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Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University retweeted
Once a welcoming nation, Portugal now plans to expel 18,000 undocumented #migrants. In @CBC News, @TorontoMet prof. Anna Triandafyllidou (@triandafyllidou) explains the political shift behind this dramatic policy change: ow.ly/RF3850VRPVC #MigrationPolicy @arts_tmu
Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University retweeted
🧠 Webinar: Women’s Health, Menopause & Dementia
Join us on June 4 from 12–1 PM EST for an insightful webinar with brain health experts Dr. @mnrajah and Dr. Gillian Einstein, moderated by @DrSamirSinha .
They will unpack:
✔️ The connection between menopause and dementia risk
✔️ The latest research on women’s brain health and dementia
✔️ Why sex- and gender-based science matters for everyone
This session is open to all — researchers, clinicians, and anyone interested in protecting brain health across the lifespan.
🔗 Free registration: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/re…
#BrainHealth #WomensBrainHealth #DementiaAwareness #HealthyAgeing
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📷 Discover how TMU professor Dr. Frank Russo @thinkauditory uses music to support mental and physical health for all ages. Join @alumnitmu bright and early on May 8 at @ScarboroGolf for an engaging talk on the power of music RSVP: ow.ly/jPbh50VEKQo
Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University retweeted
Inequality, oligarchy, a backlash against migrants.
What explains their rise in many democracies? What can be done to change course?
Delighted to host @BrankoMilan this week--On the Frontlines of Democracy @OTFLOD.
Register: tinyurl.com/TPLMilanovi
Co-sponsors: @arts_tmu & @torontolibrary
Environmental and Urban Sustainability student Gracie Birss was inspired by her courses to pursue research in nuclear fusion. Now, she's working to translate her research skills into implementable, sustainable solutions.
Learn more: torontomu.ca/arts/news-event…
Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University retweeted
🎶 Can music be a medicine? Discover how it can boost mood, alleviate anxiety and promote wellbeing! Join us May 8 at @ScarboroGolf for an interactive talk by @thinkauditory on music's healing power.
RSVP: ow.ly/A7Kw50VopLQ
ALT Intersections: Music as Medicine May 8, 7:30 - 9:00 am ET
We welcomed the Honourable Jean Augustine for a screening STEADFAST: The Messenger and the Message. Augustine shared reflections on her journey from Happy Hill to Parliament Hill & the legacy of transformative social change.
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Jason Wang, Postdoctoral Fellow at the MLC Research Centre, explores Trump’s trade war against Canada, arguing that international friendships are fragile, conditional, and shaped by power in his article for The Conversation.
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Professors Emmanuel Kyeremeh, David MacKenzie and Lixia Yang receive the 2025 Dean's Scholarly Research and Creativity Award in recognition of substantial contributions to their respective fields, research and teaching excellence.
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For International Women’s Day, Sociology student Sani Bediako and Geography alumna Kruti Desai share how they accelerate action in their roles. Learn how these two inspiring women uplift, innovate, and imagine a more inclusive future.
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Carolyn Johns and other TMU researchers are leading research on policy, governance, and resilience strategies to support Ontario’s coastal communities in the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities program. Learn more: torontomu.ca/arts/news-event…
ALT Photo of Bonnie Fox, Dr. Carolyn Johns, and Yena Bassone-Quashie. In the background are two banners from Conservation Authorities. Text on graphic reads: TMU researchers partner in climate and shoreline resilience project.
Arts at TMU remains a vital hub for pioneering Black Studies research that deeply engages with critical issues of social justice, identity, and global interconnectivity.
Read more about their work: torontomu.ca/arts/news-event…
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Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University retweeted
Delighted to host the Honourable @lloydaxworthy next week:
"Advancing democracy and social justice in Canada and the world"
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Time: 6:30 and 8:30 pm
Venue: ENG 103 (the Vari Engineering Building, 245 Church Street, Toronto)
A special event co-sponsored by the @IIDSeries, and @OTFLOD, at @arts_tmu.
Congrats Emilia!
Emilia Gonzalez was awarded the Canada Graduate Scholarships to Honour Nelson Mandela for her inspiring research on children’s rights & how to foster meaningful & effective intergenerational dialogue to drive social change.
Read more: torontomu.ca/arts/news-event…
International Mother Language Day, on February 21, celebrates linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. The LLC Department’s faculty and students embody the value of their mother languages and multilingual education.
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It's World Day for Social Justice! We're highlighting the MA Criminology and Social Justice program. On Nov 1, 2024, students explored Restorative Justice principles with Dr. Reena Tandon's CELT program and Peacebuilders International.
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Join us for the screening of "STEADFAST - The Messenger and the Message" on March 10, 2025!
🕓 4-5 PM + Q&A with Dr. Jean Augustine
📍 DMZ Sandbox, 341 Yonge St, Toronto
Register: bit.ly/steadfast_screening
ALT Photo of the Hon. Jean Augustine in black and white. This documentary film highlights the Hon. Jean Augustine’s groundbreaking journey from Grenada to Canada's first African-Canadian female MP, championing Black History Month and advocating for women's rights and justice.
Psychology professors Sarah Dermody, Alexandra Fiocco, Moriah Sokolowski, Fiona Thomas, and Lixia Yang share ongoing research and offer insights to students aspiring to advance in the field for International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Learn more: torontomu.ca/arts/news-event…
Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University retweeted
Trump's talk of annexation and tariffs has fueled a wave of Canadian nationalism. What does this mean for our relationship with the U.S.? Read Anna Triandafyllidou's latest @ConversationCA article: bit.ly/4hIBEGb @triandafyllidou @arts_tmu @cercmigration #TrumpTarrifs
Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University retweeted
We're proud to share the university’s scholarly, research & creative goals and priorities in our 2025–2030 Strategic Research Plan. Learn more here: bit.ly/411Zrvy #Research #Health #wellbeing #TransformativeTech #InclusiveCommunities #sustainability #innovation #climate
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