Schooling the system: U of T historian Funké Aladejebi explores Black women's experiences in education
March 16, 2021
When it comes to Black Canadian history and, particularly, Black women educators, Funké Aladejebi says there’s a lot to learn.
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U of T study shows winter road salt poses year-round threat to aquatic life in Toronto’s rivers
March 16, 2021
As spring nears, two University of Toronto researchers have found that the salt spread on roads and sidewalks in the Greater Toronto Area during the wintertime remains a threat to aquatic life in the city’s rivers during the warmer months.
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‘A culture of discovery’: U of T Entrepreneurship Week spotlights innovation and inclusion
March 16, 2021
From showcasing startups and highlighting the achievements of women in business to fostering discussions on mental health, organizers of Entrepreneurship Week managed to pack a wide array events into this year’s virtual calendar.
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Innovation overseas: How U of T's Efosa Obano is supporting African entrepreneurs
March 16, 2021
Efosa Obano wants to see more young Black entrepreneurs getting the necessary mentorship opportunities and resources to turn their ideas into solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems.
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Social connection: How talking with friends and neighbours can boost mental health
March 15, 2021
If pandemic restrictions are making you feel lonely or isolated, calling a friend – or simply checking in on someone – may help lift your mood.
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U of T to provide one per cent increase for employees affected by pandemic-related compensation freeze
March 15, 2021
The University of Toronto will provide a retroactive one per cent increase in compensation – the maximum allowed by the province – to those unionized employees covered by one-year collective agreement extensions that had their terms and... Our Community Kelly Hannah-Moffat, St. George, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough
Volunteers step forward as U of T hosts downtown vaccine clinic on St. George campus
March 15, 2021
This time last year, Upasana Saha was planning to transform an art gallery at Mount Sinai Hospital into a COVID-19 assessment centre where patients could be tested for a new and dangerous disease.
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Study by U of T, international researchers shows effectiveness of masks made with three layers
March 12, 2021
An experimental study carried out by an international team of engineers and physicists has added more evidence for the value of masks made with three layers to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and similar diseases.
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U of T Mississauga launches Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program
March 12, 2021
Starting a business requires a good idea, passion and commitment – and aspiring entrepreneurs tend to have all three in spades.
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