Grad Diaries: The art behind the chemistry
“Atoms are building blocks which we connect to make molecules. Molecules can then be designed to fit into certain shapes…
Features
UTM publications land bright careers for PWC students
Online Managing Editor of Mindwaves and Compass Duaa Nasir shares how she is preparing for a new publication season.
Initially considering a specialist in Biology at the start of her undergraduate journey, Duaa Nasir hadn’t imagined a potential future…
My legacy is my students
Determined to inspire hope, Principal Alexandra Gillespie shares how legacies are forged every day.
In 1522, Belarusian scholar Francysk Skaryna established the first printing press. This feat came shortly after printing the Bible and…
Geographically far, emotionally close
UTM students share their defining experiences with their cultures.
Familiarity in an unknown place Aia Jaber, Managing Editor My feet drag slowly across the pavement, eagerly approaching a busy…
A back-to-normal summer
Students share their exciting summer adventures.
Cottage kind-of-summer Paige France The two of them topple out of my car, stretching after a two-hour drive filled with…
Aishwarya Nair’s journey to becoming UTM’s 2022 valedictorian
Nair reflects on her undergraduate experience and the honour she feels representing her graduating class.
In May 2022, while working at the Residence Services Desk at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), Aishwarya Nair received…
Dr. Anna Ampaw on how her identity shaped her journey to success
UTM Postdoctoral Fellow shares how faith and community empowered her through her graduate school experience.
“Do your best and let God do the rest,” said Dr. Anna Ampaw. Her life motto perfectly encompasses her journey…
Max’s Big Ride returns for its eighth annual ride
Andrew Sedmihradsky shares his initiatives to raise awareness and end Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Nearly 10 years ago, Andrew Sedmihradsky, the global mobility coordinator for University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) International Education Centre, and…
Borderline personality disorder and the new insights into its neurobiology
Research is making its first promising steps toward understanding the disorder and tailoring treatments for affected individuals.
*Names have been changed to protect anonymity Theo* never liked himself. He changed his hairstyle countless times, hid himself in…
Who is Harold Sonny Ladoo?
Former writer-in-residence recalls his relationship with the post-colonial author whose name will never be forgotten.
For the past forty-six years, the Harold Sonny Ladoo Book Prize at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has continuously…
So long UTM: Class of ’22 reflects on their online and in-person journey
As Covid-19 restrictions come to an end, three students share their favourite undergraduate memories and their aspirations upon graduating.
Ah, graduation. A time when students finally throw their mortarboard caps in the air, hug and pat each other on…
Dr. Stephen Short appointed as the new Associate Vice-Principal of Research and Opportunities
Dr. Short shares his journey to UTM and the growing variety of research on campus.
Dr. Stephen Short is an associate professor of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). He was recently appointed…
Faculty Feature | “Never say no to yourself, let others say no”: The legend of Professor Guy Allen
From a U.S. fugitive to the founder of UTM’s Professional Writing and Communications program, Professor Allen brings a fresh perspective to teaching.
I will never forget the first time I walked into Professor Guy Allen’s office. Illegible writings on loose papers. Books…
Pitch with a Twist 2022: A pitch competition by women, for women
This event celebrates great ideas from diverse voices that break down barriers.
As part of U of T’s Entrepreneurship Week, Pitch with a Twist returned for its third annual pitch competition. “Your…
Microdosing on psychedelics: Are there any benefits?
Previous studies show the benefits of microdosing on mental health, but there’s still a lot more to discover.
Psychedelics, alongside other drugs, have always been an area of interest, as they’re publicized through the media in popular television…