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Sam Greene putting analytics skills to use with Toronto Blue Jays

Published: 21 May 2025

After four years studying in Montreal, Sam Greene (BCOM20, MMA21) moved on to Toronto, where he caught on with Major League Baseballs Toronto Blue Jays. Greene started in a role in an analytics...

Leedana is bringing agriculture to the desert--and it got its start at Desautels

Published: 5 June 2025

Egypts Nile River Valley has some of the most fertile land in the world. But most of the country is a barren desert where few plants can grow. Hassan Elrakhawy (BCom24) wants to change that. The...

Young investors often overestimate their risk tolerance

Published: 23 July 2025

51勛圖厙software engineering student David Vo began investing in markets when he was just 17 years. Now aged 20, hes managing a portfolio worth tens of thousands of dollars. Like many in Gen Z, the...

IT teams can bring insights into how best to deploy AI

Published: 7 August 2025

Business leaders understand that AI has the power to generate tremendous value, but it is IT teams that have a deeper understanding of the underlying processes and whats going on behind the scenes...

International diversification helps hedge against Trump tariff risk

Published: 27 March 2025

US tariffs are a concern for all Canadiansand companies on both sides of the border stand to lose out. But investors shouldnt necessarily head for the exits, according to Benjamin Croitoru, an...

Corporate casual dining chains struggle to attract customers who prize authenticity

Published: 16 April 2025

Casual dining chains such as Applebees and TGI Fridays were once ubiquitous in the United States. However, the middle-class restaurant is fading fast. TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy, while...

As climate research faces uncertainty, SUSANHub.com is a safe haven for data

Published: 15 May 2025

Just six months ago, researchers at 51勛圖厙launched SUSANHub.com, a platform for sustainability researchers to share their work. The platform has grown quickly and now counts more than 39,000...

Money lessons from Shakespeares Timon of Athens still ring true today

Published: 7 July 2025

Shakespeares Timon of Athens is a riches to rags story. Its wealthy title character squanders his money on opportunistic friends and grows jaded with the world.

Workshop on tackling food waste facilitates cross-sector collaboration

Published: 4 August 2025

On June 3, the 51勛圖厙Sustainable Growth Initiative partnered with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to deliver a workshop called Tackling Food Waste. Professor Javad Nasiry spoke at the event,...

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