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July 12, 2023
Student Transforms Co-op Experience into Full-time Position
When Northeastern University in Toronto student Negin Dehghanian started her co-op experience at software company Ceridian, she was excited but unsure what to expect. Eight short months later, Negin is a full-time Project Manager Associate. She credits her determination to...
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May 26, 2023
Five Questions with Emmanuel Nasamu
Emmanuel Nasamu enrolled in Northeastern University in Toronto with a goal to reinvent himself. In the process, the IT professional, and Master’s in Professional Studies in Analytics student, has inspired others to become the best versions of themselves. Emmanuel has...
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March 8, 2023
College of Engineering Student Wins Campus Statistics Canada Hackathon
It’s not often that you see students from graduate programs as diverse as Project Management, Information Systems, and Biotechnology collaborating on a project. But that’s exactly what happened recently at Northeastern University in Toronto when students from various programs competed...
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March 6, 2023
Video - Technology, Education, and Advocacy Panel
On February 27 we hosted a panel of esteemed guests, moderated by Takara Small (technology reporter and podcast host), to discuss and explore how education and advocacy can support the Black diaspora, the importance of integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion...
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February 21, 2023
Five Questions With Takara Small
Takara Small is a technology reporter, podcast host, and advocate for access to tech skills for underserved communities. She’s also the founder of the non-profit organization VentureKids Canada — a key partner of Northeastern's Toronto campus. The partnership has produced...
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January 18, 2023
Students Play Crucial Role in Bringing Impactful AI Chatbot to Life
Pop-up chat windows on websites, voice commands offering directions, and automated customer service. Interactions with chatbots are increasingly part of our everyday life. Now, a Northeastern University Toronto professor, Yvonne Leung, is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to develop a...
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December 12, 2022
Students Make their Voices Heard During International Education Week
Reflecting on his first year at Northeastern University in Toronto, MPS Analytics student Emmanuel Nasamu had this to say: “I looked myself in the mirror and said: ‘Yes, you did it!’” Emmanuel shared his story as part of a student...
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November 15, 2022
Unique Toronto Campus Initiative Gives Youth the Code to the Future
Photo above features graduates of 2019 TECHImmersive program. Twenty-seven young people went back to school in September with new, future-ready skills. Through a unique partnership between Northeastern University’s Toronto campus and local non-profit organization VentureKids Canada, the group gained artificial...
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November 9, 2022
Faculty Profile: Omar Badreldin
We caught up with newly appointed Associate Teaching Professor Omar Badreldin, to learn about his journey to Northeastern, his research, and his initial impressions of the program he will lead, the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS). What led...
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October 18, 2022
Advance Your Career on Your Schedule: Attend our Open House
On November 22, discover how a Northeastern University education can propel your career in the competitive job market. Join us for our all-access, in-person Open House event. Drop by our downtown Toronto location from 4 to 7 p.m. to learn...
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October 12, 2022
Faculty Profile: Karen Zhou
Karen Zhou was recently appointed as the new full-time Assistant Teaching Professor for the Regulatory Affairs program at Northeastern University in Toronto. We sat down with Karen to find out what brought her to Northeastern and what makes the program...
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June 14, 2022
Integrated Project Management Co-op Connects Student to Global Campus Network
Long before Pinkal Patel started her Master of Science in Project Management at Northeastern University’s Toronto campus, she would spend time researching major Canadian construction companies. With an undergraduate degree in architecture from her native India and an interest in...
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May 13, 2022
Commitment to Diversity on Display
It’s hard to tell where the blues in the painting end and where the multitude of other hues (purples and greys and hints of aqua, among others) starts. The 26-and-a-half-ft. mural by Inuk multimedia artist Niap, which adorns a central...
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March 15, 2022
Higher Education That's Intentional About Empowering All Women
On March 8, arms crossed over the chest in an X became a new universal symbol for solidarity with women. The official pose of International Women’s Day, it symbolized the 2022 campaign theme: Break the Bias, which asks people to...
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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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January 5, 2026
Navigate a Shifting Tech Landscape with MS Software Engineering in Toronto
Toronto’s tech scene is thriving, but landing coveted software engineering roles takes more than just writing code. The city’s tech talent pool has grown 44 per cent between 2018 and 2023, according to CBRE’s 2024 Scoring Tech Talent Report. As AI...
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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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November 20, 2025
Master’s Program Prepares You for Demand for Data Architects in Toronto
Over the last decade, “data analysis” has become the buzzword of the tech revolution. But as global data volumes continue to skyrocket, it’s not enough to simply analyze. The International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that by 2027, the world will generate roughly 291 zettabytes of digital data. That’s the equivalent of watching the entire Netflix catalogue 663...
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October 28, 2025
Canada’s New Pathway for a Career Change to Tech
The race for tech talent in Canada is accelerating. CompTIA projects that the country’s tech employment will grow almost 1.8 times faster than the overall workforce over the next decade. A look at recent developments across the nation makes the...
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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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