Ideas in Action
At the intersection of scholarship and action, Wilson College plays a vital role in shaping informed, inclusive, and responsive communities.
Our research portfolio addresses pressing social issues with both rigor and relevance. Such work not only advances knowledge but also drives meaningful changes, builds capacity, informs policy and empowers community at all levels.
Wilson Chair: Interdisciplinary Research Rooted in Dialogue and Practice
The Wilson Chair is a leadership position responsible for guiding the research activities of Wilson College and contributing to the scholarship in the interdisciplinary area of leadership and civic studies.
We bridge knowledge and practice to address complex social challenges through a collaborative model which advances academic understanding but also generates real-world solutions that are adaptable and deeply informed by lived experience.
Along with their research, the Chair will teach and supervise students, engage with external audiences, and help develop an equitable and diverse community of scholars and students.
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Wilson College Residency Program Learn more about our Residency Program
The Residency is a significant part of the research and learning environment of the College. Through research, public events, and interactions with students, the Wilson College Residency continues to provide growing opportunities for practitioners and scholars to engage with Wilson College in a focused way.
Student Podcast Creatives Learn more about Student Podcast Creatives
We are dedicated to amplifying student voice. For this reason, a student podcast working group supported by Wilson College will discuss youth leadership and raise questions about current societal issues. The podcast will serve as a conduit to stimulate thoughtful and timely discussion and debate.
Future Fellows (Future of Canada Project) Learn more about the Future Fellows
Launched in 2023, the Future Fellows Program is engaging seven future-thinkers from across the country who have the potential to make an impact on Canada’s future.
These Future Fellows are embarking on creative independent projects that imagine, analyze or explore where Canada is headed, rather than where Canada is today.
Each project addresses one or more themes outlined by the Future of Canada Project Council: Climate change, rapid technological advancement, pandemic, challenge of reconciliation, and erosion of truth and trust while also considering the four key elements of our collective future as expressed by the Council: power, well-being, hope, and community.