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University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management appoints financial services advisory board
TORONTO, ON — Developing new connections between the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and Toronto’s financial services firms is one of the goals of a new advisory board which has been appointed by the school. Chaired by Rotman MBA graduate, Richard Nesbitt, Chairman & CEO of CIBC World Markets, the Rotman Financial Services […]
Why do people behave badly? Maybe it’s just too easy
TORONTO, ON – Many people say they wouldn’t cheat on a test, lie on a job application or refuse to help a person in need. But what if the test answers fell into your lap and cheating didn’t require any work on your part? If you didn’t have to face the person who needed your […]
UTSC announces shortlist for major new artwork on campus
UTSC’s largest single commission of public art in campus history TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has announced its shortlist for a major new piece of original public art. An unprecedented amount of funding has been put in place for this contemporary piece set to be installed in the new Instructional Centre […]
Ontario universities celebrate contribution of federal Canada Research Chairs program
TORONTO, ON — The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) congratulates Ontario’s 700 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs), who are marking a decade of impact with the 10th anniversary of the program, which attracts talent from across Canada and around the world to help answer big questions about how people live, work and play. “This program has […]
Rights of children need consideration in polygamy reference
TORONTO, ON — The rights of children need to be seriously considered during the polygamy reference case before the Supreme Court of British Columbia. This is the primary message in the position that the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) and the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights (DACCR) at the University of […]
Rotman research on video games wins best paper award
TORONTO, ON – A research paper co-authored by two professors at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto was selected as the “Best Paper in Competition Economics published in 2010” by the Association of Competition Economics (ACE). “Software exclusivity and the scope of indirect network effects in the US video game market” […]
Demonstration of full-scale earthquake testing of a new seismic protection system
TORONTO, ON – University of Toronto Engineering has developed a novel, high-performance steel-cast Yielding Brace System (YBS) for the design of new buildings and the retrofit of older ones, to withstand earthquake and blast loading. A demonstration of full-scale earthquake testing of this new seismic protection system will take place this Friday, November 19 at […]
U of T Mississauga professor wins Governor General’s Literary Award
TORONTO, ON — Richard Greene, a professor in the Department of English and Drama, has won the 2010 Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry for his book, Boxing the Compass. His book, published by Signal Editions, was selected from 171 submitted English poetry titles to receive the $25,000 prize. “This year’s recipients are excellent representatives […]
Faculty of Law launches innovative Global Professional LL.M.
Unique, executive-style master’s degree focusing on global business law addresses the challenges and changes in today’s business environment TORONTO,ON — As the challenges of a modern global economy force law firms to rethink their business models and navigate an increasingly complex network of financial regulations, cross-border rules and highly mobile workforces, the University of Toronto […]
Munk School’s Citizen Lab to be awarded with prestigious Vox Libera Award by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
TORONTO, ON – Today, the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) announced that the Citizen Lab, at the Munk School of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) will be awarded the Vox Libera award. The Vox Libera Award is an annual award granted to a Canadian or Canadian organization that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to […]
Scientists at Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto unlock clues to thyroid cancer
Identification of potential biomarker shows promise for the development of personalized treatment Toronto, ON ― November 15, 2010 ― Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto have utilized proteomic technologies to discover proteins secreted by thyroid cancer cell lines to identify and characterize potential biomarkers for the future management of thyroid carcinomas. […]
U of T receives research grant to study innovative teaching programs
TORONTO, ON — U of T’s efforts in developing the skills of its teaching assistants will be the subject of a research grant from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. The council announced Nov. 12 that 13 proposed research projects were selected to receive funding to assess and highlight innovative/effective teaching and learning practices […]
Creating a more collaborative Asian leadership for the G20
TORONTO, ON — On the eve of the first G20 summit to be hosted by a Asian country, leading experts gathered in Shanghai to evaluate the prospects for collaboration and leadership by key Asian nations. The discussions focused on the Seoul agenda and the perspective of the summit’s Korean host, the perspectives from the large […]
Acclaimed evolutionist discusses how religious and secular meaning systems help solve the problems of modern existence
TORONTO, ON — David Sloan Wilson, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Biology and Anthropology at Binghamton University, will give the 2010 Wiegand Memorial Foundation Lecture at the University of Toronto on Monday, November 15. The lecture takes place at 6 p.m. in the George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place. Admission is free, with general seating. Professor […]
University of Toronto psychologists identify influence of human social interaction on sensitivity to physical pain
TORONTO, ON – Psychologists at the University of Toronto have shown that the nature of a social interaction has the ability to influence an individual’s sensitivity to physical pain. The discovery could have significant clinical implications for doctor-patient relationships and the general well-being of an individual on a daily basis. “Dozens of studies over the […]
Dangerous chemicals in food wrappers likely migrating to humans: U of T study
TORONTO, ON — University of Toronto scientists have found that chemicals used to line junk food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags are migrating into food and being ingested by people where they are contributing to chemical contamination observed in blood. Perfluorinated carboxylic acids or PFCAs are the breakdown products of chemicals used to make non-stick […]
Dorothy Shoichet to receive honorary degree
TORONTO, ON. – On Wednesday, November 10 at 6 p.m., the University of Toronto will award Dorothy Shoichet an honorary doctor of laws degree in recognition of her business leadership and tireless volunteer efforts, particularly in the areas of education and the arts. Shoichet, a Toronto native, earned a Political Science and Economics degree from […]
G20 research group experts on site at Seoul summit
TORONTO, ON — The G20 Research Group will have a team of experts available for interviews and analysis on site at the COEX International Media Centre in Seoul for the G20 Summit. John Kirton, co-director <john.kirton@utoronto.ca> Alan Alexandroff, co-director <alanintheworld@gmail.com> Donald Brean, co-director <brean@rotman.utoronto.ca> Jenilee Guebert, director of research <jenilee.guebert@utoronto.ca> Lida Preyma, director of capital […]
Celebrated volunteer to receive honorary degree
TORONTO, ON – Approximately 4,200 students will graduate from the University of Toronto this fall, at convocation ceremonies taking place from Monday, November 8, to Friday, November 12. All ceremonies will be held in Convocation Hall, 31 King’s College Circle. The University will also confer an honorary degree, recognizing extraordinary achievement in community service. Dorothy […]
Brain’s ability to selectively focus and “pay attention” diminishes with age
TORONTO, ON — A University of Toronto study shows that visual attention — the brain’s ability to selectively filter unattended or unwanted information from reaching awareness — diminishes with age, leaving older adults less capable of filtering out distracting or irrelevant information. Further, this age-related “leaky” attentional filter fundamentally impacts the way visual information is […]