Category Archives: Awards

U of T and The Mastercard Foundation to develop next-generation African leaders

Posted on April 18, 2013

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto will join The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, with a USD $22.5 million grant announced today by The MasterCard Foundation.  The grant is part of a $75 million announcement, which brings three Canadian institutions … Continue reading →

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Rotman professor named as Bank of Canada Fellowship Award winner

Posted on March 25, 2013

TORONTO, ON– A finance professor from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management has been named as the recipient of the Bank of Canada’s Fellowship Award for 2013. This year’s Award provides financial support for a five-year period from … Continue reading →

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U of T researchers lead in Canadian science prizes

Posted on February 27, 2013

TORONTO, ON — University of Toronto researchers won or shared honours in six of eight prize categories in this year’s awards from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), presented today in Ottawa. The accolades represent an unprecedented performance … Continue reading →

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Canada’s aquatic ecosystems research gets boost from NSERC

Posted on February 14, 2013

TORONTO, ON - Thanks to a funding boost of $4.4 million, the NSERC Canadian Network for Aquatic Ecosystems (CNAES) will play a key role in ensuring well-informed decisions are made when it comes to this country’s wetlands, lakes and rivers. The … Continue reading →

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University of Toronto faculty and alum prominent in list of Order of Ontario appointees

Posted on January 31, 2013

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto congratulates its many distinguished faculty and alumni appointed to the Order of Ontario today. Among the 25 extraordinary Ontarians receiving the province’s highest honour are professors Gail Robinson, Ron Deibert, Izzeldin Abuelaish, Stephen … Continue reading →

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Canada Foundation for Innovation invests $21 million in U of T research

Posted on January 15, 2013

TORONTO, ON – Most people choose not to think about the trillions of micro-organisms – bacteria, viruses and fungi – that live on and inside our bodies. But like it or not, these microbes have a tremendous impact on many … Continue reading →

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W. Garfield Weston Foundation establishes prestigious new fellowships dedicated to internationalization at the doctoral level

Posted on January 15, 2013

TORONTO, ON – With an eye to developing globally oriented thinkers and innovators, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation and the University of Toronto today announced the creation of the most prestigious doctoral travel award in the country.  The W. Garfield … Continue reading →

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U of T alumnus wins Golden Globe award: Composer Mychael Danna wins for Life Of Pi score

Posted on January 14, 2013

TORONTO, ON – Composer and University of Toronto alumnus Mychael Danna picked up a Golden Globe award January 13 for best film score for the movie Life of Pi. Danna earned his Bachelor of Music degree in composition at the University of Toronto in … Continue reading →

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Three students from the University of Toronto named 2013 Rhodes Scholars

Posted on December 4, 2012

TORONTO, ON – Three students from the University of Toronto will pursue post-graduate studies at Oxford University next year after being named Rhodes Scholars for 2013. The Rhodes Scholarships are among the world’s most prestigious postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round … Continue reading →

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University of Toronto awarded funding to deliver massive open online courses

Posted on December 4, 2012

TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop two online learning courses that will be delivered by award-winning U of T professors. The two courses – … Continue reading →

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