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Forever chemicals, everyday products: U of T environmental chemist brings the lab into the living room July 15, 2026
Miriam Diamond was watching her young son jump on the living room couch when it suddenly dawned on her: his casual horseplay might not be so carefree after all.As the foam cushions compressed and rebounded, Diamond, an environmental chemist at the University of Toronto, wondered what might be getting puffed into the air.
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U of T Data Sciences Institute to lead initiative awarding $1M in Claude credits for AI-powered research July 14, 2026
The University of Toronto’s Data Sciences Institute said it will lead an initiative to award $1 million in credits for the AI system Claude to accelerate research across the university.
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First-year U of T student organizes women's collegiate basketball tournament in Canada's North July 13, 2026
For Janet Enge, basketball has always been about more than the game – it’s a vehicle for growth, a connection to culture and a pathway to opportunities that once seemed far beyond the horizon of her hometown of Yellowknife.
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U of T student works to integrate Indigenous perspectives into emerging energy projects July 10, 2026
James Ropotar says strong communications skills are essential to the success of engineering projects – particularly when it comes to partnerships with Indigenous communities.
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Female patients with traumatic brain injury less likely to be admitted to trauma centres July 9, 2026
A study by researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto found that female patients with traumatic brain injury are 26 per cent less likely to be admitted to a specialized trauma centre than males.
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U of T, together with McMaster, announces early-stage life sciences venture fund with Genesys Capital July 8, 2026
In a move that will provide a major boost to life sciences startups in Ontario and the Canadian health economy overall, the University of Toronto has partnered with McMaster University, Venture Ontario and veteran investor Genesys Capital to create a new life sciences venture capital fund.
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Why must cartoon villains have an accent? Study reveals the impact on kids July 7, 2026
When kids watch cartoons, they’re following much more than a plot – they’re also absorbing cultural biases through the use of characters’ accents.
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Full-fat dairy shows benefits without raising body fat or cholesterol, study finds July 6, 2026
A Canadian study led by University of Toronto researcher Harvey Anderson is offering new evidence in support of consuming full-fat dairy.
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Kenneth Corts, economist and expert on organizations, named U of T vice-president of people, finance and digital services June 26, 2026
Kenneth Corts, an acclaimed economist with extensive academic leadership experience, has been named the University of Toronto’s first vice-president, people, finance and digital services.
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Health data initiative led by Unity Health, U of T researchers to expand across Canada with $100‑million in federal support June 25, 2026
A hospital data-sharing platform founded by researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto will receive $100 million in new federal investment to expand across Canada.
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Constantia Constantinou appointed U of T’s university chief librarian June 25, 2026
Constantia Constantinou, a leader in academic libraries and information systems, has been appointed the University of Toronto’s next university chief librarian following an extensive international search.
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U of T startup builds early-warning system for drug shortages June 23, 2026
An early-warning tool developed by researchers at the University of Toronto helps predict and manage drug shortages by giving Canadian health leaders more visibility into the risks before it’s too late.
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U of T ranked first in Canada, 20th globally in latest U.S. News & World Report university rankings June 22, 2026
The University of Toronto has been ranked first in Canada and 20th in the world in U.S. News & World Report’s latest Best Global Universities Rankings – a result that places it among the world’s top universities for research.
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In photos: U of T celebrates spring convocation 2026 June 19, 2026
This June, more than 17,400 students from 127 countries and every corner of Canada earned their degrees from the University of Toronto – with more than 15,000 of them crossing the stage inside Convocation Hall during one of 36 ceremonies.
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A rower, weightlifter and strength coach, U of T grad discovers a passion for research June 18, 2026
Vanessa Lin, a rower, weightlifter and strength coach, was an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto when she volunteered to participate in a study about the effects of restricting blood flow before exercise on upper-body trained athletes.
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From aerospace to F1 racing: U of T grad leans into internships to land engineering job June 18, 2026
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Gregory David receives U of T honorary degree for leadership in philanthropy June 17, 2026
Across a career that spans finance, governance and philanthropy, Gregory David has focused on a consistent goal: building institutions that can serve more people, more effectively over the long term.
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Inspired by his father, U of T Scarborough grad nourishes food security research with community work June 16, 2026
As a child, Bavan Pushpalingam would help tend vegetables at his family’s Scarborough home – first on their small apartment balcony and, later, in the backyard.
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History on the pitch: U of T soccer watch party draws hundreds June 15, 2026
Hundreds of soccer fans clad in red and white – blankets, chairs, snacks and friends in tow – descended on the University of Toronto to cheer on Canada as it played Bosnia and Herzegovina on global soccer's biggest stage.
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Stepping up: Grad takes moves from U of T's Hart House to Toronto Tempo dance team June 12, 2026
A University of Toronto graduate was close to the action as Canadian women’s basketball made its professional debut this year – and she credits Hart House for showing her the steps to get there.
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