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Recent U of T grads offer their tips on finding a first job March 31, 2026
It’s a familiar question for students as graduation nears: What’s next?
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U of T ranked first in Canada, among top 17 globally across all broad subject fields: QS March 30, 2026
The University of Toronto has been ranked first in Canada and among the top 17 universities globally in all five broad subject fields tracked by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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U of T budget makes students a priority amid shifting post-secondary landscape March 27, 2026
The University of Toronto’s 2026-2027 budget takes steps to manage costs, boost student financial supports and make strategic, long-term investments in teaching and research – while the university looks ahead to the positive impact of Ontario’s plans to strengthen the post-secondary sector.
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New cybersecurity certificate to prepare U of T engineering students for emerging digital threats March 26, 2026
As sectors from health care to energy become increasingly digitized, the frequency of cyberattacks is surging – the risks made worse by a pronounced shortage in the global cybersecurity workforce.
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Urban stormwater ponds support rich bird life: U of T study March 24, 2026
Urban stormwater ponds provide important habitats for birds including both resident and migrating species, according to a new University of Toronto study published in the journal Urban Ecosystems.
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Beyond the gallery: Internship program paints a bright future for art history students March 23, 2026
Students in the humanities are often warned that there are few career prospects in the arts. But a booming internship program based in the department of art history in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science is fast challenging that notion.
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Hitting rewind: U of T prof runs tech-free, '90s-style class to boost engagement March 20, 2026
Smartphones, laptops and PowerPoint slides? As if! For one session this semester, a University of Toronto Mississauga professor hit rewind and took his students back to the 1990s – they traded their laptops for notebooks and pens, swapped high-speed internet for printouts and gave up all reliance on AI.
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Countdown to 200: The University of Toronto’s role in Canada and a changing world March 19, 2026
The University of Toronto marked its 199th anniversary on March 15, and as it prepares for its bicentennial in 2027, President Melanie Woodin says the role of U of T in Canada – and the world – has never been more critical.
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Sucrose is an effective way to help manage painful procedures in babies: Study March 17, 2026
Giving sucrose, a sugary liquid, to infants is an effective way to manage pain in babies in the neonatal intensive care unit when drawing blood from a vein, a University of Toronto researcher has found.
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U of T researcher examines how 'green colonialism' contributes to land dispossession in Kenya March 16, 2026
Climate-related conservation and mitigation efforts are engendering the displacement of communities in southern Kenya, a researcher at the University of Toronto says – a process sometimes described as “green colonialism.”
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Toronto Centre for Real-World Evidence launches at U of T's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy March 13, 2026
A new research centre focused on real-world evidence for drugs and health technologies has launched at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
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Do schools' car-free drop-offs really work? U of T researcher investigates March 12, 2026
It’s a familiar sight at schools across the country: a line of slow-moving vehicles pulling up to the curb before a child jumps out. A similar scene plays out in the afternoons, only with children hopping into cars waiting to pick them up.
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Preschoolers who eat ultra-processed foods more likely to experience behavioural challenges in childhood: Study March 11, 2026
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood and behavioural and emotional development. Specifically, the team found that higher ultra-processed food consumption is linked to behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity.
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U of T partners with South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean to strengthen Canada’s maritime sovereignty March 10, 2026
The University of Toronto is partnering with South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean to boost homegrown innovation, hands-on research and job training and maritime security. The memorandum of understanding establishes co-operation in areas including smart maritime systems, optimized maritime vessel staffing and Arctic-capable maritime technologies.
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Convocation 2026: U of T to confer honorary degrees on nine inspiring individuals March 9, 2026
An Indigenous legal change-maker. An Olympian turned equity advocate. A film producer elevating Canadian stories on the global stage. These are among the nine luminaries who will receive honorary degrees from the University of Toronto this year.
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U of T and George Brown Polytechnic collaborate to expand student education and training opportunities March 6, 2026
The University of Toronto and George Brown Polytechnic are exploring a new partnership to expand student pathways between the two institutions, deepen collaboration and align academic strengths – all with a view to driving innovation and addressing Ontario’s labour market needs.
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U of T and AMD launch dedicated AI and computing research lab March 4, 2026
The University of Toronto's department of computer science and AMD, a global leader in high-performance computing, have announced a research and development (R&D) lab aimed at developing next-generation technologies in artificial intelligence and computing.
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How much difference does being mentally sharp make? About 40 more minutes of work per day March 3, 2026
A new University of Toronto Scarborough study finds that being mentally sharp can translate into a productivity boost that is equivalent to about 40 extra minutes of work each day.
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U of T to deepen collaboration in India with new initiative focused on AI and health March 2, 2026
The University of Toronto and the Indian Institute of Science are developing a centre of excellence that uses artificial intelligence to build predictive health-care systems – a partnership that builds on U of T’s strong partnerships and deep engagement in India.
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U of T Entrepreneurship Week: 10 startups to watch in 2026 February 27, 2026
A satellite network that is modernizing space communications. An AI platform that powers safe autonomous trucks and taxis. An injectable hydrogel that can improve post-operative pain relief for patients.
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