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News about research and innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada's comprehensive innovation university. Bluesky – @researchtmu.bsky.social
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The importance of @FashionArtTO lies in community building, @TheCreativeSchl professor Joseph Medaglia tells @TorontoStar. For @torontomet students, the biannual event is "an incredible opportunity to learn ... and network with key players." Read more:
thestar.com
As Fashion Art Toronto turns 20, founder Vanja Vasic proves that the future of fashion isn’t exclusivity —it’s community, creativity and diversity.
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Join an online info session for the @SSHRC_CRSH, @NSERC_CRSNG and @CIHR_IRSC Tri-agency Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s program this Fri., Nov. 14! No registration required. https://t.co/IhRy6e36bN
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With marketers using facial recognition cameras to tailor advertising offerings on public display boards, @Cybersecure_CA's Charles Finlay tells @TorontoStar he thinks people are right to have "legitimate concerns" about what those cameras capture. More:
thestar.com
A social media post drew outrage after highlighting billboards recording Torontonians’ biometric data. Here’s what’s going on.
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How much does the blue light emitted by screens impact our sleep health? New Canadian #research on adult sleepers conducted by @TorontoMet professor Colleen Carney finds that screen use before bed isn’t the sleep impediment it’s often made out to be. More:
torontomu.ca
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Stronger health care. New cures. A growing economy. Innovation in Ontario’s life sciences sector is transforming lives, and Ontario’s universities are driving the research, discovery and talent that make it possible. Learn more about @iBEST in this report: https://t.co/ljgGPB14ag
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Addressing the Coming of Age and Its Related Complexities Among Canada’s Veterans As we honour those who have served, the NIA recognizes the unique challenges facing Canada’s ageing Veterans. With two-thirds of Veterans now over the age of 55, many are living with complex
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On this #RemembranceDay, @TMU_English professor Irene Gammel (@MLC_Research) reminds us that remembrance is about highlighting sacrifice and showing empathy. Her research explores how the human cost of war is articulated in writing and art. Read more:
torontomu.ca
TMU prof tells how personal stories remind us of the cost of war this Remembrance Day
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Will discounted tickets to 'surprise' movie screenings lure audiences back to cinemas? @TMUSociology professor Paul Moore doesn't think so, telling @CBCNews that 'mystery screenings' are likely to attract mostly diehard movie buffs. Read more:
cbc.ca
Cineplex is hoping an element of surprise will get people into seats at a time when movie theatres are short on blockbusters. The theatre chain’s Monday Surprise Premieres, launching Nov. 10, promise...
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How do we safeguard human rights today? Delighted to host @kettynivyabandi @AmnestyNow-On the Frontlines of Democracy @OTFLOD lecture series. To register: https://t.co/Nwct7yCyez 13 Nov 2025 7-8:30pm TPL, 789 Yonge St Co-sponsors: @arts_tmu & @torontolibrary
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Congratulations to professors Jane Griffith and Lia Langworthy of @thecreativeschl, and Hyacinth Simpson of @arts_tmu, on being named 2025-26 Massey College fellows. The prestigious honour gives the three a year to dive deep into their research. Read more:
torontomu.ca
TMU profs Jane Griffith, Lia Langworthy and Hyacinth Simpson will spend year exploring Canadian identity, Black history and screen storytelling
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Does hosting a huge sporting event in your city or country really pay off? @trsmtorontomet professor @FDimanche & Laurier's Kelley A. McClinchey say the financial outcomes tend to be more modest than anticipated. Read their article in @ConversationCA:
theconversation.com
What are the actual impacts of mega sporting events like the World Series and FIFA World Cup?
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Among Billboard's Top Music Business Schools, @TorontoMet is the only Canadian institution on the list. @TheCreativeSchl's Professional Music Program combines creativity, business and hands-on experience. Read more in @billboardca:
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Combining music fundamentals with business and production skills and hands-on experience, the post-secondary institution's professional music program earns it the lone Canadian entry on the list.
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Immigrants are more likely than Canadian-born individuals to own businesses, according to a new study from Dr. Sui Sui. She says they contribute significantly to employment, revenue generation, tax growth and exports. #TRSMResearch
torontomu.ca
With the proper supports — targeted access to capital, integrated business development and export-readiness programs, streamlined credential recognition, and inclusive procurement — Canada can unlock...
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Professor Louis-Étienne Dubois of @thecreativeschl says the record-breaking US $55 billion takeover of video game company @EA by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund points to further consolidation in the gaming industry. Read more in the @ConversationCA:
theconversation.com
The acquisition of EA for US$55 billion is a continuation of similar consolidation trends that have been seen across the creative sector, including music, film and television.
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What do Canadian workers think of equity, diversity and inclusion efforts? New #research by @TorontoMetDI and @fsc_cff_en found 54 per cent of workers view EDI favourably, while 47 per cent said it improved their own job opportunities. Read more:
thecanadianpressnews.ca
A majority of Canadian workers say they view equity, diversity and inclusion favourably, according to a new report, even in the face of some backlash.
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Can Canadians do democracy differently? At the next @daisTMU talk on November 12 at 12 p.m. ET, TMU Senior Fellow @reggcohn is joined by up-and-coming MPs from two opposing political parties – Liberal @kbardeesy and Conservative @MelissaLantsman. RSVP: https://t.co/YhVQnAGgbD
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Congratulations to @thecreativeschl professor Natalie Álvarez on receiving a @SSHRC_CRSH Partnership Grant to fund a groundbreaking research project that seeks to build inclusive new data systems to capture the impact of the arts on civic life. Read more:
torontomu.ca
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New #research involving @torontomet has discovered how some viruses can spread through the body by hiding in the “footprints” left behind when cells die. The work provides insights that could shape future antiviral treatments. Read more in @Newsweek:
newsweek.com
The finding could lead to the development of better drugs for infections like the flu, autoimmune diseases and more.
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Math professor Alexey Rubtsov is helping the federal government shape rules for the safe use of #AI in the financial sector, focusing on reducing risks and protecting consumers while supporting innovation. Read more: https://t.co/qFqzqvSgFL
@TorontoMetSci @TorontoMet
torontomu.ca
TMU prof Alexey Rubtsov leads the federal government’s AI strategy for Canada’s financial sector
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Did America’s strategy to win the Cold War sow the seeds of the current international disorder? In conversation with @EdwardGLuce on Brzezinski, the unipolar moment and US decline-On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast @OTFLOD To listen/subscribe:
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