Healthy Research Teams & Labs symposium: Building healthier research cultures together
On November 12, senior academic administrators and faculty came together at Massey College to explore how institutions can create research environments that support collaboration, empathy and well-being at the second…
U of T launches $24-million program to create 100 new postdoctoral positions, accelerate independent research
“By investing in new pathways for these researchers, we’re reinforcing U of T’s role as a top destination for talent and a launchpad for future leaders” Story by Rahul Kalvapalle…
Jack McCart awarded A&S Dean’s Doctoral Excellence Scholarship
This article originally appeared on U of T Celebrates and Arts & Science News. Jack McCart, a PhD candidate at the Centre for Medieval Studies in the Faculty of Arts…
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
As many as 4,300 students from 86 countries will cross the stage at Convocation Hall Story originally appeared in U of T News by Diane Peters (photo by Mac Pattanasuttinont)…
Pamela Klassen receives 2025 Dr. Suning Wang Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship
Photo of Professor Pamela Klassen by Jenna Muirhead Story by Siri Hansen originally appeared in Current News, Department for the Study of Religion, Faculty of Arts & Science. We are…
Three PhD alumni receive Governor General’s Gold Medal
(L-R) David Bullock, Laureen Hachem and Robyn Maynard (supplied images) Recent University of Toronto alumni David Bullock, Laureen Hachem and Robyn Maynard have received the 2025 Governor General’s Gold Medal in recognition of academic excellence at…
Survivors’ Flag raised across U of T ahead of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A university-wide commemoration will be held at Hart House on September 30, which can be attended virtually via livestream Article by Adina Bresge from U of T News (photo by…
U of T astronomers develop AI model to determine stars’ ages
The MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile captured this colourful view of the bright star cluster NGC 3532. Some of the stars still shine with a…
A provincial patchwork: PhD researcher investigates reproductive health funding gaps
Canada’s universal health-care system can vary widely by province – especially when it comes to reproductive health services Story originally appeared in the U of T News by Cynthia Macdonald…
Postdoc Appreciation Week September 15th -19th, 2025
Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW), hosted by the Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars (CAPS/ACPP), takes place September 15th to 19th, 2025. This annual global celebration honours the vital contributions of postdoctoral…
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 been honoured with the School of Graduate Studies Supervision Awards…
In-Demand Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students Returns
Students celebrate the completion of their Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students in May 2025 Story originally appeared on the Data Sciences Institute website by Cormac Rea. If you’re a…
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 to recognize the remarkable contributions of a doctoral student who…
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 the opportunity to explore the world of public scholarship. Fellows…
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 in underserved Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods (photo by Don Campbell)…
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 speech language pathology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, represented…
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 behalf of the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies. Wednesday, May…
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 the Acting Vice-Dean, Research and Program Innovation for a one-year…
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 of Arts & Science Jon Cohen helped shape post-secondary education…
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 Tess Seip (People’s Choice). by Natasha Smith PhD candidate Faiyza…
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 Graduate Students, a new book edited by Rachael Cayley, Fiona…
‘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 Sylvia Okonofua discovered her purpose years prior to joining DLSPH…
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 the Faculty of Arts & Science’s department of economics, has…
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 productivity and resilience. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn) Story originally appeared…