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- Hip-Hop and the City: Shad and Kofi Hope bridge hip-hop and urban studies in U of T course September 19, 2024Shadrach Kabango and Kofi Hope grew up immersed in hip-hop culture in the late 1990s, making music in basements, freestyling and participating in cyphers.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/2024-08-28-Shad-x-Kofi-Hope-2-crop.jpg
- Geoscientists confirm 'dripping' of Earth’s crust beneath Türkiye's Central Anatolian Plateau September 18, 2024Recent satellite data reveal that the Konya Basin in the Central Anatolian Plateau of Türkiye is continually being reshaped over millions of years, according to a new analysis led by Earth scientists at the University of Toronto.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/GettyImages-1468005935-crop.jpg
- 'Narrative reversal' is key to telling a great story in books, films and TV shows: Study September 17, 2024Writers and scholars have long debated what makes for a great story, but Samsun Knight wanted to see whether there was a way to empirically determine which stories will be snore fests and which will leave audiences hungry for more.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/GettyImages-1146821925-crop.jpg
- Researchers' lab technique could speed forensic analysis in sexual assault cases September 17, 2024A team of researchers has developed a new approach to analyzing DNA evidence in sexual assault cases – one that could reduce lengthy delays in the processing of evidence. While there are almost half a million sexual assaults in Canada every year, many more go unreported because victims are reluctant to come forward.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/GettyImages-1527400281-crop.jpg
- U of T engineering students encouraged to consider sustainability when designing future AI systems September 16, 2024The growing global adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, has created a new sustainability challenge: AI systems are energy-intensive – and the more sophisticated they become, the more resources they require.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Arno_Natalie.jpg
- Researchers develop new method for delivering RNA and drugs into cells September 16, 2024Researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners have developed a method for co-delivering therapeutic RNA and potent drugs directly into cells, potentially leading to a more effective treatment of diseases.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Shoichet-Slaughter-Advanced-Materials-2024-1155x770-crop.jpg
- Inaugural AcceleratorFest aims to inspire budding entrepreneurs at U of T September 13, 2024The new school year is typically associated with lectures, textbooks and study groups – but at the University of Toronto, students are also encouraged to think about how all that knowledge can be wielded to start game-changing companies that address important challenges, create jobs and foster innovation.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/UTE-True-Blue-Impact-Day-2024-Alyssa-K-Faoro-006-%282%29-crop.jpg
- What’s new in food at U of T? Explore new dining options across the three campuses September 13, 2024The University of Toronto is introducing a range of new dining experiences across its three campuses this fall. From late-night bites to authentic dishes and healthy grab-and-go options, there’s never been a better time to chow down on U of T’s three campuses. Here are just some of the new menu items, concepts and programs […]https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Interior_IMG_0307-crop.jpg
- 'A transformative experience': U of T program gives first-year student - and aspiring surgeon - a head start September 12, 2024Nasteha Omar has long been interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon – and thanks to a unique program at the University of Toronto Mississauga, the first-year student is already well on her way.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/0909NastehaOmar007.jpg
- 3D-printed soil? U of T startup expands sustainable urban farming footprint in Toronto September 11, 2024A startup co-founded by a University of Toronto graduate student has its roots in an experience that is all too common for many of us. He kept forgetting to water his plants.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Lyrata---Liz-Intac---1500x1000.jpg
- ‘A space for everyone’: U of T Mississauga prepares to host second annual All-Nations Powwow September 10, 2024When you invite everyone, you need to make sure you have plenty of space. With that in mind, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s All-Nations Powwow will be moving outdoors this year.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/UofT92414_0326UTMPowwow039-crop.jpg
- Stay connected, find community: International student shares tips from her guide to studying in Canada September 9, 2024Unlike many first-year international students at the University of Toronto, Ngọc Anh Thư (Tina) Huỳnh already has plenty of experience living and studying in Canada – and the inevitable cultural shock that can come along with it. She even wrote a book on it.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/tina-1-horz.jpg
- Caution needed when drawing links between improving symptoms and unproven remedies: Study September 6, 2024People tend to continue with unproven treatments even if there’s no evidence to suggest an initial marginal improvement in symptoms is anything more than a potential coincidence, a new study has found.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/GettyImages-1481433552-crop.jpg
- U of T ranked fourth in the world in research-focused NTU World University Rankings September 6, 2024The University of Toronto climbed one spot to fourth place globally in the latest National Taiwan University ranking, which evaluates universities based on their research output and impact.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/UofT94068_Visualization-Facility_Kundur-Class_March-2023_9_Volpe-crop.jpg
- 'Helping the people I grew up with': U of T undergrad returns home with a passion for sustainability September 5, 2024Growing up on Walpole Island First Nation, Connor Isaac experienced a creative impulse from an early age – a trait that ultimately led him to the University of Toronto where he's exploring sustainability solutions.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Connor_August2024-crop.jpg
- Research team explores next-gen vaccines to guard against sexually transmitted infections September 4, 2024A research team from the University of Toronto is creating a new generation of vaccines that aims to overcome key hurdles faced by some existing formulations. For example, a common shortcoming of many traditional vaccines is that they can’t produce antibodies in tissues where sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often enter the body.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/TF1_6827-crop.jpg
- In photos: U of T campuses spring to life as students move into residence, head to first day of class September 3, 2024The University of Toronto’s three campuses are abuzz with excitement as students from the Toronto region, across Canada and around the world kicked off a new school year.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/2024-08-26-Move-in-day-7_Jacob-Domingo-Chan-crop.jpg
- Virtual and augmented reality can temporarily change the way people perceive distances: Study August 30, 2024Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that using virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) can temporarily change the way people perceive and interact with the real world – with potential implications for the growing number of industries that use these technologies for training purposes.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/VR%20headset%20weblead.jpg
- 'Your gateway to the world': President Meric Gertler welcomes U of T community to fall term August 29, 2024As the University of Toronto prepares to kick off a new school year, President Meric Gertler is extending a warm welcome to new and returning students, faculty, staff and librarians across the university’s three campuses.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/youtube/[field_youtube__video_id].jpg
- Get That Hope: Alumna and former U of T Mississauga instructor premières latest work at Stratford Festival August 29, 2024Andrea Scott has never forgotten the moment when her dreams of becoming a writer were quashed. It was during a Grade 9 English class.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2024-08/Andrea%20Scott%20photo%20credit%20Helen%20Tansey%202017%20headshot%20glasses.png
