U of T graduate students explore COVID-19's impact on exercise among people living with cancer
July 2, 2020
Regular physical activity is key to helping people living with cancer improve their physical and mental health.
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Two award-winning authors to teach creative writing, Indigenous literature at U of T Scarborough
July 2, 2020
Two award-winning Indigenous writers have joined the University of Toronto Scarborough’s department of English.
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U of T librarian creates online resource to fight COVID-19 misinformation
June 26, 2020
In the midst of the pandemic, experts are raising alarms about another public health threat: an “infodemic” of online medical misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19.
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Joseph Wong named U of T’s interim vice-president, international
June 26, 2020
Professor Joseph Wong has been appointed the University of Toronto’s interim vice-president, international, effective July 1. The appointment is for a one-year term or until a permanent appointment is made.
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Ted Sargent named U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives
June 26, 2020
University Professor Ted Sargent has been named the University of Toronto’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives for
Our Community Electrical & Computer Engineering, Entrepreneneurship, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Meric Gertler, Research & Innovation, Ted SargentWhat’s Next: COVID-19 podcast – (Ep 22) Vivek Goel on contact tracing apps
June 25, 2020
A made-in-Canada app that notifies those who may have been in contact with people with COVID-19 is coming to Ontario in July.
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U of T Mississauga grad discovers little-known parasitic fly is killing local crickets
June 25, 2020
A new University of Toronto Mississauga study reveals a dramatic, gruesome and deadly battle for survival quietly playing out on the campus fields.
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New instructional centre to be a hub for students at U of T Scarborough
June 25, 2020
A new building planned for the University of Toronto Scarborough will create a major student hub on the north part of the campus.
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U of T grad Dariya Darvin overcomes obstacles to become a top science student
June 24, 2020
Dariya Darvin may have achieved top marks at the University of Toronto, but she knows first-hand how challenging – and unpredictable – the path to academic success can be.
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From Parliament Hill to Kim’s Convenience, prominent Canadians congratulate U of T’s class of 2020
June 24, 2020
Several prominent Canadians – from senior government officials to reality TV personalities – have extended their congratulations to U of T’s graduates, noting the significance of their achievement amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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