Media Releases
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First QS World University Rankings by subject names U of T Engineering best in Canada
TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto has the top engineering program in Canada and now ranks first in all its disciplines, according to the first-ever QS World University Rankings by Subject. The rankings were released on Tuesday, as U of T Engineering saw a record number of prospective undergraduate students vying for fall 2011 admission, with nearly half of them selecting U of T Engineering as their first choice. “These numbers demonstrate the strong reputation of our engineering programs,…
Chancellor’s Student Art Exhibit to showcase student artists
TORONTO, ON – The fifth annual Chancellor’s Student Art Exhibit presents a unique collection of artwork by U of T students. The exhibit happens on Thursday April 14, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at the Office of the Chancellor, 27 King’s College Circle, Simcoe Hall. Conceived by U of T Chancellor David Peterson, the exhibit encompasses a diverse range of artwork in media such as photography, paint, printmaking, silkscreen, video art, sculpture, etchings and drawings. The exhibit features works by students…
Praxis II Showcase 2011 – Design for Toronto
TORONTO, ON – Engineering Science students in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering will defend their project designs to city representatives, community stakeholders, and professional engineers at this year’s Praxis II Design Showcase on Tuesday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Based on the theme of “Design for Toronto,” the Engineering Science Praxis II course allows first-year students the opportunity to apply their engineering, design and communications skills to local challenges through special projects.…
New mobile app gives a voice to those with communications challenges
TORONTO, ON – For those living with aphasia, autism, and other conditions that affect speech ability, communicating with friends and loved ones can be a challenge. MyVoice, a mobile app and server system that operates on iPhone and Android devices, gives users with these conditions a voice by simply tapping words and pictures on a screen. “People living with aphasia talk about the fear and isolation they sometimes feel because they cannot communicate as they once did,” says Aphasia Researcher…
University of Toronto to launch ground-breaking speaking aid for people living with communications disorders
TORONTO, ON – On Wednesday, April 6, 2011, the University of Toronto will announce the launch of MyVoice, a cutting-edge communication aid for those living with communications disorders caused by stroke, autism spectrum disorders and neurodegenerative disease. MyVoice is a mobile app and server system that turns smartphones into customized speaking aids. The technology will both drastically lower the cost of assistive communication technology and improve the rate of speech for those with communications disabilities. WHAT: News conference and webcast…
Greased palm psychology: collectivism and bribery
TORONTO, ON- Bribery is condemned in most cultures; but it is more common in some countries than in others. Is poverty, political instability, or lax regulation to blame? A new study published in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests a surprising contributor: Collectivism—a culture that downplays individual self-determination and stresses interdependence and shared responsibility. “Collectivism may promote bribery by diffusing responsibility,” says Professor Nina Mazar, who conducted the study with Professor…
Alzheimer’s disease consortium identifies four new genes for alzheimer’s disease risk
TORONTO, ON – In the largest study of its kind, an international research consortium including the University of Toronto’s Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases, has identified four new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The research, undertaken by the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Consortium and reported in the current edition of the journal Nature Genetics, details the genetic analysis of more than 11,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease and a nearly equal number of elderly people who have no symptoms of…
Rotman School design competition won by OCAD U
TORONTO, ON – A team from OCAD University in Toronto won the second annual Rotman Design Challenge, held on March 25 to 26 at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Teams from the California College of the Arts and University of Cincinnati placed second and third respectively, with a Rotman School team placing fourth in the competition organized by the Rotman Business Design Club. "To be successful, business and design both have to live in an integrated format.…
Apps and real-time simulation among projects on display in engineering showcase
TORONTO, ON – A jitterless laser pointer system and ophthalmological self-testing for cataracts using smart phones will be just two of the innovative projects on display at an electrical engineering student showcase on Friday, April 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Students from ECE496 – a fourth-year electrical and computer engineering course in which teams of two to four students work on year-long projects under the supervision of a faculty member – are now presenting their projects in a Design…
Having trouble achieving work-life balance? Knowing your strategies is key
TORONTO, ON - Essays are being written, final exams are looming and classes are reaching their busy conclusion. With conflicting demands from work, home and the classroom, this hectic time of year can be filled with stress. But according to new research from the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), a little self-reflection could do us all a world of good. “People need to ask themselves, ‘What roles do I play?’ and ‘Are these roles working for me?’” says Julie McCarthy,…