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'Fighting for the future': Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy speaks with Canadian university students at U of T event June 23, 2023
After a month at the University of Toronto, Kateryna Luchka wants to know what to expect upon returning to her hometown of Pryluky, Ukraine – a region she described as “very dangerous” given the ongoing Russian invasion of her country. So, she put the question Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy directly.
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U of T Scarborough and Scarborough Health Network deepen ties to advance health care in eastern GTA August 12, 2022
When medical students complete their residencies, they’re not just getting real-world experience – they help keep doctors on their toes.
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Focused on climate change, U of T grad student is working on bioreactors to clean water and sequester CO2 August 12, 2022
For Oseremen Ebewele, chemical engineering is both a family affair and a vital tool to address global sustainability issues, including climate change.
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Learning about listening: Researcher explores how people perceive sound August 11, 2022
The University of Toronto’s Christina Vanden Bosch der Nederlanden remembers the moment she became interested in how humans perceive sound. She was playing the cello in Grade 5 and it was her section’s turn to perform a melody line. As she played her instrument, she was suddenly struck with a strong emotional response.
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Inclusive play: U of T researcher studies the playground experiences of children with disabilities August 11, 2022
How do Canadian children with disabilities and their families experience playgrounds? What about adjacent areas such as parking lots and pathways? How can educators and rehabilitation specialists use playground spaces?
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Canada’s life sciences sector needs support to bring innovations to market: Leah Cowen in the Globe and Mail August 10, 2022
Canada is a world leader in life sciences research and innovation, but more investment is needed to spur the commercialization of made-in-Canada discoveries, according to the University of Toronto’s Leah Cowen.
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From fixer to reporter: After escaping the Taliban, U of T's Jalal Nazari is on his way to becoming a journalist August 10, 2022
Jalal Nazari fled his home country of Afghanistan one year ago this month following the Taliban takeover.
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U of T chemist aims to improve diagnosis of disease one protein molecule at a time August 10, 2022
Scientists understand that proteins cause various diseases, from Alzheimer’s to cystic fibrosis to Parkinson’s to cataracts. But detecting them before they trigger illness is still a work in progress.
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'I knew I had to change': Senior NASA official pursues MBA as the space economy booms August 9, 2022
For David Mauro, deputy chief of the spaceflight division at NASA Ames Research Center, returning to school for an MBA was necessary to keep up with the booming demands in the space industry.
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In Memoriam: Bill Graham (1939-2022) August 9, 2022
The University of Toronto has lost a visionary leader and generous supporter: the Honourable William (Bill) C. Graham, chancellor of Trinity College, a U of T alumnus and honorary degree recipient.
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'A transformative experience': Indigenous Holistic Health course provides students with new perspectives August 8, 2022
In the Anishinaabe tradition, the Seven Grandfather Teachings include humility, bravery, honesty, wisdom, truth, respect and love.
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With the support of profs, Mitch De Snoo finds a way to balance PhD research and pro lacrosse August 8, 2022
Mitch De Snoo is not only completing his MD/PhD studies at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine – he has successful career as a professional lacrosse player, too.
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Digitally immersive, land-centred space at OISE to support Indigenous research August 5, 2022
A new digitally immersive, land-centred learning environment at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education will provide a key space for Indigenous-specific research – a place where Indigenous faculty and students can access Indigenous resources, collaborate on research projects, and engage in critical conversations about their work in a sacred space.
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Students pack Pan Am Sports Centre for Scarborough Shooting Stars game August 4, 2022
The Scarborough Shooting Stars, the GTA's first franchise in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, gave hundreds of tickets to their final home game of the season to University of Toronto students.
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Up a creek without a paddle? Researchers suggest 'gunwale bobbing' August 4, 2022
Stand up in a canoe and you’ll probably find yourself in the water before too long. Jump up and down on the upper edges of the sides of the canoe, and you’ll likely end up in the drink as well.
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Reef 'hope spots' may help rescue coral habitats damaged by climate change: Researchers August 4, 2022
With coral reefs imperiled by climate change, coral refugia – reefs in habitats that are protected from environmental stressors – may hold the key to sustaining these diverse underwater ecosystems.
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Study shows urban Indigenous Peoples experienced lower vaccination rates: Global News August 3, 2022
The vaccination rate among Indigenous Peoples in Toronto and London, Ont.
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U of T economist unpacks soaring inflation – and how Canadians can cope August 3, 2022
With inflation at its highest level in decades, are storm clouds gathering on Canada’s economic horizon? Inflation hit 8.1 per cent year over year in June, eating away at Canadians’ savings amid rising prices for everything from gas to groceries.
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'A great experience': U of T alumna presents at the World Health Assembly in Geneva August 2, 2022
University of Toronto alumna Yifan Zhou first became interested in global health during her third-year global pharmaceutical policy course at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy – and recently had the opportunity to participate in health policy-making on the world stage.
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U of T Mississauga’s massive video game collection a game-changer for research, education: CBC News August 2, 2022
The University of Toronto Mississauga has acquired a mammoth collection of video games – ranging from vintage Atari titles to modern PlayStation and Xbox games – that will open up exciting new avenues for academic research, CBC News reports.
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