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ALT A group of people walk towards the sunset along the pedestrianized section of Gould Street on the Toronto Metropolitan University campus.
No World Cup tickets? No problem. There are other ways to enjoy the soccer. Come to Trinity Square and check out KICKOFF. The giant soccer ball designed by @FEAStorontometu students lights up in team colours when goals are scored. Read more: nowtoronto.com/news/beyond-t…
Congratulations to @TorontoMet researchers Rania Hamza and Karen Soldatic. The pair received New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration grants to lead bold interdisciplinary projects tackling urgent environmental and social challenges. Read more: torontomu.ca/research/news-e…
A new ad campaign from Victim Services Toronto delivers an important message in discreet fashion. @TorontoMet professor Mathieu Lajante says the hidden surprise may help boost awareness and engagement for those who find it. Read more in @TorontoObserver: tinyurl.com/2fd6srrj
Happening Monday, June 29: Urban Mobility Modeling and Optimization Talks with professors Negin Alisoltani & Mostafa Ameli of Université Gustave Eiffel, Paris. Learn about advances in urban mobility, ride-sharing & transportation-system optimization. More: tinyurl.com/33p58yxn
ALT Pedestrians wait at the corner as a streetcar crosses the intersection at Yonge and Dundas in downtown Toronto.
What is the energy and governance cost of deploying AI agents into electrified systems? On June 29, @TorontoMetSci hosts Energy-Aware Agents 2026, a workshop examining the environmental and governance footprint of AI systems. Learn more and register: whatdoagentscost.com/
ALT The sun sets behind several eletricitty towers. Wires from the towers stretch off into the distance.
Happening today from 1-2 p.m., in-person and online, the @iBESTResearch Visiting Lecturer Series welcomes @torontomet.bsky.social professor Benita Hosseini for Learning from COVID-19 Adaptive Platform Trials. Learn more: ibestresearch.ca/visiting-le…
Congratulations to the @TorontoMet researchers who received @SSHRC_CRSH funding to advance knowledge sharing, scholarly publishing and community engagement. Their projects demonstrate the power of research to connect people, ideas and communities. More: torontomu.ca/research/news-e…
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#Newsletter #Recap 📰
This month at the LIZ:
🔹 Celebrated 10 years of legal innovation
🔹 Wrapped up the LIZ x MT Ventures Startup SuperCharger Program
🔹 Clio acquired Jurisage, marking a milestone for Canadian legal tech
Read more and subscribe: legalinnovationzone.activeho…
Federal and @cityoftoronto funding will establish the Future of Sport Lab x FIFA 2026 Legacy Incubation Hub at @TorontoMet. The Hub will support the next generation of sports tech startups, including those focused on soccer. Read more in @BetaKit: betakit.com/feds-and-city-of…
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Dr. Sepide Sadeghi’s research examines how digital technologies can help society respond to the climate crisis at multiple levels. It argues that effective climate resilience requires connecting short-term responses with long-term adaptation and actions. bit.ly/4xzN1t4
Could the end of NHL hockey on CBC mean more airtime for women's sports? The idea makes sense to professor Cheri Bradish of @TorontoMet's Future of Sport Lab. She says the next generation of sports fans is more diverse, and more female. Read more: cbc.ca/news/canada/hockey-ni…
Ottawa wants AI for all, but do Canadians want the same? In @globeandmail, Viet Vu and and André Côté of @daisTMU explore the trust gap in Canada's new AI for All strategy, and examine what must be done to bring Canadians along on the journey. Read more: theglobeandmail.com/business…
Huge crowds are gathering in Toronto for FIFA World Cup 2026. For @TorontoMet professor Claire Oswald, it's a unique research opportunity. She's part of a team working with @TOPublicHealth on targeted wastewater monitoring at tournament sites. Read more: torontomu.ca/research/news-e…
A partnership between @TorontoMet and Aga Khan Schools will expand access to education and create new pathways for students around the world. Scholarships and entrepreneurship programs will connect students from 12 countries to opportunities at TMU. More: torontomu.ca/news-events/new…
The two rooftop Urban Farm spaces on @TorontoMet's campus are more than just gardens; they're a living lab that feeds people and addresses food insecurity by producing culturally significant crops. Read more in @GlobeandMail: theglobeandmail.com/life/sty…
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.@JournalismTMU prof Connie Walker spoke to alum @JeyanTVO on @therundowntvo to discuss her Indian Residential School Records Project that aims to preserve residential school survivors' stories.
Watch the interview: ow.ly/BvHQ50YXLHe
Learn more: ow.ly/MeVk50YXLHc
Enterprise Bridge is a new initiative from @tmumigration, developed in partnership with @McKennaCenterND. It helps newcomer entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into sustainable ventures through training, mentorship, and community-building. Read more: torontomu.ca/global-migratio…
Nine interior design students from @TorontoMet participated in Salone del Mobile in Milan, the world's leading design fair. The group's theme of Digital Grotesque challenged clean, perfect design by embracing excess, distortion and imperfection. Read more: torontomu.ca/news-events/new…
Support from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation is reducing barriers for students in @Yellowhead_'s Public Administration and Indigenous Governance program, and helping train the next generation of Indigenous leaders. Read more: torontomu.ca/news-events/new…
