Cartography, rebels, and African history
Dr. Julie MacArthur, a historical studies assistant professor at
UTM, recently received the UTM Annual Research Prize. The prize recognizes
researchers who are making significant contributions...
Why have civil wars persisted for centuries?
There are plenty of examples of destructive civil wars that bring
deaths and economical and societal rupture to the countries that experience
them. This phenomenon has...
Another step towards net-zero carbon
As environmental awareness increases,
so does the need to act and reduce our carbon impact on the Earth. The
University of Toronto has launched an innovative...
The horrifying history of Halloween
On October 31 of every year, Halloween is celebrated by many around
the world. The popular holiday’s origins date back to Samhain, an ancient
festival celebrated...
Are we all zombies?
For Halloween this year, UTM students welcomed award-winning
lecturer and cognitive scientist Dr. John Vervaeke to give a talk on how humans
are all potentially philosophical...
Anthropology, health, and dressing up
For Dr. Madeleine Mant, an anthropology lecturer at UTM, “the world
is a stage and everyday Halloween.” By lecturing in elaborate and educational
costumes in her...
UTM launches huge data collection project
Amid the climate crisis and rising
concern amongst the academic community and the public, UTM’s Centre for Urban
Environments (CUE) is launching a new initiative which...
The bizarre sleeping habits of humans
Dr. David Samson, assistant anthropology professor at UTM, won the
Roger Broughton Young Investigator award at the World Sleep Society’s
conference in Vancouver this September. The...
Reflexive behaviours and the visual system
Dr. Baohua Liu recently joined the UTM
faculty as an assistant professor in the Department of Biology. The Medium sat down with him to talk...
Marine ecosystems and climate change
Oceans cover about 70 per cent of the
Earth’s surface and marine organisms play an important role in combatting
climate change as they absorb greenhouse gases...
Discussing Islamic Art and Architecture
“The field of the study of Islamic art is very young. We are now at
a stage where people are asking more meaningful questions ...
Advocating for missing Indigenous women
From a high school drop-out to an assistant professor, Dr. Jerry
Flores has overcome several obstacles along his journey to academia. He is
currently an assistant...