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Here are some (very good) reasons why you shouldn’t waste water
It’s common knowledge that reducing our carbon footprint is important, but what about our water footprint?
U of T researchers explore how bugs get busy in new The Nature of Things documentary
A group of U of T researchers lent their expertise for a recent episode of CBC’s The Nature of Things that explored how bugs get busy.
Researchers from U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough…
The world is in a mental health crisis, and these startups are using tech to make a difference
From local hospitals to the United Nations, organizations have warned that the world is in a mental health crisis — one that young entrepreneurs are fighting with tech-based startups.
Alum brings policy expertise to UN session on empowering women and girls through STEM
When Melanie Ratnam mentors girls in elementary school, she often sees them discouraged by the lack of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
"STEM will lose out on talented…
Startup upcycling airline seats into leather goods by training and hiring women in rural Costa Rica
Lynne Corvaglia is on a mission to turn thousands of old airline seats into high-end leather products — and job opportunities for women in rural parts of Costa Rica.
Community research project to explore art-wellness programs for Scarborough’s 2SLGBTQ+ youth
A project exploring ways that arts-wellness programs can support 2SLGTBQ+ youth in Scarborough has received an award from the Connaught Community Partnerships Research Program.
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’s Governing Council formally approves Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health
The Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH) received final approval from U of T’s Governing Council at a meeting held Feb. 14.
Final approval from Governing Council represents…
From spikeball to affordable meds, these U of T Scarborough startups are changing the game
Aliya Ali Shaikha didn’t realize how expensive medications are until her father had to downgrade his health insurance.
When Shaikha discovered his medications were almost 70 per cent cheaper if he…
Six books by Black authors our community members loved
In celebration of Black History Month, we asked our U of T Scarborough community on Instagram to share their recommendations for books by Black authors.
Check out the list below for books to add to…
Start-up bringing blockchain to health-care and human resources lands $2.4 million in funding
To many, the blockchain is the mystifying technology behind cryptocurrency; to the start-up company TransCrypts, it’s a way for Ukrainian refugees to access their medical records and employees to…
'Now is the time': Maydianne Andrade on elevating Black people in STEMM
The underrepresentation of Black people in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) is a persistent problem in Canada – and a missed opportunity for talent and perspective…