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University of Toronto is best in Canada, 20th in world: U.S. News & World Report

A top-notch reputation for research and prolific academic output has propelled the University of Toronto into the top 20 of global universities, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report …

U of T Scarborough’s newest archivist highlights international menu collection and role of digital archiving

Archivists collect, preserve and help others access all kinds of records. In the past archivists solely relied on physical documentation, storage and organization, but UTSC Library’s new archivist…

Doris McCarthy Gallery exhibitions shortlisted for four provincial awards

The Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG) has shortlisted the Doris McCarthy Gallery for four awards.  The OAAG juried, peer assessed annual awards recognize new exhibitions, publications,…

U of T is world’s top public university, fourth overall: National Taiwan University Ranking

The University of Toronto has once again nabbed fourth place in the 2017 National Taiwan University (NTU) Ranking – following Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Stanford universities. It remains the world’s…

U of T Scarborough alumni recognized for volunteer contributions at 2017 Arbor Awards

On Sept. 18, the U of T Arbor Awards recognized four U of T Scarborough alumni for their volunteer efforts. “For me, this recognition means that we are part of a greater community of people who…

New hands-on course teaches lifelong healthy living and learning

University of Toronto Scarborough students can now learn lifelong skills about health and wellness in one of the best athletic facilities in Canada – and receive a credit for it. A new course, …

Ontario cabinet ministers discuss OSAP, other post-secondary support measures with U of T students

The Ontario government is reaching out to University of Toronto students for feedback on its efforts to ease the economic burdens faced by post-secondary students. Today, Finance Minister Charles…

Connections and Conversations: Finding community at U of T

Connections and Conversations, an affinity group for racialized U of T staff and their supporters, hopes to spark tri-campus conversations about topics like racism and equity. The new group recently…

Initiative seeks updated learning management system for the University of Toronto

You buy the iPhone 6, and just a year later iPhone 6s comes out with updated features. Keeping current with technology helps higher learning institutions be more efficient. With this in mind the…

Professor Bruce Kidd installed as 10th Principal of U of T Scarborough

Bruce Kidd vowed to advance U of T Scarborough’s ambitious plans for the future as the renowned athlete and academic was officially installed as the 10th principal in campus history.   “U of T…

Professor William Gough named UTSC Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean

The University of Toronto has named Professor William Gough, a professor of Environmental Science and Director of the Climate Lab, as Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, U of T Scarborough,…