Equity and Inclusion Office

Mailing address:
1280 Main Street West
University Hall, Room 104
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 4S4

Contact
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27581
Email: equity@mcmaster.ca

The Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, ‘whole-of-Faculty’ Indigenous health initiative that reflects the principles and values of a reconciliation based approach as documented by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

A brief whiteboard video to learn more about issues of EDI in Academy. Video by Dr. Sonia Anand

Facebook Training Modules: Managing Unconscious Bias

“These videos are designed to help us recognize our biases so we can
reduce their negative effects in the workplace. Surfacing and countering
unconscious bias is an essential step towards becoming the people and
companies we want to be.”

This animation and briefing on unconscious bias adapted by Professor Uta Frith DBE FBA FMedSci FRS introduces the key concepts and current academic research around unconscious bias, with the aim of alerting Royal Society selection and appointment panel members to potential biases that can arise when making judgments or decisions.