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Three faculty at the U of T’s Rotman School of Management honoured with Dean’s awards for research and teaching
TORONTO, ON — Professors in the areas of marketing, accounting and organizational behaviour at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management have been named the recipients of the 2013 Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Research and Teaching. The purpose of the awards is to annually recognize and encourage excellence in the research and teaching […]
Theory behind popular blood-type diet debunked
TORONTO, ON – Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) have found that the theory behind the popular blood type diet–which claims an individual’s nutritional needs vary by blood type–is not valid. The findings are published this week in PLoS One. “Based on the data of 1,455 study participants, we found no evidence […]
Finding pleasure in productive activities the key to boosting self-control
TORONTO, ON — After a long, tiring day many of us simply give in to the urge to grab a favourite unhealthy snack and avoid tackling obligatory tasks. But we don’t have to. A new study from the University of Toronto Scarborough shows that while people have a harder time controlling themselves when tired, it […]
Targeted audiences and websites can help magazines weather the onslaught of online competition
TORONTO, ON — While print media continue to suffer at the hands of their online counterparts, new research from the University of Toronto Scarborough finds that print magazines with companion websites are able to attract more advertising dollars. “Targeting is as important as ever,” says Ambarish Chandra, Assistant Professor at UTSC’s Department of Management. In a study of magazines in Germany, […]
U of T report reveals ongoing gender imbalance in varsity sport
TORONTO, ON — Researchers at the University of Toronto have released the second in a series of reports, the most comprehensive analysis to date, of gender equity in Canada’s interuniversity sport system, finding that the country has actually taken a marginal step backwards since the first report was released in 2011. The report uncovered that […]
“Transformational leadership” curbs bad attitudes towards change, shows rare study of correctional officers
TORONTO, ON – It’s no surprise that a cynical attitude towards the prospect of change makes change harder to implement. But it’s important to understand that cynicism happens at an individual and workplace-wide level and both must be addressed to get employee buy-in for change initiatives. What’s more, leaders who can inspire their employees and […]
University of Toronto conference on the aging population to be held January 17 & 18
TORONTO, ON – On January 17 and 18, 2014, students from the University of Toronto will host a conference to address the pressing social and healthcare needs of our aging population. By 2036, nearly one in four Canadians will be 65 years of age or older. As a result, Canada will face a potential $70 […]
Remission from depression much slower in adults who were abused in childhood
TORONTO, ON – Remission from depression is delayed in adults who have experienced childhood physical abuse or parental addictions, a new study by University of Toronto researchers has found. The study is published this week in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. University of Toronto investigators examined a range of factors associated with remission […]
Newly discovered celestial object defies categories
TORONTO, ON – An object discovered by astrophysicists at the University of Toronto (U of T) nearly 500 light years away from the Sun may challenge traditional understandings about how planets and stars form. The object is located near and likely orbiting a very young star about 440 light years away from the Sun, and […]
The long game: New book probes the uneasy future of China’s relationship with the United States
TORONTO, ON – The global financial crisis accelerated China’s rise in the world economy, disrupting a post-cold war status quo in which the United States was the world’s largest and most dynamic economy and undisputed super power. The world economic order is shifting. Can those who manage international commercial, cultural or political exchanges afford to ignore this […]
Antarctic neutrino-hunting project IceCube named Breakthrough of the Year by Physics World
TORONTO, ON – International high-energy physics research project IceCube has been named the 2013 Breakthrough of the Year by British magazine Physics World. The Antarctic observatory has been selected for making the first observation of cosmic neutrinos, but also for overcoming the many challenges of creating and operating a colossal detector deep under the ice […]
University of Toronto’s license with Access Copyright set to end
TORONTO, ON — The University of Toronto has been unable to reach an agreement with Access Copyright for a renewal of the current license at a price that we believe fairly values the service that Access Copyright provides. This outcome means that, in the year ahead, the University will operate for the first time in many […]
Lieutenant Governor, Premier to join the University of Toronto in celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela
TORONTO, ON – On Friday, December 13, the University of Toronto will be joined by the Lieutenant Governor and the Premier of Ontario to celebrate the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela. In addition to remarks by notable Canadians and Africans, the event will feature performances by the Nelson Mandela Park Public School […]
New long-lived greenhouse gas discovered by University of Toronto chemistry team
TORONTO, ON — Scientists from U of T’s Department of Chemistry have discovered a novel chemical lurking in the atmosphere that appears to be a long-lived greenhouse gas (LLGHG). The chemical – perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA) – is the most radiatively efficient chemical found to date, breaking all other chemical records for its potential to impact climate. […]
Bank of Canada’s Macklem – key player in Canada’s financial system – named dean of U of T’s Rotman School of Management
TORONTO, ON – Tiff Macklem, a leader in national and international financial systems, has been named the new dean of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. “I am thrilled to be joining the University of Toronto and Rotman, both of which are renowned for excellence in Canada and around the world,” said Macklem. […]
Hummingbird metabolism unique in burning glucose and fructose equally
TORONTO, ON — Hummingbird metabolism is a marvel of evolutionary engineering. These tiny birds can power all of their energetic hovering flight by burning the sugar contained in the floral nectar of their diet. Now new research from the University of Toronto Scarborough shows they are equally adept at burning both glucose and fructose, which […]
U of T study finds that fear of being single leads people to settle for less in relationships
TORONTO, ON – Fear of being single is a meaningful predictor of settling for less in relationships among both men and women, a new University of Toronto study has found. The results are published in the December edition of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. “Those with stronger fears about being single are willing to settle for less in their […]
University of Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab selects its newest cohort
TORONTO, ON — Building on a successful inaugural year which resulted in eight successful ventures creating over $65 million in equity value, 15 new ventures have been accepted into the second cohort of the Creative Destruction Lab at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Offering its ventures access to unparalleled mentorship, the Creative […]
Drone Protest Against Illegal Video Surveillance in Public Places
TORONTO, ON — Researchers at the University of Toronto and Ryerson University, in collaboration with privacy advocates at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, will fly a sign bearing drone near the Toronto Eaton’s Centre to draw attention to the widespread illegal video surveillance of public places. The quadcopter drone will carry a bright yellow sign […]
New algorithm finds you, even in untagged photos
TORONTO, ON – A new algorithm designed at the University of Toronto has the power to profoundly change the way we find photos among the billions on social media sites such as Facebook and Flickr. This month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office will issue a patent on this technology. Developed by Parham Aarabi, […]