Category: Student and Alumni
April 22, 2026
Advance the impact of AI with the MPS in Applied AI degree in Toronto
For years, Toronto has ranked among North America’s top technology hubs. Now, as artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, a new opportunity is emerging: turning AI’s potential into real-world impact. Even as investment and momentum grow, many organizations are struggling to scale AI effectively. A 2025 Statistics Canada survey on business conditions found that only 12.2%...
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March 31, 2026
How One Information Systems Student Learned to See Beyond the Code
Vrinda Shinde entered Northeastern University in Toronto’s Master of Science in Information Systems program with a clear goal. She wanted to better understand the “why” behind complex system architectures — and to build technology that’s not only scalable, but secure...
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March 19, 2026
Students explore AI solutions for mental health research using CanPath data at Toronto hackathon
This article was first shared by CanPath The emerging intersection of AI and population health research was on full display from February 24–26 as over 90 students from Northeastern University’s Toronto campus participated in this year’s AI in Life Sciences Hackathon. Working across seven...
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March 13, 2026
From Regulatory Affairs Education to Mentorship and Impact
As a high school student, Victor Ramsaywak got his first glimpse of the pharmaceutical industry while working in production and packaging. He secured the role at Apotex Inc., Canada’s largest manufacturer of generic medicines, through a program that offered employees’...
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January 23, 2026
Industry Partnership Takes Student from Classroom to Cancer Research
Ainslie Forbes recalls sitting in company-wide meetings during her co-op at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) and hearing patients’ stories. Much of her role was spent behind a computer, supporting the data that underpin cancer research in the province. But those meetings brought the human impact of her contributions into...
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December 18, 2025
From Kinesiology to a Biotech Master’s: A Purposeful Pivot
Ryan Masney once pictured a career in medicine. Over time, though, he realized he was more interested in the mechanics of science than its clinical practice. That insight steered him toward an undergraduate degree in kinesiology, where he started to see how the health sciences could intersect with emerging technologies. As he moved...
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September 30, 2025
Co-op Chronicles: Students Share Their Journeys in Industry
At Northeastern University in Toronto, co-op is more than just a résumé booster, it’s an opportunity for students to step into the heart of industry, apply what they’ve learned, and contribute to meaningful projects. In this edition of our Co-op...
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September 24, 2025
Study, Connect, Explore: A Guide to Downtown Toronto Student Life
Ask any local where Toronto comes alive, and they’ll likely point to Queen Street West. Stretching from University Avenue to Bathurst Street, this corridor is home to cafés, boutiques, and cultural institutions reflecting the city’s diversity. With a mix of...
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August 1, 2025
Dr. Dennis Fernandes’ Extensive Experience Prepares Students for Real-World Success
Last winter, Biotechnology Assistant Teaching Professor Dr. Dennis Fernandes integrated a unique component into his Cutting-Edge Applications in Molecular Biotechnology classroom. He shaped the final project into a mock-pitch competition inspired by Shark Tank. There were no cameras or celebrity...
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July 29, 2025
Real data, real impact: Northeastern and city of Toronto collaborate to showcase progress on municipal mental health response
Toronto residents experiencing a mental health emergency can turn to the Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS), a non-police response providing free, confidential support. When TCCS wanted help visualizing dispatch data to improve service delivery, Northeastern University Toronto students stepped in....
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