TMU, Billboard Canada partner on new course about Diljit Dosanjh

Toronto Metropolitan University’s The Creative School is partnering with Billboard Canada to launch a new course on Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh. Set to begin in Fall 2026, the course will examine Dosanjh’s musical and diasporic influence and explore how regional sounds shape global pop culture. “Toronto Metropolitan University is excited to pioneer a course on […]

Toronto Metropolitan University will soon have a nearby subway stop named after it, following a decision by the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) board. The TMU Station name was approved as part of a partnership between TMU and the TTC. Toronto Star reports that TMU will be covering the cost of renaming Dundas Station, which is […]

As part of a broader effort to protect and improve primary care, the Government of Ontario has announced a $300M investment to build 17 new and expanded community-based primary teaching clinics. These clinics will be operated in partnership with McMaster University, NOSM University, Queens University, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, and […]

Toronto Metropolitan University has begun construction on its new Student Wellbeing Centre. The centre will be an eight-storey addition to the historic O’Keefe House that will provide a centralized location for the university’s well-being services. TMU Provost and VP Academic Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano stated that the hub will ensure the university can provide “seamless and accessible […]

Several postsecondary organizations and research groups have signed an open letter urging Canadian federal party leaders to “defend and strengthen one of Canada’s best traditions: protecting refugees and welcoming newcomers” during the 2025 election campaign. It was drafted by the Canadian Council for Refugees, Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, and Amnesty International Canada and has […]

The Government of Canada recently announced the addition of 40,000 work-integrated learning opportunities across the country through its Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). The initiative aims to help students develop work-related skills to complement the technical knowledge they gain in their formal studies. Through SWPP, approved organizations will receive funding to offer postsecondary students in-person […]

Toronto Metropolitan University has announced that it will prioritize Canadian businesses in its procurement and purchasing practices, wherever possible, in response to the recent tariffs imposed by the US. TMU previously had a policy to prioritize Ontario-based businesses for goods and services under $120K. However, effective immediately, it will expand this practice to Ontario and […]

A policy framework published by The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University and CSA Group proposes a new approach to international higher education in Canada. The authors discuss the impact that recent federal policy changes have had on institutional finances, international students, and the country’s overall reputation as a study destination. Drawing on research, roundtable discussions, […]

Several postsecondary institutions are welcoming the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year celebrations. At Brock University, students participated in a panel discussion and games. Dalhousie University’s International Centre organized events like fortune telling, a mahjong night, and make-your-own dumplings workshop. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hosting a calligraphy workshop and bubble tea and waffle […]

The Government of Canada is investing over $3.5M to support the establishment of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Centre for Housing Innovation. This accelerator will be led by TMU’s startup incubator DMZ and will bring together innovators, developers, contractors, and municipalities to develop and commercialize housing technologies. “With the establishment of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Centre for Housing […]