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Canadian Black Scientists Network to foster discussions about equity in STEMM through the untold stories of Black astronauts

It’s only been a few months since Maydianne Andrade first watched The Space Race, National Geographic’s documentary which spotlights the little-known stories of Black astronauts.  Andrade was…

U of T ranked 21st globally by reputation: Times Higher Education

The University of Toronto is among an elite group of universities whose teaching and research are highly regarded by the world’s leading scholars, according to new rankings by Times Higher Education.

For U of T Scarborough’s new writer-in-residence, writing starts with an ‘emotional situation’

For Thea Lim, writing comes with what she calls an “emotional situation” — a phenomenon that allows her to express her thoughts through stories.

Work has changed. So have the qualities of good leadership

Jumping on a zoom call from his hotel room at the COP28 conference in Dubai, cleantech executive Phil De Luna marvels at the carnival-like atmosphere that has swept over the United Arab Emirates city…

Winning over people to your cause is not easy. As these students discovered, it helps to have a personal – and persuasive – message

In the 1960s, students marched for civil rights; in the ‘80s, they protested South African apartheid. Today, many students are calling for action on the climate crisis and social injustice, using the…

New research in plate tectonics: Geoscientists refine the theory that explains how our planet works

New research by a team of U of T geoscientists is refining the century-old model of plate tectonics that holds that the plates covering the ocean floors are rigid as they move across the Earth…

This experimental children’s book defied all norms, and kids loved it

It’s been one year since picture book author Michael Gayle (BSc 2020 UTSC) took a risk.

New certificate will help health sciences students get a head start in their health-care careers

If there’s one piece of advice Candice Richardson has for undergrads wanting to pursue a career in health care, it’s to discover what they’re passionate about.  “When I talk to undergrads who want to…

We put a piano in one of the busiest spots on campus — and everyone is welcome to play

A picturesque piano — hand painted by a computer science alum who hadn’t touched a paint brush in years — is available for anyone to play in one of the busiest areas at U of T Scarborough. The piano…

U of T Scarborough researcher discovers critically endangered bats living in two new locations

The Jamaican flower bat is so endangered, it was believed only a small colony of around 500 existed, all living in a single cave. Until now. 

Aspiring pharmacist using a new biology award to share knowledge and build bridges

It was the height of the pandemic when 17-year-old Ifedinma Agbatekwe walked up to the owner of a Shopper’s Drug Mart and asked to work in the pharmacy. 

Year in review: 20 unforgettable moments at U of T Scarborough in 2023

While we try to wrap our heads around how it’s already almost 2024, let’s look back at some of the great things that happened at U of T Scarborough in 2023.  1. We opened a huge, eco-friendly student…