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- Researchers develop AI to predict wildfire spread from the skies July 29, 2026As wildfires spread faster and hit more communities across Canada, researchers at the University of Toronto are developing new technology that could give first responders a critical advantage: the ability to predict how a fire will evolve in the hours ahead.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/Photo_Wildfire-research_Waslander-crop.jpg
- Math fans of all ages celebrate U of T prof’s historic Fields Medal July 27, 2026For high school student Emir Kardos, watching the University of Toronto’s Jacob Tsimerman win the 2026 Fields Medal just down the hall from the professor’s office felt like “standing in the presence of greatness.”https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/DSC_3069-crop.jpg
- ‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’: U of T mathematician Jacob Tsimerman awarded prestigious Fields Medal July 23, 2026Jacob Tsimerman, a professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto,https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/Jacob-Tsimerman4_c.Simons-Foundation-crop.jpg
- BioLabs University of Toronto receives $1.75M in federal support July 22, 2026The federal government is investing $1.75 million in BioLabs University of Toronto, the city’s largest shared lab incubator, to help translate life-science research into companies that stay and grow in Canada.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/UofT99198_2J6A8998-crop.jpg
- Larger than life: VR warps how people perceive their body size, study finds July 22, 2026A new study from the University of Toronto finds that people perceive their bodies as larger in virtual reality than in the physical world – and that effect doesn’t end when the headset comes off.Researchers at U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) set out to test how accurately people judge their […]https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/gulliver-effect.jpg
- Children who consume sugary beverages face higher risk of hypertension in adulthood: Study July 21, 2026Children who consume sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice have a higher risk of hypertension later in life, according to a long-term study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard University.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/GettyImages-158313046-crop.jpg
- This may hurt: Researchers find brain pathway linked to 'nocebo' pain July 20, 2026If you’re worried a needle at a doctor’s office is really going to hurt, there’s a good chance it will. That’s the nocebo effect, where negative expectations amplify painful sensations – essentially the opposite of the placebo effect, where positive expectations can help relieve pain.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/pexels-gustavo-fring-6285387-crop.jpg
- U of T partnership with Cohere sets the stage for responsible AI adoption at scale July 16, 2026The University of Toronto is advancing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence adoption at scale through an ambitious multi-year partnership with Cohere, a Canadian-founded, Toronto-based global leader in sovereign AI.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/UofT86454_u-of-t-engineering_50091504116_o-crop.jpg
- Forever chemicals, everyday products: U of T environmental chemist brings the lab into the living room July 15, 2026Miriam Diamond was watching her young son jump on the living room couch when it suddenly dawned on her: his casual horseplay might not be so carefree after all.As the foam cushions compressed and rebounded, Diamond, an environmental chemist at the University of Toronto, wondered what might be getting puffed into the air.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/2026-04-15-Miriam-Diamond_Polina-Teif-6-crop.jpg
- U of T Data Sciences Institute to lead initiative awarding $1M in Claude credits for AI-powered research July 14, 2026The University of Toronto’s Data Sciences Institute said it will lead an initiative to award $1 million in credits for the AI system Claude to accelerate research across the university.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/UofT96878_UTSG-Aerial_2025.jpg
- First-year U of T student organizes women's collegiate basketball tournament in Canada's North July 13, 2026For Janet Enge, basketball has always been about more than the game – it’s a vehicle for growth, a connection to culture and a pathway to opportunities that once seemed far beyond the horizon of her hometown of Yellowknife.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/Image-%283%29-crop.jpg
- U of T student works to integrate Indigenous perspectives into emerging energy projects July 10, 2026James Ropotar says strong communications skills are essential to the success of engineering projects – particularly when it comes to partnerships with Indigenous communities.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/James-Ropotar-2-crop.jpg
- Female patients with traumatic brain injury less likely to be admitted to trauma centres July 9, 2026A study by researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto found that female patients with traumatic brain injury are 26 per cent less likely to be admitted to a specialized trauma centre than males.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/GettyImages-2181737189-crop.jpg
- U of T, together with McMaster, announces early-stage life sciences venture fund with Genesys Capital July 8, 2026In a move that will provide a major boost to life sciences startups in Ontario and the Canadian health economy overall, the University of Toronto has partnered with McMaster University, Venture Ontario and veteran investor Genesys Capital to create a new life sciences venture capital fund.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/dg-story-genesys-crop.jpg
- Why must cartoon villains have an accent? Study reveals the impact on kids July 7, 2026When kids watch cartoons, they’re following much more than a plot – they’re also absorbing cultural biases through the use of characters’ accents.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/pexels-gabby-k-5200824-crop.jpg
- Full-fat dairy shows benefits without raising body fat or cholesterol, study finds July 6, 2026A Canadian study led by University of Toronto researcher Harvey Anderson is offering new evidence in support of consuming full-fat dairy.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-07/GettyImages-2177437195-crop.jpg
- Kenneth Corts, economist and expert on organizations, named U of T vice-president of people, finance and digital services June 26, 2026Kenneth Corts, an acclaimed economist with extensive academic leadership experience, has been named the University of Toronto’s first vice-president, people, finance and digital services.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Ken%20Corts_1.jpg
- Health data initiative led by Unity Health, U of T researchers to expand across Canada with $100‑million in federal support June 25, 2026A hospital data-sharing platform founded by researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto will receive $100 million in new federal investment to expand across Canada.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-23-Vital-Announcement-%287%29-crop.jpg
- Constantia Constantinou appointed U of T’s university chief librarian June 25, 2026Constantia Constantinou, a leader in academic libraries and information systems, has been appointed the University of Toronto’s next university chief librarian following an extensive international search.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/version2.jpg
- U of T startup builds early-warning system for drug shortages June 23, 2026An early-warning tool developed by researchers at the University of Toronto helps predict and manage drug shortages by giving Canadian health leaders more visibility into the risks before it’s too late.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/GettyImages-2176619368-crop.jpg
