The University of Toronto has once again been rated one of the top 25 universities in the world and first in Canada in the distinguished Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), produced annually
‘A singular legacy’: U of T community remembers former Mississauga Mayor ‘Hurricane’ Hazel McCallion
January 30, 2023
The University of Toronto community is mourning the death of Hazel McCallion, a devoted champion for her community and a longtime friend of U of T Mississauga.
Our Community Alexandra Gillespie, Meric Gertler, Mississauga, Politics, U of T Mississauga
U of T undergrad develops AI tool to accelerate the search for alien life
January 30, 2023
Are we alone in the universe? With the help of artificial intelligence, scientists may be one step closer to finding the answer.
Breaking Research, Our Community Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, Faculty of Arts & Science, Research & Innovation, Space, Victoria College
‘Putting people front and centre’: Historian Anna Shternshis keeps Holocaust survivors' stories alive
January 27, 2023
For University of Toronto historian Anna Shternshis, understanding the past means connecting with people’s stories – or, in the case of her research, their songs.
Global Lens, Our Community Antisemitism, Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, Faculty of Arts & Science, History, Music, Research
Canadian researchers will have access to next-generation radio astronomy observatory
January 27, 2023
Canada intends to proceed to full membership in the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), a next-generation radio astronomy observatory bringing together nations... Global Lens, Our Community Leah Cowen, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, Faculty of Arts & Science, Global, Research & Innovation, Space
Stars in the same constellation: How the space and health fields benefit from each other’s innovations
January 26, 2023
New innovations in either space or health care technology can be useful for both sectors, according to a recent research paper by physician Farhan Asrar, pr
Our Community Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Health, Research & Innovation, Space
'Academia became a reality': Students learn about residential schools from their survivors
January 26, 2023
Lydia Dillenbeck stepped into a former residential school chapel and was fascinated with the structure – until she learned who built it.
Our Community Academics, Faculty of Arts & Science, Indigenous, New College, Religion, St. Michael's College, Truth and Reconciliation, Undergraduate Students
U of T research 'collaboratory' uses global lens to pursue community-based Indigenous research
January 25, 2023
Indigenous Peoples all over the world have endured a common history.
Our Community Faculty of Arts & Science, Global, Indigenous, Political Science
'Now is the time': Maydianne Andrade on elevating Black people in STEMM
January 25, 2023
The underrepresentation of Black people in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) is a persistent problem in Canada – and a missed opportunity for talent and perspective in the research community.
Our Community Canadian Black Scientists Network, U of T Scarborough
Dismantling barriers: High school students experience U of T Mississauga via program for Black youth
January 24, 2023
Abby-Gayle Isadora Allen and Trevon Nwaozor share the opinions of many first-year students when asked what it feels like to attend University of Toronto Mississauga:
“Eye-opening.”
“We can do anything we put our mind to.”
Our Community Diversity and Inclusion, Black, Equity, Outreach, U of T Mississauga