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Find affordable, student-made meals at TMU’s Ted’s Kitchen Convenient TMU kiosk offers a diverse menu of fresh, healthy and budget-friendly food

Ted’s Kitchen has become a go-to spot for the TMU community, serving healthy and affordable meals right on campus. Every meal is made by TMU students under the supervision of senior sous chef, Pouravi Mediratta.

06.10.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU to celebrate honorary doctorates this fall Recipients will be honoured at TMU for being champions of education, entrepreneurship and inclusion

TMU will be celebrating three honorary doctorates this fall. Stephen A. Jarislowsky and Mavis Staines will receive honorary doctorate degrees in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Canadians. The late Nadir Mohamed will receive the honour posthumously.

06.10.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU students showcase work at Nuit Blanche 2025 Six artists transform their research into immersive installations at Artspace TMU until Oct. 11

TMU PhD students are bringing their creative research practices to Nuit Blanche on October 4, with an exhibition that turns academic work into powerful visual experiences.

03.10.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How not to cheat: A student’s guide to academic integrity at TMU Understand what counts as cheating, the consequences and where to find help when you need it

From tutoring to writing workshops, TMU has plenty of services ready to help you ace your academics the right way.

02.10.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pop-up with purpose helps TMU students grow their business Test products, connect with customers and grow your business at TMU.

TMU’s new Retail Pop Up Shop is giving TMU entrepreneurs the chance to test products, connect with customers and grow their business on campus.

The Pop Up Shop will run every week throughout the school year except for study weeks and the winter break.

01.10.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU mourns the passing of honorary board member Nadir Mohamed The Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) community is deeply saddened by the recent death of our honorary board member Nadir Mohamed.

The TMU community is deeply saddened by the recent death of our honorary board member Nadir Mohamed.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Nadir was known for his generosity, integrity and commitment to giving back.

19.09.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover TMU’s β€˜one-stop shop’ digital wellbeing hub Wellbeing Central brings TMU resources together in one place for all

TMU’s new Wellbeing Central is your one-stop shop for well-being resources. Find everything you need to access on-campus support.

19.09.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Part 2: TMU students score cool summer jobs TMU students worked as a sports betting software developer, a finance intern and a food researcher

Part 2 of our cool summer jobs series is here! Students from across TMU have landed summer jobs that brought them one step closer to their dream careers.

17.09.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Soccer bots take the field in TMU's second annual robotics championship Nearly 60 Toronto Metropolitan University students build and program custom robots to compete for glory in the tournament

The Innovation Boost Zone hosted its second edition of the Premier League, the summer robotics soccer competition where nearly 60 students built and programmed custom robots to compete for glory in the tournament.

16.09.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock stars: The ancient giants that make Lake Devo legendary TMU's Lake Devo boulders are 4-billion-year-old giants from the Canadian Shield that have been a campus landmark since 1978

Learn about the billion-year-old history behind the boulders in and around Lake Devo, and how they ended up in their home on TMU campus!

15.09.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU grad Lisa Rideout premieres Degrassi documentary at TIFF 2025 TMU alumna’s film explores the cultural impact of Canada’s most iconic teen drama

Rideout shares more about her documentary, her TIFF screening and her journey as a filmmaker in an interview with TMU.

11.09.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pow Wow dancer brings Indigenous perspectives to science classroom and community Fourth-year biomedical sciences student brings traditional jingle dress dancing to TMU's annual celebration.

For fourth-year biomedical sciences student Alacea Yerxa, Pow Wows are more than cultural celebrations, they’re part of her identity and a way to share Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

10.09.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow All are welcome to join the Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow on Friday, September 12.

Join us Fri, Sept 12 for TMU’s Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow, 6:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. at Kerr Hall Quad. This year’s theme is Mnaadenmin Shkagamik-kwe | TeyethinonwerΓ‘:ton Yonkhi'nihstΓ©nha OnhwΓ©ntsya | Honouring Mother Earth. Dancing, drums, vendors + more.

09.09.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PHOTOS: Community celebrates historic launch of new TMU School of Medicine Important milestone for Toronto Metropolitan University as the GTA welcomes its first new medical school in 100+ years

On Sept. 3, TMU celebrated the official launch of its new School of Medicine in Brampton, welcoming the inaugural class of 94 MD students and 105 resident students. It marked the first new medical school in the Greater Toronto Area in over 100 years.

08.09.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU School of Medicine receives $25M matching gift from Orlando Corporation Orlando Corporation's $25 million matching pledge aims to spark community donations for TMU's new school of medicine in Brampton.

This pledge doubles the impact of every donation and will be the catalyst of more support, bringing the community together around the new school as it sets out to graduate more doctors who will bring excellence, compassion and innovation to every patient encounter.

05.09.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Doctor’s tips: How to stay healthy this back-to-school season Ontario Medical Association president and TMU med school prof’s essential guide to navigating germs, stress and new routines

Ontario Medical Association president and TMU prof Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman shares her essential tips on navigating germs, stress and new routines.

Learn more about how you can stay healthy this back-to-school season!

04.09.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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$2 million gift from RBC Foundation enhances educational experience for students with disabilities at TMU Funding will bridge gap between academic support and career readiness for TMU students

The RBC Foundation's $2M investment will help TMU's Academic Accommodation Support office enhance its offering to include career-focused programming, connecting students with disabilities to work-integrated learning opportunities and employment preparation as demand for accessibility services grows.

03.09.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creating a supportive environment for a successful year ahead President Lachemi highlights TMU's well-being resources and safety commitments for new academic year

President Lachemi highlights TMU's well-being resources and safety commitments for the new academic year in his message to students.

02.09.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Varsity sports are back at TMU Here’s your complete guide to TMU Bold’s 2025-26 season

The Bold are hitting the field, ice and court this fall and there are plenty of opportunities for the TMU community to catch these action-packed games!

28.08.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU students land cool summer jobs TMU students worked as a concert photographer, a library ambassador and a co-op student working on airplanes over the summer

Meet a concert photographer, library ambassador and co-op student working on airplanes in Part 1 of our two-part series.

27.08.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Growing the future: TMU student explores living building materials in Venice TMU MArch student Raya Allataifei's mycelium research earned her a Canada Council fellowship to the Venice Architecture Biennale

TMU graduate student Raya Allataifei's earns a Canada Council fellowship to the Venice Architecture Biennale for her research on turning mushrooms into building materials.

26.08.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Natalie Álvarez appointed dean, The Creative School Internationally recognized TMU artist-scholar and transformational leader brings deep knowledge of The Creative School to new role

Internationally recognized artist-scholar and transformational leader Natalie Álvarez brings deep knowledge of The Creative School to her new role.

20.08.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Korean students tackle global education crisis at TMU’s English Language Institute hackathon 187 international students develop AI-powered solutions for education during TMU immersion program

187 international students developed AI-powered solutions for the global education crisis during TMU’s English Language Institute’s four-week immersion program.

19.08.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How TMU students are landing global internships and leadership roles Discover how TMU students gain international experience through AIESEC's global exchanges, teaching programs, and corporate internships in 100+ countries

From teaching English in Taiwan to corporate partnerships with EY, TMU students are building real-world experience through AIESEC.

14.08.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amy Peng appointed dean, Faculty of Arts

Amy Peng, newly appointed dean of the Faculty of Arts, brings over 20 years of TMU experience and a collaborative leadership style to guide the faculty through its next chapter of growth and innovation.

13.08.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU students pitch business ideas with DMZ Japan exchange 10 TMU students get crash course in international collaboration and entrepreneurship at Expo 2025

10 TMU students had the opportunity of a lifetime this summer when they presented their business ideas at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan.

11.08.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Emmy-nominated director Jeremy Podeswa reflects on his career Emmy-nominated director Jeremy Podeswa donates materials to archive at TMU, reflecting on his journey from student film to Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones director and TMU alum Jeremy Podeswa has donated scripts, storyboards and more to TMU to inspire students. In this story, hear him share his journey from TMU to directing hit shows like Game of Thrones and Six Feet Under.

07.08.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TMU welcomes first class of resident physicians at historic celebration Nearly 200 attend launch of TMU's inaugural postgraduate medical education programs

TMU’s School of Medicine celebrated the launch of its first postgraduate medical education programs, bringing together resident physicians, healthcare partners, and community advocates.

06.08.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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TMU program helps leaders combat child sexual exploitation With child exploitation cases up 815%, this TMU program equips leaders for comprehensive organizational response.

A new executive program at TMU helps leaders learn how their organizations can better respond to risks, harms and complex needs of victims and survivors of child exploitation.

31.07.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caught on the jumbotron: How literature helps us understand modern-day public shaming The online reaction to the extra-marital affair that was caught on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert raises the question: why does infidelity, especially among the powerful, provoke such public outr...

TMU Postdoctoral Fellow Jason Wang explores how classic literature helps us make sense of modern-day public shamingβ€”from Jumbotrons to social media in an article for @ca.theconversation.com

30.07.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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