Alexa Battler

News stories by Alexa Battler

woman tending to plants in one of the greenhouses at Centre for Immigrant and Community Services in Scarborough May 24, 2023 U of T Scarborough collaborates with local community centre on culturally relevant food security
a woman plays the steel drum at an outdoor event at UTSC May 23, 2023 U of T Scarborough launches new centre for music and community engagement
a mother holds her newborn's hand April 5, 2023 Health-care system often fails people with disabilities who give birth in Ontario: Studies
"" March 29, 2023 'Too comfortable in our own comfort': U of T expert on why we shouldn’t waste water
woman standing by a window at the airport carrying an upcycled leather bag made from airplane seats March 8, 2023 Startup trains women in rural Costa Rica, 'upcycles' airline seats into leather goods
"" February 23, 2023 From spikeball to affordable meds, U of T Scarborough startups aim to change the game
"" February 9, 2023 Startup brings blockchain to Ukrainian refugees, lands US$2.4 million in funding
"" February 6, 2023 Danny Ramadan is U of T Scarborough’s new writer-in-residence
"" February 2, 2023 With latest work, U of T grad challenges children's book genre
A mixed race couple walk a dog in a Halton region park January 3, 2023 How do people use public parks? Researchers study cellphone data to understand green space use
"" January 2, 2023 Most species evolve by adapting to similar, large-scale environmental pressures, study finds
Blankets TO founders shown wrapped in blankets December 16, 2022 Blankets for T.O.: Student-founded group works to support those in need
Black male graduate pumps fist in air on stage at Rotman convocation December 5, 2022 ‘A big moment’: U of T alumni who graduated with virtual convocations return for in-person celebrations  
people enjoying a rooftop garden on a downtown building November 15, 2022 Living Cities: U of T researchers develop framework for green infrastructure
"" October 19, 2022 'A doctor in the palm of our hands': Brother-sister duo create app to make virtual eye care possible in Bangladesh
People biking and enjoying off-road paths. October 14, 2022 Scarborough could have one of the world’s best off-road trail systems, researchers say
"" September 22, 2022 What’s new in construction and renovations across U of T’s three campuses
A man drinks from a well in Sudan September 13, 2022 Non-profit brings clean drinking water to communities in Sudan
an adult hand holds the hand of a newborn child September 1, 2022 Newborns of women with disabilities more likely to experience health complications, study finds
"" August 30, 2022 A simple, eco-friendly chocolate-hazelnut spread? 'Real food only' startup has you covered