U of T home to new hub that will strengthen Canada’s pandemic preparedness and increase biomanufacturing capacity
March 2, 2023
A new national hub focused on enhancing Canada’s ability to respond quickly, effectively and equitably to future pandemics has become a reality with $2 million in funding from the Canada Biomedical Research Fu
Our Community Bioinnovation, Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium, Institutional Strategic Initiatives, Leah Cowen, Sinai Health, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Unity Health, Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Research & Innovation, University Health NetworkU of T launches new tri-campus Minor in Global Leadership
March 1, 2023
The University of Toronto is launching a new Minor in Global Leadership that will begin in September 2023.
Global Lens, Our Community Centre for International Experience, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Joseph Wong, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough
Intentional Leadership: Chancellor Rose Patten's new book helps leaders navigate today's challenges
March 1, 2023
University of Toronto Chancellor Rose Patten says there’s one leadership skill that’s served her throughout a career spanning more than three decades, four financial sectors and several continents: the ability to
Our Community Leadership & Culture, Rose Patten, Mentorship, Rotman School of Management
While researching violence in Peru, U of T PhD candidate helps a community find joy
February 28, 2023
Andrea Román Alfaro has always been fascinated by her Peruvian hometown’s struggle with violence and crime – the subject of her doctoral studies.
Global Lens, Our Community Faculty of Arts & Science, Global, Graduate Students, Sociology
U of T Faculty of Law event focuses on law and policy amid climate change
February 28, 2023
How is climate change affecting the law – and the role of law – in society?
Our Community Accessibility, Climate Change, Faculty of Law, Indigenous, Sustainability
Retelling an epic story: U of T Mississauga prof discusses Mahabharata at the Shaw Festival
February 27, 2023
You’ve probably heard of the Iliad or the Odyssey, yet there’s another renowned ancient epic poem that’s almost 10 times longer than those two combined.
City & Culture, Our Community U of T Mississauga
Too much focus can impair certain types of learning, researchers find
February 27, 2023
Alexandra Decker was breezing through her multiple-choice driving exam when she realized the correct answer was always the longest and most detailed – an insight she may have overlooked if her attention was trained on the question
Breaking Research, Our Community Faculty of Arts & Science, Research & Innovation
U of T entrepreneurs credit Adams Sustainability Innovation Prize for energizing sun-care startup
February 24, 2023
Kristina Knox and Stephanie Tien say the feedback they’ve received from pitch competitions has only made their sustainable sun-care brand Arbre better – and that include
Our Community Adams Sustainability Celebration, Alumni, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sustainability
Creative Writing Workshop for Racialized Students lets participants 'showcase the beauty of my background'
February 24, 2023
Having completed most of her degree online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Calista Nyembwe was looking for a way to connect with other students and to express herself.
Our Community African Studies, English, Faculty of Arts & Science, New College, University College
U of T grad draws on real-life experience to play patient on ‘The Good Doctor’: CTV
February 24, 2023
Elspeth Arbow brought authenticity to her acting debut on The Good Doctor as a cystic fibrosis patient in need of a lung transplant – a procedure she’s undergone twice in real life.
Our Community Alumni, Faculty of Arts & Science, Innis College, TV