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February 21, 2019
New U of T building to create a cultural and intellectual gateway between university and city

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February 21, 2019
Innis College principal recognized for excellence in film studies
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February 20, 2019
U of T researchers peer inside the mind of the worm for clues on how memories form
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February 20, 2019
Association of American Universities funds project to transform U of T's first-year math curriculum
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February 20, 2019
Startup based on U of T researchers' work raises US$42 million to alleviate congested wireless networks
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February 19, 2019
Black History Month: First Black dentistry graduate, Arlington Franklin Dungy, became a champion of diversity
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February 19, 2019
U of T experts on preventing sexual abuse and harassment in sport

What's happening at U of T

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February 19, 2019
Faculty Association, USW Local 1998 vote in support of University Pension Plan Ontario
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February 19, 2019
U of T-led study looks at difference in brainwaves when people speak in mother tongue or second language
Undergrad music researchers
February 15, 2019
Hitting high notes: These undergraduate students are researching topics that affect musical performance
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February 15, 2019
U of T researcher's open science drug discovery model expands to neurodegenerative diseases
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February 14, 2019
'Bring the best out of you': Students from India on why they chose to study at U of T
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February 14, 2019
Not just for weightlifters: U of T study finds high-protein diet gives endurance athletes a boost
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February 14, 2019
U of T researchers' program advances mental health care for students in remote communities
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February 13, 2019
U of T law students sharpen advocacy skills in criminal law program focused on appellate and Supreme Court cases
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February 13, 2019
Black History Month: What's your advice for the next generation in the Faculty of Medicine?
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February 12, 2019
Meet U of T's five newest University Professors
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February 12, 2019
U of T study finds long-​term success in reducing unnecessary antibiotics prescriptions in China
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February 12, 2019
U of T alumna champions century-old therapy to treat superbug and save husband's life
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February 12, 2019
U of T checklist to spot deceptive publishers becomes national resource
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February 11, 2019
'A role model to us all': Remembering Michael Wilson
Chancellor Michael Wilson
February 11, 2019
Heartfelt tributes to Michael Wilson recount his compassion, leadership and advocacy
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February 11, 2019
Study by U of T Engineering student, MIT takes aim at biased AI facial-recognition technology
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February 11, 2019
U of T graduate student Matt Young probes the beginning of the universe from the bottom of the world
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February 10, 2019
University of Toronto mourns death of Chancellor Emeritus Michael Wilson
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February 8, 2019
U of T researchers explore how to prevent the flow of harmful microplastics from washing machines into waterways
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February 8, 2019
New Labatt Family Network at U of T provides hope for understanding the biology of depression
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February 8, 2019
How a U of T researcher discovered a lost Mesopotamian queen – without leaving the library
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February 8, 2019
Which non-tuition fees can students opt out of? U of T receives more details
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February 7, 2019
U of T-led study draws links between diabetes and mental illness in some patients
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February 7, 2019
U of T event seeks to boost presence of women scientists on Wikipedia
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February 7, 2019
Novel U of T course trains future air accident investigators
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February 7, 2019
U of T-led study finds global crop diversity on the decline
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February 6, 2019
Roomies with a twist: U of T researchers help run home-sharing project that pairs seniors with students
February 6, 2019
Songs from the past: U of T researcher's work leads to Grammy nomination
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February 6, 2019
Power in partnership: U of T initiative funds collaborative research between faculty and community organizations
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February 5, 2019
Toronto Region Board of Trade honours 'visionary' Geoffrey Hinton
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February 5, 2019
Risk factors for food insecurity include income supports, location and Indigenous status: U of T study
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February 5, 2019
Students tell U of T Magazine about personal possessions that bring them comfort
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February 5, 2019
Classroom 2.0: How U of T is creating innovative, accessible learning spaces
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February 4, 2019
Research on chickenpox virus paves way for promising HIV vaccine
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February 4, 2019
Hundreds receive their Canadian citizenship at Convocation Hall ceremony
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February 4, 2019
Robert Blackburn, U of T's pioneering former chief librarian, celebrates 100th birthday
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February 4, 2019
U of T yeast study prompts rethink of DNA replication and emergency repair
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February 1, 2019
Indigenous languages art installation unveiled at U of T's Faculty of Law

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

What's Popular

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February 14, 2019
'Bring the best out of you': Students from India on why they chose to study at U of T
Chancellor Michael Wilson and Meric Gertler
February 11, 2019
'A role model to us all': Remembering Michael Wilson
U of T library computer lab
February 12, 2019
U of T checklist to spot deceptive publishers becomes national resource

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 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
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Innovations in teaching: Inside Con Hall with Mike Reid