Mid-year roundup: Top TMU stories from 2025 so far
Just six months into her role as a Career Boost student, Keerthika Uthayakumar, above, left, landed what she calls her first “real” job in the control room at Scotiabank Arena. Follow her professional journey in the story, TMU alum achieves dream job before graduation. (Photo courtesy of Keerthika Uthayakumar)
A little busy this year? Feeling a bit out of the loop with what’s been going on at TMU?
Not to worry. Now that summer’s here and you’ve got a little more time, we’ve got you covered.
Below, take a look at some of the most popular stories and interesting updates from across the university.
- TMU hosts Federal Court hearing on campus
For the first time in TMU’s history, the Federal Court held a live court hearing on campus. The hearing provided an opportunity for Lincoln Alexander School of Law students to witness the judicial system in action.
Jan 10, 2025
- TMU alum achieves dream job before graduation
Keerthika Uthayakumar graduated from TMU’s Media Production program in 2018. Before she graduated, her experience as a Career Boost student covering varsity sports led her to “the big leagues” in sports media. Check out her journey.
Jan 23, 2025
- TMU launches transformative 2025-2030 Academic Plan
TMU’s new Academic Plan is a bold, transformative roadmap that will shape the future of the university and empower students to thrive.
Jan. 24, 2025
Dr. Aryan Safakish failed out of university the first time. But that didn’t stop him from trying again and working his way to a PhD in the medical field. Read his story in From university drop out to PhD.
- TMU researchers influence $2.4B government funding plan to maintain Canada’s AI advantage
A policy brief by the Dais, a TMU think tank, informed a major government investment plan to build AI compute capacity and maintain Canada’s global AI leadership advantage.
Feb. 4, 2025
- Game of Thrones director donates scripts, storyboards and more to TMU Library
TMU alumnus, filmmaker and television director Jeremy Podeswa donated scripts, storyboards and more to TMU to help students develop their skills from script to screen. Check out his donation.
Feb. 18, 2025
- Space-based solutions for health on earth
In a recent editorial review, Dr. Farhan Asrar, associate dean, clinical faculty relations at TMU’s School of Medicine, examined how space technology can help tackle global environmental challenges, promote sustainable policies and strengthen climate resilience. Learn more in the full story.
Feb. 26, 2025
Emilia Clarke, left, and TMU alumnus, filmmaker and television director Jeremy Podeswa on the set of Game of Thrones. Podeswa donated scripts, storyboards, set design documents and more to TMU to help students with their creative process. Read the full story in Game of Thrones director donates scripts, storyboards and more to TMU Library. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Podeswa)
- Be your own boss
Five startup founders from TMU’s zone network shared their secrets to success. Check out their advice in the full story.
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- Boost your brain with exercise: A student’s secret weapon
Movement is helping students sleep, focus, manage their stress and more. See how exercise can help you in the full story.
March 21, 2025
- TikTok Canada teams up with TMU
TikTok Canada partnered with TMU’s Democratic Engagement Exchange to promote the integrity of federal elections
April 11, 2025
TMU student Zoha Niazi recently became more active through TMU’s recreational programming. Exercising has improved her sleep, her ability to concentrate and boosted her mood. Learn more in Boost your brain with exercise: A student’s secret weapon. (Photo courtesy of Zoha Niazi)
- From university drop out to PhD
Aryan Safakish had always wanted to pursue sciences. But during his undergraduate studies in Guelph, Ont., he failed out of his first year. Recently, he graduated from TMU with a PhD in medical physics. Follow his journey in the full story.
April 22, 2025
- TMU officially breaks ground on Student Wellbeing Centre
Work on the new eight-storey addition to O’Keefe House is underway and will give students centralized well-being services on campus. Learn more about this important project.
May 6, 2025
- Dundas Station to become TMU station
In a unanimous decision by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board, TMU’s proposal to establish a research partnership and rename Dundas Subway station to TMU Station was approved. The initiative will leverage TMU researchers, start-ups and more to help address pressing transit challenges. Read the full story.
May 15, 2025
TMU community members gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of TMU’s Student Wellbeing Centre, which will provide a centralized location for well-being services. Read the full story: TMU officially breaks ground on Student Wellbeing Centre. From left: Richard Rooney, Jen McMillen, Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, Mohamed Lachemi, Kien Azinwi, Saeed Zolfaghari, Sean Smithson, Siamak Hariri. (Photo: Alyssa K. Faoro)