Dr. John Robinson

Professor

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Biography

John Robinson is a Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on sustainability, urban climate action, and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of knowledge co-production and the intersections of social and technological change in addressing sustainability challenges. He is actively involved in exploring sustainable cities and buildings through innovative methods such as visualization, modeling, and citizen engagement. His work contributes to understanding how universities can partner with non-academic stakeholders to enhance sustainability outcomes within communities. Robinson has received several prestigious grants, including Insight Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, reflecting his expertise and recognition in the field of climate action and sustainability research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaches and conducts research on sustainability and urban climate action.

Awards

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Insight Grant

2027-01-01
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Mitacs Accelerate

2025-01-01
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Connection Grant

2024-01-01
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Insight Grant

2024-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology