Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Professor Stephen J. Toope, a noted international law scholar, university leader and collaborator/colleague of the Faculty of Law, has been named the new director of the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs. 

“The Munk School has built a reputation around the world for its thoughtful and insightful examination of international issues,” said Toope.  “I look forward to joining its outstanding researchers and students in working to understand and tackle global problems.” 

Toope, who will assume his new position on January 1, 2015, is currently president of the University of British Columbia, a position he has held since 2006. 

“We are delighted to have a scholar and academic leader of Professor Toope’s stature taking over as director at the Munk School,” said Meric Gertler, president of the University of Toronto.  “I know he will continue the School’s proud tradition of world-leading work on global affairs.”

Faculty of Law Dean Mayo Moran said: "Stephen Toope is one of the world’s most brilliant contemporary thinkers on international law.  He will bring outstanding leadership to the Munk School and will be a huge asset to the Faculty of Law as well.  International law and politics at the University of Toronto just made a category leap with this brilliant appointment."

Read the full press release here.