UTSC’s Master of Environmental Science (MEnvSc) program has a long history of successfully helping students secure meaningful summer internships in the environmental sector. And this past summer was…
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Out of Action, Comes Hope
U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion
I was awake when the video began to circulate on Twitter. I saw the outcry of Black voices online and knew…
Surviving the ‘Shopocalypse’
The boarded-up storefronts say it all: the pandemic has been brutal for retailers. Yet by ramping up their focus on e-commerce, many owners have managed to both stay afloat and find new sources of…
Republican Party needs to wage ‘internal war’ on conspiracy theories: UTSC's Ryan Hurl
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s term draws to a close, many are wondering what the future holds for him and for the Republican Party in the wake of last week’s violent pro-Trump riots at the Capitol…
What the Zebrafish Can Tell Us
How this tiny animal is helping scientists investigate disorders of the human brain
They’re only an inch long, but the humble zebrafish – a freshwater fish native to south Asia – is allowing…
U of T Scarborough expert calls Capitol Hill violence an ‘extremely disturbing challenge to American democracy’
Hundreds of supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, halting a joint session of Congress in which votes cast by the Electoral College…
Tanya Poppleton brings decades of experience in role as director of campus safety at U of T Scarborough
Tanya Poppleton, U of T Scarborough’s new director of campus safety, brings more than 25 years of experience and a commitment to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles into staff…
SCSU Food Centre provides an equitable, friendly space to tackle food insecurity
At the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union’s Food Centre, 93 trained volunteers create a safe space for access to free, quality food at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
In 2017, the…
20 memorable moments of 2020 at U of T Scarborough
2020 was a year of firsts, learning, innovation, and growth for the University of Toronto Scarborough community. It was a year that challenged us—but also brought out the best in our community. Here'…
Gay men may be at a greater risk of poor bone health, U of T Scarborough study finds
A new study by a U of T researcher has found disparities in bone health associated with sexual orientation, with gay men in particular being at a greater risk.
“We found that gay men, and to a…
U of T Scarborough researchers play key role in identifying toxic chemical likely killing wild salmon
Researchers at U of T Scarborough have played an important role in discovering a chemical by-product in tires that may be responsible for killing wild salmon.
Growing your pandemic hair? This student wants you to donate it to a good cause
Maheen Ahsan, a third-year U of T Scarborough student, sees a silver lining in the pandemic: extra hair.
Ahsan is the social media manager of Quarantine Hair Share, an initiative that helps people…