This winter, Highland Hall’s event centre is hosting a safe, warm place for the Scarborough community to get COVID-19 tests.
As winter looms, the Ontario government is encouraging hospitals to move…
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Advice on how to ace virtual learning and online exams from a leading memory expert
There are three keys to learning online – find engaging courses and professors; try to process course information on a deeper level; and maintain good personal habits.
So says Steve Joordens, a…
Student ambassadors talk about the importance of community ahead of convocation
For U of T Scarborough students Charesma Biaspal and Gajathree Ananthathurai, being able to serve as ambassadors at Convocation gives them another chance to celebrate their community.
After 20 year hiatus, student dedicates his degree to his late mom
Keon Priestley’s mom, Marie, always encouraged him to finish his degree.
But in 1998, as Priestley’s first semester at U of T Scarborough wrapped up, his health deteriorated.
“Diabetes runs in my…
Diwali celebrations may be a little different this year, but spirit of the holiday remains the same for students and staff
As a child growing up in Mumbai, India, what Rohil Kishinchandani remembers most about Diwali is bursting firecrackers with his friends.
“We would meet up and set them off in a huge chain. It…
Satish Kanwar, Shopify VP and UTSC alumnus, on the importance of innovative thinking during a pandemic
Still in his early 30s, Satish Kanwar already has a resume that outshines that of most people twice his age.
Shortly after graduating from the University of Toronto Scarborough in 2009, Kanwar co-…
Who will win ... and when? U of T political scientist unpacks a nail-biting U.S. election
While the outcome of the U.S. presidential election remains unclear, the results so far suggest a shift in the political geography of the United States and raise questions about the future direction…
‘A place where friendships are forged’: U of T Scarborough breaks ground on new 750-bed residence
Construction is underway on a new 750-bed student residence building that will double the current residence capacity at U of T Scarborough.
‘An environmental injustice’: Study finds exposure to certain organic pollutants on the rise in pregnant Inuit women
Pregnant women living in Nunavik are increasingly being exposed to potentially harmful chemical compounds that are commonly found in consumer products.
This is one of the findings of new study by…
Transferable skills: If they work at work, they could also work at home
A new U of T Scarborough study has found that people can use certain skills they develop at work to enrich their lives at home as well.
The study, which involved developing and testing a work-…
Professor recognized with Minister of College and Universities’ Award of Excellence
Professor Steve Joordens of the University of Toronto Scarborough has received a Minister of College and Universities' Award of Excellence for his extraordinary contributions to the COVID-19 response…
Anxiety over COVID is negatively impacting Canadian workers, U of T study finds
There is no shortage of anxiety during this global pandemic, but a new U of T study finds there is a surprising but simple coping mechanism that might just help you feel a little better.
“It’s clear…