The importance of university learning as government, industry decide on the future of work: Opinion

In a recent article for the Toronto Star, Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano (Toronto Metropolitan University) discusses the impact of AI and automation on perceptions of the value of a university degree. While questions circle the value of higher ed, she explains, government and industry leaders are making decisions about the future of work. To underscore the importance […]

OCAD University is leading a student well-being initiative in partnership with George Brown Polytechnic, Toronto Metropolitan University, The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, and Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre. The partners will address student substance use and mental health challenges by increasing awareness, education, and access to supports. This two-year initiative will launch in Fall […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada recently celebrated Ocean Week and World Ocean Day with events and initiatives. Some institutions hosted talks: Camosun College hosted a talk on Canadian Antarctic research and climate science, and Dalhousie University hosted a talk on whale safety measures. At St Francis Xavier University, students helped to lead activities for an event […]

In light of Canada’s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Toronto Metropolitan University School of Nursing Assistant Professor Areej Al-Hamad has authored an article explaining the opportunities that major sporting events could offer nursing students. Al-Hamad explains that nursing students can develop their skills and career knowledge at large events by volunteering in areas […]

Toronto Metropolitan University and Aga Khan Schools (AKS) have partnered to create expanded educational pathways for students from around the world. A select group of AKS students will receive scholarships from TMU and be able to join the Sandbox Basecamp entrepreneurship program at TMU’s business incubator, DMZ. “This new partnership with the Aga Khan Schools […]

Toronto Metropolitan University has signed a five-year research partnership with Kids Help Phone (KHP), supported by $3.2M in funding from the charitable foundation Wellcome. The funds will support research in the areas of youth, digital, and mental health fields, and the creation of an AI prototype to help train KHP volunteers. The prototype will be […]

Toronto Metropolitan University has received a $10M gift from the McCall MacBain Foundation. This donation will create the McCall MacBain Community Health Awards, which will provide at least 30 students each year in select programs with renewable funding so that they can complete their studies. “Financial barriers connected to the costs of education remain the […]

Toronto Metropolitan University announced the receipt of two gifts last week. An anonymous gift of $12.5M was provided to the Ted Rogers School of Management. These funds will expand the school’s Changemakers co-op program, create a new experiential learning fund, and support student entrepreneurs. The funding also creates the Loretta Rogers Global Research Impact fund, […]

Toronto Metropolitan University recently launched a research hub called the Global Migration Institute. Led by TMU Professor Anna Triandafyllidou, the hub brings TMU’s existing migration programs together under one roof. “TMU’s leadership in migration research has advanced critical research, supported evidence-based policy, fostered global partnerships and helped to shape conversations on migration in Canada and […]

Toronto Metropolitan University has announced a $7.5M gift from 407 ETR to support its new Integrated Health Centres. The clinic, named TMU Integrated Health Centres supported by 407 ETR in recognition of the donation, will provide primary care to more than 14,000 residents in Brampton who are currently without a family doctor. “The TMU Integrated […]