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Visit the Re-Imagining Academia Speaker Series page for more details.

Speaker

Dr. Eddy Ng - Professor & Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion, Queen’s University

Presentation

“From Inclusion to Belonging: Rethinking Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Space” (Link to Abstract)

Date and Time

November 19, 2025 (12 - 1:30 pm EST)

Event Registration

Please - 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

About 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 do we dismantle barriers that marginalize Indigenous, racialized, and other historically excluded groups in academia?
• What strategies can shift academic culture from performative commitments to sustained accountability?
• How can equity initiatives be measured for meaningful impact rather than optics?

About 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’s 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.