Message from the Vice-President

Steven N. Liss, PhD
Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Toronto Metropolitan University
I am delighted to share that Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has launched its new five-year strategic research plan.
Shaped through engagement and collaboration, the 2025–2030 Strategic Research Plan sets TMU’s institutional scholarly, research and creative (SRC) activity priorities. The plan articulates strategic strengths and reflects the diverse SRC activity taking place across the university.
The plan is a call to think boldly, building on our SRC strengths and redefining possibilities to make positive change and drive impact both locally and globally. The (PDF file) 2025–2030 Strategic Research Plan was developed through an extensive consultation process and guided by a steering committee with diverse representation from each faculty and the student body. It draws on the plans of TMU’s faculties, partners and stakeholders and has been developed in alignment with the university’s new Academic Plan and 2020–2030 Strategic Vision. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed their ideas and expertise to this process, especially our steering committee for their guidance and support. The success of this plan is rooted in our shared commitment to collaboration and excellence.
As we embark on the implementation of the plan, the collective effort of the university community will drive its success. The new strategic research plan builds on our foundation of excellence and we are expanding TMU’s influence and enhancing our reputation by working with our partners to deliver meaningful solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.