As U of T moved online following COVID-19 emergency measures, so did the 2020 UTSC Undergraduate Research Poster Forum – a move that first prize winner Nayaab Punjani appreciated.
“Although it was…
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Students looking for summer jobs may have to think outside of the box this season
With strict physical distancing rules in place and an economy essentially in lockdown, this may be the most unforgiving market for students looking for summer jobs in recent memory.
“The…
U of T rolls out 'one-stop shop' for student awards
The University of Toronto has launched the first phase of Award Explorer – a public-facing, centralized awards repository that gives current and prospective students access to thousands of awards,…
UTSC students team up to solve some mysteries behind celebrated museum collection
A group of U of T students from two very different disciplines have teamed up to uncover some secrets behind a museum collection that spans from prehistory to the mid-20th Century.
The academic…
#UofTGrad19: U of T Scarborough gives new grad solid foundation for law school
Although the U of T Scarborough Fall Convocation took place on Nov. 6, Valerie Tan (HBA, 2019) didn’t have the opportunity to cross the stage at Convocation Hall to receive her diploma. Instead, she…
#UofTGrad19: Convocation means back to business for Christian Cordero
Christian Cordero, who graduates in Nov. 2019 with a bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA), is a doer.
So, it should come as no surprise to anyone who knows him that during his…
Innovative chatbot by U of T Scarborough students combines AI, blockchain into financial technology
This past summer, 75 U of T Scarborough students designed innovative chatbots to answer questions on Canada’s growing financial technology (FinTech) industry.
The project was unique for several…
“Don’t limit yourself”: UTSC co-op student relishes opportunity as a mature student
When Deanna Toews made the decision to “retool and regroup” three years ago at the age of 46, she was both nervous and excited about returning to school.
“Not everyone gets to hit reset in mid-…
English-Chinese translation program continues to grow, bridging two cultures in the process
Louie Xia first started translating Chinese text into English as a hobby in Grade 8.
He would translate all sorts of things – news articles covering computer games, historical articles about the…
Seizing 'the opportunity to lead and to serve’: Hundreds of students receive Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards
After 25 years of recognizing outstanding student leaders with an award in his name, Gordon Cressy still insists on taking photos with each of the winners.
Since the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership…
This course helps put students to sleep — in a good way
A fourth-year health studies course at U of T Scarborough is exploring a crucial aspect of life — one we tend to ignore far too often.
Nine tips to manage your nerves during U of T exam season
After weeks of assignments, group projects and everything else, they’re here: finals. They are the last hurdle before summer and can often induce anxiety that hinders performance.
So what can…