Dr. Reena Kukreja recently curated My Life Here / Amar Jibon Aikhaney, a multi-media exhibition by first generation Bangladeshi migrant men and women who live and work in Venice, Marghera, and Mestre.

The exhibition was held at Fablab Venezia's headquarters at the HuB – Human Bits in Mestre, Italy, between April 10 and April 17, 2026.

About the exhibit:

Dr. Reena Kukreja, Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development Studies, spoke with CityNews about the impact of rising discrimination against the Sikh population in Canada, following the release of a national report by the World Sikh Organization of Canada.

The report found that more than 80% of respondents believe discrimination and hate has increased over the past 5 years.

"New report finds increase in anti-Sikh hate,"CityNews.

Congratulations to Dr. Susanne Soederberg, who has been awarded the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Teaching Excellence Award. 

This award recognizes educators who excel at unlocking the potential of Ontario’s young people. Inside and beyond the classroom, they spark students' desire to learn and actively engage students in the process of learning and discovery. They support students' development of the skills that are foundational to a high-quality education. 

As Dr. Soederberg explains:

Dr. Bernadette Resurrección, Professor and Queen’s National Scholar in Development in Practice, is a staunch advocate for deep and meaningful engagement with development institutions and decision-makers, particularly in spaces where academic knowledge and policy are bridged.

In early October, Dr. Resurrección participated in an expert group meeting (EGM) hosted by UN-Women. Held virtually, the EGM brought together leading feminist researchers, UN-Women personnel, and other experts.