March News Briefs
UTM hosts Sustainability Week for the fifth year in a row From March 18 to March 22, the University of…
Razia Saleh
Staff Writer (Volume 49); Associate News Editor (Volume 48) — Razia Saleh is currently completing a Biology degree at UTM. She has been involved with The Medium since 2020 as a contributor and continued to write for The Medium as an Associate News Editor during Volume 48. She hopes that her experience as a writer with The Medium will help her contribute to society's efforts to provide authentic and factual journalistic media to educate her readers. She hopes to take her interest in ongoing research within the scientific field and explore ways to share it with others through this platform. In her spare time, she paints natural landscapes inspired by her travels and enjoy a few live concerts throughout the year. You can connect with her on Linkedin.
Black at UTM celebrates Black Literature and promotes productive dialogue on Black student experiences at UTM
Black in Focus and Pages of Colour invited the UTM community to come together to learn and share their experiences on campus as Black students.
This month, Black at UTM, an initiative at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), hosted two events to celebrate Black…
Students and workers face serious repercussions for expressing pro-Palestine views
Ontario post-secondary schools are making it difficult for students and educators to show support for Palestine by implementing mandatory signed open letters and removing programs.
With the ongoing genocide in Palestine, many students and workers alike are taking to social media to express their opinions…
A look at UTM’s recently launched Strategic Framework
Last month, the Office of the Vice-Principal for Research at UTM released a Research Strategic Framework, outlining U of T’s goals in maintaining and creating a “pipeline of talent.”
In October 2023, the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research (OVPR) launched its inaugural Strategic Framework. Developed between October 2022 and…
A larger Student Centre for a larger student body
The UTMSU will be holding a referendum from November 6 to 9, where students will be campaigning for or against changes to incidental fees for the Student Centre Expansion.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is home to over 15,000 students, with more students applying and accepting their offers…
The 2023 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership Elections
Candidates Bonnie Crombie, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Ted Hsu, and Yasir Naqvi race to garner the support of Ontario Liberal Party voters through campaigns and debates.
On September 14 and October 1, the first and second 2023 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership Election debates were held in…
Exploring the meaning of data via the Data Sciences Institute Research Day 2023
Through participating in Research Day 2023, students will have the opportunity to network and connect with data science researchers.
On September 27, 2023, the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) will host its first Data Science Research Day for students. The…
The Undergraduate Research Symposium returns for a second year
With a return of in-person programming, the Undergraduate Research Symposium offers opportunities for student researchers to showcase their work physically and network.
On March 27, 2023, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) will hold the second iteration of its annual…
How the UTM Project Management Office will support students
The new Project Management Office at UTM serves to improve efficiency and transparency of projects and initiatives at UTM, while offering students opportunities to learn about project management.
On November 23, 2022, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Principal Alexandra Gillespie announced the launch of the Project Management Office…
Will increasing the industrial carbon tax reduce carbon emissions?
The Ontario government proposes to increase carbon tax for industries in alignment with federal benchmarks and initiatives, though it remains unsupportive of a federally-imposed price on carbon.
In the summer of 2022, the Ontario government released its proposed amendments of the Emissions Performance Standard (EPS) program for…
Canada to introduce a suicide crisis line November 2023 to address mental health crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in suicidal ideation among Canadian adults, highlighting the need for more mental health support and resources in the nation.
On August 31, 2022, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it will be using 9-8-8 as an…
Overcrowded buses and a reduced schedule a concern for UTM commuters
As MiWay services become unreliable, the UTMSU lobbies for action against the transit provider and the UTM administration to improve bus services for students.
As the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) makes a full return to in-person learning, late and overcrowded busses have become…
U of T holds symposium to address inequity in Indigenous healthcare
The Indigenizing Health Symposium returns this year to raise awareness and discuss inequalities faced by Indigenous Peoples in healthcare.
In a report by Statistics Canada released on August 30, 2022, chronic conditions were more prevalent among First Nations Peoples…
Classes commence with no mask mandate at U of T
Students have mixed opinions about university administration terminating one of the few remaining protocols safeguarding public health.
In a statement on July 28, U of T announced the removal of mask requirements for students, staff, and faculty…
U of T ranks 22nd for the second consecutive year on the “2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities”
Students share their opinions on U of T’s prestige and explore the impact of the institution’s ranking on their learning experience.
The University of Toronto stands in 22nd place on ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities, maintaining the same…