News & Features

Quercus? U of T's new learning hub and four other new things for the academic year

Change is in the air – and in cyberspace, too – at the University of Toronto with the dawn of the new academic year. Without question, one of the biggest differences for U of T students this year…

U of T among top 25 global universities in academic, research rankings by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy

The University of Toronto has once again been ranked No. 1 in Canada and among the top 25 universities in the world by a prestigious global ranking firm. After moving up four places last year, U of T…

U of T ranks fourth in world in research-focused National Taiwan University Ranking

The University of Toronto is ranked fourth in the world and first in Canada when it comes to the performance of its scientific research papers, according to the 2018 National Taiwan University (NTU)…

U of T in top 10 for seven subject areas by influential global ranking firm

The University of Toronto ranks among the top 10 universities in the world in seven different subjects, and is among a handful of elite institutions to rank in the top 50 across nearly three dozen…

U of T approves university-mandated leave of absence policy

The University of Toronto has approved a new policy that gives it more options to help students whose concerning behaviour indicates extreme mental health challenges or serious health issues.     

U of T’s reputation lands it among the top 30 global universities

A rock-solid academic reputation – recognized by employers and scholars around the world – has again propelled the University of Toronto to the upper tier of top global universities. At 28th – up…

U of T makes gains on list of universities with best global reputations

As the University of Toronto’s Class of 2018 prepares to graduate, they can take pride in knowing their degree is from a university with one of the best reputations in the world. Today, U of T placed…

Outgoing principal dedicates a new, accessible path to the Highland Creek Valley

A new path at U of T Scarborough will wind through the trees and improve access to the wilderness and trails of the Highland Creek Valley. “I’m so pleased that we are going to open a much more…

U of T's ombudsperson expands office presence to all three campuses

Smartphones and social media have left us more connected than ever, but there are still times when a personal touch is needed. That’s among the reasons Ellen Hodnett, the University of Toronto’s…

Wisdom Tettey named new vice-president and principal of U of T Scarborough

Professor Wisdom Tettey, a political scientist who is a leading researcher on the African diaspora, politics and media, has been appointed the new vice-president and principal of the University of…

Fond farewells pour in for soon-to-be-retired Principal Bruce Kidd

He may be retiring from his role as principal of University of Toronto Scarborough and vice-president of U of T, but Professor Bruce Kidd isn't giving up public service or his long-time advocacy of…

U of T Scarborough students, faculty and staff honoured with Awards of Excellence

The University of Toronto is known as one of the world's best public universities and the top-ranked in Canada.  Its success is due to the individuals who work, study and do research here. Last week…