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September 10
The making of a champion: U of T's Kylie Masse sets her sights on Tokyo 2020

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Snapping turtle in a canoe in Algonquin Park
September 16
'Waist-deep in salamanders and turtles': U of T ecology students conduct field research in Algonquin Park
Portrait of Choon Chin Liew
September 16
'An urgency to contribute': U of T's Choong Chin (C.C.) Liew considered a visionary for work on cardiovascular genetics
Hubble Space Telescope image
September 16
U of T expert on Canada's grand plan to explore the mysteries of the cosmos
OISE librarians Nailissa Tanner and Jenna Mlynaryk
September 13
OISE library brings influential voices from Canada's past to life through digitization of tapes from 1970s (with video)
Portrait of Laura Burget holding up one of her fragrance products
September 13
U of T alumna co-founds company after spotting blemish in skin-care industry: Lack of natural and affordable products
Meric Gertler at THE summmit
September 12
President Gertler welcomes university leaders to U of T next year to discuss ‘the power of place’

What's happening at U of T

Photo of Daniel Drucker
September 13
U of T's Daniel Drucker celebrated for diabetes research with 'remarkable global impact'
Man smoking cannabis in his home
September 13
Apartment and condo dwellers report smelling cannabis more than tobacco smoke, U of T researchers say
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September 12
U of T expert on how corporations are stepping up to tackle crises when governments around the world won't
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September 12
Researchers discover tiny, 500-million-year-old predecessor to scorpions and spiders
Cindi Morshead (centre) and graduate students Rebecca Ruddy (left) and Kelsey Adams
September 12
A diabetes drug promotes brain repair – but only in females, U of T study shows
overhead view of toronto cyclists dodging cars at an intersection
September 11
Why don't more Torontonians bike to work? U of T study points to disconnected cycling infrastructure
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September 11
U of T researcher calls for end to ‘bedroom jail’ with new pediatric concussion guideline
James Makokis and his partner Anthony Johnson
September 11
Alumnus and partner win The Amazing Race Canada, celebrate show's finale at U of T
September 11
U of T ranked first in Canada, among world’s top 20 universities by Times Higher Education
portrait of Ted Sargent
September 10
Universities play a crucial role in Canada’s competitiveness: U of T's Ted Sargent in the Hill Times
From left to right Daniel de Carvalho, david evans, and jean-philippe julien
September 10
Three U of T faculty appointed members of the Royal Society of Canada’s college for new scholars
Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz, Pamela Klassen and Kathleen Gallagher
September 10
'It's a great honour': Eleven U of T faculty named fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
Aeroflux demonstrates their magnetic braking system for airplanes
September 9
From aircraft brakes to brain disorder diagnoses: Meet the winners of U of T's Demo Day startup competition
Bianca Andreescu in foreground with Serena Williams in background
September 9
Bianca Andreescu a model for Canadian success, U of T's Roger Martin writes in the Globe and Mail
Connaught award winners Eliana Gonzalez-Vigil, Shauna Sweeney and Jerry Flores
September 9
Rescuing crops, reframing history and researching MMIW: 2019 Connaught New Researcher Award winners announced
Five incoming law students
September 9
Five incoming students at U of T's Faculty of Law – and why these women chose to study law
September 9
For the Class of ’23, 23 suggestions for things to do before you graduate
Susan hill and Suzanne Stewart
September 6
U of T names two academic advisers on Indigenous curriculum, research ethics
Still from Made in Bangladesh
September 6
U of T's Munk School teams with TIFF for eighth annual speaker series
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September 6
Canadian senator inspires aspiring change-makers at Master of Social Work orientation
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September 6
Neanderthal-like ancestors had fingers like ours, finds study co-authored by U of T expert: CBC News
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September 6
Remembering Desmond Morton, eminent historian and former principal of U of T Mississauga
Photo of Edward Snowden
September 5
U of T students join universities around the world to address laws that suppress media, freedom of expression
Photo of Emma, a hearing ear dog
September 5
U of T introduces service animals guideline to support people with disabilities on campus
Students participating in the Cheer-Off at Varsity Stadium
September 5
A sea of colour and energy: Tri-Campus Parade and Clubs Carnival welcome U of T's Class of '23
Jean-Philippe Julien and Renee Hlozek
September 5
Two U of T researchers named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars
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September 4
Renaissance-era Florence comes alive through immersive, location-based storytelling app
Portrait of Ian Orchard
September 4
Ian Orchard appointed acting vice-president and principal at U of T Mississauga
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September 4
With the help of her students, U of T researcher and McLean Award winner is building the future of computer architecture
Students walking in front of Sid Smith building
September 4
Six essential U of T initiatives students should know about this year
Richard Bazinet and Deborah O'Connor
September 3
From healthy babies to green energy storage: U of T researchers share $9 million in new funding
Portrait of Paul Santerre
September 3
German multinational buys part of U of T spin-off company that makes medical implants safer
Carlin Kenikoff with her father Troy in bike attire photographed in Wisconsin en route to Toronto
September 3
'A good last hurrah': U of T student and her father ride nearly 900 km to Toronto – on a tandem bike
In order from left to right Ben Sprenger, Rushay Naik, Tanvi Shetty and Hannah Rundle
September 3
U of T introduces global citizen, global scholar initiatives to promote international learning in and out of the classroom
Chrystia Freeland at NSERC annoucement
August 30
'New voices and new insights': NSERC awards over $51 million to support research at U of T
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August 30
U of T's Najma Ahmed, others describe what it was like in St. Michael's emergency department the day of Raptors parade
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August 30
Welcome – or welcome back! Check out these September events
Summer Lab Students
August 30
At U of T's Donnelly Centre, a summer program gives undergraduate students crucial research experience
Photo of Urvi Verkhedkar
August 29
Meet four international students in the incoming U of T Engineering class
BTS performing at the billboard music awards
August 29
K-pop, fandom and the BTS boys: U of T researcher brings ‘Korean Wave’ into classroom
Nivaal Rehman (left) and Maryam Rehman (right), are attending the summit for the first time
August 29
First-year U of T students – and twin sisters – bring passion for activism and girls' empowerment to campus: CBC News
True Blue standing on the bridge at UTM
August 29
The most Instagram-worthy spots at U of T – check out these tri-campus locations
Taylor Swift at the 2019 VMAs
August 28
Famous friends: Regent Park School of Music, run by U of T PhD student, featured on new Taylor Swift album
Rosalie Abella
August 28
U of T alumna and Supreme Court justice Rosalie Abella profiled in Los Angeles Times
Photo of Carmen Logie, U of T PhD student Moses Okumu and Daniel Wakibi,
August 28
U of T researcher to launch digital storytelling project in Ugandan refugee camp
Sisters Mikhaela (right) and Nakeisha Ekwandja
August 28
'Keep improving my game': Twin sisters set to soar with U of T Varsity Blues basketball squad

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

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

Editor's Picks

April 16
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
Mexican-American chemist on why he left Harvard for U of T
Photo of student Juliana Lee
April 11
U of T's new self-paced Introduction to Computer Programming: How did students do?
Photo of President Gertler in Mexico
April 10
'While other countries want to build walls, we want to build bridges,' U of T President Gertler tells Mexico City audience
Photo of CERT team
April 9
U of T's CERT team advances to finals of international competition Carbon XPRIZE
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April 9
How to bring your A-game to exams: Tips from a sports psychology researcher

What's Popular

September 11
U of T ranked first in Canada, among world’s top 20 universities by Times Higher Education
Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz, Pamela Klassen and Kathleen Gallagher
September 10
'It's a great honour': Eleven U of T faculty named fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
Connaught award winners Eliana Gonzalez-Vigil, Shauna Sweeney and Jerry Flores
September 9
Rescuing crops, reframing history and researching MMIW: 2019 Connaught New Researcher Award winners announced

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.

Photo of Christian Caron lecturing in Con Hall
Innovations in teaching: Inside Con Hall with Christian Caron
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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
Photo of Yip at podium lecturing students at Con Hall
Innovations in teaching: Inside Con Hall with Kenneth Yip