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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…
Lecture Me! On a new structure for science pedagogy
Professor Sheliza Ibrahim’s research on critical pedagogy and place-based education explores new frameworks of learning.
Dr. Sheliza Ibrahim’s journey in education began at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she earned an Honours Bachelor’s…
Genesis of a passion: A confluence of disciplines
Every scholar’s journey begins somewhere. For graduate student Geordi Frere, his starting point was an ardent love for the mathematical…
From student to growing researcher: Giang Bui’s three year journey
Graduating student Giang Bui shares her path to discovering her passion for research.
Imagine completing your undergraduate degree in three years. To pull it off, you would have to take six courses per…
Work-study programs: Getting involved in UTM’s new initiatives like its game studies minor
Omar Khan shares his experience participating in a work-study program focused on designing and implementing UTM’s newly launched games studies minor.
Student life is a balancing act. Between course loads, extracurricular activities, internships, volunteer programs, research projects, and work, university can…
A seasonal odyssey: Embracing summer, cuisine, and travel
Students share what they’ve been up to this summer.
Waves of joy: A memorable summer escapade to the Toronto IslandsSukaina Rizvi As the sun-kissed days of summer unfolded, a…
Making the most out of the academic year: Insights from a graduating trailblazer
Navigate the twists and turns of your academic journey with insights from graduating student Marah Mufleh.
Whether you are gearing up for your first-ever university experience or getting ready to toss that graduation cap, we all…
Professor Evonne Levy: Welcoming swerves one project at a time
UTM Art History Professor Levy shares how a series of projects in various disciplines of art history have led her back to the study of 17th century bronzes by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
“My career has been characterized by swerves,” says Evonne Levy, distinguished Professor of Early Modern Art at the University of…
How bugs get busy
Dr. Rosalind Murray, from the Department of Biology, talks about bug sex in CBC’s Nature of Things documentary.
When we think of sex, self-imposed cannibalism, food gifts, or hovering dusk dances are probably the furthest things on our…