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Rotman faculty shortlisted for Thinkers 50 awards
TORONTO, ON —Two faculty members at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management have been shortlisted for awards from Thinkers 50, the bi-annual global ranking of management thinkers while a third has been named among the top 50 named to the first edition of the Thinkers 50 India ranking. Professor and former Dean, Roger […]
University of Toronto statement
TORONTO, ON — Serious charges have been laid against Dr. Andrew Payne, a Lecturer at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design. The University acknowledges the presumption of innocence until one is proven guilty. In view of the seriousness of the charges, by mutual agreement, Dr. Payne has ceased all teaching and […]
Health care management expert joins the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management
TORONTO, ON – A highly respected expert in health care management, Debbie Fischer, has joined the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management as an Executive in Residence. Most recently Executive Vice President, Strategy and Organizational Development at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Fischer brings her expertise in health care management to her new role […]
Nymi by Bionym launches using your unique heartbeat to unlock your world
TORONTO, ON – The next generation of biometric technology launches today with the Nymi, from Bionym, a technology start-up founded by University of Toronto engineering graduates. The Nymi is the world’s first wearable authentication device that uses your unique heartbeat to unlock your identity. The convenient and secure authentication is enabled through an embedded electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor. […]
Keep stricter audit committee standards flexible, argues new study from the University of Toronto
TORONTO, ON — Independent, financially-literate audit committees lead to higher firm values and less diversion of resources by management, shows a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto. But the paper, which looked at small companies that voluntarily adopted standards required of larger companies, also says it’s important for regulators to stay flexible […]
University of Toronto Statement regarding Tarek Loubani and John Greyson
TORONTO, ON — Amidst the chaos and conflict in Egypt over the last weeks, we have seen tragic loss of life and growing uncertainty about the long-term prospects for a stable democracy in that nation. This situation has recently come closer to home for those who work in Ontario’s universities. In particular, members of the University of Toronto […]
U of T providing health information to number of students
TORONTO, ON — The University of Toronto is reaching out to a number of students to provide them with health-related information. Students who participated in the courses: PHE 325Y and PHE 225S from 2006 until 2012, PSL 372H from 2005 until 2011, and the Youth Summer Program from 2008 until 2011 are being notified via […]
University of Toronto: Back-to-school 2013
TORONTO, ON – This September, U of T’s three campuses will come alive as more than 80,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff descend on Canada’s premier university for the coming academic year. To assist your news team in producing interesting, relevant and timely news stories during back-to-school season, U of T’s media relations team will issue […]
Back-to-school 2013: Key dates
TORONTO, ON – The official countdown to back to school has begun. This September, U of T’s three campuses will come alive as new and returning students participate in orientation activities, attend their first day of classes and move into residence. Here are a few important dates to remember: August 15 • UTSC Green Path […]
U of T Mississauga study highlights racial groups in TV ads
TORONTO, ON — White people are more likely to be represented, and in a positive light, than Blacks or Asians in Canadian television advertisements, says a new study from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). “Previous studies have looked at depictions of race in Canadian media, but this is the first to focus on advertising,” […]
People prefer products that help them ‘save face’ in embarrassing moments
TORONTO, ON — People who are feeling embarrassed are more likely to choose items that hide or ‘repair’ the face, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The research indicates that feelings of embarrassment can be alleviated by using so-called ‘restorative’ products — effectively helping people […]
Women who were physically abused during childhood more likely to be obese
TORONTO, ON – Women with a history of childhood physical abuse are more likely to become obese adults, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers. Results indicate that women who were physically abused in childhood were more likely to be obese than women from non-abusive homes. “After adjusting for age and race, […]
New study redefines how plaques grow in heart disease
TORONTO, ON — The growth of deadly plaque inside the walls of arteries may not happen as scientists believed, research from the University of Toronto and Massachusetts General Hospital has found. The research also suggests a new potential target in the treatment of atherosclerosis, a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and death globally. The research […]
Bio-inspired design may lead to more energy efficient windows
TORONTO, ON – University of Toronto Engineering professor Ben Hatton is turning to nature to find a way to cut down on the energy leaks from windows. In a recent article in Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, Hatton and his colleagues at Harvard University describe a novel process to cut down on heat loss during the winter and keep buildings […]
Childbirth: U of T professor’s grant could curb maternal death — with tea
In an effort to curb maternal and infant deaths in developing countries, a University of Toronto professor has developed a strategy to cure iron deficiency — using tea.
U of T library system again ranked in top three in North America
TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto has once again been ranked as one of the top three library systems in North America – after Harvard and Yale – according to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) rankings. U of T was the only Canadian university in the top 10. “We are very proud to again […]
U of T awards prestigious quantum mechanics prize to pioneering physicists
TORONTO, ON — The University of Toronto’s Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control has announced Michel Devoret and Robert Schoelkopf, both of Yale University, as winners of the prestigious John Stewart Bell Prize for their enormous contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics is the theory physicists believe describes everything in nature. Yet, with […]
Young Toronto community housing residents race to success at annual track and field meet
TORONTO, ON — Toronto Community Housing, together with the University of Toronto track and field program, is inviting 300 aspiring young track and field athletes to compete at the world-class Varsity Centre on July 31. At the ninth annual Search for the Stars event, Olympic Team Trialist Tania Archer will make a special address before […]
Childhood physical abuse linked to thyroid disorders in women
TORONTO, ON – Women who were victims of childhood physical abuse are more likely to develop thyroid conditions than women who were not maltreated during childhood, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Toronto and the University of Hawaii. The study appears online in this week’s Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. “We found […]
University of Toronto report says 3.9 million Canadians struggle to afford food
TORONTO, ON – A new report by researchers at the University of Toronto shows that almost four million Canadians are struggling to put the food they need on the table because of food insecurity. The report, which examined the state of food insecurity in Canada, states that 3.9 million Canadians struggled to afford enough food in […]