The Department of Biology values diversity in our community
Did you know that UUֱ is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion? In 2020, they created a 5-year Strategic Plan to increase Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion where we outline a vision of what we plan to accomplish.
Funding
in honour of one of UUֱ’s most accomplished alumni: Charles R. Drew, MDCM’33, (1904–1950) an American surgeon and scientist who earned the title “Father of Blood Banking” for his trailblazing work on the long-term preservation of blood plasma. The fellowships provide financial support for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue graduate studies at UUֱ. The initiative is part of the university’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.
For more information, contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
General Resources
- SSMU Student Handbook:
- Equity at UUֱ
- Equity in Research at UUֱ
- UUֱ’s EDI action plan: /equity/files/equity/mcgill_strategic_edi_plan_2020-20251.pdf
BIPOC Resources
- Indigenous Student Alliance:
- Black Students Network:
- First Peoples’ House (FPH):
- Spanish and Latin American Students’ Association of UUֱ (SLASA):
- Anti-Racism resources at UUֱ
- Anti-Black resources at UUֱ
- Anti-Asian resources at UUֱ
- UUֱ’s anti-black racism plan: /provost/files/provost/action_plan_to_address_anti-black_racism.pdf
- Online Videos for Talks & Film Screening: /equity/resources/anti-black-racism-resources/anti-racism
International Student Resources
- International Student Services:
- International Buddy Program:
- UUֱ International Student Network:
First Generation Student Resources
- 1st Up Peer Support Group:
- You Belong Here: A Guide for First Generation Students at UUֱ:
Religion & Spirituality resources
- Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Day: /secretariat/files/secretariat/religious_holy_days_policy_on_accomodation_of.pdf
- The UUֱ Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL):
- Chabad at UUֱ:
- UUֱ Sikh Student’s Association:
- UUֱ Thaqalayn Muslim Students’ Association:
- Hillel UUֱ:
- Muslim Student’s Association:
- The Newman Centre:
- Intervarsity – UUֱ Christian Fellowship (MCF):
Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities: /secretariat/files/secretariat/rights-of-students-with-disabilities-policy-concerning-the_0.pdf
- Student Accessibility & Achievement: /access-achieve/
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
- Queer UUֱ:
- The Union for Gender Empowerment:
- UUֱ Collective for Gender Equality:
Student Aid and Finances
- Undergraduate Loans and Bursaries: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/need
- Undergraduate Scholarships: /studentaid/scholarships-aid/current-undergrads/merit
- Work Study: /studentaid/work-study/students/eligibility
- Career Planning Service: /caps/
Harassment, Discrimination & Sexual Violence
- Equity @ UUֱ Resource: /equity/resources/harassment-discrimination-sexual-violence
- Policy on Harassment and Discrimination: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_on_harassment_and_discrimination.pdf
- Policy Against Sexual Violence: /secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_against_sexual_violence.pdf
- To file a complaint: /how-to-report/harassment-discrimination/make-complaint
Family Life Resources
- Information about parental leave for students and postdocs
- UUֱ Family Care:
- The SSMU Daycare/Nursery:
Mentoring
Health & Wellness
- Wellness Hub: /wellness-hub/
- Telehealth:
- Dialogue:
- Maple: /internationalstudents/health/coverage/maple-virtual-care
- Keep.meSAFE: /studentservices/mental-health-support-keepmesafe