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Billions-year-old sparkling water may hold clues for life on Earth and Mars
TORONTO – A team of scientists from the University of Toronto and Manchester University in the United Kingdom have gone three kilometres beneath the surface of the Canadian Shield to find some of the oldest fluids in our planet’s history. The waters are rich in clues about lives lived without sunlight on Earth and possibly […]
Five UTEST companies to tackle critical healthcare challenges
TORONTO, ON — Five companies tackling pervasive healthcare challenges — such as assessing dental health, helping patients and medical personnel navigate hospitals with greater ease, staying current with medical literature, or creating digital tools to help care for the elderly or those with chronic health conditions — have been admitted to the University of Toronto […]
Canadian governments must address the real climate-change challenge
TORONTO — To reach Canada’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 17 per cent below the 2005 level by the year 2020, federal and provincial governments, led by the Prime Minister and provincial premiers, must reach agreement on what portion of the total GHG reduction will be provided by each province, say researchers […]
Students provide professional consulting services at Rotman School of Management’s Impact Consulting Group.
TORONTO – A new student team with business experience in North America, India and China has started work to provide clients with premium consulting services with the Impact Consulting Group at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. The team is already working on projects for clients in industries ranging from wealth management services […]
Productivity increases with species diversity
TORONTO, ON — Environments containing species that are distantly related to one another are more productive than those containing closely related species, according to new research from the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). The experimental result from Marc William Cadotte confirms a prediction made by Charles Darwin in On the Origin of Species, first published in 1859. […]
Iranians worldwide connect via the Munk School’s Global Dialogue on the future of Iran
TORONTO, ON – The inaugural event of an unprecedented project launched this week at the Munk School of Global Affairs in the University of Toronto. On May 10 and 11, 2013, the Global Dialogue on the Future of Iran (organized by the Munk School with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Rotman executive programs ranked as a leading provider of executive education
TORONTO, ON – In the annual ranking from the Financial Times, Rotman Executive Programs at the University of Toronto was named as one of the top providers of executive education in the world. Executive Programs at the Rotman School of Management were ranked 15th globally and 1st in Canada for open enrollment programs, including being number […]
Munk School of Global Affairs to hold inaugural global dialogue on the future of Iran
TORONTO, ON – On May 10th and 11th, 2013, the Munk School of Global Affairs will launch the inaugural Global Dialogue on the Future of Iran (hosted by the Munk School in Toronto, with support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada). This special event will bring together prominent Iranians seeking to […]
Interim Dean Named at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
TORONTO, ON – An economist and experienced academic administrator has been appointed as the Interim Dean of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Prof. Peter Pauly will serve as the Interim Dean starting on July 1, 2013 for a one-year term or until a new Dean is named. In his current role as Vice-Dean, […]
Photo Opportunity: R.A. Dickey receives honorary doctorate from Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto
TORONTO – Wycliffe College, an Anglican seminary federated with the University of Toronto, will be holding a photo opportunity with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey on May 13, 2013. Dickey will be receiving an honorary doctorate at Wycliffe College’s Convocation ceremony. The photo opportunity will take place prior to graduate procession to the ceremony. […]
Parental addictions linked to adult children’s depression
TORONTO, ON – The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers. In a paper published online in the journal Psychiatry Research this month, investigators examined the association between parental addictions and adult depression in […]
Study finds nearly 5 million asthmatics worldwide could benefit from antifungal therapy
TORONTO, ON – An estimated 4,837,000 asthmatics with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) could benefit substantially from antifungal treatment, say researchers from the University of Toronto and Manchester University. Their work, published today in the journal Medical Mycology, has also re-estimated the total number of asthmatics worldwide – to reveal a staggering 193 million sufferers. Twenty-four […]
Decoding concussions this playoff season: U of T experts release key findings
TORONTO, ON – While the health of NHL players is a year-long priority, during the playoff season the consequences of concussions and penalties are even more intense. When the players hit the ice over the coming weeks, there are some scenarios fans and officials can to watch for which—according to findings from U of T […]
New U of T plastics research facility promises lighter, stronger, more cost-effective production
TORONTO, ON – The Centre for Industrial Application of Microcellular Plastics (CIAMP) officially opened May 2, bringing with it the promise of lighter, stronger and more cost effective plastic materials for the automotive and construction industries. Located in Mississauga, CIAMP is a state-of-the-art research and development centre with industry-scale facilities for developing innovative, commercially viable […]
Older U.S.-born Mexican-Americans have more physical limitations than Mexican American immigrants: Study
TORONTO, ON —New research indicates that Mexican-Americans born in the United States who are aged 55 and over are significantly more likely than Mexican-American immigrants to report that they have substantial limitations in one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying. (30% versus 25%). The research, published in this […]
President of the University of Toronto to address Economic Club of Canada
OTTAWA, ON — Canada is at increasing risk of losing ground globally in research performance – a key factor in attracting, training and retaining the talent on which our capacity for innovation depends. In Budget 2013 the federal government signalled a very welcome interest in reinforcing excellence in post-secondary research. Professor Naylor will make the case for a Canadian research excellence fund […]
Researchers plot locations where AEDs could save more lives
TORONTO, ON – Prompt use of an automated external defibrillator, or AED, can greatly increase the survival rates of people who suffer a cardiac arrest. And MIE Professor Tim Chan, working with Dr. Laurie Morrison at St. Michael’s Hospital, has developed a formula to determine where best to place these costly but life-saving devices. In […]
Institute calls on government to focus on growth, not just cuts
TORONTO, ON – Government plays a key role in boosting the prosperity and competitiveness of the province, especially in times of economic hardship. The task of how to improve the Ontario government’s efficiency has become a widespread topic of debate. While most observers have looked at cost-cutting measures and administrative inefficiencies within the government, a […]
U of T experts to discuss the symbiosis of brain and body
TORONTO, ON – What do picking up a cup of coffee, executing a perfect somersault, playing video games and conducting laparoscopic surgery have in common? Simply put, each task requires synergy between the brain and the body. Join experts from the University of Toronto to better understand how motor control theory applies to the extraordinary […]
Less is more when it comes to investment choices, says new study
TORONTO, ON – The best investment portfolios are selected from the widest array of choices, right? Not so, says a new study authored by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and the Bank of Canada. It says that a shorter “menu” of options is often better than a longer one. That’s […]