Shaping the future of sustainability through the world of education
In an era where sustainability is more than just a buzzword, the insights of experts like Dr. Sarah Cherki El…
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Introducing ChatGPT to the academic world
The Medium speaks to Professor Christopher Eaton about the potential opportunities and risks brought by tools such as ChatGPT.
The use of ChatGPT in an academic setting has been controversial amongst faculty. Some professors support the use of this…
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…
UTM’s Wellness Den and their Wellness 101 workshops
An initiative by the UTM Health & Counselling Centre provides students with wellness and mental health support.
University can be tough. Constantly juggling coursework, exams, work, extracurriculars, and a social life can easily lead to burnout and…
Chasing after the entrepreneurial dream
The world we see today is the result of humankind’s determination, hard work, and creativity. Leaders have brought disparate people…
Halloween 2023 Goal: More Treats than Tricks
Cannabis candies pose a new threat to Halloween joy and children's safety, with pediatric hospitalizations doubling in regions where edibles are legal.
The joy and thrill of Halloween have always been accompanied by a few parental concerns. While concerns about strangers and…
A guide to UTM’s Halloween frights and festivities
Many events to celebrate Halloween will take place at UTM, giving students the chance to experience thrills and frights alongside their friends and peers.
Amidst the red and orange hue created by the falling leaves, the festive spirit of Halloween has returned once more…
Spooky News Briefs
Accessible Trick-or-Treating in Canada Communities and organizations have collaborated to create specialized Halloween Villages across Canada as a part of…
UTM’s transportation overcrowding: student voices
The Medium reached out to students about their experiences commuting by bus or driving to UTM, revealing overcrowding issues with both public transit and parking.
As the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) continues to flourish, so does the issue of overcrowded transportation. With over 15,000…
Ontario’s verdant veil: unraveling the Greenbelt debate
Ontario's Greenbelt tensions rise as government changes threaten the region's ecological balance established in 2005.
“I made a promise to you that I wouldn’t touch the Greenbelt. I broke that promise. And for that I’m…
Saving lives through blood and plasma donation
Organizations such as Canadian Blood Services and UTM NextGen Lifeline strive to inform communities about the pressing demand for blood donations.
On October 19, 2023, over a hundred students donated their blood at the On-Campus Blood Drive, organized collaboratively by the…
Stigma towards mental health remains an obstacle to healing
Stigma surrounding mental health and substance use issues in Canada continues to present barriers towards seeking assistance and recovery.
According to a 2023 survey by the Mental Health Commission of Canada—a not-for-profit organization established by the Canadian Government to…
Promoting consent culture at U of T
Poor mental health can be associated with a higher risk of facing sexual assault.
According to a Statistics Canada report released in 2022 based on 2018 data, 15 per cent of people suffering from…
The pursuit of work-life integration
Changing times and conditions have led to increased awareness for mental wellbeing at work and redefined job expectations.
Stress is always present in our lives. While small amounts of stress can fuel our motivation and determination, large amounts…
Staying cyber safe in an interconnected world
As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, Canadian institutions are offering resources and organizing events to inform people of cyber threats and methods to mitigate them.
It is now a few weeks into October, and Cyber Security Awareness Month is in full swing. The internationally recognized…