The Forefront: Ideas for cities

Nov 10 2024 32 ep. 11 mins 22
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The Forefront showcases how Toronto Metropolitan University is tackling the big issues facing Canadians through bold research, innovation, and collaboration. Hear from some of the country's greatest minds and highlight the solutions our country needs. We don't shy away from topics like the environment, urban planning, healthcare, reconciliation and more.  Hosted by Amanda Cupido.

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Changing fashion for all: How Aille Design is revolutionizing inclusive clothing

Nov 10 2024 14 mins  
Shopping for clothes is typically a visual experience, but for those who are partially or totally blind, it can be challenging. Enter Aille Design, founded by Alexa Jovanovic, a Fashion Communication '16 alumna, and incubated in TMU’s Fashion Zone. Aille integrates braille into its designs, making garments fully legible for braille readers. Discover how Aille is breaking down bar

The silent epidemic: The growing crisis of loneliness in Canada's seniors

Nov 03 2024 13 mins  
There’s a silent epidemic impacting older Canadians over the age of 50. A new report from Toronto Metropolitan University'’s National Institute on Ageing (NIA) revealed that 40 per cent of Canadians aged 50 and over are at risk of struggling with social isolation. In this episode, we explore the growing issue of loneliness among older adults in Canada and spotlight the NIA’s

The future of learning is AI: How ProfBot is transforming education

Oct 27 2024 12 mins  
Artificial intelligence in higher education comes with its challenges, but one Toronto Metropolitan University professor has turned AI into an asset. Meet ProfBot, the revolutionary AI study buddy developed by Dr. Sean Wise. Learn how this innovative tool has helped students increase their grades — transforming the way students learn and the future of education.

Shaping the future of medicine: How TMU is redefining patient care

Oct 20 2024 13 mins  
What if the next time you see a doctor, you are treated as a person, not just a patient, and your culture and background are embraced, not overlooked? That’s the vision Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine is bringing to life. Through its bold new approach to medical education, TMU is transforming health care in Ontario to provide a person-centred experience tha

Season 5: Trailer

Oct 09 2024 1 mins  
Our award-winning podcast, The Forefront, is back for another season! Join us as we explore disruptions in healthcare, education, technology, fashion, and beyond.

As Real As It Gets: A new type of firefighter suit that is disrupting the industry

Mar 18 2024 12 mins  
Smoke, noise, disorientation— when firefighters are inside a burning building, the ability to get out safely is a challenge.In this episode, we speak with Michael Stanfield, a former Toronto fire chief and co-founder of IFTech, and Alex Ferworn, Director of the Computational Public Safety Lab at TMU, about the “As Real as It Gets” suit, which utilizes virtual reality video ga

Staying Ahead of the “Curv”: A microcredential that is changing the educational landscape

Mar 11 2024 11 mins  
The job market is changing at a rapid speed, making it difficult for both those looking to get hired and for those doing the hiring. How can we address this skills gap?In this episode, we speak with Matt McInnis, an educational technology leader, and with Gary Hepburn, dean of The Chang School, about microcredentials: a skills-based training and certification program developed in p

Turning Music Into Medicine: The power of binaural beats

Mar 04 2024 13 mins  
More than 50 per cent of Canadians report that their mental health has worsened since the beginning of the pandemic. And while treatments like therapy and medication can help, they can be hard to access — and expensive. In this episode, we speak with the team behind a music therapy app called LUCID: Aaron Labbé, who turned to music as a source of comfort during a mental health c

Fashioning Health Care: Humanizing the experience for breast cancer patients

Feb 26 2024 12 mins  
A lot of things about being a breast cancer patient can feel dehumanizing, but one thing that can change is what patients are given to wear on their chest. In this episode, we speak with patient advocate Jennifer Schultz and Jessica Mudry, director of the Healthcare User Experience (HUE) Lab at TMU, about applying humanities thinking — like fashion design — when it comes to fin

The Quantum Wallet: Leveraging innovation to combat identity theft

Feb 19 2024 12 mins  
In 2018, hackers got hold of TMU alumna Erin MacDonald’s personal information and began a tsunami of purchases — affecting her credit rating and causing profound stress. In this episode, we speak with Erin about the theft of her identity, along with global information technology leader Claudette McGowan and TMU-based computer scientist Javaid Zahid, who are creating a quantum w