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  • ‘I’m Confident in My Path Now’: DLSPH’s MPH Black Health program has fine-​tuned the life goals for this student

    First-year DLSPH student Sylvia Okonofua Story originally appeared in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health News by Bonnie O’Sullivan […]

  • ‘Silent epidemic’: Young researchers receive CIHR awards to investigate coronaviruses and chlamydia

    Safia Omer (pictured) and Jonathan Burnie are among the first winners of the CIHR REDI Early Career Transition Award, a […]

  • “I hope I have contributed in some small way” : Peter Grav reflects on a twenty-year-long career at the Graduate Centre for Academic Communication

    Peter Grav has spent the last twenty years of his career teaching graduate students how to advance and refine their […]

  • Writing Together: New book by U of T professors offers insights on social writing initiatives

    Rachael Cayley, Fiona Coll and Daniel Aureliano Newman (supplied images) by Heidi Lee Writing Together: Building Social Writing Opportunities for […]

  • 10 graduate students recognized with Cecil Yip Doctoral Research Awards

    Story originally appeared on U of T Celebrates Ten graduate students at the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research in […]

  • 15 doctoral students receive Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowships

    The 2025-26 Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellows. by Emily Cloutier The annual fellowships are designed to offer doctoral students […]

  • 15 doctoral students receive Connaught PhDs for Public Impact fellowships

    Story originally appeared in U of T Celebrates by Rahul Kalvapalle. Fifteen doctoral students at the University of Toronto have […]

  • 2024 Dorrington Award recognizes graduate students innovating myopathy research, mapping the liver and advancing personalized medicine

    Pictured, left to right: PhD Candidates Heta Lad, Delaram Pouyabahar and Justin Sing Story originally appeared in The Donnelly Centre […]

  • Announcement of the Vice-Dean, Research and Program Innovation

    From: Joshua Barker, Dean, School of Graduate Studies & Vice-Provost, Graduate Research and EducationDate: May 20, 2021Re: Announcement of the Vice-Dean, Research and […]

  • Appointment of Acting Vice-Dean, Research and Program Innovation

    I’m pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Dr. Sarah Sharma as […]

  • Appointment of Acting Vice-Dean, Students

    I’m pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Dr. Yana Yunusova as […]

  • Atlantic fantastic: 10 years of impactful research from U of T’s Naylor Fellowships

    Meet the 2023 Naylor Fellows (left to right): Charlotte Clarke, Jake Dow and Lauren Williams. This article originally appeared on […]

  • Biomedical engineering student receives Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

    Congratulations to Mohammadamir (Amir) Ghasemian Moghaddam, the 2025 recipient of the Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award. This award was established in 2002 […]

  • Brenda Cossman and Jonathan Abbatt honoured with 2023 JJ Berry Smith Award for Doctoral Supervision

    Brenda Cossman (L) and Jon Abbatt (R), recipients of the 2023 JJ Berry Smith Award Professors Brenda Cossman (Faculty of […]

  • Call for applications – Healthy Research Teams Seed Fund

    The new Healthy Research Teams Seed Fund supports activities that promote healthy research practices at the University of Toronto. The […]

  • Call for nominations: University of Toronto Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship supports Indigenous and Black researchers

    With a goal of fostering increased diversity and representation at all levels of teaching, learning and research, the University of […]

  • Canada’s Talent Advantage: PhD graduates in increasing demand from industry

    Photo by Matthew Volpe The University of Toronto is Canada’s primary engine of advanced talent creation. With approximately 1,000 PhD […]

  • Chemistry PhD student Emily Majaesic wins Three Minute Thesis for explaining single-molecule protein-sequencing technology

    Emily Majaesic is a third-year Chemistry PhD student in the Walid A. Houry lab at U of T. Arts & […]

  • Congratulations to Faiyza Alam and all the U of T 3MT winners and finalists!

    Winners of the 2025 3MT (from left): Emily Wood (2nd place), Faiyza Alam (1st place), Melissa Suma (3rd place), and […]

  • Congratulations to U of T’s Class of 2021!

    From L: Faraz Alidina (PhD student, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations) and Prof. Joshua Barker, Dean, School of Graduate Studies. […]

  • Creating trauma-free cancer treatments: Temitope Abiola on receiving a 2023 Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

    Photo: Mayuri Punithan This article originally appeared on the Department of Chemistry’s Recent News. Congratulations to our postdoctoral researcher Temitope […]

  • Daphne Tan and Kevin Golovin recognized with Early Career Supervision Award

    Daphne Tan (L) and Kevin Golovin (R), recipients of the 2023 Early Career Supervision Award Assistant professors Daphne Tan (Faculty […]

  • Engineering PhD student takes top prize at 3MT Finals

    Pictured left to right: Emaad Paracha, Daniil Lisus and Angel Badewole (photo by Brian Desrosiers-Tam) The winners are in and […]

  • Faculty members receive School of Graduate Studies Supervision Awards

    Pictured, left to right: Angela Colantonio, Elizabeth Peter, Pamela Klassen, Angela Mashford-Pringle and Cillian O’Hogan (supplied images) Story originally appeared […]

  • Former U of T graduate students receive 2021-22 Governor General’s Gold Medal

    From L to R: Elisabeth Prince, Joyce He, and Fahima Dossa Three former U of T graduate students, Elisabeth Prince, Joyce He, […]

  • Four faculty members receive School of Graduate Studies Supervision Awards

    (left to right): Steven Bernstein, Matthew Roorda, Claire Battershill, Amaya Perez-Brumer (supplied images) by Natasha Smith Four faculty members have […]

  • From advocating for reproductive justice to revitalizing the Oneida language, fifteen graduate students aim to engage the public through Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowship Program

    Top row (from L): Wumi Asubiaro Dada; Olivia Doggett; Madalyn Hay; Travonne Edwards; Robert Masaki HechlerMiddle row (from L): Juan […]

  • GCAC director Jane Freeman reflects on the late Ursula Franklin’s Massey Lecture on CBC Ideas

    Ursula Franklin in laboratory (photo credit: University of Toronto Archives) by Heidi Wing Sum Lee In recognition of the 60th […]

  • GCAC’s Jane Freeman receives highest teaching honour at the University of Toronto

    If you ask Professor Jane Freeman, she’ll tell you that much of her success as a teacher comes from her […]

  • Graduate Education Innovation Fund (GEIF) invites applications from faculty for Winter 2023 funding cycle

    The Graduate Education Innovation Fund (GEIF) is now accepting applications for its Winter 2023 funding cycle. The initiative aims to […]

  • Graduate Education Innovation Fund recipients among those recognized with Early Career Teaching Awards

    Recipients of the 2022 Early Career Teaching Awards (from left to right): Funké Aladejebi, Sherry Fukuzawa, Obidimma Ezezika, Angela Mashford-Pringle, […]

  • Harmata Aboubakar, Julia Jeonghyun Parke among winners of SSHRC’s 2024 Storytellers Challenge

    Harmata Aboubakar (L) and Julia Jeonghyun Parke (supplied images) This article originally appeared on U of T Celebrates. University of […]

  • IHPME doctoral student awarded the Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

    IHPME doctoral student, Natasha (Yasmin) Sheikhan, the 2024 Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award recipient. This article originally appeared on […]

  • In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Jon Cohen

    Jon Cohen, Professor Emeritus of Economics and former Dean, School of Graduate Studies by Kate Baggott, Department of Economics, Faculty […]

  • In photos: SGS Athletics celebrates volleyball, field hockey and Ultimate frisbee championships during an exciting 2023–24 season

    With files from the SGS Athletics Report: 2023-2024 written by Rheannon Demeter and all photographs by U of T Intramural […]

  • In-Demand Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students Returns

    Story originally appeared in the Data Sciences by Cormac Rea If you’re a U of T doctoral student looking to […]

  • Incoming U of T post-doc to research how body image affects sport participation

    Chelsi Ricketts will carry out her research at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education’s Mental Health and Physical Activity […]

  • Inspired by her First Nations Heritage and love of nature, Connaught Public Impact Fellow Jaime Grimm researches salmon conservation

    By Chris Sasaki This story originally appeared on U of T News. PhD student Jaime Grimm’s research into fish pathogens and […]

  • International exchange program highlights importance of fostering global academic collaborations

    Jatta Muhonen’s research is focused on how well athletes are able to recognize and react to emotional abuse by coaches. […]

  • Investment in advanced talent key to Canada’s success in the knowledge economy: U of T study

    (photo by Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images) This article originally appeared on U of T News by Adina Bresge. A new Career Outcomes study, […]

  • Maaike Canrinus, new Doctor of Education, enhances her therapy clinic, crosses the Convocation stage

    Dr. Canrinus (photo courtesy Riverwise Psychology Services) Story originally appeared on the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education’s (OISE) Latest […]

  • Marie Goretti Uwayezu recognized with IDRC International Doctoral Research Award

    Marie Goretti Owayezu (supplied image) This article originally appeared on Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing News and SGS News. […]

  • Mastercard Foundation Scholar brings mission to improve livelihoods to U of T

    Growing up in Uganda, Naturinda Emmanuel aspired to be a medical doctor and health leader. He wants to eliminate barriers to healthcare […]

  • Meet the GCAC’s new writing instructor, Dr. Adeiza Isiaka

    Few aspects of a graduate education elicit groans as frequently or reliably as academic writing. Each discipline may have its […]

  • Message to the University Community on Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

    Update – Feb 9, 2023 We continue to follow the tragic news emerging from Türkiye and Syria with sorrow. For […]

  • MSc student Atefeh Mohammadi wins first place in 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition

    As an undergraduate student, Atefeh Mohammadi used to attend the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition with a friend – “for […]

  • New Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision (CGMS) offers students personalized support

    The School of Graduate Studies is excited to announce the launch of its new Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision (CGMS).   […]

  • New Excellence is Black award fund aims to create community and opportunity for Black graduate students

    A new student-led award fund is working to increase access to financial support and mentorship for Black graduate students at […]

  • New Graduate Education Innovation Fund (GEIF) invites applications from faculty

    The School of Graduate Studies is delighted to announce a new initiative that aims to advance excellence in graduate education […]

  • New: Accessibility Services Graduate and Professional Program Student Handbook

    The Accessibility Services Graduate and Professional Program Student Handbook (PDF) is a roadmap to help you navigate the accommodations process, as well […]

  • Ontario Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Showcase

    The School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto is pleased to host the 2025 Ontario 3MT Showcase on […]

  • Pailin Chiaranunt and Peter Serles named 2024 Schmidt Science Fellows

    Pailin Chiaranunt and Peter Serles (supplied images) This article originally appeared on U of T Celebrates by Rahul Kalvapalle Pailin […]

  • PhD candidate aims to advance health equity for marginalized populations

    This article originally appeared on U of T News, by Tyler Irving. “I am here to make a difference in […]

  • PhD candidate Emily Wood wins Presenters’ Choice award at provincial 3MT®

    Emily Wood (photo by Andy Jibb, Full Effect Media) by Natasha Smith PhD candidate Emily Wood from the department of […]

  • PhD candidate Louis Busch recognized with SSHRC’s 2024 Talent Award

    Louis Busch (supplied image) Story originally appeared on U of T Celebrates. Louis Busch, a PhD candidate in the department […]

  • PhD project explores how Afro-Peruvian women shaped Lima through music and performance

    Roxana Escobar Ñañez traveled to Lima to interview Afro-Peruvian singers and performers as part of her dissertation (supplied image) The […]

  • PhD researcher draws on refugee experience to study plight of asylum-seekers in Canada

    “We’re using criminal justice mechanisms to deal with what should be an administrative process” Jona Zyfi, a doctoral candidate at […]

  • PhD researcher focuses on clean energy justice for underserved communities

    Emmanuel Taiwo’s doctoral dissertation, at U of T Scarborough’s IMPACT Lab, examines clean energy innovations and access to energy retrofits […]

  • PhD student Adrian Schroeder recognized by Canadian Econometrics Study Group

    Adrian Schroeder (photo by A. Macedo) Story originally appeared in U of T Celebrates. Adrian Schroeder, a PhD student in […]

  • PhD student Deborah Baiden recognized by Heart and Stroke Foundation

    Deborah Baiden (supplied image) This article originally appeared on U of T News. Deborah Baiden, a PhD student at the […]

  • PhD student wins 2021 Three Minute Thesis final for work on rhetoric in 13th-century Persian literature

    What do short stories from medieval Persian literature teach us about political discourse today? Faraz Alidina can tell you, and […]

  • Postdoctoral fellows Athanasios Litsios and Lucie Wolf receive Donnelly Centre’s Research Excellence Awards

    Athanasios Litsios and Lucie Wolf receive Donnelly Centre’s Research Excellence Awards Postdoctoral Fellows Athanasios Litsios and Lucie Wolf (supplied images) […]

  • Professors Nada Moumtaz and Sophie Rousseaux recognized with Early Career Supervision Award

    Dr. Nada Moumtaz (L) & Dr. Sophie Rousseaux (R) are this year’s recipients of the Early Career Supervision Award. Assistant […]

  • Professors Scott Prudham and Marla Sokolowski awarded the 2022 JJ Berry Smith Award for Doctoral Supervision

    Dr. Scott Prudham & Dr. Marla Sokolowski Dr. Scott Prudham and Dr. Marla Sokolowski are the recipients of this year’s JJ Berry Smith […]

  • Q&A: Meet Professor John Peever, newly appointed Vice-Dean, Students

    Mental health. Holistic student services. Representation. Professor John Peever is placing these words at the centre of his five-year term […]

  • Rachael Cayley rethinks graduate student writing in her new book, Thriving as a Graduate Writer

    In her book, Thriving as a Graduate Writer: Principles, Strategies, and Habits for Effective Academic Writing, Rachael Cayley aspires to […]

  • Researchers develop biodegradable electrodes that may help repair damaged brain tissue

    From left: Professor Cindi Morshead, PhD student Tianhao Chen and Professor Hani Naguib led research to develop a flexible, biodegradable […]

  • Sandhya Mylabathula wins People’s Choice Award in French-language three-minute thesis competition

    Photo: Slown Balan This article originally appeared on U of T Celebrates. Sandhya Mylabathula has won the People’s Choice Award in the […]

  • Seeding Innovation in Graduate Education

    The School of Graduate Studies’ Graduate Education Innovation Fund (GEIF) is seeking proposals for its second cycle of funding in […]

  • Seven graduate students receive inaugural Inlight Research Fellowships for Mental Health Research

    Clockwise from top left: Lauren Brown, Maya E. Amestoy, Yiyi Wang, Andrea McCracken, Xue (Sunny) Xiang, Rya Buckley and Yaxi […]

  • Seven U of T graduate students awarded 2023-2024 Inlight Research Fellowships in support of mental health research

    Clockwise from top left: Melissa deJonge, Egag Egag, Asma Shamim, Maya Ahia, Danika Quesnel, JesusMiracle Chiadika and Ananya Bhattacharjee (supplied images) […]

  • SGS announces new Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowship Program

    The School of Graduate Studies has just launched the Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowship Program as part of the core offerings of the Centre […]

  • SGS launches new Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowship Program to support doctoral students in enhancing research impact

    A new fellowship program developed by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), in partnership with the Connaught Fund, wants to […]

  • SGS’s new Vice-Dean, Research and Program Innovation on inclusive excellence and equity in leadership

    You’d be forgiven for thinking Vina Goghari just might be able to read your mind. SGS’s new Vice-Dean, Research and […]

  • The Toronto Star profiles U of T’s Three Minute Thesis competition: Why the initiative matters

    For her Three-Minute Thesis presentation, University of Toronto PhD student Ain Kim described how artificial intelligence can help scientists understand […]

  • Three PhD alumni receive Governor General’s Gold Medal

    Former University of Toronto graduate students Karl Manis, Chido Muchemwa and Tatiana Ruiz-Bedoya have received the 2024 Governor General’s Gold […]

  • U of T alumni Samuel Cardwell, James Santangelo, and Meaghan Williams receive 2022-23 Governor General’s Gold Medal for Academic Excellence

    By Gayatri Kumar Three former U of T graduate students have received the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal for Academic […]

  • U of T gears up for biggest Three Minute Thesis competition yet — and it’s all virtual

    The University of Toronto’s 2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be its biggest yet. Last year, the annual competition, […]

  • U of T PhD student uses synthetic biology to create low-cost diagnostic tools

    Justin Vigar and his colleagues are creating a customizable, paper-based platform to rapidly screen for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases […]

  • U of T researcher explores reparations for forgotten victims of Uganda’s war

    Ketty Anyeko’s research is focused on children born of wartime sexual violence in northern Uganda (photo by Johnny Guatto) Ketty […]

  • U of T researchers win 2022 Polanyi Prizes – across all five categories

    Clockwise from top left: Alana Ogata, Michael Stepner, Isabella Huberman, Joshua Speagle, and Kieran Quinn February 9, 2023 Five U […]

  • U of T Three Minute Thesis (3MT) winner Emily Majaesic places first at the 2023 Ontario Regional 3MT Final

    Emily Majaesic (L) with SGS Dean Joshua Barker at Queen’s University Emily Majaesic has a new win to celebrate: the […]

  • U of T’s 2022 Naylor Fellows shine light on Black health, climate communication, humane prisons and a healthy home

    On left, from top: Damilola Iduye, Jill Downey, and Nayani Jensen; on right: Kate Mitchell By Janet Rowe A climate […]

  • UTM researcher solves decades-old mystery, redefines how plant metabolism is understood

    Research by UTM’s Sonia Evans sheds light on the origin of pyruvate in chloroplasts, opening the door to enhanced crop […]

  • UTM’s Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs on the new Global Past project and graduate studies at the Mississauga campus

    By Carla DeMarco, UTM Sometimes an academic connects with their material on a whole new, visceral level, and this was […]

  • While researching violence in Peru, Connaught Public Impact Fellow helps community find joy

    Connaught Public Impact Fellow (2022-23) and Sociology PhD candidate Andrea Román Alfaro was recently featured on U of T News, […]

  • With PhD in hand, U of T grad and former Olympian aims to tackle athlete abuse

    Erin Willson, who competed in the 2012 Olympic Games with Team Canada, is graduating with a PhD from the Faculty […]

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