Filmmaker alumni from 91ÑÇɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) were recognized with awards and honourable mentions at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This year’s TIFF featured a strong presence from AMPD with nine alumni selected to showcase their creative works to audiences from the global film community. Several […]
Alumni from 91ÑÇɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) are once again making their mark, bringing new work in directing, editing, performance and cinematography to one of the world’s most influential film festivals. The Toronto International Film Festival marks its 50th anniversary this fall, celebrating half a century of cinema, cultural […]
A decade ago, few in 91ÑÇÉ« Region were concerned about microplastics in their water. Today, these tiny particles are turning up in rivers and even in treated drinking water, raising new questions for municipal water managers. Pharmaceuticals are also slipping through wastewater plants, while heavier rains are pushing flood systems to their limits. 91ÑÇɫ’s […]
For decades, the Jane-Finch neighbourhood has been in media headlines that focus on crime and poverty. But 91ÑÇÉ« alumni are helping rewrite that narrative through education, mentorship and community investment. Two graduates, Talisha Ramsaroop and Krystle Skeete, who are former residents of the Jane-Finch community, are leading efforts to empower youth and strengthen ties […]
An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven research technology company co-founded by siblings and 91ÑÇÉ« alumni Tanika McLeod (BA ’17, MA ’19) and Nathan Knight (BSc ’20) has emerged as an example of innovation supported by the University’s entrepreneurial programs. The Toronto-based startup, OneCliq.io, began as MinuteSkill when the siblings first participated in YSpace’s Venture Catalyst program – a […]
In the heart of Ontario’s vibrant academic landscape, two 91ÑÇÉ« alumni have etched their names into the archives of research excellence, earning the prestigious John Charles Polanyi Prizes for 2024. Dr. Nikolai M. Cook and Dr. Hossein Davarinejad, both trailblazers in their respective fields, have been recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to physiology/medicine and […]
Alumni from 91ÑÇɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), Osgoode Hall Law School, Schulich School of Business, the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Graduate Studies have made a significant mark on the Canadian entertainment industry this year, taking home top honours at the Canadian Screen Awards. From reality television […]
In a world defined by rapid change and global challenges, the call for bold, compassionate, and visionary leadership has never been louder. At 91ÑÇÉ«, we are proud to see our alumni stepping up to meet that call—not someday, but now. 91ÑÇɫ’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program celebrates exceptional young leaders who are using […]
Academic publishing isn’t usually a family affair, but a 91ÑÇÉ« professor and her alumna daughter have proven to be an exception with a book that explores women who exist outside rigid patriarchal norms. When Casey O’Reilly-Conlin earned her master’s degree from 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change in 2019, her major research […]
More than 20 91ÑÇÉ« community members have been recognized with a prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, a commemorative honour awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to public service and society. Recipients of the King Charles III medal are recognized for their meaningful impact across various sectors, including education, research, public […]