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Timothy Snyder brings his U of T course on Hitler and Stalin to YouTube August 13, 2026
World-renowned historian Timothy Snyder has brought his University of Toronto course “Hitler and Stalin Today” to a global audience via YouTube.
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From Cs and Ds in high school to a PhD in biomedical research: 'U of T changed my life' August 12, 2026
Joel Tan had almost given up on his passion for biomedical research after being shut out of Singapore’s rigid school system – and then the University of Toronto flung open its doors.
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How a project led by Unity Health and U of T researchers could reshape Canadian health care August 11, 2026
As medical residents at the University of Toronto, Amol Verma and Fahad Razak were struck by how many hospital decisions about quality-improvement were made based on opinion or whoever was the most persuasive voice in a room.“They didn’t necessarily have the data to back that up,” Verma says.
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A new paradigm: U of T to create thousands of new residence spaces via innovative building model August 10, 2026
The University of Toronto is reinventing the paradigm of student housing through an innovative joint venture partnership model that will add thousands of new residence spaces more quickly and at a lower cost to the university to meet growing demand.
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U of T fourth globally, second among public universities: NTU research rankings August 7, 2026
The University of Toronto is ranked fourth in the world – and second among public universities – in the latest NTU World University Rankings.
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Multiple flags, one university: Varsity Blues athletes bring the heat at Commonwealth Games August 7, 2026
University of Toronto athletes and alumni competed under different flags at the recent Commonwealth Games, but all of them championed Varsity Blues spirit on the world stage.
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Researchers use AI to develop metal alloys that perform better under extreme conditions August 5, 2026
A team of researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered a new set of metal alloys that retain their strength under extreme conditions. The materials, discovered using artificial intelligence, are well-suited to 3D metal printing and could lead to enhanced, custom-made parts for the aerospace and power generation industries, among others.
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Rates of opioid toxicity deaths in Ontario highest among construction, trades workers: Study August 4, 2026
Construction and trades workers make up approximately one-third of people who die from opioid toxicity in Ontario, researchers have found.
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Hot topics: Global controversies course teaches students how to argue for a better world July 31, 2026
University of Toronto philosopher Jason Stanley doesn’t shy away from controversy – he taught a course on it.
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On-site rapid testing leads to decrease in ER visits among long-term care residents: Study July 30, 2026
A study led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health and the University of Toronto, in partnership with 20 long-term care (LTC) homes across Toronto, has found that on-site rapid testing for respiratory infections results in fewer transfers to the emergency department among LTC residents.
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Researchers develop AI to predict wildfire spread from the skies July 29, 2026
As wildfires spread faster and hit more communities across Canada, researchers at the University of Toronto are developing new technology that could give first responders a critical advantage: the ability to predict how a fire will evolve in the hours ahead.
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Math fans of all ages celebrate U of T prof’s historic Fields Medal July 27, 2026
For high school student Emir Kardos, watching the University of Toronto’s Jacob Tsimerman win the 2026 Fields Medal just down the hall from the professor’s office felt like “standing in the presence of greatness.”
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‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’: U of T mathematician Jacob Tsimerman awarded prestigious Fields Medal July 23, 2026
Jacob Tsimerman, a professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto,
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BioLabs University of Toronto receives $1.75M in federal support July 22, 2026
The federal government is investing $1.75 million in BioLabs University of Toronto, the city’s largest shared lab incubator, to help translate life-science research into companies that stay and grow in Canada.
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Larger than life: VR warps how people perceive their body size, study finds July 22, 2026
A new study from the University of Toronto finds that people perceive their bodies as larger in virtual reality than in the physical world – and that effect doesn’t end when the headset comes off.Researchers at U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) set out to test how accurately people judge their […]
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Children who consume sugary beverages face higher risk of hypertension in adulthood: Study July 21, 2026
Children who consume sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice have a higher risk of hypertension later in life, according to a long-term study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard University.
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This may hurt: Researchers find brain pathway linked to 'nocebo' pain July 20, 2026
If you’re worried a needle at a doctor’s office is really going to hurt, there’s a good chance it will. That’s the nocebo effect, where negative expectations amplify painful sensations – essentially the opposite of the placebo effect, where positive expectations can help relieve pain.
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U of T partnership with Cohere sets the stage for responsible AI adoption at scale July 16, 2026
The University of Toronto is advancing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence adoption at scale through an ambitious multi-year partnership with Cohere, a Canadian-founded, Toronto-based global leader in sovereign AI.
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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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