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News
Balancing the equation for Women in Mathematics
Women in Mathematics has transformed the landscape of academic research and industry networking opportunities available to women+ students at all levels of the Faculty of Mathematics. During this time, WiM’s flagship programs have blossomed into essential infrastructure that plays a critical role in guiding women+ students to success post-graduation, achieving meaningful engagement with many hundreds of students, while largely offsetting program costs through external sponsorships obtained by way of their own independent efforts.
Meet the 2025 FAUW by-election board candidates
This election is for one director representing the Faculty of Environment, for a one-year term: August 28, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
2025 Spring General Meeting recap
Get information on Board election results, the final 2025/2026 budget as approved by the membership, committee, officer and representative reports, Strategic Plan updates, and projects underway.
Events
February FAUW-side Chat: FAUW service and elections
Join FAUW staff and members of the Nominating and Elections Committee to hear more about upcoming FAUW service opportunities and elections, what it means to be a FAUW volunteer, and what you can get out of being a FAUW volunteer!
We want to hear what you think about topics that affect our membership. Bring your lunch and join us FAUW-side for a chat!
WORKSHOP: Tenure and promotion
For probationary tenure-track faculty:
Applying for promotion to associate professor or full professor (tenure-stream) can be intimidating. This workshop provides critical information on how to succeed and to ensure you know where and how to get your questions answered. The workshop will also clarify the expectations of your peers and of University policy during this process.
This event is hybrid and spaces are limited!
WORKSHOP: Permanence and promotion
Applying for promotion to associate professor or full professor (teaching-stream) can be intimidating. This is especially true given the recent changes to Policy 76 and 77 for teaching stream faculty. This workshop provides critical information on how to succeed and to ensure you know where and how to get your questions answered. The workshop will also clarify the expectations of your peers and of the University policy during this process.
This event is hybrid and spaces are limited!