News & Features
How the homeless will be policed in the COVID-19 era
Thursday, July 2 - 2020
Back in April, U of T Scarborough sociology professor Joseph Hermer observed a trend that is now playing out on Toronto's streets: how the spread of COVID-19 would impact the homeless, and the way…
Award-winning writers join U of T Scarborough to teach creative writing, Indigenous literature and oral traditions
Tuesday, June 30 - 2020
Two internationally renowned and award-winning Indigenous writers are joining as faculty with U of T Scarborough’s Department of English this semester.
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm and Randy Lundy join…
Instructional Centre 2 will be a major student hub in the north campus of U of T Scarborough
Thursday, June 25 - 2020
A stunning new building planned for U of T Scarborough will create a major student hub in the north part of campus.
Located at the corner of Military Trail and Pan Am Drive, IC-2 will have nearly 18…
U of T recognized as one of Canada’s greenest employers in 2020
Wednesday, June 24 - 2020
The University of Toronto has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2020 – the seventh time it has been recognized.
Funny you should say: UTSC grad uses humour to bring light to issues in sexually diverse communities
Friday, June 19 - 2020
Arianne Tong has learned humour is often the best way to spread a serious message.
“Comedy is a special tool because — if used correctly and responsibly — you can disarm people just enough to…
Near and Far: how COVID-19 will affect social interactions
Friday, June 19 - 2020
In the 1970s clip from the children’s television show Sesame Street, Grover – a blue and furry monster – attempts to demonstrate the difference between “NEAR” and “FAR”.1 In trying to make his point…
Innovative approach to teaching health humanities earns award for U of T Scarborough prof
Friday, June 19 - 2020
Andrea Charise is always looking for creative ways to help her students feel comfortable about exploring uncomfortable topics.
Her teaching, which explores health, illness and aging…
Universities sign U of T-led responsible investment charter to help address climate change
Thursday, June 18 - 2020
The University of Toronto and more than a dozen Canadian universities have signed a landmark charter that aims to tackle climate change through a commitment to responsible investing practices.
Introducing our first PhD grads in Clinical Psychology!
Friday, June 12 - 2020
By any measure, it’s a milestone.
It’s a personal milestone for Nadia Al-Dajani and Allison Eades, who this week are defending their PhD dissertations. And it’s a professional milestone for their…
The New Normal podcast releases first instalment of two-part episode on anti-Black racism
Friday, June 12 - 2020
Captured on video, the brutal killing of George Floyd has sparked protests against anti-Black racism and police violence around the world.
Will the outrage lead to real change this time?
“I…
U of T ranked among world’s top 25 universities in latest QS World University Rankings
Thursday, June 11 - 2020
The University of Toronto has been ranked among the top 25 universities in the world by the prestigious QS World University Rankings.
U of T moved up four spots to 25th globally in the…
Community initiative aims to put Scarborough restaurants on Toronto’s culinary map
Wednesday, June 10 - 2020
A new initiative sparked by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) will include U of T Scarborough’s The BRIDGE, and School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at Centennial…