• Undertake other administrative and coordination tasks as required to support effective project management and consortium operations.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate 91��ɫ student. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged. The Dahdaleh Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. 91��ɫ is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated interest in global mental health.
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews.
• Demonstrated excellent analytic skills for understanding, sorting, and categorizing complex information. Skills and resourcefulness in drawing mind-maps and tabulating information is an asset.
• Demonstrated note-taking, minute-taking, and filing skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills: professional written and interactive correspondence, public speaking and presentation.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database, spreadsheets, forms, and slides; facility with Office 365 Apps).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including international and cross-cultural communication. Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Benedict Weobong.

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Job Title: Advancing Equitable Global Health Research Partnerships

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport 91��ɫ and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91��ɫ (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).

Hourly wage: $22 per hour

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: December 18, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Penney, the Advancing Equitable Global Health Research Partnerships (for up to 15 hours per week will support a research project focused on advancing equitable global health research partnerships through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a Global Health Research and Community of Practice meeting. The meeting will bring together researchers and institutional leaders to share experiences and identify strategies for strengthening equity, accountability, and collaboration in global health research.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

The student will assist with preparing background documents, evidence summaries, and participant materials; supporting participant engagement and communications; and assisting with meeting logistics and administration. Following the meeting, the student will contribute to synthesizing meeting discussions, organizing project documentation, and preparing reports, briefing notes, and knowledge mobilization products.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student in Global Health or a related program with an interest in Global Health.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
• Experience with literature searching, academic writing, or event planning is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcript copy

If you have any questions, please email Tarra Penney.

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