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TUFA Divests from Scotiabank

The Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA), representing 325 professors and professional librarians at Trent University, is divesting over half a million dollars from Scotiabank due to the bank’s financial ties to Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer. This decision follows a motion passed in June 2024 and reflects our Association’s commitment to ethical investment and … Read More

Celebrating Excellence in Teaching & Research at Trent University

On April 30, 2025, members of the Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA) were proud to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues at the fifth annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence in Teaching & Research, held in the Student Centre. Hosted by the Trent Teaching Commons and the Office of Research & Innovation, this event honoured the … Read More

2025/26 TUFA Executive Committee

Dear Colleagues, With thanks to our Nominating and Elections Committee (Moira Howes, Chair; Bruce Cater; Marina Morgenshtern; Ellen Olsen-Lynch; Robin Quantick), TUFA’s 2025/26 Executive Committee has been finalized. The four members standing for elected positions have been acclaimed (per Article VII.2 of the TUFA Constitution), and the Nominating and Elections Committee’s recommendations for appointed positions were … Read More

TUFA Community Funding

Reflecting our ongoing comittment to the community and principles of social justice TUFA has committed funds to support community and social justice initiatives in Peterborough and Durham.

Applications in support of local cultural, intellectual, educative, community service, humanitarian, and/or social justice events and initiatives will be preferred.

More information can be found here