News & Features

U of T awarded $11.3 million in new CFI funds

Seven U of T research initiatives have received more than $11.3 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), from its inaugural New Initiatives Fund and Leading Edge Fund. CFI’s…

Honours Night: A Celebration of Achievement - Nov. 23

Honours Night Ceremony and Reception is to be held on Thursday, November 23rd, 2006. Students that are receiving awards and have achieved honour student status have been invited to join donors,…

President Naylor discusses higher education and the knowledge economy

The President of the University of Toronto, David Naylor, presented the following address to the Canadian Club of Toronto on Nov. 20, 2006: I am delighted to be here today, and grateful to the…

Indo-Jazz Fusion Ensemble Autorickshaw and acclaimed pianist Winston Choi and violinist headline the 2006-07 Music of All Latitudes Concert Series (MOAL)

(Scarborough, ON) - On Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 7:30pm, Indo-Jazz fusion ensemble Autorickshaw kicks off the Cultural Affairs concert series in the ARC Theatre. Tickets are $12 Adults and $10…

Fall Convocation - Congratulation Graduates!

Fall 2006 Convocation on November 16th - Congratulations Grads!   Graduating students should have already received a letter from the Registrar's Office with details about the convocation ceremony…

U of T faculty win Early Researcher awards

Why can humans see in the dark? How can we increase the amount of data wireless communications networks transmit? Why do Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world?…

Webcast of Fall 2006 Convocation Ceremony

All 6 University of Toronto convocation ceremonies will be web cast this Fall. This is a great opportunity to have your family and friends tune in to see you convocate! The webcast link is available…

What's bugging him: Curiosity drives insect researcher

For Andrew Mason, scientific curiosity is at the heart of discovery. The life sciences professor, who was recently named the recipient of the Principal’s Award for Research at the University of…

Gordon Cressy Awards Nominations Due December 1st!

The 2007 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards The University of Toronto Scarborough is home to great students.  Here’s an exciting opportunity to recognize their efforts and contributions.  The…

The Double Standard of Human vs. Animal Research: Beneficial Yes, but Justifiable? presented by Associate Prof. Steve Joordens

Associate Professor Steve Joordens will be offering a special lecture  on Monday, November 13th at 7pm in HW216. This thought provoking lecture is sure to spark discussion on a topic that Prof.…

Scarborough student is sole campus representative at national event

Derrick Fung believes that experience is a reward in itself. It is a fitting observation from the second-year management co-op student who was the only representative selected from the University of…

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Join the U of T Scarborough in the Remembrance Day Ceremony. As Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday, the University will be holding the ceremony on Friday, November 10, 2006 from 10:45 - 11:15 am In…