‘Exceptional role models’: African Scholars Awards recognize contributions to university and society
February 2, 2021
As a child growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Michel Chikwanine endured unspeakable horrors of war.
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With an open mind, U of T alumnus – and baking show finalist – builds a 'composite career'
February 1, 2021
Desserts were always part of Colin Asuncion’s childhood, but he didn’t seriously start experimenting in the kitchen until he became a fan of The Great British Bake Off five years ago.
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Researchers at U of T team up with Ontario University Athletics for anti-racism study
February 1, 2021
Janelle Joseph, who runs the Indigeneity, Diaspora, Equity and Antiracism in Sport (IDEAS) lab at the University of Toronto, is partnering with the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) to explore the experiences of student athletes,
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U of T researchers adapt glucose meter to help detect diseases, including COVID-19
February 1, 2021
Researchers at the University of Toronto, led by Assistant Professor Keith Pardee of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, have developed a point-of-care diagnostic test using a widely available glucose meter that c
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From hack-a-thons to Wakanda, U of T celebrates Black History Month with virtual events
January 29, 2021
The pandemic halted in-person events of all kinds, but it isn’t stopping the University of Toronto community from celebrating Black History Month.
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Panel of experts weighs in on governor general, staff during David Onley's U of T class: TVO
January 29, 2021
Under normal circumstances, the Jan.
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U of T prof puts students' well-being into the syllabus
January 29, 2021
Sila Usta, a third-year student at the University of Toronto who is studying cell and systems biology, says she knew she was going to enjoy one of her electives – a course
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Being smart about smart cities: U of T's Mariana Valverde explores the possibilities and pitfalls
January 28, 2021
In Iqaluit, Edmonton, Guelph, Montreal, Toronto and other cities and towns across Canada, residents, governments and corporations are navigating the promising and perilous landscape of “smart cities.”
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Medicine by Design researchers focus on promoting self-repair of the brain
January 28, 2021
If you asked Freda Miller 10 years ago if stem cells could be harnessed to repair brain injuries and disease, she would have said it was too early to tell.
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