Work-study students to provide U of T professors with tech support this fall
September 7, 2021
The University of Toronto has launched a new pilot program that will pair instructors with work-study students to provide their classes with tech support during the fall semester – part of a broader effort to foster technological and... Our Community UTogether, Student Experience, St. George, Student Life
‘A win for everyone’: U of T receives green light to proceed with Centre for Civilizations, Cultures & Cities
September 7, 2021
The University of Toronto is welcoming the outcome of a formal mediation process led by the Ontario Land Tribunal that has resulted in the approval of a revised rezoning envelope for the new Centre for Civilizations, Cultures & Cities (CCC)... City & Culture, Our Community Institute of Islamic Studies, Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, School of Cities, Cities, Faculty of Arts & Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Music, History, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, St. George
U of T researcher explores impact of climate change on food security in the Yukon
September 3, 2021
The intensifying climate crisis will have a distinct impact on Canada’s North – and one University of Toronto researcher wants to understand what this could mean for the food security of people living in the Yukon.
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In photos: As U of T navigates a safe return to campus, here are a few (of the many) places we've missed
September 3, 2021
The University of Toronto’s labs, libraries and classrooms are stirring back to life, preparing to safely welcome students, faculty, staff and librarians back to campus this fall.
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‘How powerful is place?’ U of T hosts major global academic summit with Times Higher Education
September 2, 2021
The University of Toronto has brought together university leaders from around the globe for the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2021 – a digital
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Groundbreakers: U of T initiative brings together experts to address major societal issues
September 2, 2021
Goldie Nejat envisions a world where growing old is improved by robots that care.
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U of T ranked 18th in the world – and 2nd among North American public universities – by Times Higher Education
September 2, 2021
The University of Toronto has been ranked 18th in the world for the third straight year in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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'An honour': U of T alumna – and Olympian – Alicia Brown receives CAN Fund support
September 1, 2021
Alicia Brown was finishing her workout before heading to Tokyo’s Olympic Village when her teammate surprised her with the news: She was just named a CAN Fund #150Women recipient.
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U of T launches Data Sciences Institute to harness global data revolution
September 1, 2021
From health care, economics and astrophysics to climate change, digital humanities and the promise of smart cities, the world is in the midst of a data revolution. Complex, massive and unique
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Massage stones help scientists uncover role of prefrontal cortex in sensory perception
September 1, 2021
An image of a beautiful beach conjures up certain sensations – one can imagine the warmth of the sun, and the sound of waves breaking on shore.
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