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Bridging languages and cultures: the impact of OLP-PLO programs on Canadian youth
As Canada continues to embrace its bilingual heritage, the OLP-PLO programs stand as beacons of linguistic unity and cultural diversity.
In the bustling corridors of learning and cultural exchange, the Official Languages Programs (OLP-PLO) stand as a testament to Canada’s…
Question your preconceptions in ISP250: Queer/ing composition
In her upcoming course, Dr. Amanda Paxton encourages students to challenge the invisible rules that they follow.
Our language shapes us. The words we hear around us develop our beliefs and values, and the words we speak…
Mikas Agarwal: The young blood disrupting the ad specialty industry
As his family inspired freedom to experiment and the mindset of turning the impossible into reality, Mikas Agarwal shares his journey as a young marketing figure.
To change the world. For Gen Z-ers, it is expected of us, and at the same time, a daunting responsibility….
Spearheading change through the United Way Campaign at UTM
Shanzey Ahmed sheds led on UTM’s ongoing efforts to combat local poverty.
In a world where inequality continues to persist, where poverty and hunger remain prevalent challenges, initiatives striving to combat these…
Lecture Me! On the use of VR and AI as teacher and leadership training tools
Dr. Liz Coulson’s research offers a human-centered approach to incorporating VR and AI in language learning.
“I kind of think of ChatGPT almost like a group of friends,” Dr. Liz Coulson remarks as she opens her…
Engineered tissues: Increasing efficiency in healthcare and drug development
Professor Alison McGuigan sheds light on how engineered tissue can facilitate drug development.
Canada’s population is an aging one. With 14 per cent of the population being older than 65 in 2016, it’s…
Think you know yourself better than anyone else?
Although we may feel like no one understands us better than ourselves, research shows that our friends may know us better than we think.
Many of us have succumbed to the temptation to take a personality test, one of the most popular being the…
The Medium’s Spooky Stories
Snake the DrainRiver Knott The bathroom sink wasn’t draining, again. I spat out my toothpaste with a resigned groan and…
How does living in the city effect our mental health?
Dr Benjamin Wolfe on how the features of our physical world can be better designed to accommodate our mental health.
An overwhelming majority of the world’s population, especially students, live in cities. For most of us, we can’t even remember…
Dr. Anne Innis Dagg: The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Dr. Dagg shares her passion for giraffes and her experience battling sexism alongside her daughter, Mary Dagg.
Imagine a woman who, in the 1950s, embarked on a journey to observe and document the lives of giraffes in…
Indigenous film and the importance of stories
Dr. Ken Derry dives into how Indigenous Peoples have sought to fight oppression and overcome trauma by telling their stories.
Dr. Ken Derry from the department of historical studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga completed his BA, MA, and…
Professor Craig Fraser: Unmasking the legal dimensions of mental illness
UTM’s forensic science Professor Craig Fraser discusses the intricacies of mental illness in the criminal justice system.
The laws around mental illness in the justice system have always been interesting to me—especially as a forensic science minor…
Unveiling truths and hope: Dr. Taiaiake Alfred’s vision of Indigenous resurgence
Kahnawà:ke Mohawk philosopher and political strategist Dr. Taiaiake Alfred discusses his newest book It’s All About Land.
In the realm of Indigenous academic leaders, Dr. Taiaiake Alfred stands as a luminary: a Kahnawà:ke Mohawk philosopher and political…
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Seeking truth
Bestselling author Bob Joseph dives into the lasting impacts of the Indian Act and how we can move toward reconciliation.
September 30 marked the International Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day serves as…