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Expert insight: The cheaper we build our buildings, the more they cost after a disaster
A tornado cut a 270-kilometre path through Kentucky in mid-December 2021, killing 80 people, many in their homes or workplaces, and rendering thousands homeless.
A tornado cut a 270-kilometre path through Kentucky in mid-December 2021, killing 80 people, many in their homes or workplaces, and rendering thousands homeless.
Fast-fashion, air pollution and women leaders under the media spotlight
Lack of environmental awareness and preference for variety leading causes of waste in fast-fashion production Can fast-fashion be sustainable? Researchers, including Javad Nasiry , Associate Professor at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management, think yes. By identifying why the fast fashion business model creates waste and whether regulators can establish incentives for consumers and manufacturers are steps to reducing waste.
Lack of environmental awareness and preference for variety leading causes of waste in fast-fashion production Can fast-fashion be sustainable? Researchers, including Javad Nasiry , Associate Professor at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management, think yes. By identifying why the fast fashion business model creates waste and whether regulators can establish incentives for consumers and manufacturers are steps to reducing waste.
University of Waterloo hosts first hyperloop competition in Canada
May 26, 2022 Ten teams from around the world will compete in the Canadian Hyperloop competition this weekend By Krista Porter University of Waterloo What if I told you that university students were creating the transportation technology of the future?
May 26, 2022 Ten teams from around the world will compete in the Canadian Hyperloop competition this weekend By Krista Porter University of Waterloo What if I told you that university students were creating the transportation technology of the future?
Women working for apps like Uber and Doordash often ’brush off’ harassment
Q&As Alex Walls Gig industry platforms such as Uber, Doordash, and TaskRabbit fail to acknowledge the realities of women workers' experiences, putting women at financial and personal risk, finds a new study. Researchers interviewed 20 women gig workers in Canada and the U.S. and found that women-who make up approximately half the gig workforce in Canada-often have to 'brush off' harassment for fear of losing work, and available safety tools aren't very effective.
Q&As Alex Walls Gig industry platforms such as Uber, Doordash, and TaskRabbit fail to acknowledge the realities of women workers' experiences, putting women at financial and personal risk, finds a new study. Researchers interviewed 20 women gig workers in Canada and the U.S. and found that women-who make up approximately half the gig workforce in Canada-often have to 'brush off' harassment for fear of losing work, and available safety tools aren't very effective.
Trust in dominant tech brands eroding, Brand Trust Index finds
The 2022 Gustavson Brand Trust Index (GBTI) reveals that Canadian consumers are more distrusting of dominant technology brands than ever before, even while their use of these companies- services is on the rise.
The 2022 Gustavson Brand Trust Index (GBTI) reveals that Canadian consumers are more distrusting of dominant technology brands than ever before, even while their use of these companies- services is on the rise.
Leading sustained impact toward climate action in Canada
April 26, 2022 Waterloo Intact Centre works to reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather, and lead the charge for Canada's sustainable climate action By Jude Okonkwo Faculty of Environm
April 26, 2022 Waterloo Intact Centre works to reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather, and lead the charge for Canada's sustainable climate action By Jude Okonkwo Faculty of Environm
Campus - UTORONTO - Jun 29
Planning for the future: University of Toronto launches new student timetable builder app
Planning for the future: University of Toronto launches new student timetable builder app
Event - Jun 29
In photos: Graduating students celebrate - in-person - at University of Toronto's spring convocation
In photos: Graduating students celebrate - in-person - at University of Toronto's spring convocation

Social Sciences - Jun 27
St. Paul's University College announces Michaëlle Jean Scholars in International Development
St. Paul's University College announces Michaëlle Jean Scholars in International Development