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TRSM is Canada's leading diverse, entrepreneurial business school, developing leaders who defy convention. Part of Toronto Metropolitan University. tedrogersschool.ca

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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Simi Olatunji (Retail Management ‘19 & MBA ‘25) worked as a Team Services Coordinator for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. She credits the Ted Rogers community with helping her develop confidence in networking. bit.ly/4yyRRqn
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Steering Team Canada behind the scenes with Simi Olatunji
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
TRSM is proposing a new Master of Real Estate (MRE), a 12-month, course-based professional master’s program designed to prepare students for careers in Canada’s evolving real estate industry. bit.ly/4rZ5jl7
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Notice of Intent shared for a new Master of Real Estate (MRE)
Review the Notice of Intent (NOI) for the proposed Master of Real Estate (MRE) program and share your feedback with the Provost by October 30, 2026.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Canadian travel to the U.S. is showing early signs of recovery after a prolonged decline. However, Prof Wayne Smith views the increase as a possible new normal rather than a full recovery. bit.ly/4hiP7Hw
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"Canadian Return Trips to U.S. Rise, Led by Car Travel" - torontonation.com
After a year and a half of Canadians avoiding trips to the U.S., some are starting to travel south again. Statistics Canada’s latest data reveals that Canadian return trips from the U.S. in June rose by 3.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth. The increase was primarily […]
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A debate has sparked over AI use in Toronto’s 2026 mayoral race, after Brad Bradford’s campaign was reported to be using an AI-enabled app to help supporters with online campaign messaging. Prof Anatoliy Gruzd warns that AI tools could distort political discussions. bit.ly/4xPgG08
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ANALYSIS | Authenticity is on the ballot as Toronto's mayoral hopefuls clash over AI use, experts say | CBC News
A Toronto mayoral candidate is defending his campaign’s use of artificial intelligence, but experts in the emerging technology say while it could act as an equalizer for under-resourced teams, it's no substitute for the human element of traditional voter persuasion.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jake Briand, a first-year Business Management student, spent the summer working as a product developer at Triple, an AI startup developing a donor-intelligence platform for universities, hospitals and nonprofits. bit.ly/3TwmflT
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The upside of AI: TMU student’s summer job at AI startup is shaping the future of fundraising
Discover how a summer job at tech startup Triple allows students to shape real-world software and make a meaningful impact on hospitals and universities.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
TRSM has officially unveiled the updated Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (THEM) major which builds on the school’s 75-year legacy and responds to growing demand for professionals in tourism, hospitality and the experience economy. bit.ly/4yofUs2
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Ted Rogers School launches new Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management major
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NIA's Dr. Samir Sinha argues that public understanding of the opioid crisis should expand beyond younger people using illicit drugs, recognizing that older adults can also experience serious problems with opioids that were legitimately prescribed to them. bit.ly/4rqz7Xe
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Opioid use among Ontario seniors an ‘overlooked and evolving crisis’: study | Globalnews.ca
The study showed the number of adults 55 and older seeking care doubled in eight years from about 7,100 in 2017 to more than 15,000 in 2025.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
TRSM’s MBA Responsible Leadership Challenge gave 31 incoming MBA students an opportunity to develop responsible leadership skills through a real-world case competition funded by Zabeen Hirji. bit.ly/4hdxF7e
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MBA students lead with purpose at 2026 MBA Responsible Leadership Challenge
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Dr. Shengkun Xie’s new research presents a more behaviour-focused way to analyze traffic data, allowing cities and transportation organizations to identify complex traffic patterns more accurately. #TRSMResearch bit.ly/4iBfMjR
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An Adaptive Spatio-temporal Autocorrelation Clustering for Complex Traffic Flow
The research demonstrates how advanced data analytics can transform large volumes of transportation data into practical information that supports smarter urban planning.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A mural entitled Black Futures Garden has been installed on the wall in the atrium of the Ted Rogers School building. The mural portrays an interconnected ecosystem, bringing together plants, birds, celestial elements and figures representing different generations. bit.ly/47fU9P0
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Dr. Yuanshun Li’s research examines Autocallable Reverse Convertibles with lock-up periods, complex investment products that offer high interest payments but expose investors to risks if the underlying stock falls. #TRSMResearch bit.ly/3Tacg5K
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Understanding the Financial Structured Product
The solution from our research gives regulators and everyday advisors a transparent benchmark to check if a retail financial product is actually a fair deal or an overpriced trap.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
TRSM launched its new Accounting specialization within the PhD in Management program in Fall 2026, welcoming its first cohort of four doctoral students. The program builds on the Accounting department’s growing research strength. bit.ly/4iC8pJ0
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New Accounting specialization in Ted Rogers School’s PhD in Management program launched
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dr. Mohammad Nikoofal’s new study examines how online marketplaces such as Amazon and Google should share customer and sales data with competing sellers through paid competitive intelligence services. #TRSMResearch bit.ly/3UZAhgm
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How online marketplaces use data to shape competition
What is good for the platform and sellers is not always good for consumers. When information is shared unevenly, prices may rise, and customers may be worse off.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Associate Professor Lucas Dufour’s study examines whether newcomers can fit into an organization while still contributing new ideas, challenging the assumption that conformity and creativity are opposites. #TRSMResearch bit.ly/3VgTxGc
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How new employees can both fit in and stand out
Affective trust (feeling cared for) made newcomers more willing to speak up with suggestions and new ideas, which in turn boosted their creativity.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In an article written by associate prof Mathieu Lajante, he explains that pain-point advertising can expose consumers to the risk of social pain. If they do not purchase the advertised product, they may fear being ashamed or rejected by their social group. bit.ly/4yIDf7B
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How advertising turns our insecurities into profit — and how you can resist the manipulation
Advertising can turn our fears about aging, failure and belonging into reasons to buy, and repeated exposure can reshape what we see as a good life.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Dr. Shengkun Xie’s new study examined whether AI-based forecasting methods could outperform traditional statistical techniques using monthly U.S. outbound air travel data from 2013–2023 across eight global regions. #TRSMResearch bit.ly/4AkzwOW
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Modeling and Forecasting U.S. Outbound Travel Demand across Regions
A flexible approach allows organizations to achieve more reliable predictions while avoiding unnecessary complexity and computational cost.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Niagara Falls is pursuing a tourism transformation through the province’s Destination Niagara Strategy, which aims to attract 25 million visitors annually. Prof Wayne Smith believes Niagara needs to market itself effectively to both domestic and international visitors. bit.ly/46loyey
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Can Niagara Falls be Canada’s Vegas? Inside the bold plan to double tourism with more casinos, a bigger airport and a theme park
Ontario is launching a massive tourism overhaul to draw 25 million annual visitors to the Niagara region.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TMU strengthens its global standing in business education as the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects had Management reaching the world’s top 150 after three consecutive years of improvement bit.ly/3Tuqf6w #TRSMResearch
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TMU’s Management and Business Administration subjects make 2026 Shanghai Rankings
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Take your social venture to the next level this fall. Applications for the Social Ventures Zone's flagship Incubation and Ideation programs are open until September 21st 🗓️ Learn more and apply at torontomu.ca/svz 💡🏠
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Social Ventures Zone
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Fit for Business launched a new window design to make its First Year Experience office more welcoming and encourage first-year students to connect with the school community.The project combined student creativity, professional mentorship and collaboration. bit.ly/4A2NGUM
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TMU student's design welcomes visitors to Fit for Business office
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Edmonton Public Schools has cancelled all international school trips for the 2026–27 school year. Prof Wayne Smith noted that the rising cost of living and increasingly complex paperwork required are making international school trips more difficult to organize. bit.ly/4qRjc49
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'Evolving global context': School boards across Canada cancel, tweak field trips
EDMONTON — Zoe Cogger says two trips to the United States were going to be the highlight of her senior year in high school.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Research by Dean Cynthia Holmes and assistant prof Kiana Basiri found that students’ living arrangements and commute times are closely linked to grades and satisfaction. bit.ly/4i9xT03
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Toronto students who live in residence get better grades, study finds
New research shows living in Toronto student residence leads to better grades, revealing how commute times and housing affordability impact academic success.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Make it real. Make it thrive. 💡🏠 Applications for the the Social Ventures Zone at @TorontoMet’s Incubation and Ideation programs are now open for Fall 2026. The SVZ has provided co-working space, programming, coaching and more for over a decade. Learn more at torontomu.ca/svz 📈
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A research study by Prof Rishad Habib, Prof Julie Kellershohn and PhD student Karun Tangri found that dog-friendly restaurant menus can influence customer behaviour and benefit businesses. bit.ly/3T0B3Jl #TRSMResearch
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Samir Bhatla (MBA ’22) and Naveed Tagari (MBA ’23) are using the relationships and leadership skills developed at TRSM to build a growing professional community, expand access to sports careers and create greater representation for South Asians across the sports industry. bit.ly/3UXS737
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Toronto is a sports capital, just ask Samir Bhatla and Naveed Tagari
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Alumni and staff are giving back through mentorship, networking, co-op opportunities, hiring, volunteering, teaching and donations, creating a cycle where the connections and opportunities they received are passed on to the next generation. bit.ly/4gCTBr1
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Taking mentorship beyond the coffee chat
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Following National Canoe Day, TRSM hosted a special event celebrating the history, cultural significance and lasting impact of the canoe in Indigenous trade and relationships across Turtle Island. bit.ly/4d5Aogr
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Indigenous teachings, trade and tradition: the birch bark canoe at TMU
Discover how Mi'kmaw artisan Todd Labrador and TMU's Ted Rogers School of Management honor Indigenous teachings, trade, and the art of birch bark canoe building.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Calgary Pride is facing a funding shortfall and warns that 2026 could be its final year unless it receives additional donations. Prof Alison Kemper says businesses are reducing community investments as they are increasingly viewed as a financial risk. bit.ly/4gNx1Nw
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Calgary Pride warns this year could be its last as it faces significant cash crunch, calls for donations | CBC News
With two weeks until the annual parade, Calgary Pride organizers say they are facing a significant cash crunch, and this year could be its last if they do not get $250,000 in donations.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Did ShotSpotter work in Cape Town to reduce gun violence? In a Conversation piece, Prof Ojelanki Ngwenyama highlights the lack of an independent public audit establishing the system’s accuracy, false-alert rate, response times or effectiveness. bit.ly/4zpYb4j
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Did Cape Town’s gunshot detection system work? Why jury is still out on what ShotSpotter achieved
The issue is not whether cities should use technology for public safety, but how those technologies are chosen, evaluated and governed.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
B.C.'s iconic roadside attractions are facing an uncertain future as aging landmarks become more expensive to maintain. Prof Wayne Smith says these attractions remain valuable because they generate tourism with relatively little infrastructure. bit.ly/4yYyfMV
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Search for B.C.'s best roadside attraction: Round 1, the north | CBC News
From more than 300 nominations, we're asking you to pick between 32 finalists in this month-long competition to determine the best of B.C.'s roadside attractions.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
TMU alumni Grejdi Meta (Economics and Management ’22) and Julia Lukaski-Dolecki (Graphic Communications ’21) found love on campus. Now, they got engaged at Pitman Hall where they first met as students. bit.ly/4hQCxzP
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Pulling off the perfect proposal: TMU alumni get engaged on campus
Discover how TMU alumnus Meta recreated his fiancée's first-year residence room down to the last detail for a sentimental, unforgettable campus proposal.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
From finance and stadium operations to local hospitality operators, TRSM alumni played key roles in helping make the FIFA World Cup 2026 a success. bit.ly/4pPHsmE
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TRSM alumni scored big at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
There is a rapid rise of fraud in Toronto, driven largely by increasingly sophisticated AI-powered scams. Prof Atefeh Mashatan said AI has fundamentally changed the economics of fraud by making scams more convincing and efficient. bit.ly/4h1DVPY
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She lost $8,000 to a fake Toronto rental listing. The city is on pace to lose $500 million to fraud this year — a new record
Here’s how investigators are adapting and adjusting to a new reality, one dominated by burgeoning and rapidly evolving AI tools.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Crafted by Mi'kmaw artisan and cultural archaeologist Todd Labrador, a birch bark canoe installation at TRSM highlights the long history of Indigenous entrepreneurship and trade in North America bit.ly/4foX117
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Ten TRSM researchers have received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The funding will advance research addressing major societal issues, including immigration, sustainability, artificial intelligence and workplace transformation bit.ly/4wZQ50r
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TMU researchers awarded $4M in SSHRC funding to support solutions to societal challenges
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A new report from the National Institute on Ageing and the International Longevity Centre for Canada found that while women live longer than men, they face greater financial insecurity, social isolation and gender-specific ageism as they age bit.ly/4ptwItW
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Women are living longer than men — but not necessarily better. A study of 6,000 Canadians shows what they face after 50
Study by the National Institute on Ageing finds women are living an average of 4.4 years longer but face inequalities.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Canada's roadside attractions remain popular tourist stops but many communities are questioning if they are worth the rising maintenance costs. According to Prof Wayne Smith, these monuments were designed to promote civic pride and entice motorists to stop bit.ly/4yp7ktj
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Giant dinosaurs, oversized sausages: Are Canada's roadside attractions worth keeping around? | CBC Radio
From a towering dinosaur in Drumheller, Alta., to a giant nickel coin in Sudbury, Ont., quirky landmarks have drawn visitors for decades. But as tourism changes and maintenance costs rise, some communities in Canada are questioning their future.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Congratulations to Atafeh (Atty) Mashatan for receiving a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant for her research in advancing quantum resilience for the Internet of Things bit.ly/4youbFt
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TMU researchers awarded $9.5M in NSERC discovery research grants
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians warns that emergency department overcrowding is due to systemic shortages in long-term care. NIA’s Dr. Samir Sinha says Canada’s healthcare system has not kept pace with the needs of an aging population bit.ly/4pinYql
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Which Factors Are Driving Older Canadians to the ED?
In Canada, ED overcrowding, particularly with older adults, is a healthcare system failure that must be addressed across disciplines, and with government support, experts say.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Home exchanges are becoming a more popular way for Canadians to travel as airfare and accommodation costs rise. Prof Frédéric Dimanche says the trend is likely to continue as travellers increasingly want community-based, authentic experiences. bit.ly/4wGLTCx
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A CBC investigation found that StubHub, a fan-to-fan ticket resale marketplace, is closely tied to the professional ticket scalping industry. Prof Christopher MacDonald argues that large-scale ticket scalping harms the relationship between artists and their audiences. bit.ly/4yilNqT
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CBC INVESTIGATES  | StubHub’s ’marketplace for fans’ is run by a mass scalper, SEC filings reveal | RCI
CEO Eric Baker runs a side company that resells millions in tickets on StubHub
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Fourth-year Hospitality and Tourism Management student Libby Worden played a key role in Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping deliver an exceptional visitor experience as more than 300,000 fans visited the city. bit.ly/3SYswpY
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The trickshot: Meet a TMU student who worked Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival
Discover how a TMU student scored a dream role working at Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival, bringing passion from the pitch to the big stage.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Canada has become a "super-aged" nation, with one in five Canadians now aged 65 or older. National Institute on Ageing’s Talia Bronstein and Alyssa Brierley argue the country is unprepared for the social and economic impacts of an aging population. bit.ly/4w2ULT6
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Dating apps are experiencing declining users and revenue as many people report burnout from endless swiping and conversations. Assistant Prof Mahdi Roghanizad explains that people are far better at interpreting social cues during face-to-face interactions. bit.ly/4yanzdI
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
More than 450 Toronto District School Board students gathered at TRSM for the 2026 Innovation Invitational, where students from 21 different schools pitched innovative solutions to real-world challenges in a Dragons' Den-style competition. bit.ly/4gt5dhQ
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TDSB School Innovators Pitch Big Ideas at TRSM Innovation Invitational
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Youth entrepreneurship is growing across Canada. Lecturer Brad Poulos says growing interest in entrepreneurship among young Canadians is driven by economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence and declining job security. bit.ly/44QUh6m
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Kidpreneurship is booming. Will Gen Alpha be a generation of business owners?
It’s a good time to be a young person interested in running a business. In recent years, youth entrepreneurship programs, summer camps and mini markets have popped up across Canada
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Inviting self-identified Black artists and collectives across Canada to submit proposals for the Black Flourishing Art Installation at the Ted Rogers School of Management. See space and dimensions below and submit your proposal by July 20, 2026, here: ow.ly/OOnl50ZlJEY
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Despite high ticket prices, Canadians continue to travel in strong numbers this summer, allowing airlines to keep fares elevated even as fuel costs decline. However, Prof Wayne Smith says many Canadians are choosing domestic destinations over the U.S. bit.ly/4vkq76C
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Jet fuel prices drop, but airlines stick to high fares as summer travel holds strong
Canadians continue to hop on board airplanes this summer even as ticket prices remain well above where they were last year
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
As employers increasingly use AI to screen job applications, Prof Rupa Banerjee warns algorithmic bias combined with human bias can disproportionately disadvantage immigrants. bit.ly/3SKAwLa
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AI could screen out newcomers’ job applications, study warns
As more employers use AI to screen job applications, concerns are growing that it could amplify biases and limit newcomers’ chances of getting hired.
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Ted Rogers School of Management @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Congratulations to 2026 TMU Gold Medal winner Priyanshi Patel (BTM 26’)👏💐! Patel graduated with a 4.16 GPA, was consistently on the Dean's List standing, and had outstanding leadership and community involvement. bit.ly/44NtfwM
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Business Technology Management graduate Priyanshi Patel awarded 2026 TMU Gold Medal
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