Researchers develop interactive ‘Stargazer’ camera robot that can help film tutorial videos
May 19, 2023
A group of computer scientists from the University of Toronto wants to make it easier to film how-to videos.
Our Community Computer Science, Faculty of Arts & Science, Faculty of Information, machine learning, Research & Innovation, Robotics
Students from Ukraine take part in U of T's computer science summer research program
May 19, 2023
Anastasiia Pedan has faced many challenges as an undergraduate student at the National Technical University of Ukraine – starting with the global pandemic, when her classes were moved online and she was unable to meet classmates in-person.
Global Lens Institutional Strategic Initiatives, Robotics Institute, Computer Science, Faculty of Arts & Science, U of T Mississauga, Ukraine, Vector Institute
U of T Mississauga students lead efforts to understand justice in global conflicts
May 18, 2023
A group of students at the University of Toronto Mississauga are at the forefront of efforts to understand transitional justice across the globe – a scholarly field that confronts how to pursue accountability for human rights violations in the... Global Lens, Our Community Global, Human Rights, International Relations, Political Science, Politics, Research, University of Toronto Mississauga
Sustainable Future – Challenge Accepted! Green Tech & AI Ep. 3
May 18, 2023
How can technology be used to examine the impacts of climate change, accelerate sustainable innovation and empower communities to advance environmental justice?
Global Lens, Our Community Sustainable Future, Artificial Intelligence, Climate, Climate Change, Computer Science, Equity, Faculty of Arts & Science, Research & Innovation, Sustainability
Novel treatment for recurrent glioblastoma shows promising results
May 17, 2023
An international clinical trial led by researchers at University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto has shown that a new therapy for recurrent glioblastoma prolongs patient survival, in some cases... Breaking Research, Our Community Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Cancer, Medical Research, partnerships, Research & Innovation
U of T and McGill collaborate to stage North American premiere of banned Haydn opera
May 17, 2023
Austrian composer Joseph Haydn may have been known as the “Father of the Symphony,” but he also penned a number of operas – including one that was declared contraband and shut down before its premiere in 1791.
City & Culture, Our Community Academic + Campus Events, Performance, Faculty of Music, Music, Opera
Researchers show how bending implantable medical devices can lead to bacterial growth
May 16, 2023
A study by researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering shows that mechanical deformation of medically implantable materials – such as bending or twisting... Breaking Research, Our Community Bioengineering, Faculty, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Graduate Students, Research & Innovation
Seven ways to celebrate U of T’s Alumni Reunion
May 16, 2023
From a street festival to topical lectures and an Ontario Science Centre gathering, there are plenty of ways University of Toronto graduates can reconnect with tri-campus life at... Our Community Alumni, St. George campus, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough
Groundbreaking partnership will boost inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation in Scarborough and the Eastern GTA
May 15, 2023
A transformative $25-million investment from Scarborough-based entrepreneur Sam Ibrahim will establish the Sam Ibrahim Centre for Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) –... Our Community Wisdom Tettey, Work-Integrated Learning, Entrepreneneurship, President Meric Gertler, Research & Innovation, Scarborough, U of T Scarborough
How AI could help doctors predict cardiac problems in critically ill children
May 12, 2023
A unique collaboration between U of T Engineering researchers and hospital physicians is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence – similar to... Our Community Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics, Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Hospital for Sick Children, Medical Research