A Rhodes Scholar and student leader, U of T grad Ikran Jama brought her community into the classroom
June 21, 2021
When Ikran Jama took public transit home from school each day, the changes in landscape were a constant reminder of the stark differences between her two worlds.
Our Community Convocation 2021, Graduate Stories, African Studies, Faculty of Arts & Science, Faculty of Law, Rhodes Scholar, Trinity College, Victoria College, Women and Gender StudiesPioneering climate change researcher Warren Washington receives honorary degree
June 21, 2021
An atmospheric scientist for more than 50 years, Warren Washington was among the first to harness the power of computers to track climate change. His complex models, which he continued to update and refine through
Our Community Convocation 2021, Climate Change, Honorary DegreeDavid Shore, globally acclaimed television writer and producer, receives honorary degree
June 18, 2021
Even if you don’t know television writer, showrunner and producer David Shore, chances are you’ve heard of Dr.
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With a PhD in stats, U of T grad Cédric Beaulac plans to teach, do research and explore video game design
June 18, 2021
University of Toronto graduate Cédric Beaulac managed to land his dream job in academia, but he still plans to find a way to pursue “geek stuff” aspirations, including designing video games.
Our Community Faculty of Arts & Science, Graduate Students, Statistical SciencesU of T grads celebrate their peers: 'We're the Class of 2021!'
June 18, 2021
As the University of Toronto’s virtual convocation ceremony approaches, Sepi Mortavezi wants fellow members of the Class of 202
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U of T endocrinologist Lorraine Lipscombe to lead ‘powerhouse’ diabetes research network
June 18, 2021
A noted diabetes researcher and public health advocate from the University of Toronto has been selected to lead a “powerhouse” research network that will focus on the global fight against diabetes and other serious chronic diseases.
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U of T film student documents her disorder to raise curtain on epilepsy, normalize disabilities
June 18, 2021
It’s not easy making a movie about your chronic disorder.
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Researchers develop quantum dot smartphone device to diagnose and track COVID-19
June 17, 2021
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Public Health Ontario and Mount Sinai Hospital, have developed a COVID-19 antibody test that makes use of a smartphone camera.
Our Community Coronavirus, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research, Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Arts & Science, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Mount Sinai Hospital, Research & InnovationChandrakant Shah, public health leader and equity champion, receives honorary degree
June 17, 2021
Physician Chandrakant Shah had not been in Canada very long when he volunteered to be a clinician for Indigenous communities near Sioux Lookout in northwestern Ontario.
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'Re-imagine everything': How U of T's Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco helped profs adjust to online teaching
June 17, 2021
A longtime AIDS activist and community based researcher, Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco was... Our Community Coronavirus, AIDS, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, HIV, Learning, LGBTQ