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November 13, 2018
Embrace the unexpected, says Elena Kagan, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and U of T honorary degree recipient

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November 14, 2018
U of T alumna Jayna Hefford inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
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November 14, 2018
How the Tasmanian devil inspired Medicine by Design-funded researchers to devise a method to create ‘safe cell’ therapies
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November 14, 2018
U of T expert on conservation and whether chances of success should decide how we act
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November 14, 2018
U of T's Tiff Macklem on the urgent need for Canada to diversify its trade
Kirsty Duncan
November 13, 2018
'Research in action': U of T awarded 21 Canada Research Chairs
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November 9, 2018
U of T plans to ban smoking on all campuses in new year

What's happening at U of T

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November 13, 2018
U of T expert on dementia's hidden darkness: Violence and domestic abuse
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November 13, 2018
‘Humongous fungus’: Twenty-five years later, this Armillaria gallica is bigger than first thought, says U of T researcher
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November 13, 2018
A global exchange of innovation talent: Agreement links U of T and NUS in 'international entrepreneurship highway'
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November 13, 2018
'Old-style gentleman' Douglas Joyce taught German at U of T for more than three decades
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November 12, 2018
Celebrating U of T's 'rich mosaic' of religions: Multi-Faith Centre marks its 10th anniversary
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November 12, 2018
U of T researcher on why a black box in the OR is good for health care
U.S. Supreme Court justice Elena Kagen
November 12, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan receives U of T honorary degree
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November 9, 2018
In pictures: Wind, rain add to solemn atmosphere at U of T Remembrance Day events
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November 9, 2018
More than ever, the world needs leaders and problem-solvers, says George Myhal in his convocation address
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November 9, 2018
Courage and sacrifice: A look back at U of T during the First World War
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November 9, 2018
Silly faces and warm embraces: Fall convocation in photos
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November 8, 2018
Putting his dramatic skills to work: Paul Babiak, convocation head marshal (video)
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November 8, 2018
'It's pretty inspirational': Watch Rose Patten be installed as U of T's 34th chancellor
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November 8, 2018
Then and now: Take a look at these photos of the First World War on campus
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November 8, 2018
Meet five impressive graduating students who got the most of their U of T experience
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November 7, 2018
Neither upbeat nor sombre: U of T alumnus commissioned to compose new carillon piece to mark First World War
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November 7, 2018
Moving beyond the ‘ether era’: U of T researcher elected to U.S. National Academy of Medicine for work on anesthesia
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November 7, 2018
U of T researchers use burn victims' cells to regrow skin up to 30 per cent quicker
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November 7, 2018
A history of hope: U of T's oldest graduate on his studies and receiving a degree at 80
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November 7, 2018
William Downe, leading advocate for gender equality in business, receives honorary degree from U of T
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November 6, 2018
From heartbreaking letters to triumphant trophies: 12 objects that tell the story of U of T during the Great War
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November 6, 2018
'Diligence, focus and passion': Rose Patten is installed as U of T's 34th chancellor
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November 6, 2018
Where and when to attend Remembrance Day events across U of T's three campuses
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November 5, 2018
Turns out there’s no 'type' in Type A personality: U of T research
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November 5, 2018
Graduation is a family affair for Ecuadorean mother, daughter and son
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November 5, 2018
U of T researchers discover genetic network linked to autism
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November 5, 2018
Here's what happens the day after the clocks change
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November 2, 2018
OISE scholar Jennifer Brant sees crucial role for teachers in advancing Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
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November 2, 2018
Why I chose this career path: Meet three women graduating from the Faculty of Medicine this fall
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November 2, 2018
From a family of 12 kids in a Kenyan village, this U of T grad is working to help other women get an education
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November 1, 2018
Federal Minister Hajdu addresses students at Rotman on tackling the gender wage gap

Spotlight on the Naylor Report: Canada's Fundamental Science Review

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January 18, 2018
U of T's Barbara Fallon uses data to help front-line workers support vulnerable children
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December 20, 2017
Natalie Zemon Davis on the importance of curiosity in humanities research
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December 19, 2017
Public funding is needed to support the next generation of scientists: U of T's Mark Lautens
Ron Buliung
December 18, 2017
U of T’s Ron Buliung helps make kids' trips to school more active and accessible with help from public funding
James Till
December 15, 2017
James Till on how 'serendipity' and public funding made possible the discovery of stem cells
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December 15, 2017
No more tears: Publicly funded research by U of T's Anna Taddio is taking the pain out of vaccinations in Canada and around the world
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December 14, 2017
U of T wraps up successful #SupportTheReport postcard campaign
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December 13, 2017
U of T's Prabhat Jha, head of India's Million Death Study, on how public funds make his research possible
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December 7, 2017
U of T students, researchers intensify #SupportTheReport efforts
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November 24, 2017
Nobel Prize-winning chemist John Polanyi calls for more government investment in science
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November 16, 2017
U of T launches #SupportTheReport postcards as groundswell of support builds across Canada
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October 19, 2017
#supportthereport: A call to action
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September 21, 2017
Ottawa must improve research funding – or risk losing the innovation race
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September 13, 2017
Toronto Star editorial: Don't let the world pass us by on science
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September 8, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland announces $52.6 million for U of T scientists
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September 5, 2017
U of T ranked No. 1 in Canada, one of world’s top 10 public universities
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August 23, 2017
Why the federal budget should act on all Naylor report recommendations: U of T
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June 14, 2017
U of T remains in top 25 of universities with best reputations worldwide
June 5, 2017
Canadian researchers rally to support funding recommendations
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June 17, 2016
Science minister appoints U of T's David Naylor to head fundamental science review

Editor's Picks

April 16, 2018
How U of T squash coach, rock star and painter John Lennard hones his crafts
Alán Aspuru-Guzik talks with Ted Sargent in Mexico City
April 12, 2018
Mexican-American chemist on why he left Harvard for U of T
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April 11, 2018
U of T's new self-paced Introduction to Computer Programming: How did students do?
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April 10, 2018
'While other countries want to build walls, we want to build bridges,' U of T President Gertler tells Mexico City audience
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April 9, 2018
U of T's CERT team advances to finals of international competition Carbon XPRIZE
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April 9, 2018
How to bring your A-game to exams: Tips from a sports psychology researcher

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A composite image of University College in 2018 and in 1918
November 8, 2018
Then and now: Take a look at these photos of the First World War on campus
Photo of The Varsity supplement
November 6, 2018
From heartbreaking letters to triumphant trophies: 12 objects that tell the story of U of T during the Great War
Photo of Rachel McKenna Marshall
November 8, 2018
Meet five impressive graduating students who got the most of their U of T experience

Special Series Inside Con Hall

Convocation Hall not only hosts graduation ceremonies for thousands of students each year, it also serves as the largest classroom at the largest university in Canada.

So what’s it really like to learn in a room with 1,500 fellow students? And what’s it like to teach in that famous rotunda? In this four-part series, U of T News student reporter Krisha Ravikantharaja goes Inside Con Hall to see why some of U of T’s most popular professors and classes can be found under the dome.

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Innovations in teaching: Inside Con Hall with Mike Reid
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Innovations in teaching: Inside Con Hall with Ashley Waggoner Denton
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Innovations in teaching: Inside Con Hall with Kenneth Yip
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Innovations in teaching: Inside Con Hall with Christian Caron