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Learning through making: Makerspace connects education with technology and creativity

The UTSC Library Makerspace may be known for the intricate 3D-printed models lining its window, but students and faculty are finding new and creative ways all the time to use its tools. The…

U of T alumna Julie Payette installed as 29th Governor General

Julie Payette, an University of Toronto alumna, engineer and astronaut who was the second Canadian woman in space, was installed as Canada's 29th Governor General today on Parliament Hill.  Payette,…

Event aims to inspire Grade 9 girls to study science and technology

More than 100 Grade 9 girls are taking part in the Sparking Science through Mentorship Conference at U of T Scarborough – a conference showcasing women working in science and technology with a social…

University of Toronto campers send best wishes to Invictus Games competitors

Kids from University of Toronto summer camps have good luck wishes ready for competitors in the Invictus Games when they arrive in Toronto and the Scarborough campus later this month. Campers from…

Lecture series explores how the U.S. and Canada think differently about immigration

We may share a border and both countries have enjoyed ranking as immigrant-friendly environments, but our reputations when it comes to newcomers couldn’t be more different.  Canada enjoys the world’s…

Fit-Breaks creators awarded for outstanding conference session

Two U of T Scarborough graduate students have won a national award for their presentation on Fit-Breaks. Graduate students, Alyona Koulanova (BSc, 2015) and Aryel Maharaj (BSc, 2015) are recipients…

Citizenship ceremony at U of T Scarborough brings more than a few surprises

Despite being in labour, Julie Yap wouldn’t miss seeing her husband Dan receive his official Canadian citizenship at U of T Scarborough. The soon-to- be-parents, who are originally from the…

17 awards and counting

Simran Vedvyas recalls a gift from her grandfather after graduating from kindergarten — a wheat seed accompanied with a letter that said, “you reap what you sow.” The gesture stuck with the young…

Green Path program lives up to its name for thirteenth year

For most students, starting university means new people, a new house and new subjects. For students of the U of T Scarborough Green Path program, it also means a new country, culture and language. “‘…

Welcome Day

Join us on Thursday, September 7th for Welcome Day! All students are invited to this drop-in event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SW Plaza and ARC Quad. Explore the campus, connect with student groups…

Growing our community: U of T Scarborough’s Residence Centre sprouts collaboration

The University of Toronto Scarborough’s Residence Life Program initiated its own community garden this year. Sprouted from an idea to foster environmental and community building, the garden brings…

Club seeks to inspire young minds interested in studying neuroscience

A new club that brings awareness of neuroscience studies to local high school students is the brainchild of U of T Scarborough alumna Ramanja Pakirathan. “We felt that we didn’t learn much about…