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Canada can play a leading role in the next wave of AI innovation: Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun May 27, 2026
From self-driving vehicles to new frontiers in robotics, the next wave of AI is moving beyond the digital world – and Canada has the necessary ingredients to chart a bold path forward.
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Teaching grad makes history on U of T soccer pitch. Is a pro career next? May 26, 2026
Hannah Chown is about to cross the stage at the University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall with a master’s degree in teaching – but she may temporarily put it aside while she takes her shot at another goal: professional soccer.
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Indigenous House opens at U of T Scarborough, creating a new space for gathering, learning and reconciliation May 26, 2026
A new building dedicated to gathering, ceremony and Indigenous-centred learning has opened at the University of Toronto Scarborough, creating a visible expression of the university’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
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Congratulations Class of 2026! U of T counts down to spring convocation May 26, 2026
Excitement is building across the University of Toronto’s three campuses as graduating students prepare to turn the page on their studies and celebrate their accomplishments at this year’s spring convocation ceremonies.
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Betting on Canada: U of T innovators in the spotlight at Toronto Tech Week May 25, 2026
A global merger. A billion-dollar funding round. An unprecedented public company debut. The high-growth tech companies making these moves each trace their roots to the University of Toronto – and all of them remain anchored in Canada.
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U of T researchers develop silicone-based coating that could help curb hospital infections May 22, 2026
Researchers in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have developed a non-toxic coating that can prevent proteins from sticking to surfaces, potentially offering a new tool in the fight against hospital-acquired infections.
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Ryan McClelland appointed dean of U of T’s Faculty of Music May 21, 2026
Ryan McClelland, a music scholar and educator renowned for his expertise in rhythmic-metric theory, tonal analysis and performance studies, has been appointed dean of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music.
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Stephen Wright appointed dean of U of T’s Faculty of Arts & Science May 21, 2026
Stephen Wright, a leading scientist in the emerging field of plant evolutionary genomics, has been appointed dean of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science.
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U of T researcher builds haptic vest to support DeafBlind climber on Everest May 20, 2026
A high-tech vest built by a University of Toronto Mississauga researcher will help guide Karolina Pakėnaitė as she attempts to become the first DeafBlind person to scale Mount Everest.
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Dick Bond has spent 50 years trying to understand the universe. He’s making progress. May 13, 2026
As a teenager growing up in Toronto, Dick Bond read widely in his search for meaning and purpose – exploring everything from mathematics to human prehistory and ancient history.
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The secret to life satisfaction? Freedom is key, study finds May 12, 2026
What does it take to be truly satisfied with life? A recent study from the University of Toronto Mississauga suggests that simply feeling good isn’t sufficient – people also need to feel free.
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What will a future without climate action look like? These researchers can show you May 7, 2026
As many as 88,000 people were forced to flee their homes when a wildfire ravaged Fort McMurray, Alta. in 2016, leaving widespread devastation in its wake.Even so, it was far from a worst-case scenario.The blaze could have been even more damaging if the weather had been hotter, windier or drier – conditions that are becoming […]
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Properly crediting employees for their ideas is key to building a strong workplace culture: Study May 6, 2026
Making sure that employees are properly credited for their ideas can go a long way towards improving workplace culture, a University of Toronto Scarborough study has found.
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'Frankenproteins' developed by U of T researchers offer hope in fighting cancer May 5, 2026
Lab-created “frankenproteins” developed by a team of scientists at the University of Toronto Mississauga offer hope for safer and more effective cancer treatments in the future.
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In bloom: U of T forestry prof breaks down Toronto's cherry blossom season May 4, 2026
The University of Toronto’s St. George campus recently stepped into spring with the arrival of its delicate pink cherry blossoms while full blooms at U of T Scarborough were expected this week.
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From lab to stage: PhD student champions science outreach through drag May 1, 2026
University of Toronto PhD candidate Angelico Obille wears a white lab coat while working in the Faculty of Dentistry – but adds a dress, pearls, heels, makeup and fabulous wig before “Kwaga Musselle” hits the stage.
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Data scientist says field is crucial to the success of AI boom: The Logic April 30, 2026
The artificial intelligence boom won't deliver on its promise without greater investment in data science, a data scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto tells The Logic.
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The Toronto Review: U of T scholars, writers launch fiction-focused weekly April 29, 2026
A new weekly created by University of Toronto scholars aims to fill what its founders describe as a gap in the world of literary publications.Officially launched this week, the Toronto Review publishes engaging essays, fiction and reviews of books, films and other art forms every week.
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Infants make nuanced moral character judgments as early as 12 months old: Study April 28, 2026
Psychologists at the University of Toronto have found that we begin to make moral character judgments as early as 12 months old.
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AI startup founded by U of T alumni to revive failed drug candidates: The Globe and Mail April 27, 2026
A startup founded by University of Toronto alumni has won Silicon Valley buy-in for its novel approach to AI-assisted drug development – resurrecting therapies the pharma industry had given up on, the Globe and Mail reports.
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