TMU law students launch $10M lawsuit against university

A group of current and former Toronto Metropolitan University law students have reportedly launched a $10M lawsuit against the institution and the TMU Lincoln Alexander School of Law. The Globe and Mail reports that this group of 10 students were among the signatories of a letter in 2023 that called on the TMU law school […]

Royal Roads University will partner with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (the Catalyst) at Toronto Metropolitan University to provide cybersecurity education and leadership across Canada. The partners will develop and deliver cybersecurity and digital risk management training and help businesses to improve these in these areas. “At its heart, this partnership is about positioning Canada as a […]

The Yellowhead Institute, an Indigenous-led think tank based out of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts, is hoping to establish a greater presence across Dene and Inuit lands. Yellowhead Executive Director Hayden King said that the institute hopes to bring more Northern Indigenous authors to conversations around issues such as Indigenous sovereignty and land use, […]

Toronto Metropolitan University students and faculty members reportedly held a walkout last week to protest campus security’s treatment of a student protester. Toronto police told City News that a student was arrested by security staff after refusing to leave the Dais Democracy Forum. The video of the arrest has been condemned by several parties, including […]

Toronto Metropolitan University has kicked off the academic year with two announcement. The university has celebrated the official opening of its new School of Medicine in Brampton. At the opening, Orlando Corporation pledged $25M in matching funds for donations to the school. TMU’s Academic Accommodation Support office also recently received a $2M gift from the […]

Over the weekend, several campuses celebrated the arrival of students for move-in day. Directors responsible for housing told the press that their campus housing has largely filled up for this year. Shane Royal (University of Calgary) and Valerie Bruce (Toronto Metropolitan University) noted that there is a marked decrease in demand for on-campus housing this […]

Despite society’s growing use of technology, new graduates interested in entering the technology sector face considerable challenges in getting jobs, writes Aajah Sauter of the Globe and Mail. The author notes that tech job postings on Indeed in early July were down 21% from pre-pandemic levels, and several major technology companies have laid off employees. […]

The Ontario Superior Court has decided to block the Government of Ontario from enacting a bill that would remove protected bike lanes in Toronto that are commonly used by students. University of Toronto Student Eva Stanger-Ross and other applicants levelled a lawsuit against ON regarding the proposed removal of three protected bike lanes that reportedly […]

Canadian student athletes, coaches, and staff from universities across the country have come together under USports Team Canada to compete in the FISU Summer World University Games in Germany this month. At the time of writing, Team Canada has claimed three medals: Nithan Brindamohan (Toronto Metropolitan University) earned a gold medal and Leonarda Andric (University […]

Toronto Metropolitan University, Wahsa Distance Education Centre, and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have collaborated to launch new housing courses for NAN housing professionals and community members. The two tailored courses focus on construction project management and tendering and procurement for housing, and draw on relevant case studies and insights for NAN community members. They are […]