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Three black women lined up. Woman in the centre is coloured, and hair is flowing around her with flowers on it. Two women on her left and right are both in black and white.

Fake hair, real problems

February 4, 2021

Plastic materials in synthetic hair can cause scalp discomfort and damage to the environment, but one St. Louis company is trying to change that

Ryerson African Students’ Association stands in solidarity with Ugandan protesters

February 3, 2021

Ugandan students are finding ways to advocate during one of the most tumultuous elections of their country's history

Through My Eyes: COVID-19 and my family’s recovery

January 29, 2021

First-year student Sonny Sehra writes about optimism bias and coming to terms with yes, it can happen to you

Two rows of stick people on top of a calendar. The top row of stick people are green and smiling; the bottom row are red and frowning.

Immigration minister extends work permits for international students

January 24, 2021

The policy came in response to international students’ concerns to fulfill their employment requirements for permanent residency due to the pandemic

Laptop, phones and books floating on top of a "sea" of COVID-19 particles.

Students and staff share best practises for community building following barriers felt last year

January 19, 2021

Fostering online learning communities is integral to reducing feelings of anxiety and isolation, say experts

A group of name tags with phonetic pronunciations written on them.

Call me by my name: Students on real feelings with mispronunciation in the classroom

January 19, 2021

New tools like NameCoach help universities document the correct pronunciation of student names

An illustration of a string of yarn forming the silhouette of a person sitting with their knees to their chest, with a tangled ball of yarn in their abdomen area. The background is the colours of the transgender pride flag: pink, blue and white.

Arts & Culture Communities

Poem: Period Tracker

December 1, 2020

On the 22nd of each month my period tracker application reminds me, “Your cycle is starting”

International students struggling to meet current requirements for permanent residency

November 30, 2020

What's needed is immediate changes from Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino, students say

Communities Pride

Trans Awareness Month storytime at Ryerson promotes transgender and non-binary inclusive picture books

November 20, 2020

Librarians Reece Steinberg and Jane Schmidt hosted the event over Zoom, accompanied by a carrot plush toy and a few stuffed owls

Upcoming Positive Space events for Trans Awareness Month

November 10, 2020

From a history of Trans activism to award-winning doc screenings, this month's got it all for celebrating Trans resilience

Indigenous person carries a gear and wrench on their shoulders. Behind them are the Haida and Musqueam flags.

Indigenous workforce at greater risk of automation job loss

November 10, 2020

Ryerson research shows Indigenous peoples are disproportionately represented in industries affected by automation

A smiling woman sitting in a hospital bed wearing a hijab holding a newborn baby in her arms.

Through My Eyes: Amidst it all, a baby in my arms

November 5, 2020

Married at 23, a mom at 25 and hopefully a graduate at 27. That is my timeline, one I chose all for myself

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