Thought Leadership at George Brown

Our thought leaders from across George Brown College offer their first-person perspective and expertise on the major trends, disruptors and influences happening at the college, in post-secondary education and in the world around us.

Latest Articles

Toronto Star: Attack on affirmative action reveals need to advocate for inclusion
This article appeared in the Toronto Star's Opinion sectionColleges and universities play a vital role in building an inclusive society and fostering broader global understanding. The relationships…
Toronto Life: Smart, real-world solutions for tackling climate change
How the Brookfield Sustainability Institute is helping pave the way to Toronto’s greener futureRising temperatures, melting glaciers, treacherous storms—the impacts of climate change are real and…
Canada needs a greenprint for the next housing boom
Canada’s two biggest policy issues — climate change and housing affordability — are on a collision course.By 2030, we need nearly six million new homes to make housing more affordable for the current…
Canada is not ready for the coming electric vehicle revolution. Here’s what we need to do
We are in the midst of an energy revolution. By 2030, the International Energy Agency expects there will be 145 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road globally. But where are the charging…
Let’s talk about access to education
By Kizzy Rodney In a recent meeting I attended, a senior leader referred to the pursuit of education as “a transformative process for human development.” I immediately asked myself, if we…
Dr. Gervan Fearon reflects on his first year as President
This month marks the first anniversary of Dr. Gervan Fearon joining George Brown College as President. To commemorate this milestone, he shares his reflections on his first year on the job…
What I learned from two years of teaching culinary classes online
As a chef and culinary arts professor at George Brown College, I design and teach culinary demos, culinary labs, and sustainability, leadership, and entrepreneurship theory courses – and…
The ROI on EDI
By Dr. Gervan FearonWhen we talk about creating more inclusive workplaces, this effort is most often framed as a moral imperative. In other words, we should strive for equity, diversity and inclusion…
Sexual violence is not a women’s issue
For generations, sexual violence has been positioned as a women’s issue, with prevention and education work mainly directed toward women and girls.We know that women, girls, trans and non-binary…
Polytechnic education is critical to Canada’s future
By Dr. Gervan FearonThe COVID-19 pandemic has radically transformed the nature of work and learning, but if you think the big changes are over, think again. From climate change to digital disruption…

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