The Toronto Population Network, a new initiative connecting demographers and population scholars across U of T, is hosting its first event. Our mini-conference centers on how to create and sustain a population centre at U of T, while asking important questions like why demography matters and how we can leverage data for population insight. Discussions will span population health, housing, migration, fertility, families, aging, and mortality.

If you’re interested in how data can advance your research, come get a first look at the Toronto Population Network, meet the team, and engage with guests from around the world. Faculty, graduate, and undergraduate researchers are warmly invited to take part in this exciting moment for demography at U of T!

When: Thursday, November 6, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Where: Hart House, University of Toronto
Who: Faculty and graduate students across disciplines
Food: Light lunch provided
RSVP: Eventbrite — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toronto-population-network-tickets-1652952438239?aff=oddtdtcreator

Speakers

• Ridhi Kashyap (University of Oxford) - Keynote
• Katherine Curtis (University of Wisconsin)
• Shelley Clark (McGill University)
• Emilio Parrado (University of Pennsylvania)
• Elizabeth Dhuey (Toronto RDC / University of Toronto)
• Sarah Flood (University of Minnesota / IPUMS)
• Rachel Margolis (University of Western Ontario)

Keynote Address: Demographic science in the digital age: Insights from Oxford

In addition, several U of T faculty will be giving flash talks: Karen Chapple (Geography), Hui Zheng (Sociology), Esme Fuller-Thomson (Social Work), Blair Wheaton (Sociology), Matt Adams (Geography), and Angelina Grigoryeva (Sociology).

About the Network
The Toronto Population Network fosters collaboration among U of T demographers and population researchers across departments and campuses, tackling today’s most urgent challenges in population dynamics.

Please share widely with colleagues and graduate students. We look forward to seeing you there!