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
Taking the marathon to the classroom
February 23, 2012
Few people will ever run a marathon in their lives, let alone twice a day, every day, for nearly a month. Using this experience as a teaching tool is uncommon, too.
Breaking Research Teaching, Research, Features, Physical Education, HealthCreative Expressions and Society
February 22, 2012
We might like to think we're not influenced by other people, but new research from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management indicates otherwise, especially when it comes to consumer behaviour.
Breaking Research Top Stories, Research, RotmanU of T professor awarded prestigious Killam Research Fellowship
February 22, 2012
University of Toronto professor Ran Hirschl of the Department of Political Science and the Faculty of Law has been named the recipient of one of the seven 2012 Killam Research Fellowships.
Breaking Research Research, More News, Political Science, Law, Awards, Faculty of Arts & ScienceDeath is new design consideration in technological age
February 22, 2012
At first glance, death seems like an unlikely thesis topic for a computer scientist. But for the University of Toronto's Mike Massimi, it makes perfect sense.
Breaking Research Research, Features, iSchool, Digital MediaUniversity of Toronto named Top Diversity Employer for 2012
February 21, 2012
The University of Toronto’s focus on diversity has earned national recognition as the university has been named a Top Diversity Employer for the fifth consecutive year.
Our Faculty & StaffMany babies born to immigrants incorrectly labelled underweight
February 16, 2012
For some immigrant parents, especially South Asians, questions about a baby’s birthweight may be stressful, because many of their newborns are incorrectly diagnosed as being significantly underweight.
Breaking Research Top Stories, Research, Medicine, Global, Health, Child DevelopmentTop researchers to lead U of T’s Institute for Human Development
February 16, 2012
Professor Stephen Lye will serve as the inaugural executive director and Professor Marla Sokolowski as the inaugural academic director of the University of Toronto’s newly established Institute for Human Developme
Breaking Research Top Stories, Research, UTSC, UTM, OISE, Medicine, Health, Child Development, Faculty of Arts & ScienceResearch that offers 10 ways to improve society, the economy and the environment
February 15, 2012
University of Toronto research with a direct impact on improving life on Earth – and the planet itself -- got a huge boost Feb. 13 with $4.2 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
Breaking Research Top Stories, Research, Innovation, Forestry, Engineering, Chemistry, Faculty of Arts & ScienceToronto ranked among world’s top cities for university students
February 15, 2012
Toronto is one of the world’s 50 best cities for university students, ranking 26th on the QS Best Student Cities 2012 list.
Top Stories, Student Life, Rankings, GovernmentCanadian university collaborative one of four worldwide to lead health education reform
February 14, 2012
The University of Toronto, in collaboration with four other Canadian universities, will represent North America as one of only four global innovation collaboratives chosen to work with the prestigious U.S.
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