New technology, lower fees and $6.4 million in financial aid: How U of T is supporting students this fall
September 4, 2020
As it prepares for a safe, gradual return to campus this fall, the University of Toronto has taken steps to create a safe environment for its community and deliver an unparalleled educational experience.
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U of T experts weigh in on major leagues postponing games and matches to protest racial injustice
September 3, 2020
When players for the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to leave their locker room for Game 5 of the NBA playoffs against the Orlando Magic in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wis., the move did more than grab... Our Community Anti-Black Racism, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Sport
'I wish you good health and great success': President Meric Gertler welcomes U of T community
September 3, 2020
University of Toronto President Meric Gertler is welcoming new and returning students, faculty, staff and librarians to the start of an academic year unlike any other.
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U of T programs ease transition to university for first-year students during COVID-19
September 3, 2020
The first year of university is always exciting and challenging but what if your final year of high school was disrupted by a pandemic – would you feel ready?
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Get to know U of T: Virtual orientation events beam university community into students’ homes
September 2, 2020
Orientation typically takes place once new University of Toronto students arrive on campus. This year, however, U of T will be coming to them.
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September 2, 2020
As K-12 children head back to school this fall, parents should keep in mind the relatively low level of COVID-19 transmission in the community, as well as the benefits of in-person schooling, says Vivek Goel.
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U of T first in Canada, among top 10 public universities globally in Times Higher Education rankings
September 2, 2020
The University of Toronto has been ranked among the world’s top 20 post-secondary education institutions for the second consecutive year by Times Higher Education.
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Sharing knowledge and experiences, U of T students to lead campus tours of Indigenous history
September 1, 2020
Drew Rickard is still determining what, and what not, to share.
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Five U of T Engineering professors on how they’re preparing for an unprecedented fall semester
September 1, 2020
During a typical academic year, Chirag Variawa’s pre-lecture ritual involves taking a walk and listening to music before making his way into the Lee & Margaret Lau Auditorium, a large collaborative space in the Myhal Centre th
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In memoriam: Donald 'Digger' Gorman, beloved U of T Earth sciences professor
September 1, 2020
One of those special bright stars. Extremely knowledgeable – the original Google before Google was invented. A remarkable colleague and friend. The perfect gentleman.
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