Iron deficiency affects half of pregnancies, yet many women aren’t screened: U of T study
August 31, 2021
One in two women in Ontario have low iron levels during pregnancy, but more than one-third of pregnant women are not tested for iron deficiency, University of Toronto researchers have found.
Breaking Research, Our Community Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Pregnancy, Research & Innovation
U of T student's internship highlights importance of cross-cultural teaching and learning
August 31, 2021
As part of a University of Toronto internship program, undergraduate student Odel Jaji recently taught a group of children at a local Montessori Jewish Day School – discovering connections to her own Assyrian background in the pro
Our Community Department of Germanic languages and literatures, Faculty of Arts & Science, Humanities, Undergraduate Students, University College
U of T researchers develop new quantum 'fingerprinting' protocol to improve information exchange
August 31, 2021
Suppose you and your cousin are about to inherit some money and you each have a version of the will on your computer. What is the least amount of information your computers must share to determine whether the versions are the same?
Breaking Research, Our Community Electrical & Computer Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Arts & Science, Graduate Students, Physics, Research & Innovation
There is a need for reconciliation in Canadian health care: U of T researchers
August 30, 2021
Two University of Toronto researchers are highlighting the systemic racism faced by Indigenous Peoples in Canadian health care – and urging action be taken to address the problem.
Our Community Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Indigenous
U of T statistics students analyze oceans of data to understand how water temperature affects sharks
August 30, 2021
If you’ve ever watched Shark Week, you might think the life of a shark researcher is full of adventure involving near-death encounters with sharp teeth and snapping jaws.
Breaking Research, Our Community Alumni, Climate Change, Faculty of Arts & Science, Statistical Sciences, Sustainability, Trinity College, Undergraduate Students
While you were away… U of T was busy building for the future
August 27, 2021
While many University of Toronto students, staff, faculty and librarians studied, taught and worked from home over the past year, U of T’s three campuses remained a hub of activity as construction forged ahead on several transformational projects... Our Community Robarts Library, Scott Mabury, Indigenous, Landmark, St. George, Sustainability, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough, University College
Paralympian Kaley McLean found support to chase her dreams at U of T Scarborough
August 27, 2021
If anyone knows about the positive role sport can play, it’s University of Toronto Scarborough alumna and former Paralympian Kaley McLean.
Our Community Accessibility, Paralympic Games, U of T Scarborough
Rotman students champion MBA scholarship for Black students: Toronto Star, CBC News
August 26, 2021
A group of MBA students at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management are leading a drive to fund a scholarship to support Black students in the school’s morning and evening MBA programs.
Our Community Anti-Black Racism, Diversity and Inclusion, Rotman School of Management
U of T to require proof of vaccination for all community members coming to campus
August 26, 2021
The University of Toronto will require students, faculty, staff and librarians to submit proof of immunization against COVID-19 before coming to campus this fall.
Our Community Coronavirus, UTogether, St. George, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough, Vaccines
In wake of COVID-19, U of T researcher finds 'steep decline' in youth participation in sport
August 26, 2021
COVID-19 shutdowns have given millions a glimpse of a world without sport.
Breaking Research, Our Community Coronavirus, Centre for Sport Policy Studies, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Mitacs, Sport