Author: Kiernan Green

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Two rows of stick people on top of a calendar. The top row of stick people are green and smiling; the bottom row are red and frowning.

Immigration minister extends work permits for international students

January 24, 2021

The policy came in response to international students’ concerns to fulfill their employment requirements for permanent residency due to the pandemic

Laptop, phones and books floating on top of a "sea" of COVID-19 particles.

Students and staff share best practises for community building following barriers felt last year

January 19, 2021

Fostering online learning communities is integral to reducing feelings of anxiety and isolation, say experts

A group of name tags with phonetic pronunciations written on them.

Call me by my name: Students on real feelings with mispronunciation in the classroom

January 19, 2021

New tools like NameCoach help universities document the correct pronunciation of student names

International students struggling to meet current requirements for permanent residency

November 30, 2020

What's needed is immediate changes from Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino, students say

Communities Pride

Trans Awareness Month storytime at Ryerson promotes transgender and non-binary inclusive picture books

November 20, 2020

Librarians Reece Steinberg and Jane Schmidt hosted the event over Zoom, accompanied by a carrot plush toy and a few stuffed owls

Upcoming Positive Space events for Trans Awareness Month

November 10, 2020

From a history of Trans activism to award-winning doc screenings, this month's got it all for celebrating Trans resilience

Indigenous person carries a gear and wrench on their shoulders. Behind them are the Haida and Musqueam flags.

Indigenous workforce at greater risk of automation job loss

November 10, 2020

Ryerson research shows Indigenous peoples are disproportionately represented in industries affected by automation

A smiling woman sitting in a hospital bed wearing a hijab holding a newborn baby in her arms.

Through My Eyes: Amidst it all, a baby in my arms

November 5, 2020

Married at 23, a mom at 25 and hopefully a graduate at 27. That is my timeline, one I chose all for myself

How Ryerson Law can change the legal field for BIPOC students

November 3, 2020

A fresh curriculum among other initiatives hold the potential to encourage BIPOC enrolment in law

Black woman with long hair and glasses.

A Conversation with Eternity Martis on the importance of Black Joy

November 3, 2020

Martis is the best-selling author of They Said This Would Be Fun: Race, Campus Life, and Growing Up

Pascal Murphy with partner Sarah and several students, holding rainbow Peace flags

UPDATE: Former instructor of “Homelessness in Canadian Society” concerned about course’s delivery

October 29, 2020

Pascal Murphy, a Ryerson instructor of 11 years, was let go less than one week before the start of his spring term classes

Banner for the 10th Annual Social Justice Week

10th annual Social Justice Week offers wide lens for world issues

October 25, 2020

The week of virtual events will feature global speakers from Hong Kong, South Africa and more