November 14
Inventor of the lithium-ion battery Akira Yoshino inspires new collaborations for battery innovation
A reception held November 10 at U of T brought together more than 200 people from academia and industry, as well as partners from the Ontario government and First Nations, to explore how collaborations in battery innovation can bring about a cleaner and more prosperous future. The event was jointly … Read More
November 10
As she was officially installed as the University of Toronto’s 17th president, Melanie Woodin outlined her vision of the university’s role in a world beset by challenges – calling on the U of T community to “meet this moment.” The renowned neuroscientist formally assume… Read More
October 21
Student housing plays an important role in a national housing strategy and can support a long-term talent strategy for Canada, concluded a roundtable convened at the University of Toronto earlier this fall. The roundtable of experts in building student housing came together with federal Minist… Read More
October 14
The University of Toronto is taking steps to safeguard critical U of T research threatened by unexpected U.S. funding cuts – creating an emergency research fund that provides up to one year of bridge support to faculty most affected by the changes. Recent restrictions on U.S. federal funding strea… Read More
October 14
The University of Toronto continues to be recognized as one of the world’s leading teaching and research institutions, placing first in Canada and 21st globally in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. For the third consecutive year, U of T has held its positi… Read More
October 10
From AI to quantum computing, University of Toronto graduates are shaking up existing industries – and forging brand new ones – by launching and scaling high-impact startup companies in Canada and around the world. Their collective impact is captured in a recent ranking by Pitchb… Read More
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U of T and its community celebrate President Melanie Woodin’s installation
Melanie A. Woodin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist, began her term as the University of Toronto’s 17th President on July 1, 2025. An installation ceremony was held on October 17, 2025.
A widely respected scholar, teacher, mentor and administrator, President Woodin is a Professor in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology and former Dean of the University’s Faculty of Arts & Science — Canada’s largest and most comprehensive faculty.
She is renowned for her multidisciplinary approach to examining synaptic communication in the brain and has authored or co-authored more than 50 academic papers and book chapters. President Woodin and her research team are unravelling mechanisms that lead to neurological disorders and diseases, including autism spectrum disorder, Huntington’s disease and ALS.