Welcome to the Global Migration Institute, the home for migration research at @torontomet.bsky.social. As we begin this next chapter, we’re excited to carry forward the legacy of CERC Migration - together with our community. #TMUMigration

New School of Disability Studies blog post: Can Heated Rivalry help neuro-queer Canadian hockey? Jordan O’Dell explores race, gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence in hockey culture. radssite.wordpress.com/2026/04/13/c...

How does water chemistry affect sustainability at ice rinks around the world? Research by @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Stefania Impellizzeri studies the amount of total dissolved solids in water, helping rinks to make better ice while using less water. Read more:

Canada has a long history of surveilling Indigenous peoples –Riley Yesno highlights the consequences on Indigenous communities & argues for a more deliberate response to ongoing colonial surveillance. yellowheadinstitute.org/2026/i-spy-c...

Congratulations to master's student Nameera Shaikh on her recent victory in @torontomet.bsky.social Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition. She presented on the dangers of acrylonitrile, a carcinogenic chemical used in consumer plastics, fibres and rubbers. Read more:

📣 Our upcoming Virtual Forum Series event is on May 5 — Islamophobia on Canadian Campuses: Why and What to do? 🔗 Zoom link: tinyurl.com/CFEevent.

He's long been considered one of Canada’s foremost bridge engineering scholars. Now, in recognition of his achievements, @torontomet.bsky.social professor Khaled Sennah has won the annual Sarwan Sahota Distinguished Scholar Award. Read more:

In an article co-authored by professors Atefeh (Atty) Mashatan and Rupa Banerjee, they find racialized immigrant women in cybersecurity face systemic barriers that limit career advancement despite Canada facing a major cybersecurity labour shortage https://bit.ly/41k8Cqv

Experiential learning is one of the best places in higher education to see how hope is built, @torontomet.bsky.social's Anita Abraham writes in Academica. It's where students navigate new environments not just by thinking, but by sensing, relating, and acting. Read more:

Research by Dr. Liang (Arthur) Li shows that aging CEOs adapt their strategies rather than decline. The study found that older leaders tend to reduce exposure to culturally distant markets, while operating in countries with weaker institutions. https://bit.ly/4dk4T3k

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professor Aida Haghighi on being recognized among Canada’s Top Female Safety Leaders by Canadian Occupational Safety. Read more:

An aging population is a challenge for Canada's workforce. How can immigration help? @torontomet.bsky.social professor Wendy Cukier says the focus must shift from intake to outcomes, highlighting the need for better labour-market alignment and stronger supports. Read more:

Shared experiences with a cinema audience can impact our enjoyment of movies, @torontomet.bsky.social professor Paul Moore tells @cbcnews.ca. With attendance in decline, he says the future of moviegoing depends on moments you can’t replicate at home. Read more:

Indigenous design principles informed the renovation that turned the Bramalea Civic Centre into the home of @tmu-medicine.bsky.social, a welcoming and inclusive environment that integrates education and primary care. Read more in @constructcanmag.bsky.social:

A @torontomet.bsky.social course is helping students reset their digital habits, reclaim their time and find balance beyond the screen. Through a semester-long “digital reset,” students say their grades have improved, procrastination has decreased, and they feel less exhausted. Read more:

Whether it's cooking classes or whale watching, soft adventure is a hot travel trend. @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social professor Rachel Dodds says it's about meaningful, low-risk experiences that value culture and connection over intensity. Read more in @theglobeandmail.com:

Happy Easter! The OVPRI will be closed on Friday, April 3 and this account will not be active. We'll be back on Monday, April 6.

A new $5.5 million initiative from @fsc-ccf.bsky.social is dedicated to driving innovation in skills development across Canada. Replicate is designed to take skills training programs that were effective in one community and reproduce them in others. Read more:

Find out about the scholarly, research and creative events happening across @torontomet.bsky.social in April, from presentations to workshops. Check out our latest events newsletter: www.torontomu.ca/research/new...

"We want to build something that brings people together instead of leaving them to navigate the STEM space on their own." Molecular Science PhD candidate Jayde Casimir-Powell is helping lead a new Black in #STEM group @torontomet.bsky.social#STEMto build a supportive community. https://bit.ly/4dChwXN

Toronto city council recently approved a pilot plan to open four publicly-run grocery stores. Before the vote, @torontomet.bsky.social professor Enza Gucciardi said the idea could help lower costs for those facing food insecurity. Read more:

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professor Lahoma Thomas on winning the 2025 Early Career Researcher First Book Prize from Oxford University Press. Her forthcoming work examines relationships between Black Jamaican women and criminal leaders. Read more:

A partnership between @torontomet.bsky.social and the Toronto Transit Commission seeks to accelerate Canadian transit innovation. Learn about five research projects examining concepts that could improve TTC operations, infrastructure, and customer experience. More:

When a children’s book is removed not for its story — but for a small illustrated map — what does safety really mean? In our latest blog, Danielle S. McLaughlin explores book challenges and questions how concerns about discomfort are being framed as threats to children. Read: tinyurl.com/35dd78bu

Our new report, The Art in Artificial Intelligence, explores the implications of generative AI on workers in the creative sector - where it is assisting, and where “good enough” AI outputs may disrupt labour. dais.ca/reports/the-...

Yesterday, @TorontoMet was pleased to host a delegation of Swedish university leaders, as well as academics from Southern Ontario universities, for an interactive dialogue on the strategic role of universities in nurturing international research collaboration.

Women entrepreneurs are overcoming challenges to help drive Canada's economic growth. According to new research from @torontomet.bsky.social's Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, women-led SMEs employ more than 1 million Canadians and generate over $90 billion in annual revenues. Read more:

The 6th annual Reimagining Women in Leadership conference and MBA case competition brought together MBA students from five Canadian business schools at TRSM. The two-day event featured keynote talks, panels, workshops, and networking with industry leaders. https://bit.ly/4lpjYTd

Toronto is preparing for a surge in traffic when the FIFA World Cup kicks off. But as @torontomet.bsky.social professor Matthias Sweet tells @cbcnews.ca, the tournament is an opportunity to rethink mobility and encourage shifts in how people get around. Read more:

Salt used to de-ice winter roads is collecting in Lake Simcoe and other Ontario watersheds. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Christoper Wellen says if too much salt ends up in our waterways, it threatens every organism living in streams, rivers and lakes. Read more:

Canada's population is aging, and many are living longer than ever. But are we prepared for this growing group of seniors? Dr. Samir Sinha of @niageing.ca spoke to a @thestar.com podcast about how to support older adults in work, housing, and death. Listen:

Over reading week, BYTE student group hosted the first TMU Tech Week, a celebration of technology, innovation and creativity. Second-year computer science student and BYTE's VP of Growth, Areej Ubaid, shares what it was like to bring the event to life: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

What if filtering microplastic pollution from our #water could start with something as simple as a kitchen sponge? Research led by @torontomet.bsky.social professor Nariman Yousefi developed a mussel-inspired coating that turns inexpensive melamine sponges into powerful plastic filters. Read more:

While the world saw a travel bump in 2025, the U.S. saw a downturn. Would-be visitors were turned off by economic and safety issues, writes @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social professor Frédéric Dimanche, who says even the World Cup might not be enough to turn things around in 2026. Read more:

Digital twins, and the systems behind them, are complex and difficult to build. Faculty of Science TMU professor Sadaf Mustafiz and her team are simplifying the process of creating digital twins to make it more accessible and reliable. Read more in Innovation: https://ow.ly/Jhii50YwxKR

How can we reimagine the systems that continue to fail the city’s most vulnerable people through radical approaches to care? Join @torontomet.bsky.social's Office of Social Innovation on March 24 for The Radical Labour of Care panel discussion. Learn more at torontomu.ca/transformationcafe

At hospitals and other worksites, knowing where people and critical equipment are in real time is crucial. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Xavier Fernando helped develop a wireless positioning system that accurately tracks people and assets. Read more in Innovation:

The multi-billion dollar berry market is a promising frontier in vertical farming, but there's a pollination problem. Research by @torontomet.bsky.social professors Habiba Bougherara and Lesley Campbell uses airflow dynamics to mimic natural pollination indoors. Read more:

Video games aren't just child's play. @torontomet.bsky.social professors Kris Alexander and Jenn McArthur used video game design principles to turn a complex digital model of a TMU campus building into an interactive, easy-to-use tool. Read more in Innovation:

The big question for the future of Northern housing has changed, @torontomet.bsky.social professor Shelagh McCartney and others write in Building Magazine. It's no longer about how many units can be built, it's about creating a sustainable strategy rooted in Indigenous leadership. Read more:

How hard does your brain have to work just to follow a conversation? Research by @arts-tmu.bsky.social professor Frank Russo shows that AI-powered hearing aids can significantly reduce listening effort in noisy environments. Read more in Innovation:

Interested in innovative research ideas? @torontomet.bsky.social's Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition happens March 25. Graduate students will compete for cash prizes by presenting a summary of their research in three minutes, using just one slide. Read more: tinyurl.com/96d535et

Research by @torontomet.bsky.social professor Dafna Sussman uses AI and machine learning to help clinicians interpret fetal MRIs more quickly and accurately. Learn how her Fetal Assessment Suite (FetAS) can help improve prenatal outcomes. Read more in Innovation:

A significant archive of Residential School Survivor testimonies is at risk of being lost forever due to a looming 2027 deadline. Led by Pulitzer Prize-winner Connie Walker, TMU law and journalism students are taking action to safeguard these records and ensure these voices are never silenced.

AI tools are increasingly being used to create deepfakes, spread misinformation and undermine trust in elections. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Jake Effoduh contributed to one of the first global policy briefs on AI and fair elections. Read more in Innovation:

Adolescence is a time of challenge and change. How can sibling relationships impact a child's development in those years? @arts_tmu professor Ryan Persram spoke to The CRAM Podcast about how siblings can help buffer adverse experiences in our youth. Watch:

Deepfakes don’t just spread misinformation; they also exploit how we trust. New research from @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social professor Burcu Bulgurcu examines why people trust deepfakes, and how the design of technology can influence that trust. Read more in Innovation:

The decision to close Canada’s anti-Islamophobia office is a dangerous retreat, @torontomet.bsky.social professors Asmaa Malik and Fahad Ahmad tell @irpp.org. They say it shows a lack of desire for an honest conversation about the realities Canadian Muslims face. Read more:

What’s the ethical play when it comes to AI in urban planning? @torontomet.bsky.social professor Pamela Robinson brings a fresh hand to the table with a card game built around real-world dilemmas. Read more in Innovation:

🧠 Happening tomorrow: Rethinking Dementia Care Join us for an evidence-driven conversation on how innovative, team-based models — including the MINT Memory Clinic model — are helping transform dementia care across Canada. 📅 March 11, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM EST torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...