Empowering Black entrepreneurs: Initiatives driving positive change in Canada
This year, Canada is witnessing a surge in initiatives aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs and fostering a more equitable entrepreneurial…
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University of Toronto ranks 12th worldwide for employability in 2023 poll
In a recent Times Higher Education ranking, Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford top the list, with the University of Toronto leading the Canadian schools.
On November 23, 2023, Timers Higher Education, a post-secondary consultancy, published the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) for…
University of Toronto notice claims excessive amounts of semen are clogging university pipes
A recent masturbation notice by U of T has students questioning whether it is genuine or a hoax.
Earlier this month, a masturbation notice was posted at a University of Toronto (U of T) washroom that left many…
Ambiguity over the launch of Mississauga and Brampton Light Rail Transit
The ongoing construction of Metrolinx’s Light Rail Transit project is resulting in a barrage of criticism from GTA commuters and residents.
Many are criticizing Ontario’s provincial transit agency, Metrolinx, for failing to comment on when the billion-dollar Mississauga and Brampton Light…
Ongoing tuition freeze impacts Ontario universities
Universities are calling for an end to Ontario’s tuition freeze after experiencing deficits for the past three years.
Ontario’s persisting tuition freeze, a government-imposed restriction on universities’ ability to increase tuition fees, casts a looming shadow over post-secondary…
Mississauga Library reopens after two years of renovations
A new range of books and magazines, enhanced light fixtures, and more self-serve options are just a few new features of Hazel McCallion Central Library’s recent renovation project.
The Hazel McCallion Central Library has finally reopened this January after more than two years of renovation. The Mississauga Central…
Widespread dissatisfaction over UTM’s ongoing digital U-Pass program
Students at UTM are embracing the new Digital U-Pass for its convenience while others reminisce about the benefits of the physical copy
While many students are taking advantage of the recently implemented digital U-Pass, others have expressed their dissatisfaction as it remains…
Antisemitism letter provokes “resistance” amidst free speech debate
A letter by Liberal MPs has been scrutinized due to the questions it poses about freedom of speech in universities.
On December 13, Anthony Housefather, Member of Parliament (MP), collaborated with four other MPs in drafting a letter in response…
Canadians are saving money in 2024 amidst economic uncertainty
Fears over a potential recession have resulted in Canadians spending remarkably less, especially throughout the holiday season
With the end of the holiday season, many Canadians have found their wallets significantly lighter. Individuals struggled to meet the…
Toronto Police arrest Kitchener man after alleged voyeurism incidents near U of T Campus
A man from Kitchener is facing at least a dozen charges after seven reported incidents of voyeurism and mischief involving young victims
On January 4, Toronto police announced the arrest of 28-year-old Dang Pham in connection to a series of voyeurism cases…
Islamophobia and Antisemitism on the Rise in Canada
Increasing reports of hate-related crimes are affecting both Muslim and Jewish communities living in Canada.
October 7, 2023, marks the escalation of Israel’s siege of Gaza. For the last three months, many local communities in…
Recent report reveals new budgeting recommendations for UTM departments in 2024 and 2025
The Quality Service to Students releases new funding recommendations in a recent report for various UTM departments.
On December 20, 2023, the Quality Service to Students (QSS) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) released a new…
Students and workers face serious repercussions for expressing pro-Palestine views
Ontario post-secondary schools are making it difficult for students and educators to show support for Palestine by implementing mandatory signed open letters and removing programs.
With the ongoing genocide in Palestine, many students and workers alike are taking to social media to express their opinions…
Canadian universities receive increasing exam deferral requests
As the number of university enrollments continues to rise in Canada, universities are offering exam deferrals to equip students with adequate support.
According to Western University officials, around 15 per cent of all Western undergraduate students—a total of around 1,500 students—are expected…
A look at UTM’s recently launched Strategic Framework
Last month, the Office of the Vice-Principal for Research at UTM released a Research Strategic Framework, outlining U of T’s goals in maintaining and creating a “pipeline of talent.”
In October 2023, the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research (OVPR) launched its inaugural Strategic Framework. Developed between October 2022 and…