The Forefront: Ideas for cities
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 34 episodes
The Forefront: Ideas for cities
Latest Episodes
Next-gen nursing: How simulation labs are advancing nursing education
Discover how Toronto Metropolitan University is shaping the next generation of nurses through immersive, hands-on education. Backed by a $1 million donation from the FDC Foundation, these innovative simulation labs immerse students in rea...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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13:14
From startup to success: How TMU’s leading tech incubator is advancing entrepreneurship
TMU’s DMZ has earned its place as the world’s top university-based tech incubator with its 14 years of experience, 1000+ startups and $2.76 billion in funding. By providing entrepreneurs with the tools to build, launch and scale their ventures,...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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16:18
Changing fashion for all: How Aille Design is revolutionizing inclusive clothing
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 Z...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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14:34
The silent epidemic: The growing crisis of loneliness in Canada's seniors
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 5...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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13:33