It was shortly after 11 a.m. when Rose Patten clasped – with both hands – the outstretched palm of the first graduate to cross the stage at the University of Toronto’s 2018 fall convocation.
Patten,…
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U of T places No. 1 in Canada, No. 20 globally in U.S. News & World Report's ranking of best universities
The University of Toronto has once again been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the number one school in Canada and among the top 10 public universities in the world.
With a focus on research…
To promote diversity, U of T puts out special call for Canada Research Chair applications
The University of Toronto has put out a special call for applications to the Canada Research Chair program in an effort to recruit more chairholders in underrepresented groups – a move in keeping…
U of T expert on recreational cannabis: What we know – and don't know – about its health effects
Ruth Ross is a prominent cannabis researcher at U of T.After cannabis becomes legal in Canada tomorrow, its availability is bound to spread like, yes, a weed. Ordering marijuana for recreational use…
U of T retains top spot in Maclean's annual ranking for best overall reputation
The University of Toronto has been ranked first in Canada by Maclean’s magazine for its research-intensive medical and doctoral programs.
The annual ranking, released this week, saw U of T move up…
Cannabis on campus: U of T ramps up efforts to educate students, staff and faculty
With cannabis set to be legalized next week, the University of Toronto is ramping up efforts to educate students, staff and faculty about potential health and safety issues, as well as their…
'Immense energy and passion': Innovative UTSC faculty member among group recognized with teaching award
Ceremony at Massey College celebrates university and external teaching award winners
No textbook is a substitute for an attentive and enthusiastic teacher.
Each year, the University of Toronto…
U of T rises one spot to place 21st in Times Higher Education rankings of world's best universities
The University of Toronto has moved up one spot, to 21st place, in the latest edition of the influential Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s best universities.
The 2019 rankings, released…
“Take up more space and dream bigger” says #UofTQO feature guest Adam Garnet Jones
When award-winning writer and filmmaker Adam Garnet Jones first considered writing a feature-length project in the early 2000s, no movies or books reflected his lived experiences.
No major films or…
U of T to take significant steps to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in research activities
The University of Toronto’s division of research and innovation will take important steps to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in research activities across Canada’s largest post-secondary…
U of T jumps three spots to place 12th in world for graduate employability
The University of Toronto is among the best universities in the world for graduate employability, a new independent study says.
U of T jumped three spots to place 12th in the world in the 2019 QS…
U of T has long-standing policies, commitment to freedom of expression
The University of Toronto has a long-standing commitment to freedom of expression, and must play an ever more important role in ensuring free debate is allowed to take place and that all voices can…