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Domes near Highland Creek Valley a unique space for Indigenous entrepreneurship training program

They look a bit like four giant golf balls, but these domes are actually high-tech greenhouses — and they’re the home of a new project helping Indigenous entrepreneurs grow.  “We don’t want to create…

Second-hand clothing stores are booming, but struggle to grow online. Can AI help?

Give a picture of a t-shirt to Athiya Rastogi’s AI-powered software and within seconds it writes a detailed web page designed to get that shirt in an online shopper’s cart.

Year in review: 20 unforgettable moments at U of T Scarborough in 2023

While we try to wrap our heads around how it’s already almost 2024, let’s look back at some of the great things that happened at U of T Scarborough in 2023.  1. We opened a huge, eco-friendly student…

U of T Scarborough co-op networking opportunities this September

Start and end your day on September 27 with networking opportunities for employers and U of T Scarborough co-op students.  Starting at 8:30 a.m., the U of T Scarborough Department of Management and…

Frank Stronach joins U of T Scarborough as newest management executive in residence

Eminent business mogul and philanthropist Frank Stronach will join U of T Scarborough this summer as the newest executive in residence in the department of management. “We are pleased to welcome Mr.…

Mural celebrating Black entrepreneurship and inclusive excellence unveiled at U of T Scarborough

A first-of-its-kind mural celebrating a unique partnership between U of T and Nobellum Enterprise to support Black entrepreneurship and underrepresented students in business and STEM has been…

U of T Scarborough co-op networking opportunities this month

Start and end your day on May 31 with networking opportunities for employers and U of T Scarborough co-op students.  Starting at 8:30 a.m., the U of T Scarborough Department of Management and the…

U of T Scarborough partners with the Federation of Black Canadians to support next generation of Black entrepreneurs

U of T Scarborough and the Federation of Black Canadians are partnering on a new project that will support the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. The partnership is part of a $1.3-million…

U of T among top five university business incubators in the world: UBI Global

The University of Toronto has been recognized as one of the top five university business incubators in the world by UBI Global in its latest world benchmark study. In its 2021-2022 study, UBI Global…

U of T Scarborough honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

This Truth and Reconciliation week, the U of T Scarborough community honours those lost to the residential school system, their families and communities. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 1, we recognize and…

U of T Scarborough hosts the 100 Strong Academy, a summer mentorship program for Black boys

This summer the University of Toronto hosted over 60 participants in the 100 Strong Academy, a month-long summer program for Black boys between 11 to 14 years old. “My mom told me about this and…

‘Everyone has the ability to be a leader’: UTSC grad works to advance opportunities for equity-deserving communities

Vanshika Agarwal is determined to use her voice to level the playing field in business.  “Leadership for me means that everyone can be a leader in some capacity. I want to make an impact and help…