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A city for everyone: Professor Ron Buliung on building a more accessible future
Prospective urban planners will learn the importance of integrating accessible city designs for those living with a disability.

Dalainey Gervais November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

Recently awarded the Mikey Milner International Professorship Award, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) professor Ron Buliung presented the Holland Bloorview…

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The increase of minimum wage to $15.00 per hour has its ups and downs. Here’s why
We must challenge our policy makers to consider the big picture and put policies into effect that promote economic prosperity in Ontario.

Yash Mali November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

The Ontario government has introduced legislation which, if passed, will raise the minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour…

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How can students make the best of their anxiety?
World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki discusses her most recent book titled Good Anxiety: The Power of Harnessing the Most Misunderstood Emotion.

Massa Mohamed Ali November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

I stood in front of a book cart that my colleagues and I call “recovery”—misplaced items that need to be…

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What goes on in the Mississauga Academy of Medicine?
The curious Terrence Donnelly Heath Sciences Complex consists of a bustling student life and lifelong experiences.

Irtaqa Arif November 15, 2021November 21, 2021

Amidst the unique and innovative buildings at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), there sits a curious silver building between…

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Changing our habits around waste management is necessary for the sake of the environment and our health
Recycled plastics often end up in landfills and with the current rate of waste disposal, Canada won’t have enough room to store it all.

Prisha Maneka Nuckchady November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

Canadians generate more than 30 million tons of waste every year. This emits around 27 megatons of carbon dioxide into…

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Do you commute by bus or by car?
With the rising price of gas, students reflect on which method of transportation is best for them–and the costs that come with it.

Haya Abu Ghosh November 15, 2021December 10, 2021

Right now, the average price for regular gas in Ontario is $1.46 per litre with steadily increasing fluctuations that may…

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Lecture Me! On investing, risk, and what the data tells us
The world of finance is spectacular and filled to the brim with opportunities, but not without its associated risks.

Larry Lau November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

“Do people have their eyes wide open when they’re [investing]?” asks Otto Yung, an accounting and finance assistant professor at…

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Mirror mirror on the wall, I haven’t made many friends, but is it my fault?
As we navigate through life, unbeknownst to us, making friends gets harder—and online school made it worse.

Kareena Kailass November 8, 2021November 15, 2021

When I imagined my first day of university, I thought it would encompass me wandering down the nature trails of…

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Chronic pain and chronic illnesses are more impactful than you think
Professor Loren Martin’s research aims to help patients suffering from chronic pain and chronic illness.

Prisha Maneka Nuckchady October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

When we’re not feeling well—perhaps with a cold or back pain—most of us simply book an appointment with our family…

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Do language and conversational interactions vary by gender?
The study of sociolinguistics tells us how language differs in time and space, and how our means of communication portray self-identity.

Dalainey Gervais October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

When communicating with each other, we unconsciously relay aspects of our gender and identity. It’s impossible to focus purely on…

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Faculty Feature | “Focus on your goals, be consistent, and have a mission in mind”: Professor Sarah El Cherki’s recipe for success
In a world where accurate Muslim representation is scarce, Professor Cherki’s ability to proudly wear her hijab has inspired many students on campus.

Hamna Riaz October 25, 2021March 13, 2022

“Don’t let anybody make you feel that you cannot [accomplish your goals] because of how you look,” says University of…

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The 2021 Snider Lecture: It’s time to restore humanity’s relationship with the natural world
Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses the importance of healing our land through an Indigenous lens.

Nadya Suadi October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

On October 4, Robin Wall Kimmerer presented her talk titled “Restoration and Reciprocity” at the annual University of Toronto Mississauga…

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Lecture Me! On yoga as development for Africa
After the fall of a once tranquil, cosmopolitan island, the introduction of yoga arrived to restore its beauty.

Paige France October 18, 2021November 16, 2021

“Perhaps you are familiar with the Lion King?” Professor Sarah Hillewaert jokes as she begins her PowerPoint, displaying her latest…

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The Downie and Wenjack Fund: How the story of a little boy who fled a residential school sparked a movement
The fund is inspired by Chanie Wenjack’s story and Gord Downie’s legacy to build a better Canada.

Dalainey Gervais October 18, 2021January 12, 2022

In the cold October weather of 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack was found deceased along the Canadian National Rail tracks in…

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The sociology of mental illness: How our environment affects our mental health
Childhood neighbourhoods, race, and gender are key determinants that impact well-being.

Hema Ramnarine October 4, 2021December 10, 2021

While it’s long been suspected that our social status has an impact on our mental well-being, the extent to which…

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