The University of Toronto is ranked among the top 20 universities globally across all five broad subject fields featured in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – including a…
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U of T budget invests in teaching, research and student well-being as sector’s challenges mount
The University of Toronto is continuing to invest in students – with financial aid, new housing and innovative classroom technologies – and drive forward world-class research, all while taking steps…
PhD candidate explores potential uneven impacts in transit investment along Eglinton LRT
When Robert Arku moved to Toronto’s Davenport neighbourhood three years ago, he couldn’t help but feel curious about the future of his new home.
During daily commutes on public transportation, he…
'Nudging' consumers is a common marketing tactic, but study finds it carries risk
Marketers have found so-called “nudging” to be an effective way to influence consumer behaviour – but new research suggests those who are prompted, either subtly or directly, to select a particular…
Tips from an astrophysicist on the best ways to enjoy the solar eclipse near Toronto
Being in the path of a total solar eclipse is rare. Since it’s only visible across a thin stretch of the Earth’s surface, on average it happens once every 375 years.
While Toronto will only get a…
In mad dash to Ottawa, second-year gets 50 students to House of Commons for new model parliament
It took months of work to get the cheque in Khalil-Najir Miles’ hands, but his bank had a waiting period to cash it. If he couldn’t get the money then and there, he couldn’t pay the bus coming to…
U of T to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The University of Toronto is bringing together perspectives from across the tri-campus community to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD).
Established by the…
Rankings show U of T enjoys broad public awareness
The University of Toronto is routinely ranked as one of the world’s top universities for research and teaching – and the public is taking notice.
Construction underway on new Retail and Parking Commons at U of T Scarborough
Mukhammadrizo Madjidov enjoys working out at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) in between classes. He can’t wait for the Sam Ibrahim Building to open later this year — it will offer a place…
U of T Scarborough management student wins national co-op award for unique business idea
Ahnaf Rahman was 12 when he used an Excel spreadsheet to predict the winner of the 2015 Cricket World Cup. He’s used technology to solve problems ever since, most recently at one of the largest…
Indigenous House receives national architectural award of merit
Indigenous House may be in the process of being built, but it’s already earning national recognition for its innovative design.
Whether checking the news or escaping problems, the reasons we use X (Twitter) impact our wellbeing
Researchers just found what many have long suspected — using X (formerly known as Twitter) is bad for our wellbeing, but the platform isn’t entirely to blame.