Dear UTM, thank you…
…for proving me wrongKaitlyn Harris If you had asked me six months ago, I wouldn’t have had many deep insights…
Hema Ramnarine
Staff Writer (Volume 48 & 49) — Hema is currently in her final year, finishing a double major in Linguistics and French Language Teaching and Learning. She previously served as a Staff Writer for Volume 48 of The Medium. Her favourite part of writing is the opportunity to research new topics, speak to new people, and make her voice heard, and she hopes that her articles can spark this interest in other students. In her spare time, you can find her in bed reading with a cup of coffee (and she's always looking for more book recommendations!).
Women in STEM: Past, present, future
Sandra Zhitkova, co-president of the UTM Physics Club, and Professor Sharmin share their journeys battling the lack of female representation in STEM fields.
Female representation in STEM has long been the subject of debate. The term STEM, which stands for “science, technology, engineering,…
Balancing the scales: Are milder winters worth climate change?
As the planet heats up, our glaciers grow more and more at risk.
I’m sure we’ve all heard this at least once this winter. I’ve probably said it a couple of times myself—stretching…
2SLGBTQI+ acceptance, safety, and education with OUT@UTM
The Medium sits down with OUT@UTM president, Dishika Vaswani, to discuss the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces on campus.
In the first full year of in-person learning since the pandemic, being surrounded by people on campus can feel lonely…
Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan: A step towards equality
After two years of consultations and deliberation, the Canadian government releases its plan to improve inclusivity, recognize diversity, and quell 2SLGBTQI+ discrimination across Canada.
On August 28, 2022, the federal government released Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. The plan aimed at improving rights…
Halloween is a celebration of multiculturalism
Halloween spans beyond the horrific costumes and parties—it gives us a time to reflect on multiculturalism and traditions.
As a child, there were few days more exciting to me than Halloween. I looked forward to the 30 days…
Virtual healing: How VR is being used to treat mental illness
The Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing spurred researchers to investigate VR’s efficacy in treating mental illnesses and maintaining mental wellbeing.
In a study released in April of 2022 by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored…
Mental illness to become a reason for medically assisted death in Canada
Psychiatry faculty at U of T divided on Supreme Court’s new decision to revise MAiD regulations.
In March of 2023, Canadian regulations surrounding euthanasia will allow people who suffer solely from mental illness to apply for…
Where are those who care? A genuine question for would-be voters
In times like these, electoral participation is critical.
We’ve all seen them before—in the weeks and months leading up to an elections, public holidays, or days of remembrance,…
Dirty air and murky water: the health effects of environmental racism
For many Indigenous communities, polluted air and contaminated water are a daily reality.
Located three hours from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is “Chemical Valley” in Sarnia, Ontario. Home to several oil…
Community on Campus: Highlighting UTM’s Indigenous Centre
Through its efforts to promote inclusivity and learning, the Indigenous Centre strives to become a place where all members of the community can engage in reconciliation.
When the Wecheehetawin Report was released in January 2017, one of its prevailing themes was the lack of dedicated Indigenous…
The challenges women face in the workplace: A lose-lose situation?
Recent studies have shown no matter what they do, women are consistently penalized for their gender.
It has long been known that male-dominated industries can be a prohibitive environment for women. From the wage gap and…
United Nations announces new theme for International Women’s Day
#BreakTheBias focuses on climate change and the contributions of women during the 2022 year.
Since 1910, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated all around the world to recognize the many achievements of women. Originally…
Chidiebere Ibe’s Black fetus illustration will be published
Ibe reignites the conversation of the lack of skin of colour representation in medicine and innovates solutions to combat it.
Has this ever happened to you? While changing, or maybe walking by a mirror, you catch a glimpse of something…
Paleoanthropologist and Wildlife Conservationist Richard Leakey Dies at Age 77
The Leakey Family was responsible for some of the biggest contributions in the study of human origins.
On January 2, famous Kenyan anthropologist, government official, and paleontologist Richard Leakey died at the age of 77. Leakey was…