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Renowned authors and global thinkers to receive honorary degrees from U of T
TORONTO, ON – What do Malcolm Gladwell, Craig and Marc Kielburger and Nandan Nilekani have in common? All are influential leaders, thinkers and acclaimed authors who inspire others to examine the world in new ways. And each will receive an honorary degree from the University of Toronto at Convocation this spring. Craig, who graduated from U of T in 2006, and Marc, who graduated from Harvard University and holds a law degree from Oxford University, will receive honorary doctorates of…
U of T celebrates extraordinary scholars
TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto will confer honorary degrees on several outstanding scholars in the fields of medicine, engineering and medieval studies at its Convocation this spring. “The University of Toronto is delighted to recognize a number of accomplished individuals who have made significant contributions to research, knowledge and teaching,” said President David Naylor. University of Toronto Professor Emeritus Mladen Vranic, an internationally renowned leader in diabetes research, will receive an honorary doctorate of science June 1, 2011…
May 28 Groundbreaking celebrates re-design of a Toronto architectural gem
TORONTO, ON – Victoria University, in the University of Toronto, will break ground on an exciting new renovation and expansion project, the Goldring Student Centre on Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm. Named in honour of lead donors, Victoria College graduates Blake C. Goldring and Judy G. Goldring, the Goldring Student Centre will double the current space of the Wymilwood student union building, built in 1952, to 40,000 square feet. Victoria College students have also contributed generously to this important…
International speakers discuss the Deauville Summit
TORONTO, ON – On 23-24 May, on the eve of the 2011 G8 Summit, “New World, New Ideas: Contributions from Scholars and Civil Society” will bring international speakers to Paris to discuss the issues facing the G8 leaders a few days later. The conference is organized by the G8 Research Group and the Digital20 Project at the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, the Stratford Institute, with INSEAD, the Pôle de Recherche et d’Enseignement Supérieur (PRES)…
U of T Criminology student wins Trudeau Scholarship for research on women and violence
TORONTO, ON - The prestigious Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is being awarded to Alexandra Lysova, a PhD student in criminology at the University of Toronto, for her outstanding research on women’s attitudes in situations of recurring domestic violence. The Trudeau Scholarships, which include an $180,000 award and the opportunity to be mentored by a leading scholar, is awarded to Canadian and foreign PhD social sciences and humanities students who examine Canadian concerns in fields such as environment, international affairs,…
Employees don’t always share well with others, says new paper exposing “knowledge hiding”
TORONTO, ON - Why isn't knowledge transfer happening more often in companies spending money on it? Maybe it's because their staff don't always want to share. "We've had years of research in organizations about the benefits of knowledge-sharing but an important issue is the fact that people don't necessarily want to share their knowledge," says David Zweig, a professor of organizational behaviour and human resources management at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and the University of Toronto…
U of T researchers find link between childhood physical abuse and chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia in women
TORONTO, ON – Childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of functional somatic syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities among women, according to new findings by University of Toronto researchers. The research will be published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. “Women who reported they had been physically abused as children have twice the odds of chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivities, and 65 per cent…
Crowdsourcing science: Researcher uses Facebook to identify thousands of fish
TORONTO, ON – Facebook is well-known for connecting friends, publicizing events and allowing people ample space to procrastinate online. But recently, a scientist at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) helped illuminate a powerful new use for the social networking tool. In January, UTSC PhD candidate Devin Bloom helped conduct the first ichthyological survey on Guyana’s remote Cuyuni River. Led by Oregon State University’s Dr. Brian Sidlauskas, the goal was to find out which species of fish live in the…
Learn how successful leaders think — Rotman School’s Integrative Thinking Program comes to London, UK
TORONTO, ON – For the first time, the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management will be taking its Integrative Thinking program to London, UK. The three-day executive program, which is based on theory that lies at the heart of the Rotman MBA program, will take place on September 21 – 23, 2011. Led by Dean Roger Martin and Jennifer Riel of the Rotman School’s Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking, the course is designed to help senior managers from all…
U of T celebrates nursing week with distinguished dialogue
TORONTO, ON – This year, the Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is commemorating Nursing Week with a research exhibit, followed by a panel discussion titled, “Model of Care: Challenges and Opportunities” on May 10 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively at 155 College St. The evening will close with a celebratory reception. Prior to the lecture, a research poster exhibition showcasing the faculty’s significant talent and research will be displayed. Approximately 20 members of the Bloomberg Faculty will present information…