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10 tips for studying while fasting
Fasting is the basic requirement for Muslims during Ramadan – a month of introspection, reflection and a time to focus on spirituality and charity, observed by some 1.6 billion Muslims around the…
NGOs and governments need to fix barriers to nutrition programs in Africa, UTSC study finds
Lack of political will and under-resourcing are just two barriers faced by vital nutrition programs in Africa, a new U of T Scarborough study has found.
“Malnutrition is a complex issue and there’s…
UPPERCASE vs lowercase: Why using one or the other in a name can send a message to consumers
Brand names are often written using a combination of upper and lowercase letters. Others defy convention by using all lowercase (amazon or ebay) or all uppercase (IKEA or IBM).
It turns out this…
Researchers seek to improve representation with Canadian Black Scientists Network
For years, the University of Toronto’s Maydianne Andrade shied away from the idea of being a role model.
The professor of evolutionary biology at U of T Scarborough considers herself a “typical…
UTSC alum creates a brighter future for women in Scarborough
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Let’s say you’re a young woman who married young. You’ve never worked and now you are a mom to a few children. Your partner leaves you, and you’re left with no…
Inclusion at the centre of curriculum review working circle
U of T Scarborough is in the midst of a campus-wide curriculum review focused on knowledges and perspectives of Indigenous, Black and racialized peoples from around the world.
A team of students,…
‘Food connects us all’: Student’s work on food insecurity lands national award
Selina Quibrantar remembers sitting in her introduction to health studies course when the enormity of the challenge presented by food insecurity sunk in.
It also sparked something – a commitment to…
Management student’s impact on major company lands her national co-op award
It’s not every day that a student steps into a co-op position and creates something that improves efficiency within a major division of a multi-national corporation.
But CiQuinya Morton is no…
National charter aimed at anti-Black racism, Black inclusion in higher ed will be a ‘historic’ moment for Canada
Canadian universities and colleges are moving closer to creating a national charter aimed at dismantling anti-Black racism and fostering Black inclusion in the post-secondary sector.
Affirming Our Asian Community
We are deeply saddened by the attacks that took place in Atlanta this week, and troubled by the reports of rising anti-Asian sentiment and violent hate crimes targeting the Asian community in Canada…
Organization that helps support young African entrepreneurs earns global recognition
Efosa Obano (UTSC BBA 2018) wants to see more young Black entrepreneurs getting the necessary mentorship opportunities and resources to turn their ideas into solutions to the world’s biggest problems…
This app helps Scarborough restaurants digitize their businesses
A new app developed at U of T Scarborough is helping match potential customers with local, independently-owned restaurants.
PickEasy, a restaurant matching app developed by Max Woo and Daniel Zhao (…