Will the pandemic change the world of work? U of T researcher Scott Schieman aims to find out
June 8, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to take its toll on the economy, speculation about the future of work abounds.
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‘The equal opportunity I needed': U of T Accessibility Services supports students during COVID-19
June 6, 2020
When in-person classes ended in mid-March, accessibility services staff at the University of Toronto’s three campuses faced a daunting challenge: how to ensure the more than 7,000 students who use accommodations could complete their final exams... Our Community Coronavirus, Accessibility, Computer Science, Faculty of Arts & Science, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough
We need to embrace a ‘new, improved and accessible normal’ post-COVID-19, David Onley says
June 5, 2020
David Onley is calling on Canadians to embrace a more inclusive, accessible society as they begin the task of rebuilding following COVID-19.
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The politics of public health: U of T offers novel course in diplomacy for public health professionals
June 5, 2020
Diplomacy is both art and science – and public health professionals increasingly need to understand each aspect in order to create positive change in the world.
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U of T graduate builds community at Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy through volunteer work
June 5, 2020
Giovanna Schver says she spent more time at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy than at her home during the six years she spent working on her PhD in pharmaceutical sciences.
Global Lens Student Leadership Award, Brazil, Global, Gordon Cressy, Graduate Students, Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyCOVID-19: What's Next podcast (Ep. 19) – Updates from Vivek Goel
June 4, 2020
As the world learns more about the novel coronavirus, the advice to Canadians about how to manage risk – from wearing masks to wiping down groceries – has changed.
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'It definitely means a lot': U of T grad John Montefiore completes a degree he started 25 years ago
June 4, 2020
John Montefiore’s path to graduating from the University of Toronto with the Class of 2020 was a little unconventional. As a member of St.
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With international partner, U of T launches research centre focused on robotics and elder care
June 4, 2020
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence has partnered with the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in China to launch a centre dedicated to... Global Lens, Our Community China, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Global, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Occupational Therapy, Robotics, Seniors
In a celebration of Pride and inclusion, U of T raises flags above Varsity Stadium
June 4, 2020
When the Pride and trans flags were raised this week at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Stadium on St. George campus, there was no cheering audience to mark the occasion.
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June 3, 2020
With social media, Zoom calls and signs planted on front lawns and draped from apartment balconies, there was no shortage of well-wishing for the University of Toronto’s class of 2020 – the first in the university’s 193 years to celebrate... Convocation 2020, Rose Patten, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, John Polanyi, Meric Gertler, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough