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• Creating 'Julia,' the first Muppet on the autism spectrum February 3, 2023
  When most people think of Sesame Street they envision cherished childhood memories of singalongs and fun with Big Bird and Cookie Monster.
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• Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards honour three luminaries with U of T ties February 3, 2023
  Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards Celebration recently honoured 10 extraordinary Canadians for their contributions to music, television, journalism, athletics, innovation and entrepreneurship – including three with close ties to the University of Toronto.
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• Research project applies global lens to student mental health February 2, 2023
  Students play an integral role in Kristin Cleverley’s research into student and youth mental health – not just as research participants, but as partners in research design.  She says students are currently helping shape the creation of one of the first global partnerships, led by the University of Toronto, in student mental health research.
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• Researchers explore gene therapy model using zinc finger proteins February 2, 2023
  Researchers at the University of Toronto and New York University have developed a novel technology that can engineer proteins to target any stretch of DNA in the human genome, opening a door to gene therapies for a broader range of health conditions.
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• With latest work, U of T grad challenges children's book genre February 2, 2023
  With just a few lines of text on a red background, the cover of Michael Gayle’s third children’s book is a far cry from the usual jumble of hues and images competing for a kid’s interest.
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• Black History Month 2023: What's on across U of T's three campuses February 1, 2023
  From dance parties to thought-provoking panels and celebrations of Black excellence, the University of Toronto is hosting a wide array of events across the three campuses to mark Black History Month.
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• Joe’s Basketball Diaries Episode 6: Women in Sports February 1, 2023
  The pressure female athletes, coaches and journalists face in sport – and society at large – is explored in the season finale of Joe’s Basketball Diaries, hosted by Joseph Wong, the University of Toronto’s vice-president, international.
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• Link between coffee and kidney disease may depend on genetic variant, study finds January 31, 2023
  Researchers at the University of Toronto and University of Padova have found that the association between heavy coffee consumption and kidney dysfunction hinges on a common genetic variation.
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• ‘Liquid windows’ inspired by squid skin could help buildings save energy January 31, 2023
  Inspired by the dynamic colour-changing skin of organisms such as squid, University of Toronto researchers have developed a multilayered fluidic system that can reduce the energy costs of heating, cooling and lighting buildings.
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• Students dig into the past during 'Ancient Food Day' January 31, 2023
  Did you know Ancient Greeks enjoyed a snack that resembled Timbits? They were called enkrides – small golden cakes made with a simple cheese dough, fried in olive oil and eaten with generous amounts of honey and pepper.
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• U of T Centre in India launches in Mumbai in partnership with Tata Trusts January 31, 2023
  The University of Toronto launched The University of Toronto Centre in India today in Mumbai in partnership with Tata Trusts, one of India’s largest philanthropic organizations.
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• Researchers develop coating that prevents synthetic fabrics from shedding harmful microplastics in the wash January 30, 2023
  A team of researchers at the University of Toronto have designed a solution to reduce the amount of microplastic fibres shed when washing synthetic fabrics.   
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• U of T undergrad develops AI tool to accelerate the search for alien life January 30, 2023
  Are we alone in the universe? With the help of artificial intelligence, scientists may be one step closer to finding the answer. 
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• ‘A singular legacy’: U of T community remembers former Mississauga Mayor ‘Hurricane’ Hazel McCallion January 30, 2023
  The University of Toronto community is mourning the death of Hazel McCallion, a devoted champion for her community and a longtime friend of U of T Mississauga. 
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• Canadian researchers will have access to next-generation radio astronomy observatory January 27, 2023
  Canada intends to proceed to full membership in the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), a next-generation radio astronomy observatory bringing together nations from around the world to build and operate cutting-edge radio telescopes.
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• ‘Putting people front and centre’: Historian Anna Shternshis keeps Holocaust survivors' stories alive January 27, 2023
  For University of Toronto historian Anna Shternshis, understanding the past means connecting with people’s stories – or, in the case of her research, their songs.
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• 'Academia became a reality': Students learn about residential schools from their survivors January 26, 2023
  Lydia Dillenbeck stepped into a former residential school chapel and was fascinated with the structure – until she learned who built it.
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• Quantum computing startup Xanadu receives $40 million in federal funding: Globe and Mail January 26, 2023
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• Stars in the same constellation: How the space and health fields benefit from each other’s innovations January 26, 2023
  New innovations in either space or health care technology can be useful for both sectors, according to a recent research paper by physician Farhan Asrar, professor of clinical health in the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and assistant professor in the department of family and c
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• 'Now is the time': Maydianne Andrade on elevating Black people in STEMM January 25, 2023
  The underrepresentation of Black people in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) is a persistent problem in Canada – and a missed opportunity for talent and perspective in the research community.
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