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Physicists identify ‘octupolar’ magnetism, with implications for quantum technologies October 6, 2026
Most magnets – like those on a fridge door or in a compass – have two poles: north and south, or positive and negative, in a familiar arrangement called a “dipole.” But researchers are increasingly uncovering more complex forms of magnetism.
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U of T transforms PhD education with launch of Presidents’ Impact Scholarship Program October 5, 2026
An unprecedented $100-million investment has launched an ambitious new program at the University of Toronto, which will build a growing fellowship of PhD students focused on real-world global challenges.
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'Learn more about ourselves and each other': U of T welcomes its newest Pearson Scholars October 2, 2026
Bring your customs, your culture, your language and your viewpoints.
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U of T observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day with tri-campus event September 30, 2026
Rochelle Allan never met her grandmother, and doesn’t know the details of her experience in Canada’s residential school system. But as an Anishinaabe woman working to preserve her language, she often reflects on the path her grandmother was forced to walk.
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U of T ranks third globally in AI for second straight year: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy September 29, 2026
The University of Toronto is one of the world’s top-ranked universities in the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, placing in the top 10 in five subjects – including artificial intelligence.
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A learning partner, not a shortcut: Profs teach judgment in the age of AI September 28, 2026
In an age of artificial intelligence, educators across the University of Toronto are encouraging students to work with the technology – not to obtain easy answers, but to teach themselves how to ask better questions.
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Common drugs may trigger cascade of unnecessary prescriptions in older adults, study finds September 25, 2026
A new Ontario-wide study reveals that common medications, from statins to iron supplements, can set off an unintentional cascade of prescriptions that leave many older adults taking drugs to treat side effects of other drugs.
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Flags fly above U of T's three campuses ahead of Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 24, 2026
Flags have been raised across the University of Toronto’s three campuses as the community gets ready to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
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Inaugural cohort of nursing students at U of T Mississauga to address region's evolving health-care needs September 23, 2026
Abeeha Shuja decided she wanted to pursue a career in health care while working at a group home supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, dual diagnosis and traumatic brain injuries.Nervous about the responsibility at first, she quickly grew into the role and found herself wondering how she could better support the children in […]
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AI scribes could reduce physicians' administrative burden, help ease burnout: Study September 22, 2026
AI tools could significantly reduce the amount of time physicians spend documenting patient visits, addressing a key factor contributing to burnout, according to research led by the University of Toronto’s LaShawn Murray.
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Paddlers bring home boatload of memories – and medals – from international dragon boat races September 21, 2026
Three dragon boat clubs from the University of Toronto recently competed in an international competition in Taiwan, collectively paddling away with 30 medals – and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Emergency room visits for gambling disorders doubled following expansion of online market, study finds September 18, 2026
Emergency department visits for gambling disorders doubled following the legalization of single-sports betting in Canada and the expansion of Ontario's gambling market, a University of Toronto study finds – and the increase was concentrated among young men.
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U of T hosts next generation of startup founders as Canada gains ground in PitchBook rankings September 16, 2026
The next generation of student entrepreneurs will take centre stage at the University of Toronto this week, following in the footsteps of alumni and other community members who have helped create more than 1,800 startups and, over the past decade, tens of thousands of jobs.
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Researchers examine how commercial change is reshaping Toronto's Kensington Market September 14, 2026
Kensington Market is one of Toronto’s most distinctive neighbourhoods, renowned for its bustling patchwork of food shops, vintage clothing stores, street art and historic Victorian row houses.
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From selfie culture to food science: 7 offbeat courses offered this academic year September 11, 2026
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U of T researcher calls for independent testing of powerful AI models September 10, 2026
For Nicolas Papernot, the secret to strengthening cybersecurity in the age of AI is transparency – sharing information about threats and allowing researchers to probe these systems before attackers do.
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In photos: Students kick off a new school year across U of T's three campuses September 8, 2026
For University of Toronto students, the beginning of a new school year is a series of firsts – from new dorms and roommates to classes and friends.
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It's not too late to save Ontario's rivers, streams and ponds from the invasive round goby, researchers say September 4, 2026
The round goby has long been one of the most destructive invasive species in the Great Lakes, with scientists estimating its population in the billions. While eradicating the bottom-dwelling fish – which first arrived in the early 1990s in the ballasts of cargo ships – is all but impossible, University of Toronto researchers say the fight […]
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Can a full moon really bring bad luck? What about Friday the 13th? U of T researchers crunch the numbers September 3, 2026
Jeffrey Rosenthal was a young professor at the University of Toronto when he discovered he was born on a Friday – though not just any Friday.
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Ketamine and psychotherapy show promise as a combined treatment for chronic neuropathic pain September 2, 2026
Combining ketamine and psychotherapy is a safe and feasible treatment with promising benefits for people experiencing chronic neuropathic pain, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital, the University of Toronto and York University.
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