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- Surgeon-anesthesiologist teams with prior experience working together linked to fewer patient complications: Study July 17, 2025The odds of patient complications following high-risk surgeries is lower when the surgeon and anesthesiologist have prior experience working together, according to a new study by researchers at ICES, Sunnybrook Research Institute and the University of Toronto.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/GettyImages-2219067317-crop.jpg
- Marginalized neighbourhoods across Canada have fewer and smaller street trees: Study July 16, 2025Marginalized neighbourhoods tend to have fewer and smaller street trees – and less species diversity – than wealthier areas, according to a new study from the University of Toronto Mississauga.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/street-trees-unequally-1-crop.jpg
- From selling peanuts to saving lives: Researcher uses AI to combat health misinformation across Africa July 15, 2025At age 15 – a time when most teenagers are enjoying after-school activities and hanging out with their friends – Jude Kong was selling peanuts on the street in Cameroon.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/UofT97129_0G5A7508-crop.jpg
- AI used to ‘democratize’ how we predict the weather July 14, 2025Weather prediction systems provide critical information about dangerous storms, deadly heatwaves and potential droughts, among other climate emergencies.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/Palm%20trees%202.jpg
- 'Housing-first' more effective than 'treatment-first' for addressing addiction, homelessness: Study July 11, 2025A “housing-first” approach to addressing homelessness and addiction can reduce the likelihood of fatal overdoses and lower health-care costs, according to a new study from the University of Toronto.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/GettyImages-2177690602-crop.jpg
- Intermittent fasting as effective for weight loss as traditional dieting: Study July 10, 2025Intermittent fasting is as effective as traditional calorie-restriction diets for weight loss, according to a new review of evidence led by University of Toronto researchers.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/2148026949-crop.jpg
- Four papers authored by U of T scholars among the 25 most cited of the 21st century: Nature July 9, 2025Four of the 25 most-cited scientific papers of the 21st century were authored or co-authored by University of Toronto scholars, according to an analysis by the leading journal Nature.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/UofT2995_20130312_GeoffreyHinton_A-crop.jpg
- U of T Trash Team partners with grocery chain to reduce single-use plastic produce bags July 8, 2025Diego Arreola Fernández, an international student from Mexico who will graduate from the University of Toronto this fall, recalls being surprised to find single-use plastic produce bags during his initial trips to the grocery store in Canada.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/Photo-2024-08-20%2C-14-08-08-crop.jpg
- Speaking her truth: U of T student on becoming the City of Mississauga's youth poet laureate July 7, 2025Tahira Rajwani was only 15 years old when she first stepped on stage to perform her original spoken word poetry, but she says it immediately felt like home.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/Tahira%20Rajwani.jpg
- With AI and robotics, U of T students build 'self-driving' lab for less than $500 July 3, 2025A new system designed and built by undergraduate students at the University of Toronto could help lower the barriers to conducting game-changing research using “self-driving” labs. These high-tech, automated systems combine artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to dramatically speed up discoveries in fields such as chemistry and materials science.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/IMG_7580-crop.jpg
- U of T astronomers develop AI model to determine stars' ages July 2, 2025Figuring out the ages of stars is fundamental to understanding many areas of astronomy – yet, it remains a challenge since stellar ages can’t be ascertained through observation alone. So, astronomers at the University of Toronto have turned to artificial intelligence for help.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-07/eso1439a-crop.jpg
- Geoffrey Hinton discusses promise and perils of AI at Toronto Tech Week June 27, 2025Does artificial intelligence have subjective experience? Could AI outsmart and outmanoeuvre humans? What can Canada do to ensure it remains a leader in the global AI race that it helped kickstart?https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/2025-05-24-Tech-Week-Day-2-%2814%29-crop.jpg
- Reimagined 90 Queen’s Park project to foster collaboration, city-building and civic engagement June 27, 2025The University of Toronto is moving forward with a reimagined vision for the building planned for 90 Queen’s Park Crescent – one that reflects evolving space requirements in the post-pandemic academic landscape and ensures long-term financial sustainability.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/Frontal-View-Extended_for-release-crop2.jpg
- Alexandra Gillespie's term as U of T vice-president and principal of U of T Mississauga extended by two years June 26, 2025Alexandra Gillespie’s appointment as University of Toronto vice-president and principal of U of T Mississauga has been extended by two years. The extension, approved earlier this week by the university’s agenda committee and Governing Council, means Gillespie’s term now runs until Dec. 31, 2027.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/AlexHeadshot_Edited1-crop.jpg
- In photos: U of T celebrates the Class of 2025 June 25, 2025Cheered on by family and friends, more than 14,500 students from the University of Toronto’s three campuses walked across the stage in Convocation Hall during spring convocation this year.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/2025-06-12-convo-chadwin-36-crop_0.jpg
- U of T President Meric Gertler prepares to step down after 12 transformative years June 24, 2025President Meric Gertler has presided over the graduation of thousands of University of Toronto students at hundreds of convocation ceremonies – but the 2:30 p.m. ceremony on June 20 held special significance. It was his last as the university’s most senior administrator, a role he has held since 2013.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/2025-06-20-President-Last-Convocation_5-crop.jpg
- Weight of fathers at time of conception linked to obesity risk in children: Study June 24, 2025Children of fathers who were categorized as obese or overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) around the time of conception are more likely to develop obesity themselves, according to new research from the University of Toronto that is reshaping how we understand paternal influence on child health.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/GettyImages-1186092596-crop.jpg
- U of T ranked 16th globally in U.S. News & World Report university rankings June 23, 2025The University of Toronto has climbed one spot to 16th globally in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of universities.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/UofT96466_UTIAS%20Drones_Feb%202023_Volpe-18.jpg
- Twin sisters - and U of T grads - share every step of their academic journey June 19, 2025For most students, university is a personal journey – but for Lauren and Taylor Wilcox, it’s been a shared one, too.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/20221021-A73-DSC04782_AruDas-crop.jpg
- A family affAIr: Three siblings - now U of T grads - use artificial intelligence to make a difference June 19, 2025Three University of Toronto degrees. Individual graduation ceremonies spanning five days. One shared belief in the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2025-06/2025-0-01-Black-Grad_Alim-Family_Polina-Teif-17-crop.jpg
