Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education and a university clearly on the move. With a mission to serve societal need, and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community, the university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Distinctly urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 45,000 students, including 2,400 master’s and PhD students, 3,200 faculty and staff, and nearly 170,000 alumni worldwide. Research at the university is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past five years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada’s leading provider of university-based adult education.
The Centre for Communicating Knowledge (CCK) located within The Creative School at the university will play a key role in The Conversation and work with all Toronto Metropolitan University faculties to develop new ways to communicate research, assist in the development of multiple media platforms and create innovative outputs. The CCK’s aim is to find new ways to explore knowledge mobilization. Engaging students, the CCK will conceptualize and develop various communication assets such as infographics, videos, and animations to enhance our faculty members’ stories.
Le gouvernement fédéral doit reconnaître et traiter les problèmes du système migratoire actuel qui conduisent les migrants à vivre et à travailler au Canada sans statut d’immigration autorisé.
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for Google Gemini sparked widespread backlash online about the growing role of generative AI tools and their impact on human creativity, productivity and communication.
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Google’s recent ad controversy brings up key questions about the preservation of human skills, and the ethical and social implications of integrating generative AI tools into everyday tasks.
A new trend is encouraging people to maximize the utility of their purchases and buy only what they truly need.
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‘Underconsumption core’ is a trend that challenges overconsumption by encouraging people to maximize the utility of their purchases and buy only what they truly need.
Some workplaces in the hospitality industry are especially toxic, resulting in employees experiencing burnout and mental health issues.
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To remain competitive, hospitality companies must establish more attractive work environments by fostering positive workplace culture and incentivizing employees to work.
Migrant workers prune fruit trees in early spring in Pereaux, N.S.
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The federal government needs to recognize and address the structural problems of the current migration system that lead to migrants living and working in Canada without authorized immigration status.
Preference for tax-free savings accounts may be due, in part, to a psychological bias for the phrase “tax-free.”
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New research finds that people are more likely to choose a plan that has the words “tax-free” in the title, regardless of the details in fine print.
Ukrainian nationals fleeing the ongoing war in Ukraine arrive at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in May 2022.
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The homestay — often a refugee’s first encounter with a new society — is not just about providing a roof over their heads. It’s also about ensuring safety, dignity and integration into a new country.
New hires shouldn’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd, according to recent research.
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While starting a new job can be intimidating, new research offers suggestions that can alleviate some of the anxiety of being a newcomer and set new employees up for success at their new workplaces.
Black-affirming academic community spaces are designed specifically for Black students.
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It’s important that universities publicly acknowledge the importance of Black-affirming community spaces and the role they play in Black student well-being and academic success.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons in May 2024.
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Canada must readjust its foreign policy to adapt to changing global conditions, and ground that policy in its history. It must be orderly, flexible and in the country’s long-term interests.
For boomers, caregiving is not merely about running errands — it’s also a meaningful activity that impacts the quality of life of their aging family members and friends.
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When boomers pick out an article of clothing for the elderly, they consider not only the practical aspects like comfort and ease of care, but also how the item will make them feel.
Lead image for the game ‘Hypatia’s Guild,’ used to train health-care workers.
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Game worlds can draw users into contemplation, self-reflection and recognizing others’ stories, something important for compassionate clinical responses.
As inflation stabilizes, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness digital savviness, and a preference for experiences over material goods.
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With inflation finally starting to stabilize in Canada, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness, digital savviness and a preference for experiences over material goods.
By exploring various wellness activities, individuals can find methods that resonate with them personally, leading to improved psychological capital.
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Fahad Ahmad, Toronto Metropolitan University and Adam Saifer, University of British Columbia
When university administrators accede to donor demands, they punish students for enacting the core values and principles their institutions profess.
L’ex-président Donald Trump à sa sortie du tribunal, jeudi le 30 mai 2024, après le verdict de culpabilité pour 34 chefs d’accusation.
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Donald Trump a été reconnu coupable de 34 chefs d’accusation, une première pour un ancien président américain. Il est désormais un criminel condamné. Cela importe-t-il à ses partisans ?
El expresidente Donald Trump, a su salida de un tribunal de Nueva York después de que un jurado le declarara culpable de los 34 delitos graves que se le imputaban.
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Donald Trump es ahora un delincuente convicto. ¿Le importa eso a sus seguidores?
O ex-presidente Donald Trump logo após sair de um tribunal de Nova York: júri o considerou culpado de todas as 34 acusações de crime.
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Donald Trump foi considerado culpado por falsificar registros de negócios para encobrir subornos feitos antes da eleição de 2016 nos EUA. Ele agora é um criminoso condenado. Isso importa para seus seguidores?
Former President Donald Trump comments as he leaves a New York courthouse after a jury found him guilty of all 34 felony counts.
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Donald Trump has been found guilty for falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments made prior to the 2016 U.S. election. He’s now a convicted felon. Does that matter to his followers?