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Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: 711-720UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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Reviewed claims

11 reviewed claims

Ai Tool Treatment

Google Gemini Education is listed for Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"gemini","rawToolName":"Google Gemini Education","description":"TMU provides the education version of Google Gemini to all faculty and staff through the TMU Google Workspace account.","howToObtain":"Log into Gemini using a TMU Google Workspace account.","costToUser":"Included for eligible TMU users.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

Last checked
Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Starting April 29, 2025, all faculty and staff can use their TMU Google Workspace account to access the education version of the Google Gemini app

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Starting April 29, 2025, all faculty and staff can use their TMU Google Workspace account to access the education version of the Google Gemini app

Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 2
your data is protected under TMU’s core agreement with Google when you log in to Gemini with your TMU credentials.

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your data is protected under TMU’s core agreement with Google when you log in to Gemini with your TMU credentials.

Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026

Ai Tool Treatment

Google NotebookLM Education is listed for Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"notebooklm","rawToolName":"Google NotebookLM Education","description":"TMU provides the education version of NotebookLM to all TMU Google account holders under its core Google agreement.","howToObtain":"Use NotebookLM with a TMU Google account.","costToUser":"Included for TMU Google account holders.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

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Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
All TMU Google account holders can now use their university Google Workspace account to access the education version of Google NotebookLM

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All TMU Google account holders can now use their university Google Workspace account to access the education version of Google NotebookLM

Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 2
As NotebookLM is part of our Google Workspace service, your data is protected under the university’s core agreement with Google when you log in with your TMU credentials.

Localized display only

As NotebookLM is part of our Google Workspace service, your data is protected under the university’s core agreement with Google when you log in with your TMU credentials.

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
d1b88865…
Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026

Ai Tool Treatment

Zoom AI Companion is listed for Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"zoom_ai_companion","rawToolName":"Zoom AI Companion","description":"TMU enables Zoom AI Companion for all faculty and staff.","howToObtain":"Enable AI Companion in individual TMU Zoom account settings.","costToUser":"Included for eligible TMU Zoom users.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

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Jul 19, 2026
Last changed
Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Alongside Gemini, Zoom’s AI Companion is now available to all faculty and staff.

Localized display only

Alongside Gemini, Zoom’s AI Companion is now available to all faculty and staff.

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 2
You may choose to enable the AI Companion under your individual Zoom account settings.

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You may choose to enable the AI Companion under your individual Zoom account settings.

Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
Jul 19, 2026

Academic Integrity

TMU's Academic Integrity Office says students should assume that using AI to complete assessments is prohibited unless the instructor explicitly states otherwise.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Normalized value: assessment_ai_use_prohibited_unless_instructor_states_otherwise

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Unless explicitly stated by the instructor, students should assume that using AI to complete assessments is prohibited.
Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
May 18, 2026
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Should students use AI?

Privacy

TMU's Google AI Tools Help Centre says only public or low-sensitivity information should be entered into TMU's Google AI tools, and sensitive or confidential information should not be used in prompts, uploads, or activities.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%

Normalized value: google_ai_tools_public_or_low_sensitivity_only

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Only public or low-sensitivity information should be input to these tools. Sensitive and confidential information should never be used in prompts, uploaded files or other activities.
Source language
English (en)
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May 18, 2026
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Responsible use guidelines

Ai Tool Treatment

TMU guidance states that, unless a course instructor explicitly communicates otherwise, GenAI use for coursework is not permitted.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%

Normalized value: course_instructor_permission_required_by_default

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Unless explicitly communicated by the course instructor, the use of GenAI for coursework is not permitted
Source language
English (en)
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May 18, 2026
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General Guidelines

Academic Integrity

TMU's Academic Integrity Office identifies submitting work created in whole or in part by AI tools, unless expressly permitted by the faculty member or contract lecturer, as a Policy 60 misrepresentation issue.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%

Normalized value: policy60_misrepresentation_ai_work_unless_permitted

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
5.5. submitting work created in whole or in part by artificial intelligence tools unless expressly permitted by the Faculty/Contract Lecturer;
Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
May 18, 2026
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Does Policy 60 prohibit student use of AI for assessments?

Privacy

TMU's GenAI learning and teaching guidance tells users not to submit anyone's personal information into GenAI models without consent or an ability to opt out.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: do_not_submit_personal_information_without_consent_or_opt_out

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Do not submit anyone’s personal information into GenAI models without consent or ability to opt out and be aware that, in many cases, material uploaded or entered into GenAI tools is used to train future models.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 18, 2026
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General Guidelines

Ai Tool Treatment

TMU says the Gemini App and NotebookLM are available to TMU employees and students and that using a TMU account means activities will not be used to train Google's AI models.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: tmu_google_ai_tools_not_used_to_train_models_when_using_tmu_account

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Both tools are available to TMU employees and students... By using your TMU account, you can ensure that your data will not be used to train Google's AI models.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 18, 2026
Evidence locator
About Google's generative AI tools

Teaching

TMU guidance says AI detectors are not currently endorsed and directs instructors with GenAI misuse concerns to the Academic Integrity Office for investigation recommendations.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: ai_detectors_not_currently_endorsed

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
AI detectors are not currently endorsed by TMU. If you have concerns about unauthorized use of GenAI by students, contact the Academic Integrity Office for recommendations on how to investigate the concern.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
3c9cc669…
Retrieved
May 18, 2026
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Academic Integrity Considerations

Security Review

TMU states that privacy and AI impact assessments and a security risk assessment were conducted before releasing the Gemini App and NotebookLM at TMU.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: privacy_ai_impact_assessments_and_security_risk_assessment_conducted

Last checked
May 18, 2026
Last changed
May 18, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Prior to the release of the Gemini App and NotebookLM at TMU, we conducted privacy and AI impact assessments... and a security risk assessment with the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
add64628…
Retrieved
May 18, 2026
Evidence locator
How does Google protect my data?

Source record

Official sources

5 sources

Record information, JSON & citation
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/toronto-metropolitan-university-formerly-ryerson-university

Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.

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