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Robert Singleton named managing director of the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre...

TORONTO, ON — The board of directors of the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Singleton as the managing director of the centre, which is...

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University of Toronto President Meric Gertler to speak on relation between...

TORONTO, ON – In the knowledge-based economy, universities are regarded as prize competitive assets for cities and regions. Yet relations between the two are often characterized by tension. Drawing on...

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University of Toronto to amplify entrepreneurship offerings with over $3...

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto will receive more than $3 million in funding to increase its training and support for student entrepreneurship as part of the Campus-Linked Accelerator Program...

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Ontario’s 28th Lt. Governor Hon. David Onley joins U of T faculty, champions...

TORONTO, ON — The Hon. David Onley has stepped down as Ontario’s 28th and second longest-serving Lieutenant Governor and will return to his roots at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). Effective...

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U of T ranks highest in Canada, 20th globally: Times Higher Education -...

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto was once again named the top university in Canada and one of the top 20 in the world – this time by the 2014 Times Higher Education (THE) World University...

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Historic $130-million gift from the Rogers family to establish the Ted Rogers...

Largest private donation in Canadian health care history will bring together the strengths of SickKids, UHN, and U of T in individualized genomic medicine, tissue engineering, and advanced cardiac...

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New compound may lead to development of cheaper anti-cancer drugs

TORONTO, ON – A new compound developed at the University of Toronto Scarborough could play an important role in developing cheaper anti-cancer drugs. Professor Bernie Kraatz, chair of the Department of...

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U of T and CUPE Reach New Tentative Agreement

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto announced that CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and the University have reached a new tentative agreement. “We are very pleased that we have reached a tentative agreement,” said...

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Scientists to provide update on the search for gravitational waves -...

Toronto, ON– Media are invited to view a live webcast at the University of Toronto (U of T) as the National Science Foundation brings together scientists from Caltech, MIT, and the LIGO Scientific...

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U of T Lab Retrofit “An Historic Investment In Canadian Science And Innovation”

Toronto, ON –  In what University of Toronto President Meric Gertler called “an historic investment in Canadian science and innovation,” the federal and provincial governments are joining with the...

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Strong dollar means cross-border shopping heavily influenced by exchange rate

TORONTO, ON – With the holiday shopping season in full swing it appears Canadians now more than ever are keeping a watchful eye on the exchange rate before heading south of the border to shop. Even a...

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Hummingbird metabolism unique in burning glucose and fructose equally

TORONTO, ON – Hummingbird metabolism is a marvel of evolutionary engineering. These tiny birds can power all of their energetic hovering flight by burning the sugar contained in the floral nectar of...

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University of Toronto’s license with Access Copyright set to end - Commitment...

Commitment to copyright law compliance remains top priority TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto has been unable to reach an agreement with Access Copyright for a renewal of the current license at a...

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Targeted audiences and websites can help magazines weather the onslaught of...

TORONTO, ON — While print media continue to suffer at the hands of their online counterparts, new research from the University of Toronto Scarborough finds that print magazines with companion websites...

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Helping Ontarians living with mental and physical illnesses - Ontario Teaming...

Ontario Teaming Up With Mental Health Leaders to Create Medical Psychiatry Alliance TORONTO, ON – Ontario will assist up to 500,000 people across the province that are either at-risk of, or currently...

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Research shows that reported oil sands emissions greatly underestimated

TORONTO, ON – A new comprehensive modeling assessment of contamination in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region indicates that officially reported emissions of certain hazardous air pollutants have been...

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New research shows the way a room is lit can affect the way you make decisions

TORONTO, ON – The next time you want to turn down the emotional intensity before making an important decision, you may want to dim the lights first. A new study from the University of Toronto...

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New study shows a genetic link between feeding behaviour and animal dispersal

TORONTO, ON – New research from the University of Toronto Scarborough shows that animal dispersal is influenced by a gene associated with feeding and food search behaviours. The study, which was...

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Professor Bruce Kidd appointed interim vice-president and principal, UTSC

TORONTON, ON – Professor Bruce Kidd, Warden of Hart House and past dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health (now the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education), has been appointed...

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University of Toronto to unlock city’s mysteries at annual Doors Open event

TORONTO, ON — The University of Toronto will open six of its buildings to the public on May 24 and 25 as part of the annual Doors Open Toronto festival. In addition to opening up six of its buildings...

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