December 17
On November 12, the University of Toronto was pleased to welcome staff from the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Energy and Mines for a visit of the EV Chargers at the Landmark Garage, Grid Modernization Centre (GMC), and the U of T Electric Vehicle … Read More
December 15
A new industry-academic partnership led by the University of Toronto’s department of computer science will accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) and mobility technologies. The Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) project, launched in co… Read More
December 10
State-of-the-art artificial intelligence infrastructure at the University of Toronto will receive $42.5 million in federal funding to support Canadian researchers who are advancing health care, fundamental science, engineering and the humanities, among other fields. The investment – announced Frid… Read More
December 2
The Faculty of Dentistry hosted federal government representatives last week. The news they came to share: Nearly six million Canadians have made strides to improve their oral health under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) since its phased-in introduction staring in 2023. “This progra… Read More
November 27
The University of Toronto is launching a $24-million initiative to strengthen research capacity and support emerging scholars, including the creation of 100 new postdoctoral fellowships across its three campuses. The strategy aims to attract promising early-career researchers from Canada and ar… Read More
November 20
In a “big win for Canada,” the University of Toronto is further strengthening its academic ranks with three top researchers from U.S. universities whose work ranges from the search for new planets to the economics of powering our own. The acclaimed new faculty members are astrophysicist and U of… Read More
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‘Thank you all’: A holiday message from U of T President Melanie Woodin
In a holiday message to the U of T community, President Melanie Woodin thanks faculty, librarians, staff, students and alumni for their encouragement during her first year as the university’s 17th president.
She remarks that it has been a privilege to engage with the community about the university’s future.
“U of T is a place where we can think freely about what it means to be human, what it means to live in society, and about the wonders that nature has to reveal. And it’s a forum where we can talk openly and respectfully about the challenges and opportunities before us,” she says in a video message released today.
“With a new year on the horizon, let’s resolve to build on our history of excellence in service to society.”
“I wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season.”