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Sowing seeds of discovery: U of T postdoc makes waves in plant metabolism research December 23, 2024
Sonia Evans has published in high-profile scientific journals, won several awards and completed a PhD from the University of Toronto, but she traces her achievements to someone who had no formal education whatsoever: her grandmother.
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Reimagining the curb: U of T alum helps cities design smarter streets December 20, 2024
For Marian Mendoza, curbsides aren’t simply where road and sidewalk happen to meet – they’re dynamic urban spaces with the potential to boost sustainability, inclusion and mobility.
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U of T community members recognized with Order of Canada December 19, 2024
A pediatric surgeon who pioneered techniques to keep children’s hearts pumping. An anthropologist whose work has explored how land development shapes communities. A leading mathematician also renowned for scholarship on Indian philosophy. These are a few of the University of Toronto community members who were recently recognized by the Order of Canada.
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Microfluidic device reveals how tumour shapes can predict cancer aggressiveness December 18, 2024
Researchers in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have designed a microfluidic platform that can be used to predict cancer cell behaviour and aggressiveness, opening up new avenues for personalized and targeted cancer treatment.
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‘In joy and friendship’: A holiday message from Principal Alexandra Gillespie December 17, 2024
In an annual video message, Alexandra Gillespie, University of Toronto vice-president and principal, U of T Mississauga, joined members of the university community to reflect on the year’s many accomplishments and share warm wishes for the holiday season.
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‘Time to take for yourself’: Principal Linda Johnston shares holiday greetings December 17, 2024
In her first holiday message as University of Toronto vice-president and principal, U of T Scarborough, Linda Johnston encouraged students, faculty, staff and librarians to reflect on their achievements and enjoy a well-deserved break.
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Researcher, entrepreneur ... and DJ to the stars? U of T alum perfects the mix December 16, 2024
Amir Alam’s arrival at the University of Toronto began with a friendly bet. After watching a DJ spin records for a raucous crowd one evening as a teenager, he struck a deal with his mother: she would buy him a set of turntables if he was accepted to every major Canadian university to which he applied.
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In photos: Geoffrey Hinton’s Nobel week in Sweden — and at U of T December 13, 2024
It was a whirlwind week for the University of Toronto’s Geoffrey Hinton, who travelled to Sweden to officially accept the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics alongside a jam-packed schedule of receptions, lectures, talks, ceremonies, banquets and media engagements.
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From sustainability to decolonizing knowledge: U of T joins Global Humanities Alliance December 12, 2024
The University of Toronto’s Nicole Klenk sees her role in the recently formed Global Humanities Alliance – which aims to enhance the global impact of the humanities and social sciences – as a natural extension of her research and teaching.&nbsp
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Researchers at U of T, partner hospitals receive $35 million in provincial support December 11, 2024
Researchers in the University of Toronto’s Thermal Management Systems (TMS) Laboratory are working to improve the way battery systems handle heat and develop structural battery pack components. 
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U of T’s Geoffrey Hinton receives Nobel medal, diploma at Stockholm ceremony December 10, 2024
The University of Toronto’s Geoffrey Hinton officially accepted his Nobel Prize in Physics during a formal ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall that included orchestra music, an opera singer and a stage lined with bouquets of flowers.
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U of T ranked world’s most sustainable university for second year in a row December 10, 2024
The University of Toronto has been ranked the most sustainable university in the world for the second consecutive year.
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President Meric Gertler highlights U of T community's achievements in holiday message December 10, 2024
The University of Toronto community had a lot to celebrate over the past year, U of T President Meric Gertler says.
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U of T’s Geoffrey Hinton delivers Nobel lecture alongside co-laureate December 9, 2024
The University of Toronto’s Geoffrey Hinton took to the stage at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm this weekend – two days before he officially accepts his Nobel Prize in Physics for fundamental work in AI – to deliver a lecture on the inventions and discoveries that led to him being given the prestigious a
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U of T marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with tri-campus event December 6, 2024
Members of the University of Toronto community came together to commemorate the 14 women who lost their lives in the violent attack at École Polytechnique 35 years ago – and to honour all those impacted by gender-based violence.
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Geoffrey Hinton shares 2024 VinFuture Grand Prize for work on deep learning December 6, 2024
Geoffrey Hinton, University Professor emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto and winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, has added another prestigious award to his collection:
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U of T Reach Alliance initiative adds Howard University as its latest partner December 5, 2024
The Reach Alliance, a student-driven initiative founded at the University of Toronto that aims to help under-served or under-resourced communities around the globe, has inked a new partnership with Howard University, one of the most prominent historically Black universities in the United States.
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As his public stature grows, ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton heads to Stockholm to accept his Nobel Prize December 4, 2024
“Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton was already on his way to becoming a household name when he won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational work leading to today’s artificial intelligence boom. Two months later, his celebrity has hit a whole new level.
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Should you eat soy after menopause? U of T researchers dispel myth about soy and cancer December 4, 2024
A study led by experts at the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine is providing reassuring evidence on consumption of soy foods during postmenopause.
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U of T and Blue Jays sports doc on serving as Taylor Swift's primary care physician in Toronto December 2, 2024
David Lawrence is used to ensuring that high-level performers are healthy and ready to deliver on the big stage. A staff physician and medical director of the University of Toronto’s David L.
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