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Mayor Tory answers questions about Scarborough at town hall held on campus

Toronto Mayor John Tory spoke about the need for a more inclusive transit strategy that better serves Scarborough during a recent student-led town hall meeting at U of T Scarborough. “As members of…

U of T Scarborough welcomes two acclaimed authors to talk about their craft

U of T Scarborough will welcome a duo of highly-regarded and award-winning writers to campus as part of IFOA@UTSC. “We’re so pleased and fortunate to have partnered with Lit On Tour and the…

ARTSIDEOUT celebrates 10 years of transforming campus space

The University of Toronto Scarborough morphed into a wonderland of arts and culture for the 10th year of ARTSIDEOUT on Thursday, October 5.

Indigenous Learning Circle provides open learning environment

A learning initiative that focuses on Aboriginal ways of life, healing and culture has launched for a fourth year at the University of Toronto Scarborough.  “The thing I love about learning…

Maclean's names U of T Canada’s top school by reputation for 2018

This week, the University of Toronto was named the world’s top public university for the fourth year in a row by the 2017 National Taiwan University (NTU) Ranking, which ranks based on…

Outstanding local high school students get a taste of doing science at U of T Scarborough

Six high school students spent the day at University of Toronto Scarborough as part of the Outstanding High School Student – Science Award (OHSS-SA) program. “This award was created to expose the…

Learning through making: Makerspace connects education with technology and creativity

The UTSC Library Makerspace may be known for the intricate 3D-printed models lining its window, but students and faculty are finding new and creative ways all the time to use its tools. The…

U of T alumna Julie Payette installed as 29th Governor General

Julie Payette, an University of Toronto alumna, engineer and astronaut who was the second Canadian woman in space, was installed as Canada's 29th Governor General today on Parliament Hill. …

Event aims to inspire Grade 9 girls to study science and technology

More than 100 Grade 9 girls are taking part in the Sparking Science through Mentorship Conference at U of T Scarborough – a conference showcasing women working in science and technology with a social…

Lecture series explores how the U.S. and Canada think differently about immigration

We may share a border and both countries have enjoyed ranking as immigrant-friendly environments, but our reputations when it comes to newcomers couldn’t be more different.  Canada enjoys the…

University of Toronto campers send best wishes to Invictus Games competitors

Kids from University of Toronto summer camps have good luck wishes ready for competitors in the Invictus Games when they arrive in Toronto and the Scarborough campus later this month. Campers…

Fit-Breaks creators awarded for outstanding conference session

Two U of T Scarborough graduate students have won a national award for their presentation on Fit-Breaks. Graduate students, Alyona Koulanova (BSc, 2015) and Aryel Maharaj (BSc, 2015) are recipients…