“This program has really changed my life,” says Kamol Arif, on a break from working on the construction of the new Highland Hall building at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
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Device built by U of T Scarborough scientist reduces barriers in the lab
Dr. Ronald Soong has always enjoyed tinkering with electronics. Not only does he build devices in his spare time, he also volunteers as a basic electronics instructor.
“It’s definitely a hobby and…
TEDxUTSC digs deep to unearth topics we often overlook
This year’s installment of TEDxUTSC explored the topics that are often overlooked or ignored by society, including issues of gender-based violence, environmental crises, and youth empowerment.
The…
UTSC Reads shines light on Scarborough
Just last year it was an event for the Department of Sociology, but now UTSC Reads invites the whole campus community to come together.
“Our main goal is to get people reading the book and using it…
UTSC Observatory catches glimpse of bright meteor
A camera at the UTSC Observatory captured video of a meteor that streaked through the night sky above southern Ontario at 7:23 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24.
As a part of a network of cameras…
Skate into the winter semester on campus outdoor rink
Arena veterans and newcomers alike can lace up to try U of T Scarborough’s outdoor skating rink that recently opened in the quad outside of the campus bookstore.
Students can bring their own skates…
Alum channels life and academic experiences into coaching and national sport events
For U of T Scarborough alum Greg Danko, his memories of campus extra-curricular activities will always be special.
“I did pretty well in school, but I enjoyed and found more success in doing extra-…
Principal Bruce Kidd on the privilege of celebrating our neighbours
They are retired social workers, spiritual leaders and writers. Others are humble advocates and volunteers. A few are famous athletes and musicians who have never forgotten where they’re…
Faculty and students rally to support hurricane relief efforts in Dominica
It’s been more than two months since Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean island of Dominica, and much of the country is still reeling from the disaster.
Now a group of faculty and students…
Prime Minister Trudeau encourages young girls to pursue STEM studies at U of T Scarborough conference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encouraged a group of Grade 9 girls to let nothing stand in their way of pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
“Girls can do…
You don’t have to be an English student to be a writer
The creative writing club at the University of Toronto Scarborough – also known as COW – is a gem for more than just English students.
“Beyond anything they might learn about writing, COW is about…
South Korea's LG Electronics meets with U of T researchers to explore collaboration opportunities
One of South Korea’s biggest companies is exploring innovation-related collaboration opportunities with the University of Toronto, the latest in a long line of multinationals to be drawn to U of T’s…