September News Briefs
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada As we came together to commemorate the National Day for Truth and…
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U of T commemorates the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
U of T hosted a commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with both in-person and online attendance options.
On September 30, we all came together as a nation to remember the many Indigenous children who were forcefully removed…
Canada’s Indigenous communities left vulnerable by Meta’s news content block
Bill C-18, the Online News Act, is severely curtailing the Indigenous peoples’ primary source of potentially lifesaving information in times of emergencies.
Bill C-18—the Online News Act—received royal assent on June 22, 2023, and will take full effect by December 19, 2023….
UTMSU Fall By-election voting begins soon
The UTMSU will be holding its Fall By-election to elect representatives for the Board of Directors, who will meet monthly to contribute to the UTMSU’s future initiatives.
The 2023 University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) Fall By-Election will be taking place from October 3 to 5….
Looking for employment opportunities? The Get Hired Fair’s got you covered!
The upcoming Get Hired Fair is a great opportunity for all students to connect with employers and learn about what can make them stronger job candidates.
Being an undergraduate student can seem overwhelming at times, as everyone deals with unique challenges as they navigate academics, employment,…
Navigating the potential new wave of Covid-19
As the fall semester begins and viral loads in wastewater tests rise, experts weigh in on the implications of the new BA.2.86 variant of Covid-19.
As summer gives way to fall, a sense of déjà vu is settling in the air. Hospitalization numbers related to…
Exploring the meaning of data via the Data Sciences Institute Research Day 2023
Through participating in Research Day 2023, students will have the opportunity to network and connect with data science researchers.
On September 27, 2023, the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) will host its first Data Science Research Day for students. The…
SpinUp—the new wet lab incubator to foster scientific entrepreneurship
Between September 14 and October 31, 2023, aspiring science entrepreneurs can apply to SpinUp—an incubator that provides affordable wet lab research space and supportive programming.
On September 14, 2023, SpinUp, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) pioneer wet lab start-up incubator opened applications to science…
The Peel Region to be dissolved into independent municipalities
After the passing of the Hazel McCallion Act, Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon are on the way to becoming independent municipalities, leaving political, financial, and societal disputes in their wake.
The late Hazel McCallion, former Mayor of Mississauga from 1978 to 2014, actively campaigned for Mississauga to become independent of…
Navigating Canada’s housing crisis and student dreams
Canada grapples with a housing crisis, prompting discussions about imposing limits on international student intake.
Canada is currently facing a housing crisis that has prompted the federal government to consider imposing a limit on the…
Everything students should know about the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
UTM’s Graduate and Professional Schools Fair is here to help students understand graduate schools’ expectations and build successful applications for their future educational pathways.
As the winter months approach, many students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) are thinking about building and refining…
Are we addicted to using plastic?
New pollution prevention planning notice in preparation for the Canadian government’s plans to cut down on single-use plastic food packaging.
To help minimize the amount of plastic waste produced by large grocery retailers, the Canadian government has proposed to publish…
The Student Services Hub opens in late 2023, but what is it?
Acting as a new access point for students with questions or concerns, the Student Services Hub will unify UTM’s student resources under a single roof, providing ease of access to support systems for student success.
Starting in late 2023, Student Affairs and Services (SAS) will be opening the brand-new Student Services Hub on the first…
Canada takes steps to combat modern slavery by requiring company transparency
While many perceive slavery as a historical issue, it still exists in many parts of the world—in the forms of…
Creating safe spaces for students on the UTMSU’s agenda for 2023-2024
In an interview with The Medium, UTMSU President Gulfy Bekbolatova and Vice President Campus Life Jasnoor Sandhu share plans for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The fall semester is just around the corner and, as students return to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), the…