U of T brings together researchers and policymakers to discuss how GTA can advance Canada's quantum sector
February 14, 2023
With quantum technologies rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing advanced sectors globally, experts and policymakers recently gathered at the University of Toronto to discuss Canada’s new... Global Lens, Our Community Institutional Strategic Initiatives, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Chemistry, Creative Destruction Lab, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Arts & Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Mathematics, Physics, Quantum, Research & Innovation
Two of Canada’s first Black doctors commemorated: Toronto Star
February 14, 2023
The University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Heritage Toronto recently co-presented two commemorative plaques celebrating two of Canada’s first Black doctors – Alexander Augusta and Anderson Abbott
Our Community Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Unity Health, Alumni, Black History Month, St. Michael's Hospital
First impressions: Researchers examine what's being evaluated during – and prior to – a first date
February 14, 2023
When it comes to romantic relationships, it’s difficult to overstate the importance of first impressions.
Breaking Research, Our Community U of T Mississauga
Relationship feeling stale? WooYourBoo startup to help couples reconnect
February 13, 2023
Falling in love is easy — but staying in love takes work.
City & Culture, Our Community Black Founders Network, Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Relationships, Startups
Black Ice: Hubert Davis on making a film about Black experiences in hockey
February 13, 2023
With his latest documentary Black Ice, Canadian filmmaker Hubert Davis explores the contributions of Black players to Canadian hockey and their ongoing experiences with racism.
City & Culture, Our Community Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Film, Innis College
'The need is urgent': Earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye turn crisis into catastrophe
February 10, 2023
The powerful earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria this week have caused widespread destruction and claimed the lives of thousands in the region.
Global Lens, Our Community Türkiye, Earthquakes, Global, Joseph Wong, Syria, U of T Mississauga
U of T scientists to be highlighted at International Day of Women and Girls in Science event
February 10, 2023
Four University of Toronto scientists – all Muslim women – will discuss their career paths and groundbreaking research during a panel at the... Our Community Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Dentistry, Graduate Students, Women
U of T students in finals of NFL’s Big Data Bowl with improved ‘pocket pressure’ model
February 10, 2023
A group of University of Toronto students will join an estimated 100 million people this weekend to watch Super Bowl LVII – but they’ll be seeing the game differently than most other fans.
Our Community Computer Science, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Arts & Science, Statistical Sciences, Undergraduate Students
U of T Trash Team finds masses of plastic, 'fatbergs' and other waste in Toronto’s harbour: Toronto Star
February 9, 2023
New findings by the University of Toronto Trash Team and PortsToronto are raising awareness about Toronto harbour’s pollution problem,... Our Community Ecology & Environmental Biology, Faculty of Arts & Science, Sustainability
Startup brings blockchain to Ukrainian refugees, lands US$2.4 million in funding
February 9, 2023
For many, blockchain is best known as the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies.
Our Community The Hub, Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Startups, U of T Scarborough