This three-part speaker series, organized by the Human Rights and Equity Office at Queen鈥檚 University, will bring together leaders, scholars, and community members to discuss strategies, challenges, and opportunities for promoting equity and inclusion within academic spaces at Queen鈥檚. Each session will focus on key I-EDIAA issues, including decolonizing institutional practices, amplifying underrepresented voices, and incorporating anti-racist frameworks into teaching, research, and leadership.
Speakers
Speaker
Dr. Eddy Ng - Professor & Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion, Queen鈥檚 University
Presentation
鈥淔rom Inclusion to Belonging: Rethinking Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Space鈥 (Link to Abstract)
Date and Time
November 19, 2025 (12 - 1:30 pm EST)
Event Registration
Please register using Eventbrite - a Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date of the event.
Event Format
This session will include a 30-minute talk followed by a moderated 45-50-minute Q&A session with the attendees.
Moderator
Dr. Yasmine Djerbal - Associate Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning
成人大片 the Event
Diversity has long been a stated value within universities, yet the lived experiences of many faculty, staff, and students reveal persistent inequities in recruitment, retention, and advancement. This session will explore the complex dynamics that shape inclusion in academic spaces, drawing on research and practice in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The discussion will address critical questions such as:
- How can universities integrate inclusion into hiring, promotion, and tenure practices?
- What strategies can shift academic culture from performative commitments to sustained accountability?
- How can equity initiatives be measured for meaningful impact rather than optics?
成人大片 the Speaker
Eddy Ng is a scholar in organizational behaviour and a recognized authority on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. He is the Smith Professor in Equity & Inclusion in Business at Queen鈥檚 University, where his research focuses on leveraging diversity for organizational competitiveness. His work has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has authored and edited eight books and published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. According to Stanford/Elsevier rankings, his scholarly impact places him among the top 2% of most-cited scientists globally. His work has been featured in popular media outlets across North America and internationally, including CBC, CTV, Global News, the Globe and Mail, Financial Post, ABC News, BBC Worklife, CBS News, The Guardian, NPR, Vox, the Wall Street Journal, and The Walrus. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal and Co-Editor of Personnel Review. He is also Past Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division of the Academy of Management. Before entering academia, Dr. Ng gained industry experience at TD Bank Financial Group, where he held roles in Commercial Banking, Corporate Audit, Domestic Planning, and Group Human Resources at the head office in Toronto.
This three-part speaker series will continue throughout the year, so we encourage you to regularly check back as we announce new speakers.
Event Videos
Videos will be posted following each event.