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Two U of T Scarborough mathematicians win prestigious awards

Two professors at U of T Scarborough’s department of computer and mathematical sciences have been recognized with awards by the Canadian Mathematical Society.

Chemistry prof wins Early Career Teaching Award for mixing right amount of engagement and innovation

Sanghyun (Kris) Kim relishes the opportunity to build meaningful relationships through his teaching. He gets an immense feeling of joy whenever he receives an email from a former student sharing…

U of T budget invests in students, research amid a challenging financial landscape

The University of Toronto’s budget for the 2023-2024 academic year features investments in research, infrastructure, student experience and initiatives promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. The…

U of T Scarborough student receives 2023 Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Yao Yan Huang is the 2023 recipient of the Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award.

U of T Scarborough alum Anjum Sultana using degrees for the greater good

She’s a connector, a catalyst and a champion. Using skills and degrees from the U of T, Anjum Sultana (HBSc 2014 UTSC) is making an impact as the inaugural director of youth leadership and policy…

Studies find health-care system often fails people with disabilities who give birth in Ontario

The day Alyssa told her doctor she was pregnant, the doctor looked at her wheelchair and asked if she had come to terminate the pregnancy. Alyssa had been trying to get pregnant for a year.  Alyssa,…

U of T scores top marks in QS World University Rankings by Subject

From environmental sciences to classics and ancient history, the University of Toronto continues to gain global esteem as a leader across a wide range disciplines. The 2023 QS World University…

Here are some (very good) reasons why you shouldn’t waste water

It’s common knowledge that reducing our carbon footprint is important, but what about our water footprint?

U of T Scarborough professors harness the power of machine learning through DSI grant

Professors Guillaume Filion and Minoru Koyama of U of T Scarborough’s department of biological sciences are advancing neuroscience with an innovative approach through the help of the Data Sciences…

New Connaught award will support research aimed at tackling health disparities in Black communities

A new research project supported by U of T’s Connaught Fund and developed in collaboration with the U of T Black Research Network (BRN) will bring together experts from all three campuses to address…

U of T researchers explore how bugs get busy in new The Nature of Things documentary

A group of U of T researchers lent their expertise for a recent episode of CBC’s The Nature of Things that explored how bugs get busy.    Researchers from U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough…

The world is in a mental health crisis, and these startups are using tech to make a difference

From local hospitals to the United Nations, organizations have warned that the world is in a mental health crisis — one that young entrepreneurs are fighting with tech-based startups.