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Research

The Diversity Institute coordinates multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder research and leads numerous projects that address emerging employment trends and advance economic inclusion. In collaboration with a network of post-secondary institutions, corporate and community partners, not-for-profits, government, labour and industry associations, the Diversity Institute promotes inclusion in employment, entrepreneurship and skills development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applying a systems-level ecological model to understanding barriers, making workplaces more inclusive, and promoting diversity in leadership.

Future Skills

Identifying, developing, replicating and scaling inclusive approaches that will strengthen the nation’s skills and training ecosystem.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

A network of academic experts, industry and community leaders, and government and social innovators dedicated to building an inclusive and highly competent workforce.

Inclusive AI Adoption

Our research supports policymakers to develop evidence-based AI adoption strategies while also helping employers, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and workers to participate fully in an AI-enabled economy.