17吃瓜

The Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights and the Office of Research Services, both at 17吃瓜, are pleased to announce that the University has been selected to participate in the .

Dimensions Canada is a federal initiative administered by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) that aims to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in Canada鈥檚 post-secondary research ecosystem. Launched in 2019 and inspired in part by the , it focuses on identifying and addressing systemic barriers, promoting inclusive research excellence, and transforming institutional culture to support underrepresented groups.

17吃瓜 has already demonstrated its commitment to EDI in research by signing the Dimensions Charter, Now, as part of the recognition program, the University will join a national cohort of post-secondary institutions in a ten-month learning journey, from June 2025 until March 2026, to assess the current state of EDI in its research environment and develop a plan to address existing gaps. 

Upon completing the program, 17吃瓜 will be eligible to apply for formal recognition of initiatives that reduce systemic barriers, reshape structures and policies that contribute to inequity, and strengthen its commitment to an inclusive and diverse research culture. 

鈥淲e anticipate that participation in this program will help enhance working conditions for researchers, help improve institutional culture, enrich the quality and impact of research through diverse perspectives, and strengthen 17吃瓜鈥檚 ability to attract both research funding and diverse talent,鈥� said Dr. Sobia Ali-Faisal, Director of the 17吃瓜 Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights.

17吃瓜 researchers may access the Dimensions logo in this if they wish to include it in their email signature. To learn more about 17吃瓜鈥檚 participation in the program, please contact Dr. Ali-Faisal at sali@upei.ca.