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May 7
EV Battery and Grid Research Highlighted During Deputy Minister’s Visit
On April 23, U of T hosted Deputy Minister Susanna Laaksonen-Craig from the Ministry of Energy and Mines for a tour of three Labs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and affiliated with the Climate Positive Energy Initiative and Electrification Hub (EHub). As noted below, these Labs are conducting cutting-edge research and collaborating […]
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November 21
The gig economy is quickly becoming a central part of Canadian life. The jobs aren’t just limited to Uber and Skip the Dishes. Grocery stores, laundries and more are banking on a new workforce that will accept jobs on a per-task basis. As sociologists, we envision a decentralized workforce, beref... Read More
November 20
First-time Liberal Member of Parliament and University of Toronto Faculty of Law Professor Anita Anand has been named the federal minister of public services and procurement. Anand, who is currently on leave from U of T after being elected to represent the riding of Oakville, Ont. in the most recen... Read More
November 18
Is mass timber the next big thing on the innovation horizon? According to the audience at this year’s Ontario Economic Summit, the answer is “yes.” A proposal for boosting the forestry industry in the province won out over three other presentations from University of Toronto leaders and entre... Read More
September 17
This fall, U of T will be talking with businesses around Ontario about how working with the University is helping small and medium-sized enterprises create innovative products, open up new markets and solve modern challenges. Read More