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At home, online and with humour, U of T’s Class of 2020 celebrate a virtual convocation

Pride 2020: U of T to raise flags on all three campuses

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Nine women to watch from U of T Engineering's class of 2020

U of T grad says working as a COVID-19 screener reaffirmed his commitment to a career in health care

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U of T expresses solidarity with the Black community

Abraham Mathew – U of T's top student – wants to 'change the perception that philosophy is obsolete'

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'How do I want to make change in the world?': U of T Mississauga valedictorian focuses on equity and health

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‘I can proudly say I’m a U of T graduate’: How Alex Harold defied the odds to earn his degree

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U of T joins city's effort to achieve a gradual, safe approach to reopening Toronto

U of T epidemiologist leads study tracking COVID-19 immunity of 10,000 Canadians

Activist, hip-hop artist, educator: U of T grad Marcus Singleton shares his journey

U of T grad – and mother of three – Mariam Abeid knows the value of an education: 'I had to fight for it'

The New Normal with Maydianne Andrade (Ep. 5): Class of 2020

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Despite COVID-19, U of T Engineering students forge ahead with summer research placements

What’s Next: COVID-19 podcast (Ep.18) – Living in a world with coronavirus

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Without more COVID-19 testing and tracing, Ontario should continue distancing as it reopens: U of T study

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Tiff Macklem, the Bank of Canada's next governor, on his time at U of T's Rotman School of Management

U of T students to congratulate their peers as part of virtual convocation

In addition to her studies, U of T grad finds time to support women in the workplace

At age 18, U of T's youngest grad has accomplished more than most – and she's just getting started

President Meric Gertler invites graduating students, family and friends to U of T's virtual convocation

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New research hub, based at U of T, to study gender equity in Canadian sport

Chika Oriuwa

'The kind of doctor I want to be': U of T Medicine grad Chika Oriuwa on becoming an advocate for diversity

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COVID-19: U of T researchers seek to protect women from abuse with re-tooled safety app

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Coronavirus and the City: Experts share insights on COVID-19 recovery via U of T School of Cities series

U of T startup connects health providers to donations of critical supplies

U of T Engineering set to host first-ever virtual research conference

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U of T's Centre for Ethics explores ethical questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic

3Qs at the U with Science Sam: (Ep. 3) David Samson on sleep

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Women are not advancing their research as much as men during the pandemic, U of T researcher writes

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Order amid chaos? U of T researcher on why puzzles became a popular pandemic pastime

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U of T Engineering Academy supports students whose final year of high school was disrupted by COVID-19

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Test developed by U of T researchers predicts diabetes in women who had gestational form of illness

COVID-19: What's Next? (Ep.17) – Vivek Goel on the consequences of public health measures

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U of T launches #StayHome hub to keep alumni connected during COVID-19

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U of T student – and front line worker – on the challenge of providing mental health care amid COVID-19

U of T's Myanmar digital library shares rare manuscripts with scholars around the world

The New Normal with Maydianne Andrade (Ep. 4): Checking in

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Taking up running during COVID-19? U of T track coach shares his tips for beginners

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U of T researchers help lead national effort to explore role of genes in COVID-19

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It's time to move towards broader 'population health model,' says U of T's Vivek Goel in the Globe and Mail

U of T plans ‘gradual, safe return to our campuses’ in fall semester with mix of in-person and virtual learning

U of T researchers stand two metres apart in a lab, wearing lab coats and masks

U of T researchers develop rapid, sensitive antibody test for COVID-19

COVID-19: What's Next podcast (Ep.16) – Vivek Goel on the origin of the novel coronavirus

Historic U of T convocation ceremony to ‘recognize strength and incredible talents’ of Class of 2020

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Treatment with antiviral speeds recovery of COVID-19 patients, exploratory study finds

U of T says federal funding will help researchers 'weather the storm' of COVID-19

3Qs at the U with Science Sam – (Ep. 2) Steve Joordens on anxiety

Alexandra Gillespie

Alexandra Gillespie appointed vice-president and principal of U of T Mississauga

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At age 18, U of T's youngest grad has accomplished more than most – and she's just getting started

Chika Oriuwa

'The kind of doctor I want to be': U of T Medicine grad Chika Oriuwa on becoming an advocate for diversity

U of T students to congratulate their peers as part of virtual convocation