How do you make a concrete canoe float? After a team of @torontomet.bsky.social students put months of design, testing and innovation into action, they reached the finals of this year’s Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition. Read more in @cbcnews.ca: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Happening today from 1-2 p.m., the iBest Visiting Lecturer Series welcomes @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Glaucia Melo for "Responsible AI in software Engineering & Healthcare," examining how AI can be made safer, more trustworthy and more equitable. Details: ibestresearch.ca/visiting-lec...

Students from @torontomet.bsky.social's Environmental and Urban Sustainability & Geographic Analysis programs connected classroom learning to real-world experience and gained new knowledge and skills on a recent visit to Latin America's largest university, UNAM in Mexico City. Read more:

🧠 Equity in Dementia Care: What Are the Gaps and How Can We Improve Care for the People Who Need It Most? 🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET 🔗 Register here: niageing.ca/events/equit...

Toronto is ready to roll this #WorldBicycleDay, and getting around on two wheels is becoming easier than ever! @torontomet.bsky.social professor Raktim Mitra says e-bikes are helping more people tackle longer rides, supporting growing interest in cycling. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

At the recent ACTRA Awards, Heated Rivalry star Nadine Bhabha sank her teeth into a gown by @torontomet.bsky.social student Sahra Davaran. One of five pieces in Davaran's "Teeth Couture" collection, it was sewn with 540 resin teeth and took 180 hours to complete. More: pagesix.com/2026/05/15/s...

Are AI chatbots helping us think, or quietly shaping what we believe? @torontomet.bsky.social professor Richard Lachman says AI systems can mine personal data to tailor persuasive messages, raising serious questions about consent, agency and user protection. Read more:

The NIA is pleased to welcome six summer students to the organization this year. We are excited to welcome, pictured from left to right, Samin Barakati, Olivia Daley, Chloe Huang, Jenna Peters, Alina Zaidi and Almira Zhantuyakova to the NIA team. Read their detailed bios niageing.ca/our-team/

Find out about the scholarly, research and creative events happening across @torontomet.bsky.social in June, from presentations to workshops. Check out our latest events newsletter: tinyurl.com/5uh942n9

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social researchers Karen Soldatic, Uchechukwu Ngwaba, Jake Effoduh, Karline Wilson-Mitchell and Fiona Yeudall on receiving Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Partnering for Impact – Catalyst grants. Read more:

TMU is marking Mzawe Kiing Anishinaabek Giizis / National Indigenous Peoples Month with a full calendar of events, workshops and community gatherings throughout June. Take a look at the events that invite the community to learn, reflect and connect.

Is Canada is falling behind its global peers when it comes to gender equity and other diversity initiatives? Professor Wendy Cukier of @diversityinstitute.bsky.socialtells @theglobeandmail.com she has seen a loss of momentum, but no evidence of backsliding. Read more:

A #research collaboration between @torontomet.bsky.social and @kidshelpphone.bsky.social, funded by Wellcome, will develop a generative AI training simulator that helps provide better, more effective training for frontline crisis responders who support young people. Read more:

Strengthening the role of Indigenous community health workers requires coordinated action across governments and training institutions. New research from @fsc-ccf.bsky.social and @signal49research.bsky.social shows how addressing systemic barriers can improve healthcare delivery. Read more:

Real or fake? As online misinformation becomes harder to spot, Canadians are increasingly concerned by what they see online. Angus Lockhart, senior policy analyst at @daistmu.bsky.social, tells CTV News it's a problem when people don't recognize misinformation. Read more:

Reconciliation has become part of the script of corporate Canada — but who benefits from the story being told? Artwork: Bailey Macabre Nêhiyaw Michif, Ukrainian Read the full Special Report: yellowheadinstitute.org/report/lifti...

Can Toronto and Vancouver accurately measure the economic impact of hosting the FIFA World Cup? @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social professor Wayne Smith tells CP24 that any tourism boost is tough to truly quantify, and says hosting is mostly a marketing opportunity. Read more:

What kids eat at school may matter more than we think. Research by @torontomet.bsky.social professor Nick Bellissimo found milk and yogurt as a mid-morning snack boosted kids' spatial working memory, outperforming cheese, sugary drinks and no snack at all. Read more:

How can we know we're paying the same as everyone else? Surveillance pricing uses personal data to predict what a person is willing to pay, and adjust up or down. What does that mean for Canadian consumers? @torontomet.bsky.social law professor Jake Effoduh explains:

Toronto Tech Week runs from May 25 to 29, and @torontomet.bsky.social's Zone Learning ecosystem is at the heart of an event that connects founders, investors and startups from across the city. TMU's tech incubator DMZ helped develop the week-long schedule. Read more:

How can disagreement become an opportunity for understanding? A recent conflict mediation initiative at @torontomet.bsky.social encouraged students to navigate difficult conversations with curiosity, empathy and respect, rather than division. Read more:

New Toronto teams in hockey, soccer and basketball are driving a women's sports boom for athletes and fans alike. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Cheri Bradish tells CBC News the momentum behind these new teams creates an important 'See it, be it' attitude. Read more:

How do you design a lab where success is driven by strength of the mind, not physical agility? @torontomet.bsky.social's Shawn McFadden says accessibility must move past accommodations and become a mindset that allows everyone to thrive. Read more:

Scientific Director @triandafyllidou.bsky.social didn’t start her career in academia. From working as a phone operator to roles in tourism and insurance, her path was far from linear. For the latest Borders & Belonging Podcast episode, she reflects on the influences that shaped her trajectory. 1/2 🧵

Who turned heads at this year's edition of Mass Exodus, the annual, end-of-year showcase for @torontomet.bsky.social Fashion? According to The Kit, these 10 standout creatives are already worth paying attention to. See more: thekit.ca/fashion/fash...

Ten TRSM students will receive $15,000 each through the new Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation Fellowship, a $150,000 annual initiative designed to let student founders focus full-time on building their startups over the summer https://bit.ly/49oCMgu

Why are retro phones suddenly hot? @torontomet.bsky.social professor Richard Lachman says older tech adds a 'friction' that can help people rethink their relationship with devices, offering us greater control, focus and more meaningful connections. Read more in @cbcnews.ca:

Join us on June 9 for the fourth annual FOS Research Symposium & Networking event. Network with colleagues across departments, learn about ongoing research and explore interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities within the faculty. Register by May 19! bit.ly/48Jz1Sz @researchtmu.bsky.social

Happy Victoria Day long weekend! The OVPRI will be closed on Monday, May 18 and this account will not be active. We'll be back on Tuesday, May 19.

Happening today from 1-2 p.m., in person and virtually, the iBEST Visiting Lecturer Series welcomes Dr. Frank Gu for “Accelerating Formulation Mixtures with Self-Driving Labs." Learn more: ibestresearch.ca/visiting-lec...

Imagine you're lost in a forest with no idea which way leads out. @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Konstantinos Georgiou can help. Inspired by the laws of physics, his new mathematical proof solved a decades-old question from search theory. Read more:

With inequality rising in Canada, rebuilding democracy is essential. As André Côté of @daistmu.bsky.social writes in @thestar.com, democracy has a tougher time surviving when a growing number of people feel they don’t belong in the same society. Read more:

Congratulations to professor and new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair Tyne Daile Sumner. Professor Sumner will join @torontomet.bsky.social this fall to begin her CRC in Textual Futures, exploring what it means to write, create and reason in a world shaped by generative technologies. Read more:

We’re pleased to introduce The Centre for Free Expression Podcast — a thoughtfully edited and produced series that adapts our event recordings into a format designed for listening, and includes additional special conversations. Learn more: cfe.torontomu.ca/page/centre-...

Young males are bearing the cost of sports betting. #Research co-authored by @torontomet.bsky.social professor Andrew (Hyounsoo) Kim finds 1 in 5 sports bettors in Ontario and Alberta are males under 30. Over half drink while betting, further increasing risks. More: www.torontomu.ca/media/releas...

The most powerful CPP reform is right under our noses – and it’s cost-efficient 👉 Read the full op-ed to learn how this proposal could strengthen retirement security in Canada www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...

According to research from @fsc-ccf.bsky.social, artificial intelligence will impact nearly 60 per cent of all jobs in Canada. Given that, @policymag.bsky.social says Canada's national AI strategy must be expanded to include a new pillar: workforce upskilling. Read more:

Canada’s healthcare workforce is under pressure. Join @fsc-ccf.bsky.social on May 12 for the Skills Solutions for Canada’s Healthcare Workforce webinar. Learn how FSC projects are tackling workforce shortages, training gaps, and retention challenges. Register here: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome, new iBest summer trainees. The fifth cohort in the Women in STEM Summer Internship program reflects a mix of academic backgrounds and research interests across computer science, biomedical sciences and engineering. Meet the trainees: tinyurl.com/4syxu2ed

Science Rendezvous is happening on the @torontomet.bsky.social campus this Saturday, May 9. Join us from 11 to 3 for a free, all-ages day of outdoor discovery and interactive fun. Learn about the fascinating impact that science and technology have on our world. More: www.torontomu.ca/sciencerende...

The strength of @torontomet.bsky.social's innovation ecosystem was on full display at last week's #DiscoveryX. TMU researchers showcased a range of innovations, including automated image analysis tools, wearable health technologies and advanced robotics. Read more:

Here is your guide to the must-see photography exhibitions opening at the Image Centre this summer!

No Monopoloy money here. Real dollars are at stake when students in @torontomet.bsky.social's Applied Investment Management courses make portfolio management decisions for the Student Managed Investment Fund. Read more:

TRSM hosted a “Friends & Flowers” planting event that brought together over 100 students, staff and faculty for a shared, mindful experience. Participants planted seeds, engaging with Indigenous teachings while fostering reflection, connection and conversation https://bit.ly/4cptq6i

Research led by @torontomet.bsky.social professor Andriy Miranskyy studies how large language models and other AI tools can be trained to better detect sarcasm, with the goal of making customer service systems better at responding to frustrated users. Read more:

Citizen science refers to research that treats everyday people as partners, not just study subjects. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Jasmin Bhawra founded the CHANGE Research Lab to empower citizens and communities, and to bring hope to people. Read more:

The vibrant and colourful new look of a Toronto subway station entrance was co-created by @torontomet.bsky.social PhD student Francisco-Fernando Granados. Read about the vitreous glass mosaic that contrasts the city's hustle and bustle with the calm of nature:

A big moment from the seventh DemocracyXChange Summit is now available on Front Burner: Jayme Poisson in conversation with Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu on whether liberal democracy can be saved. Couldn't make it to DXC? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...

Find out about the scholarly, research and creative events happening across @torontomet.bsky.social in May, from presentations to workshops. Check out our latest events newsletter: tinyurl.com/5uh942n9

It was great making new friends and connections at this year's #DiscoveryX! Thanks to all those who stopped by the @torontomet.bsky.social booth at Canada's premier innovation event to learn about our #research. Follow us here to stay in touch!