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Where have all the quasars gone?
TORONTO, ON ‑An international team of astronomers has discovered two gigantic black holes with masses about 10 billion times the mass of our sun. These black holes have a mass more than 50 per cent greater than any other previously measured. “They may be the dormant remains of quasars that were extremely luminous billions of […]
Moving beyond Canadian experience:
TORONTO, ON — A broad group of business, corporate, and community leaders are joining forces with academics to ensure that diverse talents from immigrant communities are contributing to corporate success, and according to former Ontario PC leader John Tory, the meeting couldn’t come at a better time. “We need immigrants,” says Tory. “We need them in […]
As Seen on InnerSPACE: Holograms
SPACE Blogs U of T students show off their holographic creations at the Institute for Optical Sciences… Watch the video here
In the dragonfish’s mouth: the next generation of superstars to stir up our galaxy
TORONTO, ON — Three astronomers at the University of Toronto have found the most numerous batch of young, supermassive stars yet observed in our galaxy: hundreds of thousands of stars, including several hundreds of the most massive kind –blue stars dozens of times heavier than our Sun. The light these newborn stars emit is so […]
Spain to award medal to University of Toronto professor
TORONTO, ON — Luis Seco, a mathematics professor and director of RiskLab at the University of Toronto, will be given the Caballero de la Orden del Merito Civil award on Thursday, December 1. Seco is being honoured for his application of mathematics to financial risk management, developing models that have been useful in a number […]
Paying physicians more to get more — or to get less
TORONTO, ON — Labour economics can provide a valuable perspective in addressing the supply of doctors and access to care, says an article in the December 6, 2011 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). “Understanding and accurately predicting the response of physicians to incentives is essential if governments wish to increase the supply of […]
OISE, TCDSB partner on issues of Aboriginal culture, identity and education
TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto welcomed more than 100 teachers and administrators from the Toronto Catholic District School Board for a symposium on issues facing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit last week. OISE Professor Suzanne Stewart of the Yellowknife Dene First Nation and the […]
Boundless vision: building campaign launches the future at a new Faculty of Law
TORONTO, ON — More than 200 alumni and friends of the Faculty of Law gathered tonight to celebrate the launch of a $53-million building campaign to position Canada’s number one law school for a future of boundless leadership, potential and vision. In a packed and energized Flavelle House, the iconic heritage building at the Faculty […]
Media Advisory: British Columbia Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of polygamy prohibition
Vancouver – On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, the British Columbia Supreme Court will release its decision in the Polygamy Reference case. The decision will be made available on the British Columbia Supreme Court’s website after 10:00 a.m. (PST) or 1:00 p.m. (EST): http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/recent_Judgments.aspx The Court will provide its opinion on whether the prohibition against polygamy […]
U of T experts to discuss the role of exercise in preventing disease
Can physical activity help thwart cancer, diabetes, mental illness and heart disease? Based on mounting evidence, the United Nations this fall answered a resounding yes, calling non-communicable diseases one of the major challenges of the 21st century and pointing to exercise as an integral part of the solution. On December 1 the University of Toronto’s […]
The University of Toronto launches BOUNDLESS, its historic $2 billion fundraising campaign
TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto has unveiled Boundless, the largest fundraising campaign in Canadian university history. With a historic $2 billion goal, the Campaign for the University of Toronto will help expand U of T’s global leadership capacity across critical areas of knowledge and help develop the talent, ideas and solutions for the […]
Size matters? Study raises questions about when and where soybeans were domesticated
If you like tofu, tempeh, edamame or miso soup, you’re a fan of soybeans. But the significance of this legume goes far beyond a few culinary treats–soybeans rank seventh among world crops for tonnage harvested. Now, a new study led by researchers at the University of Toronto Mississauga and the University of Oregon gets at […]
Rotman School professor honoured twice by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
TORONTO, ON — A professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management received two awards for lifetime achievement from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) at their annual meeting held in Charlotte, NC this week. Prof. Oded Berman was named a Fellow of INFORMS for his outstanding lifetime achievement […]
University of Toronto to launch historic campaign
TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto will launch an historic campaign this Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 6 p.m. at Convocation Hall. Benefactors, alumni, volunteers and friends will join faculty, students and staff in Convocation Hall to celebrate the extraordinary role of philanthropy in supporting the University’s excellence and its aspirations for leadership and […]
Rotman faculty named among the top ten management gurus in the world
TORONTO, ON – Two members of the faculty at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management were named to the list of the top fifty management thinkers in the world at an awards ceremony held on London on Monday. Dean Roger Martin placed sixth on the list while Adjunct Professor Don Tapscott came in […]
How smart managers make dumb decisions and why shareholders encourage them: Rotman paper
TORONTO, ON – From Enron in the United States to Satyam in India, there are plenty of examples of corporate managers lying about their companies’ earnings and ultimately hurting themselves and the businesses they work for. Why do they do it? A limited capacity to see the whole picture – known as “bounded rationality” — […]
University of Toronto expands global reach with new India office
TORONTO, ON — The University of Toronto will partner with the University of British Columbia to open an office in New Delhi, India, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s most vibrant and innovative nations. The office will be tasked with developing institutional partnerships with government, industry, and academic institutions. U of T President […]
Study finds new way to predict MS diagnosis in children
Early MRI scans can help predict the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children, which may permit earlier initiation of treatment, according to a new national study. The study was led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto and was performed as a part of the Canadian Pediatric Demyelinating Disease […]
Rotman School event aims to help break the glass ceiling
TORONTO, ON – An annual event aimed at female candidates for programs at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management returns this month with a new and expanded format. “Break the Glass Ceiling: Women and the MBA” is a half-day program featuring speakers, panellists and breakout sessions covering what you need to know about […]
Lives of soldiers and key Canadians to be documented
TORONTO, ON – As Canadians prepare to honour fallen soldiers this Remembrance Day, the federal government has announced funding for a website which chronicles the lives of war veterans, including U of T graduate Lt. Col. John McCrae, and other key historical figures. The $3‑million in funding, announced today by the Department of Canadian Heritage, […]