U of T Scarborough welcomed its first director of international and global engagement, Carlos Vargas, who has spent more than a decade helping universities forge international connections.
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How family members interpret facial expressions might unlock clues about borderline personality disorder
Family members of those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) show similarities in their brains and personalities—they even interpret sad facial expressions similarly, according to a series of…
‘If you have a dream, go for it’: how one alum landed a job at Google by prioritizing herself
Marah Ayad believes in chasing your dreams wholeheartedly.
Living by that ethos, coupled with hard work, the U of T Scarborough management alum is now a technical account manager at one of the world…
21 memorable moments of 2021 at U of T Scarborough
Let’s admit it, 2021 wasn’t as different from 2020 as we’d hoped. But the year had its bright spots as we continued pushing, adapting and coming together. Here’s 21 moments that stood out.
U of T cancels in-person exams, delays in-person classes due to Omicron variant
The University of Toronto will not be holding in-person exams effective Dec. 16 and will delay most in-person learning until Jan. 31 to help curb the spread of COVID-19 amid the emergence of the…
Hummingbirds use overnight ‘hibernation’ to prep for migration
Hummingbirds’ metabolisms are so high that they face an ever-looming threat—running out of energy and dropping dead. That’s why the birds evolved a physiological trick, an ability at the centre of…
Defy Gravity: Campaign for U of T offers vision of inclusive excellence with global impact
The University of Toronto has launched the largest university fundraising and alumni engagement campaign in Canadian history to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.
What to do before coming to and while on campus
As we prepare for a safe return to campus in the new year, here are some things to do before coming to and while on campus. Scroll to the bottom of the article for responses to frequently asked…
Scarborough’s heavy COVID burden highlights need for better health services in Eastern GTA
How has COVID disproportionately harmed Indigenous and racialized communities in the Eastern GTA? How can we foster resilience through community relationships? How can we design a healthcare system…
Black Founders Network launches to support entrepreneurs and create more Black-led businesses
An inclusive community where Black entrepreneurs can tap into various resources to nurture and boost their businesses has launched at the University of Toronto.
The goal of the Black Founders…
U of T accepts all recommendations of Anti-Semitism Working Group
The University of Toronto’s Anti-Semitism Working Group has delivered its final report and made a series of recommendations to tackle anti-Semitic racism and religious discrimination on campus – all…
SJ Sindu talks about why identity, family and loss of faith shape her writing
When SJ Sindu was younger, she couldn’t wait for her annual family vacations to Scarborough.
“Scarborough was a completely different world to where I grew up,” says Sindu, an assistant professor in…