In the 1960s, students marched for civil rights; in the ‘80s, they protested South African apartheid. Today, many students are calling for action on the climate crisis and social injustice, using the…
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New research in plate tectonics: Geoscientists refine the theory that explains how our planet works
New research by a team of U of T geoscientists is refining the century-old model of plate tectonics that holds that the plates covering the ocean floors are rigid as they move across the Earth…
This experimental children’s book defied all norms, and kids loved it
It’s been one year since picture book author Michael Gayle (BSc 2020 UTSC) took a risk.
New certificate will help health sciences students get a head start in their health-care careers
If there’s one piece of advice Candice Richardson has for undergrads wanting to pursue a career in health care, it’s to discover what they’re passionate about.
“When I talk to undergrads who want to…
We put a piano in one of the busiest spots on campus — and everyone is welcome to play
A picturesque piano — hand painted by a computer science alum who hadn’t touched a paint brush in years — is available for anyone to play in one of the busiest areas at U of T Scarborough.
The piano…
U of T Scarborough researcher discovers critically endangered bats living in two new locations
The Jamaican flower bat is so endangered, it was believed only a small colony of around 500 existed, all living in a single cave. Until now.
Aspiring pharmacist using a new biology award to share knowledge and build bridges
It was the height of the pandemic when 17-year-old Ifedinma Agbatekwe walked up to the owner of a Shopper’s Drug Mart and asked to work in the pharmacy.
Year in review: 20 unforgettable moments at U of T Scarborough in 2023
While we try to wrap our heads around how it’s already almost 2024, let’s look back at some of the great things that happened at U of T Scarborough in 2023.
1. We opened a huge, eco-friendly student…
‘People coming together with the land’: Four campus spaces renamed, translated with Indigenous languages
Four major campus spaces at U of T Scarborough have either been renamed or had their names translated with Indigenous languages.
U of T ranked 12th in the world for graduate employability: Times Higher Education
University of Toronto graduates are among the world’s most desirable in the eyes of employers, according to a new ranking by Times Higher Education.
'I wish you all the very best': Holiday message from Principal Wisdom Tettey
In his annual holiday message, Wisdom Tettey, University of Toronto vice-president and principal, U of T Scarborough, thanks the entire university community for helping advance the university’s…
U of T’s plan to become climate positive expanded to all three campuses
All three of the University of Toronto’s campuses are committing to reduce more greenhouse gases than they emit in the years ahead, an ambitious goal that goes beyond carbon neutrality and targets a…