Message from President Vivek Goel
Welcome. AsÌýPresident andÌýVice-Chancellor of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, I am proud to welcome you toÌýourÌýinnovativeÌýinstitution.ÌýÌý
The best and brightest are drawn to the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ for our renowned academic programs,ÌýourÌýworld-leading co-operative education andÌýourÌýteachingÌýandÌýresearch excellence.ÌýÌý
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has long fostered a culture ofÌýcuriosity, exploration, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, global stewardship and leadership.ÌýInÌý1957, innovation and entrepreneurship brought University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ into being, as a group of business leaders imagined a new university built to tackle some of the world’s most daunting challenges.ÌýÌý
Today, with more than 42,000+ students attending annually, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is #1 in Canada for experiential learning and employer-student connections.ÌýWe bring bold ideas and brilliant minds together — inspiring innovations with global impact today and in the future.Ìý
During this period of rapidÌýsocietal, technological and environmental change, our focus over the next few years is toÌýcontinue toÌýbuild on our unconventional foundation.ÌýWe willÌýposition À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ to develop talent for a complex future, advance research for global impact and strengthen À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s sustainable and diverse communities.Ìý
Whether you are already part of ourÌýUniversityÌýcommunity or looking to learn more about our institution, I invite you toÌýconnect with us,Ìý°ù±ð²¹»åÌý´Ç³Ü°ùÌýstrategic planÌý´Ç°ùÌývisit one of our campuses.ÌýÌý
Sincerely,
Vivek Goel, CM, OOnt
President and Vice-Chancellor
News
Honouring Indigenous histories through story, space, and action
National Indigenous History Month invites all of us to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures, contributions and communities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. At the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, this month also encourages reflection, learning, and a deepened commitment to reconciliation.ÌýThis moment calls for more than recognition. It requires truth-telling about the deep and ongoing impacts of colonialism and an honest examination of the responsibilities that institutions like ours carry. As a place of learning, research and community-building, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ holds a unique role in shaping a future rooted in respect, justice, and shared responsibility.Ìý
Pride month is a time to celebrate, and also a time for reflection
Across our campuses, we celebrate Pride this month withÌýnumerousÌýevents and activities.ÌýThis month isÌýabout recognizing who we are as a community and ensuringÌýourÌý2SLGBTQIA+ members are seen and heard.ÌýThis month, we also markÌýNational Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous cultures and experiences, including the intersectional ones of Two-Spirit individuals.Ìý
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ President appointed to the Order of Ontario
January 1
The President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Vivek Goel,ÌýisÌýamong theÌýÌýannounced by theÌýHonourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor ofÌýOntarioÌýand Chancellor of the Order of Ontario.
The Order of Ontario is the province’s highest civilian honour. It is awarded to an Ontarian who has shown the highest level of excellence and achievement in their field, and whose impact has left a legacy in our province, in our country and around the world.
Vivek Goel to end his tenure as President in 2026
October 30
Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, has advised the Board of Governors that, due to family circumstances, he will not seek re-appointment when his current term ends on June 30, 2026.
President Goel is announcing his plans now to allow time for the University to begin the processes to appoint a successor.